Empire (1984 TV series)

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Empire
Genre Sitcom
Satire
Created byLawrence J. Cohen
Fred Freeman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production company MGM Television
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseJanuary 4 (1984-01-04) 
February 1, 1984 (1984-02-01)

Empire is an American comedy television series that aired from January 4 until February 1, 1984.

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Premise

This series is a satire of corporate life set at Empire Industries. [1]

Cast

US television ratings

SeasonEpisodesStart DateEnd DateNielsen RankNielsen Rating [2] Tied With
1983-846January 4, 1984February 1, 19848810.5N/A

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Episode 1" Terry Hughes Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred FreemanJanuary 4, 1984 (1984-01-04)
2"Episode 2"Terry HughesLawrence J. Cohen and Fred FreemanJanuary 11, 1984 (1984-01-11)
3"Episode 3"Terry HughesLawrence J. Cohen and Fred FreemanJanuary 18, 1984 (1984-01-18)
4"Episode 4"Terry HughesLawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman and George ZatesloJanuary 25, 1984 (1984-01-25)
5"Episode 5"Terry HughesLawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman, Dennis Danziger and Ellen SandlerFebruary 1, 1984 (1984-02-01)
6"Episode 6"Terry HughesJim GeoghanFebruary 1, 1984 (1984-02-01)

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References

  1. TV Guide. "Empire Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  2. "1983-84 Ratings History -- The Networks Are Awash in a Bubble Bath of Soaps".