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Can the Lyon family get together and draw viewers back into watching their TV show? Has the Empire TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth 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 six. 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, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Serayah, Andre Royo, Rhyon Nicole Brown, and Nicole Ari Parker. The series revolves around the Empire Entertainment company, founder Lucious Lyon (Howard), his three sons (Gray, Smollett, and Byers), and their mother, Cookie (Henson). The Lyons lost the company in season four and season five finds the clan still trying to reclaim Empire two years later.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Empire on FOX averaged a 1.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.52 million viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 27% and 20%, respectively. Find out how Empire stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
Empire has been renewed for a sixth season which will debut September 24, 2019. That will be the end. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will FOX cancel or renew Empire for season six? Though they are down, the ratings are still the strongest of FOX’s shows. Given the state of the rest of FOX’s slate, I have no doubt it will be renewed (despite the controversy surrounding Smollett). I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free Empire cancellation and renewal alerts.
4/30/19 update: FOX has renewed Empire for a sixth season.
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What do you think? Are you glad that the Empire TV show has been renewed for a sixth season? How would you feel if FOX had cancelled this TV series, instead?
I watch religiously have several friends who come over just to watch. My favorite show. Wait impatiently for n
The new season
Empire has to come back. It is an excellent show. It can’t leave us hanging like that. I got my 31 yr. Old son hooked. He just finished season 5 and he said it left him high and dry!!! Lol. I vote it comes back. So does my son too.
Empire has got to come back…one of the best ensembles i have seen and im an old school fan of Dynasty, Knot’s Landing….the weekly drama is nerve wracking but that’s what a good drama is supposed to be….it is the only show that my husband and I both watch every week (and scrutinize later w/our kids) complete with our specialized “Get Ready for Empire” meal!
Empire can not get cancelled i really enjoy that show. It’s my favorite show i love empire. Thank you.
They owe it to their veiwers to at least run a true finale mini-series event that concludes the story…
I really hope that they bring back empire I would rush home from work just to make sure I don’t miss any part of it cause the gossip was so hot and leave thinking what’s next. As a gay singer as myself watching someone from the gay community makes it in the spot light brings joy to my heart. As talent as I I’m everyone I run into or hear me sing as I walk around a clothing store or grocery store always ask or say you should be on the voice and I’ll smile and say thank you. I… Read more »
I hope empire comes back for many more seasons not just one…I love this show
Please be back empire …… It’s DOPE!!!!!
I don’t know about the rest of the country but when empire season 5 premiered the fox channel in south bend Indiana had no sound. Myself and many I know had no access to recordings or on demand I would put a pretty penny on that accounting for a good chunk of lost ratings. The powers that be may want to check into that…..just saying
Please don’t cancel Empire Season 6!! It’s a great show & touches on the real issues in the world, especially in light of what recently happened to Jussie Smollett which was absolutely heinous, mean and above all very racist!
You are so so so right!Cancellation now may give the appearance that the monsters who attacked Jussie won and we cannot let bullies and hate win I’d even go so far as to say dont let terror win dont cancel now
No, what’s gonna cancel the show is the fake narrative running that there was a hate attack. The ship is leaking, and Chicago police are beginning to “change the trajectory of the investigation”, i.e. investigate Mr. Smollett
It’s a show I thought would be no good, so I didn’t watch it till end of season 5. But let me tell u, it’s my favorite show out there now! It’s all I want to watch! It has stars, music, and Attitude! Totally Awesome! Please bring it back! ♥️
It would be horrible. I rush home every Wednesday night to watch.
It would be devastating , to many, if FOX didn’t renew. I love Cookie and Luscious Lyon.
My husband and I both LOVE Empire!! One of the few shows worth watching. Renew!!!
Will be so devastated fox cancell empire!!!!!!!!
Please don’t cancel this show
please!!!!!!!!!!