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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?
THIS SHOW CANT CANCEL. WE NEED MORE
bring more seasons back let make it more than 10 seasons!
Empire is my only favorite show ever!!! i’m sad already to only see this cancelled word on here, i really want empire back and eagerly waiting to see season 5 AsAp
Renewed!!! I’m hoping for 13 or more seasons. Me, my family, and my friends absolutely love this show
I agree I would love to watch as many seasons they can throw my way. The 4th season had me in heartfelt tears love it
It’s already renewed guys!
Whens the release date? Do you know?
Please renew Empire show
Please renew the show and do not cancel. I love Empire!
This show is being whitewashed, all of the new talent joining the Empire team is white. Bruce Willis daughter and now 2 white rappers. We can never do a black panther on TV.
Right
Please renew Empire….my friends and I love the show.
Renew for Season 5. Absolutely Love the show
I need the next episode i love Empire
Renewed most definitely
I hope there is a season 5 for empire! Love this show!!
yesssssssss there must be a season 5 and then a 6 then 7 then an 8 an so on lol
No don’t cancel empire that is my favorite show & I’ve been watching it from the 1st episode & u can’t leave it the way u did in the last episode that would just be fucked up
Empire is my only favorite show ever!!! i’m sad already to only see this cancelled word on here, i really want empire back and eagerly waiting to see season 5