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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?
This should be cancelled. What Jussie has done is a horrible offense to the nation. If we cancelled Rosanne for her text, we should cancel Empire for his false accusations of hate crimes!
I’ll never watch if low life Jessie returns
CANCEL the show!!!! It’s a NO win situation for FOX…especially with Jussie attached to it!!! The most arrogant loser I have seen in a very long time!!! I hope Hollywood runs him out of town but unfortunately that more then likely will not happen.
I Love the show and I hope it will renew many more seasons !!
I love EMPIRE.. I’m so addicted to that series and can’t wait for the next season to start..Fox better renew for a season 6…
I love EMPIRE and I am hoping and praying that it is NOT canceled! I will be so angry if FOX does not renew it for another season. It is by far the BEST show on TV.
The Jussie Smollett debacle has put “Empire” on the chopping block. Until this is resolved to the satisfaction of the population in general, the show stands to lose a great deal of viewership. The cast knew this and tried to delay the public realization until new episodes started airing. This is why Terrence Howard publically supported Jussie, but torn him a new one behind the scenes. Terrence Howard has been in show business for decades, he has said that in all those years he’s never come close to the stardom he’s received playing Lucious Lyon. I would think the same… Read more »
Please do not cancel this show and can we try and remember that Jussie has not been convicted of anything maybe just maybe the other 2 guys are lying to save their own butts I mean come on all physical evidence points to them how convenient that they say he paid them to do it but have no proof they even admit that the 3500 dollars is for training and diet but Chicago PD is so eager to repair their reputation they are willing to possibly convict an innocent man. This is a great show please renew
I have been a fan since episode 1 i hope they aren’t cancelling the show.. **** the show help my little sister come out regardless of what’s going on with Jussie or whatnot that show was helped a whole lot of young people with their issues so I’m hoping it’s not being cancelled
Yes matter of fact it would be uncivilized…. best night time soap opera ever!!!
I agree!
Dido…..my favorit show I do not miss. Hope it comes back and is renewed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Empire is my favorite show!! Please renew!!
If Jusse Smollett is not fired imediately I promise sponsers will be boycotted.
He is a discrace.
I totally agree
Jussie Smollett needs to be FIRED BY FOX!! If they keep him on after all this, then they are supporting his agenda!! There are other talented actors out there who would appreciate to make the money he was making! I liked the Empire show but if Fox keeps him on, I will never watch the show again!
I love Empire and defentally think it should stay on. I have been hooked since Season 1. Regardless of the situation of the event’s that took place I’m still a fan. Its sad to hear that this is true and I had faith the the allegations were faulsr but unfortunately not. So even though this happened the rest of the cast shouldn’t be punished for his behavior at all because it’s not fair. I just don’t understand why he would go to this extremes but it happened. With that being said I’m looking foward to Season 6 along with the… Read more »