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Vulture Watch
Will Lucious fully recover and keep the Lyon family on track? Has the Empire TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on FOX? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Empire, season five. Bookmark it or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the FOX television network, Empire stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Serayah, Xzibit, Rumer Willis, Andre Royo, and Terrell Carter. Guest starring this year are Demi Moore, Phylicia Rashad, Taye Diggs, and Forest Whitaker.
In Empire, season four, Empire Entertainment celebrates its 20th anniversary, and Lucious (Howard) makes his first public appearance since the Las Vegas explosion. Of course, the Lyons each have their own concerns regarding his recovery, as does his nurse, Claudia (Moore). Meanwhile, Cookie (Henson) reflects on her 17-year prison stint. In order to preserve their family legacy and business, everyone must take a hard look at their past and present choices.
Season Four Ratings
The fourth season of Empire is averaging a 1.84 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.66 million viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 33% and down by 26%, respectively. Find out how Empire stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
On May 2, 2018, Empire was renewed for a fifth season which will debut on September 26, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Though the ratings are down, Empire remains FOX’s top show. I’m sure it will land a fifth season renewal. For now, I’ll keep a hungry eye on the Nielsens, and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free updates on any Empire cancellation and renewal news.
5/2/2018 status update: FOX has renewed Empire for season five. Details here.
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What do you think? Did you think the Empire TV show would be cancelled or renewed for season five? How many seasons do you expect this FOX TV series to run?
Yes! Renew.
I love this show. It would be ashame not to finish the story. The show is so good ,I watched all 4 seasons in 3 days. I want more!
Empire is a great show i fail to understand why is its rating so low also j want season 5.
I think 8 seasons should be great
Theres no if ands or buts about it, Empire must have a season 5!
NEVER CANCEL ANY EMPIRE SHOWS! EVER! PLEASE….
Please keep empire going….cant wait for season 5
I love empire can’t wait to watch the rest needs to hurry lol empire is on fire
The show can be great. Demi Moore old news. Please get Demi off the show. No one wants to watch the movie Misery thorough the eyes of Empire. That would be plagiarism. YES! So, how does it all end Thank You!
Im waiting for a season 5 that MUST come!!!!!!!!!1
there needs to be a season 5
Please renew empire and bring on season 5 and many more after!!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee renew the show, we need a season 5! aweosme show to watch honestly, I have caught up on every episode & season, makes me more obsessive over the show, they definitely need to keep the show going as long as possible !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ready for season 5 to start!!
I absolutely love Empire they need to keep making them…also another great show is called Star..plz make season 5