'Empire' to Conclude on Fox With Sixth and Final Season The music drama program's last <br />go-around will consist of 20 episodes. Its time slot will remain at 9 PM and <br />the show will now air on Tuesday nights. Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier As of now, Collier says there are no plans <br />for Jussie Smollett to appear in season 6. The actor was written out of the <br />show during the final episodes <br />of the most recent season. The move was over Chicago authorities <br />accusing Smollett of staging an attack on himself. Due to the network extending his option for the show's sixth season, there is a possibility Smollett <br />may return.
