The BEST episodes of Empire (2015) season 6

Every episode of Empire (2015) season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Empire (2015) season 6!

Lucious Lyon is the king of hip-hop. An immensely talented artist, the CEO of Empire Entertainment and a former street thug, his reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes, when he learns he has a disease that is going to render him crippled and incapacitated in a matter of three years. The clock is ticking, and he must groom one of his three sons to take over his crowning achievement, without destroying his already fractured family.

Last Updated: 11/26/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
Can't Truss 'Em
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7.67
165 votes

#1 - Can't Truss 'Em

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2020

The Lyons' world is turned upside down as they face a loss, which forces one Lyon to deal with an unresolved trauma from the past. Meanwhile, Andre makes an important decision about his health, family and career and Devon confronts Tiana about her relationship with Hakeem. Also, a shocking revelation about the future of the Lyons is revealed.

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Got on My Knees to Pray
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7.65
266 votes

#2 - Got on My Knees to Pray

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2019

While Lucious is still on the run, Cookie confronts Damon about why he lied to her. Andre, who is dealing with his own personal trauma, is suddenly forced to grapple with an unforeseen family complication. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle try to get the star power they need out of their first Bossy Media artist and Tiana tries to help Devon find his sound.

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Cold Cold Man
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7.64
195 votes

#3 - Cold Cold Man

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2019

Cookie becomes frustrated with Lucious, who is struggling to accept that their relationship is over. Upon being shut out of the ASA nominations, the women of Bossy choose Melody to take their performance slot at the ASAs, causing Tiana to question all of her decisions over the past few months. Meanwhile, Teri confronts Andre over his lies and elsewhere, an emotional confrontation ends with a bang.

Directors: Sanaa Hamri
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Good Enough
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7.63
195 votes

#4 - Good Enough

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2019

After realizing that music is her real first love, Cookie makes moves to get back into the music world and offers to throw an event to gain exposure for Bossy Media. Meanwhile, Lucious tries to regain control of Empire by attempting to sabotage Andre's vision for the company. Also, Hakeem feels threatened by DeVon's strong bond with Prince and Bella.

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Love Me Still
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7.61
168 votes

#5 - Love Me Still

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/31/2020

As their wedding day arrives, Teri's fears concerning Andre's temper continue to surface. Meanwhile, Cookie finds a shocking discovery while digging into Bossy's finances, which leads to a heated confrontation with Giselle. Then, Yana starts to fall for Lucious again and Maya sets her sights on Hakeem.

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Remember the Music
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7.60
191 votes

#6 - Remember the Music

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2019

Hakeem raises concerns over Lucious' changes to the Empire movie script, causing Lucious and Cookie to come together to recount the events that lead to the evolution of Empire. Andre turns to Kelly Patel to help him gain controlling interest in the company, as Teri grows increasingly suspicious of Andre's role in signing Prophet the Poet. Meanwhile, Bossy Media considers taking on a silent partner to help with their financial issues and Philly Street confronts Lucious about the info he received from White Tracy.

Directors: Geary McLeod
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Tell the Truth
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7.58
244 votes

#7 - Tell the Truth

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2019

A happy family occasion brings the Lyon family back together, but it becomes apparent that no one seems to see eye-to-eye. Lucious, unhappy with how Empire and the Empire movie are progressing, springs into action and comes face-to-face with demons from his past. Meanwhile, Cookie reaches her breaking point and considers seeking help and Andre encourages Tiana to smooth over the controversy she created for the company.

Directors: Bille Woodruff
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Stronger Than My Rival
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7.57
231 votes

#8 - Stronger Than My Rival

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2019

Lucious, still obsessed with his past, tries to make amends for his wrongdoings with an old friend. Cookie vies to take control of the house, putting the whole family in the middle. Andre and Lucious go head-to-head in a competition to figure out the direction Empire should be heading in. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle are at odds over the future of Bossy music.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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Talk Less
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7.57
165 votes

#9 - Talk Less

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/10/2020

Lucious hunts for a record deal for Yana, but is met with surprising feedback from the label execs. Meanwhile, Cookie struggles with her inability to shake memories of the secret she's kept for so many years. Also, Lala, feeling neglected by her team at Bossy Media, pulls a dangerous stunt to take promotion into her own hands, and Andre suffers from brownouts and lapses of judgement as Kingsley pushes for more control.

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What Is Love
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7.56
296 votes

#10 - What Is Love

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2019

Lucious, who is now a wanted fugitive, is on the run from the Feds. Cookie keeps busy by focusing on her brand outside of Empire, which now includes a daytime talk show and a community center. Andre, currently sitting on the Empire throne, is confronted by several people who now want to get in on the company and Hakeem sets his sights on the lead role in the first EMPIRE movie. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle search for their first Bossy Media artist.

Directors: Sanaa Hamri
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You Broke Love
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7.50
260 votes

#11 - You Broke Love

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2019

While Lucious' plan to escape from the Feds finally comes to a head, Cookie finds herself in a dangerous situation with Damon. Andre is haunted by a ghost from his past that he can't seem to shake and Tiana receives backlash from fans over a social media post. Meanwhile, Becky tries her new artist on track and is surprised by an unexpected visit from family.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Do You Remember Me
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7.49
186 votes

#12 - Do You Remember Me

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2019

Upon taking her first steps back into music, Cookie discovers an artist with raw talent when Lucious dismissed years ago. Meanwhile, Lucious spends a day in the city with Yana and is surprised to discover they have much more in common than he thought. Also, Andre pulls out all the stops in order to convince a reluctant artist to sign with Empire, Tracy finds evidence that incriminates Lucious and Giselle runs into an old friend who could help Bossy Media with its financial trouble.

Directors: Ruben Garcia
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Come Undone
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7.49
170 votes

#13 - Come Undone

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/17/2020

Cookie continues to keep her secret from her sisters, but Lucious feels she needs to come clean in order to move forward. When Treasure is unable to perform at the upcoming showcase, Becky suggests that Yana take the spot, but Lucious feels she's not ready. Meanwhile, Giselle struggles with keeping her family secret from Julian, Maya sets her sights on her own recording deal and Andre's actions put Quincy in a very bad situation.

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Heart of Stone
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7.49
198 votes

#14 - Heart of Stone

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2019

Candace and Carol take Cookie on a girls' trip to Miami to have some fun and take her mind off Lucious. After an unsettling visit with Leah, Lucious is left to deal with some inward self-reflection. Meanwhile, Andre makes a bold decision regarding Treasure's upcoming album and Giselle goes behind Becky's back to find Tiana a new audience.

Directors: Sanaa Hamri
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Over Everything
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7.43
163 votes

#15 - Over Everything

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/14/2020

Lucious continues to run Empire and discovers some of Andre's business missteps by way of Kelly Patel (guest star Pej Vahdat). Meanwhile, Cookie tries to relaunch BossyFest but is met with major obstacles from the ASAs. Also, Hakeem and Maya's unlikely partnership proves to be beneficial and Becky celebrates her birthday.

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We Got Us
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7.37
161 votes

#16 - We Got Us

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/7/2020

After witnessing Andre's breakdown, Cookie and Lucious have him committed to the same treatment facility as Leah and the guilt Cookie feels from Andre's situation causes her to wonder how different life would be if she had not gone to prison. Meanwhile, Becky struggles with balancing her personal and professional relationships and Hakeem and Maya find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation after a drunken night in Vegas.

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I Am Who I Am
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7.32
163 votes

#17 - I Am Who I Am

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/24/2020

While on a road trip, Cookie, Candace and Carol take a painful trip down memory lane, shedding light on their childhood and exposing heartbreaking secrets from the past. Lucious uses something special from the past to help give Yana her big break. Meanwhile, Maya hatches a scheme to generate more buzz for the "Birth of an Empire" movie and Teri becomes increasingly more fearful of Andre.

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Home is on the Way
star
7.30
166 votes

#18 - Home is on the Way

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/21/2020

In the midst of the Bossyfest launch and the fight to regain control of Empire, Cookie reflects on her life and the woman she has become. Lucious finds it impossible to deny his feelings for Cookie, while continuing to support Yana and her rise to stardom. When the Lyons face their biggest threat yet, Lucious prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that in the end, family is what matters the most.

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