SERIES FINALE

WHEN THE ARMIES OF OCTAVIUS AND MARC ANTONY MEET ON THE BATTLEFIELD, THE FATE OF ROME AND THE WESTERN WORLD HANG IN THE BALANCE, ON THE FINALE ABC'S "EMPIRE"

"The Lost Legion" - Octavius decides to give up the beautiful Vestal Virgin, Camane, and to devote himself to what he was born to -- the position of Emperor of Rome. The former slave and gladiator, Tyrannus, joins Octavius' forces in the midst of battle to fight against the power-driven Marc Antony, as the fate of Rome and the western world hang in the balance, on the final episode of "Empire," TUESDAY, JULY 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Empire" stars Santiago Cabrera as Octavius, Vincent Regan as Marc Antony, Emily Blunt as Camane, James Frain as Brutus, Chris Egan as Agrippa and Jonathan Cake as Tyrannus.

Guest starring are Fiona Shaw as Fulvia, Michael Byrne as Cicero, Graham McTavish as General Rapax, Ed Stoppard as Sebastianus, Felix Dexter as Maximus, Michael Jenn as Saturnicus, Robert Willox as Balthus and Stephen Graham as Bazzer.

"The Lost Legion" was written by series creator Thomas Wheeler and directed by Kim Manners.

"Empire" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-14,V parental guideline.