Lucious Lyon's reign as the head of Empire Entertainment has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious' ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share.

• Terrence Howard
• Taraji P. Henson
• Bryshere Y. Gray
• Trai Byers
• Gabourey Sidibe
• Vivica A. Fox