FOX is struggling with their dramas this season. Gotham is a ratings success but Sleepy Hollow is way down and Red Band Society has been cancelled. Will Empire be a hit? Cancelled or renewed for season two?
On Empire, Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is the CEO of a successful hip hop music company. His life is turned upside down when he learns that he has ALS and must now choose one of his three sons as his successor. The rest of the cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Malik Yoba, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, and Gabourey Sidibe.
The higher a show’s ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better its chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically the following morning, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
1/17 update: FOX has renewed Empire for a second season.
Final season averages: 5.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.97 million total viewers.
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What do you think? Do you like the Empire TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I can’t believe I’m saying this because I was NOT interested in watching a “Hood” TV show, then I saw episode 1 season 2 (my college aged kids like it) and I was HOOKED. I haven’t been this excited about a TV show since Dallas. Fox would be crazy not to renew it. The storyline is compelling, the music exciting or poignant, the acting is great because I believe them (Cookie is my favorite – I love strong Southern women who are all about taking care of their babies). I don’t know anyone personally like these characters lol but I… Read more »
Empire sucks! The story is horrible, its entirely just to promote the gay fascist ******** americans are all about anymore. All of you are nothing but followers, don’t think for yourselves, and love horrible shows. Obviously none of you have a life.
I too felt like this until after episode 4 or so when it became clear the writers were confused as to what kind of show they wanted (making a nationally syndicated tv series is a completely diff beast than a movie which has a clear outline to follow). Because of this apparent “loss in translation” the show then resorted to gimmicks & 1,000,000 guest appearances to keep ratings high :deep sigh: glad Power was so good this season, I was routing for them both.
I love my T.V series shows, so many of my favs come n go, oh and by the way, why does this always happen right at the juicy parts..
Plz EMPIRE WAS AND STILL UJ IS AMAZING, Something I loved about Empire was ofcourse the AMAZINGLY TALENTED cast, but the story line always kept you on your toes too. That along with Awsome Sound and Beautiful voices, the show brought something different than all the usual comedy, cooking, or home improvement show
Bring empire back!!!! You took sleepy hallow away! So do us all a favor bring empire back and finish something please! Thank you
RENEW EMPIRE!!!
Only watched the pilot episode as yet and I am already hooked! Intense, exciting and a definite must for season 2!!
Empire should be renewed 12.97 million percent so
Renew Empire it’s mesmerizing and intense, jaw dropping, and the most exciting show on TV. Tariji P. Henson and Terrence Howard are a dynamic duo and the supporting actors are creative and extremely talented within the family dynamics and only add to the show’s top ratings. Timberland is a musical genuis and the writers are superb! The main actors Taraji and Terrence along with the show deserve Emmys.
Renew Empire it’s mesmerizing and intense jaw dropping and the most exciting program on television.
Renew Empire it’s mesmerizing and intense jaw dropping and the most exciting show on TV.
Renewed Renewed Renewed………..It a GREAT Show
Empire should definitely be renewed. Love it
IT SHOULD BE RNEWED, THE RATINGS STATE SOOO..