Home > Empire > Season 4 « TV Series Page Empire: Season 4 (2017 - 2018) SEASON: Season 4 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Want to see Episode List Season 4 Empire Critics Consensus No consensus yet. 83% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 6 40% Audience Score User Ratings: 117 See score details Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Noble Memory Air date: Sep 27, 2017 In the Season 4 premiere, Lucious makes his first public appearance since the explosion in Las Vegas to help celebrate Empire's 20th anniversary, but still has no memory of his family, Empire or his life before the accident. A devastated Cookie struggles to rebuild her relationship with him, while keeping a close eye on his nurse. Meanwhile, Andre is faced with an investigation by the LAPD; Diana DuBois continues her war against the Lyons; and Carlotta comes face-to-face with Cookie and Lucious. More 2 Full Circle Air date: Oct 4, 2017 With Leah still insisting that he is a monster, Lucious sneaks away in hopes of finding out what type of person he was before the explosion. Cookie panics that Lucious has gone missing on Claudia's watch, until she realizes he found his way to Uncle Eddie, a music icon who has since become family to the Lyons. Meanwhile, with Anika still behind bars, Hakeem and Tiana grow more comfortable as a family, and Becky makes a rash decision regarding Jamal's new song. More 3 Evil Manners Air date: Oct 11, 2017 When Cookie is denied a line of credit, she flashes back to her years in prison and compares her past struggles to her life now. Lucious continues to struggle with demons of his own and begs his family to tell him about the ways he's wronged them, but they are reluctant to tell him the truth. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still on Andre's case about the events that transpired in Vegas and one officer in particular catches his eye. More 4 Bleeding War Air date: Oct 18, 2017 Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire's 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label's top artists, which gives Jamal a bold idea for his newest song. On the heels of Bella's first birthday, the family plans a special "Prince and Princesses" themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons. Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life. More 5 The Fool Air date: Nov 8, 2017 When the secret about Lucious' memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album. Eddie Barker jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music. Just as Andre's feelings for Detective Pamela Rose intensify, she reveals information that's been uncovered regarding the explosion. Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his involvement with the DuBois clan and Claudia helps Lucious with a breakthrough. More 6 Fortune Be Not Crost Air date: Nov 15, 2017 The Lyon family stands together as Anika and Hakeem begin a custody battle for Bella. Although they're confident in Hakeem's ability as a father, no one is prepared for the revelations her team brings to the trial. Meanwhile, Claudia grows more possessive over Lucious, who has unlocked a new way to understand music through his paintings. Also, Jamal introduces Warren to Lucious; Andre begins seeing a new therapist; and one of Becky's old flames returns. More 7 The Lady Doth Protest Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Production comes to a halt on Empire's 20-For-20 when Calvin and Portia, feeling overworked by their new producer, Eddie Barker, call for a strike, leaving Cookie to find a solution to the issue. In an attempt to prove that he can still be the man he was before the explosion, Lucious arranges a deal on Hakeem's behalf. Meanwhile, Jamal and Andre express their feelings for their significant others. More 8 Cupid Painted Blind Air date: Dec 6, 2017 Cookie and Lucious take matters into their own hands as they watch Diana DuBois' master scheme unfold. Meanwhile, Andre begins to spiral out of control, wondering what she could have in store for him. Also, Jamal's sobriety is put to the test; and Shine gives Hakeem advice on how to maintain a balance between his work and personal life. More 9 Slave to Memory Air date: Dec 13, 2017 Cookie and Lucious devise an elaborate plan to take down Diana Dubois and her family once and for all; Andre recovers from his mental breakdown in the hospital; Shine tries desperately to protect his secret; and Eddie Barker is concluding his tenure at Empire. And, amidst the chaos, someone's life hangs in the balance. More 10 Birds in the Cage Air date: Mar 28, 2018 Nurse Claudia takes her job to a new level when she kidnaps Lucious. To rescue him, Cookie must race against time and use the skills she learned in prison. Meanwhile, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem pick up the pieces from their battle with the Dubois family. More Show More Episodes Empire: Season 4 Videos 1:16 Empire: Season 4 Trailer - Families Stick Together 0:31 Empire: Season 4 Preview - The Lyon Family Is Ready For War Empire: Season 4 First Look - An All-Out War 1:19 Empire: Season 4 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - Diana Goes To Visit Hakeem 0:50 Empire: Season 4 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - Lucious & Jamal Discuss His Relationship Over Dinner 0:46 Empire: Season 4 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - Lucious Looks At Old Photos To Jog His Memory 0:39 Empire: Season 4 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - The Lyons Celebrate At Their Press Conference View All Videos (7) Empire: Season 4 Photos View All Photos (81) Tv Season Info Season 4 of the drama series starts five months after the explosion in Las Vegas which left Lucious (Terrence Howard) suffering from amnesia. He's now preparing to celebrate Empire's 20th anniversary while Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) helps him recover his memories; meanwhile, Andre (Trai Byers) is under investigation by the LAPD for Giuliana's disappearance. As the season progresses, Lucious tries to figure out what kind of person he was, knowing that he must have somehow wronged his family and friends, while also trying to prove that he can still do his job. Genre: Drama Network: FOX Premiere Date: Sep 27, 2017 Creators: Danny Strong, Lee Daniels Exec. Producers: Brian Grazer, Danny Strong, Francie Calfo, Lee Daniels Cast Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon Bryshere Y. Gray as Hakeem Lyon Trai Byers as Andre Lyon Grace Byers as Anika Calhoun Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha Serayah as Tiana Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun Xzibit as Shine Johnson Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins Alfre Woodard as Renee Claudette Burchett as Juanita Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Demi Moore as Claudia Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Ptosha Storey as Chyna Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose Ashley Livingston as Chicken James Colby as Burleson Chet Hanks as Blake Sara Sevigny as Edna Kade Wise as Preacher Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein Kevin Wigfall as Webb Marcell Johnson as Marcel Tasha Smith as Carol Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sean Blake as Morris Juno as Lonnie Forest Steven Whitaker as Eddie Barker Dustin Laurenzi as Alex Mo McRae as J Poppa Kurt Schweitz as Ron Vivica A. Fox as Candace Kierra Bunch as Tamara Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya Mark L. Montgomery as Jackson Sterling Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste Chester Marlon Hanks as Blake April Qualls as April Richard Pickren as Dr. Simon Lambert Porscha Coleman as Mercedes Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce Cassie Ventura as Haven Quinn Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown Leslie Uggams Pratt as Leah Walker Scott Diggs as Angelo Dubois Sierra Aylina McClain as Nessa Parker Tiffany Oglesby as Tiffany Mike Moh as Steve Cho Pej Vahdet as Kelly Patel AzMarie as Chicken Anthony Jackson as Clem Opal Staples as Tasha Mary Ernster as Joyce Adam Poss as Franco Brian King as Jake Perlman Erica Faye Watson as Ruth Tisha Campbell-Martin as Brooke Antoine McKay as Bunkie Lupe Fiasco as Himself Lamar Curtis as Officer McAdams Robin Roberts as Herself Veronika Bozeman as Veronica Melanie McCullough as Denise Pej Vahdat as Kelly Patel Funkmaster Flex as Aston Taylor Rob Wilson as Cabbie Pamela Jones as Interviewer Peter DeFaria as Detective Mitchell Andrew Key as Sven Albert L. Calloway Jr. as Himself Kevin Banas as Armando Nicole Armold as Zoe Aston Taylor as Aston Taylor Kurt Naebig as Detective Lumley Ira Amyx as Skip Shepherd Linda Bright Clay as Dr. Jamilla Johnson Raj Bond as Calvin Moore Bryan Terrell Clark as Tony Chris Lee as Tommy Churner Kate Fry as Myra Kiara Lanier as Janelle Monae-Type Francesca P. Roberts as Judge Barnes Terry Hamilton as Jerry Springer William Dick as Judge Claremont Will Kinear as Leonard Bernstein Natasha Forouzannia as Sheri Tim Hopper as Dr. Calhoun James Anthony Zoccoli as Gavin Foer Laura Fisher as Dr. Gloria Rothman Jacqueline Williams as Warden Athena Myers Ariel Richardson as Boule Snob Emma Banks as Dr. Banks Ronnel Taylor as Minion Maurice McRae as J Poppa Joshua Moaney as Ezekiel Dubois Shanesia Davis-Williams as Melissa Calhoun David Pasquesi as Beekman Poser Jerome Davis as Jerome Show More Cast News & Interviews for Empire: Season 4 12 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This September 2018 TV Premiere Dates Calendar 2018 TV Finale Dates Calendar View All Empire: Season 4 News Episodes 1 Noble Memory Air date: Sep 27, 2017 In the Season 4 premiere, Lucious makes his first public appearance since the explosion in Las Vegas to help celebrate Empire's 20th anniversary, but still has no memory of his family, Empire or his life before the accident. A devastated Cookie struggles to rebuild her relationship with him, while keeping a close eye on his nurse. Meanwhile, Andre is faced with an investigation by the LAPD; Diana DuBois continues her war against the Lyons; and Carlotta comes face-to-face with Cookie and Lucious. More 2 Full Circle Air date: Oct 4, 2017 With Leah still insisting that he is a monster, Lucious sneaks away in hopes of finding out what type of person he was before the explosion. Cookie panics that Lucious has gone missing on Claudia's watch, until she realizes he found his way to Uncle Eddie, a music icon who has since become family to the Lyons. Meanwhile, with Anika still behind bars, Hakeem and Tiana grow more comfortable as a family, and Becky makes a rash decision regarding Jamal's new song. More 3 Evil Manners Air date: Oct 11, 2017 When Cookie is denied a line of credit, she flashes back to her years in prison and compares her past struggles to her life now. Lucious continues to struggle with demons of his own and begs his family to tell him about the ways he's wronged them, but they are reluctant to tell him the truth. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still on Andre's case about the events that transpired in Vegas and one officer in particular catches his eye. More 4 Bleeding War Air date: Oct 18, 2017 Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire's 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label's top artists, which gives Jamal a bold idea for his newest song. On the heels of Bella's first birthday, the family plans a special "Prince and Princesses" themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons. Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life. More 5 The Fool Air date: Nov 8, 2017 When the secret about Lucious' memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album. Eddie Barker jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music. Just as Andre's feelings for Detective Pamela Rose intensify, she reveals information that's been uncovered regarding the explosion. Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his involvement with the DuBois clan and Claudia helps Lucious with a breakthrough. More 6 Fortune Be Not Crost Air date: Nov 15, 2017 The Lyon family stands together as Anika and Hakeem begin a custody battle for Bella. Although they're confident in Hakeem's ability as a father, no one is prepared for the revelations her team brings to the trial. Meanwhile, Claudia grows more possessive over Lucious, who has unlocked a new way to understand music through his paintings. Also, Jamal introduces Warren to Lucious; Andre begins seeing a new therapist; and one of Becky's old flames returns. More 7 The Lady Doth Protest Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Production comes to a halt on Empire's 20-For-20 when Calvin and Portia, feeling overworked by their new producer, Eddie Barker, call for a strike, leaving Cookie to find a solution to the issue. In an attempt to prove that he can still be the man he was before the explosion, Lucious arranges a deal on Hakeem's behalf. Meanwhile, Jamal and Andre express their feelings for their significant others. More 8 Cupid Painted Blind Air date: Dec 6, 2017 Cookie and Lucious take matters into their own hands as they watch Diana DuBois' master scheme unfold. Meanwhile, Andre begins to spiral out of control, wondering what she could have in store for him. Also, Jamal's sobriety is put to the test; and Shine gives Hakeem advice on how to maintain a balance between his work and personal life. More 9 Slave to Memory Air date: Dec 13, 2017 Cookie and Lucious devise an elaborate plan to take down Diana Dubois and her family once and for all; Andre recovers from his mental breakdown in the hospital; Shine tries desperately to protect his secret; and Eddie Barker is concluding his tenure at Empire. And, amidst the chaos, someone's life hangs in the balance. More 10 Birds in the Cage Air date: Mar 28, 2018 Nurse Claudia takes her job to a new level when she kidnaps Lucious. To rescue him, Cookie must race against time and use the skills she learned in prison. Meanwhile, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem pick up the pieces from their battle with the Dubois family. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Empire Season 4 All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1) This new story line is a lot more interesting than I expected, which might solely be a testament to Terrence Howard's phenomenal acting. Sep 29, 2017 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Isabella Biedenharn Entertainment Weekly Top Critic What is Empire without a big, bad Lucious Lyon? Pretty good, actually. Sep 28, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Ali Barthwell New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic There's a definite lack of consistency with this series, but Empire Season 4 seems to be starting combat the issue by bringing in some new series regulars, and I hope that means the weaker characters will be fazed out. Oct 20, 2017 | Full Review… Paul Dailly TV Fanatic By finally giving Cookie the spotlight above Empire's name, the show is suggesting this will finally be the Year Of Cookie when it comes the company she built with her blood, sweat, tears, and incarceration. Sep 29, 2017 | Full Review… Ariana Romero Refinery29 [Terrance] Howard is one of the great/weird actors of our generation. Yeah, we've watched so much Empire that we're used to Howard as the bully of the bunch, but as the new Lucious, Howard has transformed on camera Sep 29, 2017 | Full Review… Tim Surette TV Guide The show remains watchable, but feels like a chore. Sep 28, 2017 | Full Review… Ira Madison III The Daily Beast View All Critic Reviews (6) Audience Reviews for Empire: Season 4 Aug 01, 2019 season 4 has less songs and too much talking and not as good as it used to be Amy R Mar 28, 2019 Not even close to watchable. Joshua K May 30, 2018 I personally enjoy this show more than I rate it on quality. Plays like a soap opera so buckle up and prepare to suspend reality for an hour. Steve H Apr 18, 2018 more serious and mysterious stuff but some plot may changed to fast that make the audience very uncomfortable . victor a Nov 06, 2017 worst season of this season. absolutely horrible. can you make Cookie anymore ghetto. OMG. where did you find these writers and her whole persona is just terrible. Her costumes and her demeanor is degrading to women of color. Cant wait for season to end. Plz Dina C Oct 13, 2017 Loved Seasons 1 & 2 than they ran out of gas. Come on now kill somebody off or do something to change this blah narrative -- The Gay son meeting a girl last year was simply the stupidest TV episode of any show last season. Terry S Oct 04, 2017 Rebuilding is the first word that comes to mind for this season. Cookie and Lucious' relationship; Lucious' health and the Lyon family. Livie T Oct 01, 2017 Never have a seen such s poorly written piece of trash that panders to the lowest common denominator. The plot is spoon fed and predictable, and it perpetuates stereotypes that most of us do not aspire to. Not all black folks are like this people, and your kids shouldnt look up to these type of nonsense characters. I love Terrence Howard and Taraji, this show is no better than here comes honey boo boo. These rolls are beneath Terrence and taraji, they deserve so much better. 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