The cast of Fox's Empire, (l to r) Taraji P. Henson, Terrance Howard, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere "Yazz" Gray (128534)

“Empire” will return for its final season this fall on Fox — with Jussie Smollett a question mark — and should count itself lucky.

Fox, the lowest-rated network among the big four broadcasters, is hitting the reset button for the 2019-20 season by cancelling eight shows and adding 10 new ones.

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