


Note: If you’re not seeing the updated chart, please try reloading the page or view it here.įor comparisons: The first season of Empire averaged a 5.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.97 million total viewers. Refresh to see the latest.ġ/15 update: FOX has renewed Empire for a third season.ĥ/19 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available - usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air.

The rest of the cast includes Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Serayah McNeill, and Gabourey Sidibe. In one way or another, they all want to control the family empire. Henson) who served time in prison for her husband. Gray) - as well as an ex-wife named Cookie (Taraji P. Lucious has three ambitious sons - business-minded Andre (Trai Byers), gay musician Jamal (Jussie Smollett), and fame-obsessed musician Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Will the numbers continue to climb in season two or will they fall? Could last season have been a fluke? Could Empire be cancelled or is it almost guaranteed to be renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.Įmpire revolves around Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), the CEO of a successful hip hop music company, and his family. The season finale delivered ratings highs and it became the highest-rated show on broadcast television in the coveted 18-49 demographic. The music drama started out strong and the numbers just kept getting better each week. FOX really needed a ratings hit and last season, Empire delivered.
