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Season released 21st Sep, 2016Rated M18 episodes

IMDb7.4/ 10

Where to watch Empire Season 3

Empire season 3 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99 and Fetch TV from $19.99. Season 3 was released on 21 September 2016.

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About Empire Season 3

Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while also clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him. Cookie aims to start over, in pursuit of her own happiness with a new romantic interest. Meanwhile, the Lyon brothers struggle with fame and ambition, and the choices they face will become a battle for the soul of the Lyon family.

Season summary: TMDB.

Empire Season 3 episodes

  1. S03 E01

    Light in Darkness

    42 mins · Wed, 21 Sep 2016

    Hakeem leaves the altar, and a rooftop fight leads to a tragic fall. Lucious uses his streaming service to pursue his music legacy and clashes with Tariq, who leads a federal task force to investigate him.

  2. S03 E02

    Sin That Amends

    42 mins · Wed, 28 Sep 2016

    Jamal partners with Angelo Dubois to host a summit for gun violence awareness, Lucious tries to win over Cookie, Hakeem and Shine start to record new songs together, and Andre gets into trouble with the police.

  3. S03 E03

    What Remains Is Bestial

    42 mins · Wed, 5 Oct 2016

    Cookie calls in a favour to have mega-superstar Kitty record a new song with Jamal, hoping he will overcome his inability to perform. Andre finds trouble while Hakeem and Gram compete for Tiana's attention.

  5. S03 E04

    Cupid Kills

    42 mins · Wed, 12 Oct 2016

    Things intensify between Cookie and Angelo, while Lucious finally sees Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to challenge him. Jamal takes a big step in his recovery as he faces Freda Gatz.

  6. S03 E05

    One Before Another

    42 mins · Wed, 9 Nov 2016

    Lucious and Andre expect retaliation from Shine, Jamal teams up with Hakeem for a performance that he thinks could help him face his fears, and Cookie is caught off guard during a routine meeting with her probation officer.

  7. S03 E06

    Chimes at Midnight

    42 mins · Wed, 16 Nov 2016

    A leak at Empire creates feuds between artists and among the Lyon family. Andre takes advantage of the leak to prove his worth to the company.

  9. S03 E07

    What We May Be

    42 mins · Wed, 30 Nov 2016

    Candace gives Cookie tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane. Meanwhile, old home videos cause Cookie to confront secrets about her relationship with her father.

  10. S03 E08

    The Unkindest Cut

    42 mins · Wed, 7 Dec 2016

    Andre sabotages Tiana's spot at a fashion event to move Nessa into the light. Tariq and Leah try to bring Lucious down, while Jamal helps Philip get over his PTSD.

  11. S03 E09

    A Furnace for Your Foe

    42 mins · Wed, 14 Dec 2016

    Cookie hosts a free park concert to appeal to the masses and help Angelo's mayor campaign. The FBI continues its investigation of Lucious and freezes Empire's assets.

  12. S03 E10

    Sound & Fury

    42 mins · Wed, 22 Mar 2017

    Lucious ignites an epic battle with Cookie with the announcement of his new project. Jamal connects with a musician in rehab, and Tiana and Hakeem fight Nessa for a place in the music showcase.

  13. S03 E11

    Play On

    42 mins · Wed, 29 Mar 2017

    Cookie battles with guilt over her encounter with Lucious and tries to move forward with Angelo. Meanwhile, Leah reaches out to Tariq for help with taking down Anika.

  14. S03 E12

    Strange Bedfellows

    42 mins · Wed, 5 Apr 2017

    Angelo has concerns about Cookie's past jeopardising his attempt to become major. Meanwhile, Tariq's birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn.

  15. S03 E13

    My Naked Villainy

    42 mins · Wed, 12 Apr 2017

    Hakeem hosts and shares a live stream of an epic birthday party on Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, the Lyons grow suspicios of Anika, and Giuliana's arrival gives Cookie a run for her money.

  16. S03 E14

    Love Is a Smoke

    42 mins · Wed, 26 Apr 2017

    Giuliana convinces Lucious to comply with her new plans, and Cookie delivers Lucious unexpected news. Meanwhile, Tariq and Anika look for a new way to move forward.

  17. S03 E15

    Civil Hands Unclean

    42 mins · Wed, 3 May 2017

    Cookie grows increasingly suspicious of Lucious' intentions with Giuliana and Empire's future. Meanwhile, Hakeem makes a public plea, and Cookie and Angelo's relationship turns toxic.

  18. S03 E16

    Absent Child

    42 mins · Wed, 10 May 2017

    The Lyons suspect the Dubois family are responsible for a family crisis and Cookie decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Andrew lashes out.

  19. S03 E17

    Toil and Trouble, Part 1

    42 mins · Wed, 17 May 2017

    Cookie assembles a group of allies to exact revenge on Giuliana and take her secret weapon. Meanwhile, Jamal is pressured to delay his album to avoid competing with Lucious.

  20. S03 E18

    Toil and Trouble, Part 2

    42 mins · Wed, 24 May 2017

    Lucious prepares to launch Empire Las Vegas with Giuliana, while Cookie bands together a team of allies and schemes to cause havoc at its opening.

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