It looks like the story of the Sutton clan has come to an end. ABC Family has quietly decided to cancel Lincoln Heights after four seasons.
Lincoln Heights tells the story of Officer Eddie Sutton (Russell Hornsby) who moves his family back to his old neighborhood. Other castmembers include Erica Hubbard, Nikki Micheaux, Rhyon Brown, Mishon Ratliff, Robert Adamson, and Michael Reilly Burke.
The TV show debuted on January 8, 2007 and the first season was successful enough to warrant a renewal by March. At that point, it was one of the cable channel’s higher performers in the key demographics.
While announcing that the second season would kick off in September 2007, ABC Family President Paul Lee said, “We really think we have something unique here… The fact that it’s an African American family drama alone separates it from the crowd, but its terrific cast and superb writing also make it truly special and perfect for ABC Family.”
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Following season two, it took several months for ABC Family to decide to bring Lincoln Heights back for a third round. They finally did and that kicked off in September 2008. The audience grew and the show became the cable channel’s top performer among Females 12-34 and Female teens. It didn’t take as long to renew the series for year four.
Season four kicked off in September 2009. It ended up being one of the channel’s weaker programs of 2009, being outperformed by other ABC Family shows, including cancelled Kyle XY.
No specific reason was given for the Lincoln Heights cancellation. However, though it’s been favored by some critics, the series has never been a big hit for the cable channel and has only been given 10 episode renewals each season.
What do you think? Are you upset or surprised that the series has been cancelled? Do you think the last episode of Lincoln Heights is a worthwhile series finale?
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Lincoln Heights was one of the best shows on ABC family!! And everyone in my school watched it…so idk how the ratings were bad. (and when I say everyone i mean EVERYONE!)
I find it absolutely preposterous that again, a show that has such a positive impact on the community, and in addition is so thought provoking is being yanked from the airwaves. Is it really always about ratings or who you believe is or is not viewing a show such as this? With all the negative alternatives in the world; such as violent video games, music with poor lyrics, and inappropriate movies, can families see through shows like Lincoln Heights that some of us are getting problem solving right? If this true, then I have no intention of supporting your network… Read more »
Please bring back Lincoln Heights for all of the fans. Tay was just getting started with his great music career. It was great story lines for all of the cast members. Wonderful acting skills displayed. So please keep it coming. Thank you.
Yvon
it should staay on
Lincoln Heights is a great family show. It makes you think which most shows don’t. It is real and please bring back another season.
One of the best shows on televison that potrayed African Americans in a posititve way. Me and my daughter could watch the show together….Im very sad
They crazy why did they do that I got a lot of my friends 2 watch that show we still watch the old ones. bring them back.they always taking off the black shows
I really wish I knew who this “they” are that you’re talking about. Because I’m so sick of it too! Maybe we should petition to take them off from behind the scenes like “they” take us off. They need to take off some of those UNfunny, homosexual, white world shows that are not worth the film they tape on. Just remember that that show was the modern day Cosby and Black and White people do exist in real life positive lights.
Why would they do this? Who gives a you know what about make it or break it, and all those other shows? I have seen every episode numerously. In between seasons, I would be so lost with it. My family and I watched this show together and we would discuss how it actually relates to what teenagers, parents, police officers, doctors and nurses go through today. We need a season 5 just for closure because it wasn’t the proper ending, they could have atleast let Cassie and Charles get married before ending the show.
OMG!! i love this show………i cant believe this!!!! They need to cancel break it or make it, i mean that show sucks!
Lincoln Heights is the best show I’ve seen since the Cosby Show. The show embodies morals, ethics and provides outstanding examples of real life situations for all families to discuss. I absolutely appreciate this show. I plead with you to reconsider a 5th session.
Is there anywhere to protest. I think this is one of the most postive shows on the television. Does this have anything to do with it being basically an all black show.
THERE IS A LINK ATTACHED TO A PREVIOUS COMMENT IN REGARDS TO A PETITION THAT WAS STARTED TO TRY TO BRING THE SHOW BACK.
You bet it does! I am so sick of them leaving on shows that depict us in a negative light! Or should I say darkness. This was the second best thing to the Cosby Show. It appealled to all races. This is the kind of show that Lena Horne would know her hard work paid off and it’s also the kind of hollywood behavior that will make her turn over in her grave! RIP Lena
why would they cancel lincoln heights??? that is my favorite t.v. show and i never missed a episode!! that sucks that it has been cancelled…i think it should be back on the air!!
My family and I loved watching the show and discussing each episode. We almost felt asthough we knew the charictor personally. I am really sad about the decision to cancell the 5th season. PLEASE RECONSIDER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Going to miss not seeing new episodes of lincoln Heights.Why would ABC Family canceled such a wonderful,beautiful and loving show.Tears
whst has transpired. why did they cancel lincoln heights. what they should do is cancel make it or break it. dont no1 care about gymnastics. stupid abc family