[s1e7] Our Dancing Days Apr 2026

At the end of the episode, Lucious finally gathers his family to reveal his ALS diagnosis, leading to varying emotional reactions, including a breakdown from Andre.

is the seventh episode of the first season of the musical drama series Empire , which originally aired on February 18, 2015 . This pivotal episode focuses on Lucious Lyon's attempt to present Empire Entertainment as a unified, "family-run" business to potential investors ahead of the company's IPO. Episode Overview Original Air Date: February 18, 2015 Director: Sanaa Hamri Writers: Lee Daniels, Danny Strong, and Attica Locke [S1E7] Our Dancing Days

Lucious hosts a major showcase to charm Wall Street investors. After Anika sabotages the planned headliner, Elle Dallas (played by Courtney Love ), Jamal and Hakeem step in to perform together, successfully winning over the crowd. At the end of the episode, Lucious finally