Overview
Empire is an hour-long Western television series set on a 1960s 500,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, starring Richard Egan, Terry Moore, Charles Bronson, and Ryan O'Neal. It ran on NBC from September 25, 1962, to May 14, 1963. In the second abbreviated season, from September 24 to December 31, 1963, it was renamed Redigo after Egan's title character, Jim Redigo, the general manager of the fictitious Garrett ranch in Empire, and reduced to a half-hour. (Unaired Pilot: This Rugged Land)
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Jim Redigo is foreman for the enormous Garrett Ranch owned by matriarch Lucia with her children Tal and Constance. Redigo had his hands full managing people, machines, and animals, with a specific interest in attractive Connie. (The unaired pilot was titled This Rugged Land)
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ryan O'Neal
Tal Garrett
Charles Bronson
Paul Moreno
Anne Seymour
Lucia Garrett
Terry Moore
Connie Garrett
Richard Egan
Jim Redigo
Denver Pyle
Tom Rawling
John Davis Chandler
Aflen
Jerry Douglas
LeRoy
Frequently Asked Questions
Empire is an hour-long Western television series set on a 1960s 500,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, starring Richard Egan, Terry Moore, Charles Bronson, and Ryan O'Neal. It ran on NBC...
Empire has 1 season with 32 episodes.
Empire premiered on September 25, 1962.
No, Empire has ended. The final episode aired on May 14, 1963.
Empire originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Empire was created by Kathleen Hite.
Empire has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.
Empire is classified as Western, Drama.