Following a record-breaking freshman run, in which ratings grew with every episode,Empire‘s numbers have come back to earth a bit in Season 2. Still, it remains as the No. 1 series on broadcast television among Adults 18-49, averaging a 7.3 Live+7 rating, and 21.2 million viewers across multiple platforms. The series also is the most tweeted-about scripted program on broadcast television.
At last Sunday’s Golden Globes, Empire was the only broadcast drama nominated in the best series category and star Taraji P. Henson won for best performance by an actress in a drama series. The series also has received a Grammy Award nomination for its soundtrack.
Empire, which returns for the spring portion of its second season on March 30, stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Serayah McNeill. Guest stars have included Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Marisa Tomei, Naomi Campbell, Ludacris, Adam Rodriguez, Vivica A. Fox, Rosie O’ Donnell and Andre Royo.
From Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television,Empire was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken and Francie Calfo.
