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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I’m very upset as well. I loved that show, it was one of the best shows in a long time. I always wondered what happened why, it to be taking off the air. Very sad 🙁
Very upset I have been looking for this show and was wondering why It had not come one… I think it needs to be brought back…. With the SAME cast…
Love this show, one of best shows ever! Somebody need to rethink this!
I believe the network wasn’t giving the show any room to grow every season it was 10 episodes and that was it the views probably wanted more and the network was taking to long to give it to them. I thought it went off the air last year I haven’t seen any commercials for it. I didn’t know the show still exited until today.
i just love dat show everything in that show was base on real thing that happen to people in life people look up to that show. i that show save my life one time and stop me from gettin into trouble and gettin my life on track i was straight Ds n Fs now im doing As n Bs so it got mylife on the right track.
This show was a great family show I could sit and enjoy with my children, it gave so many lessons and showed the diversity that all children should experience. I am hopeful that the people in charge of the show have a change of heart since the show is so loved.
I am VERY UPSET….i had began to look foward to the show in sept…I REALLY WISH THAT ABC would bring it back…if not then maybe BET would pick it up by it being and up and coming “AFRICAN AMERICAN” family……I REALLY MISS THE SHOW…..PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING IT BACK.
my feelings exactly bet picked up the game hopefully they will pick up Lincoln heights.
I am also upset that the show has been cancelled. It is a great show, one that should be given another chance.
i am very upset. when i heard about the cancellation i was crying for 2 weeks and i didnt eat anything i just drank water. i was really head over heels for this show. o please bring it back…..
yea, i am so dissapointed. very very very upset. rrrrr. i look forward to every season and it hasnt come on. i watched this show every monday night at 8 and it brought my family together. now that it is gone i dont see much of my family anymore, thanks to the cancellation. if there was aanything i lovve the most in the world besides ,my family and my friends ect. i love lincoln heights. i still get it on the 200’s on my tv. but it isnt the same. they are just reruns. i have seen all the episodes… Read more »
yes i am very upset yall shouldnt of did that i loved that show mann im owwww im so mad
Yes I’m very upset that the show has been cancelled and that was my favorite show pleasae bring it back. I was really looking forward to a new season. will you please return the show..
Yes I’m very upset that the show has been cancelled and that was my favorite show pleasae bring it back. I was really looking forward to a new season. will you please return the show..
I’m very upset that the show was cancel I enjoyed watching a real life family that gives you a taste of today’s reality. W
Yes I’m upset I looked forward to every season of the show. This was the best family show this decade. How come when we have an African American family TV show the cable network always cancel the shows? We need a show that represents us.