Fortunately, fans no longer have to wonder if the Lyons are going anywhere.
The series was surrounded by scandal earlier this year due to an incident with actor Jussie Smollett, and the controversy threatened to overshadow the show completely.
The future of Empire on Fox has been somewhat in question for a while now, and not just because the ratings are far from what they once were.
Throw in some story elements that could have been leading toward a series finale, and there was no guarantee.