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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You’ve got to be kidding me! I knew something was going on after September passed us by and they hadn’t made mention of the new upcoming season. This is so ridiculous and I’m seriously diappointed. The show was awesome. Lincoln Heights were one of my family’s favorite shows. We all sat together to watch the show ever week, and often waited with much anticipation to see the next week’s episode. ABC, please bring the show back IMMEDIATELY. Please bring back the Sutton. I do believe that season 4 was a little boring & slow comparing to the first 3 seasons… Read more »
i loved that show it sucks that they didn’t want to bring it back i will miss that show!!!!
NO DONT END LINCOLN HEIGHTS IT WAS THE BEST SHOW AND I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT SEASON I MIGHT CRY
This is crazi y afrian americans cnt have a nice family show. Yes they have a little drama &probs bt what family dosent its no color with that. I hate that its gettn canceled I loved the show n hav been waitn 4 the nxt new season. Its plenty others shows that r not good at all that abc continues 2 air I jst dnt agree with this decion that has been made. Yes! Plz keep the show goin abc !
omg! i been dying to see lincoln heights. been waiting for it to come back!
they should make it online then for the fans that want to watch it!
Just when you get comfortable with a show,it’s taken off.Who decides if a show is good or bad? The Nielsen ratings? If thats the case then why doesn’t every household in America have a box in their home? Or are there certain people who are the chosen ones? Looking at it from a percentage point,it couldn’t be accurate because not everyone is included.So its either based on a certain area or a certain demographic group….Whatever the case,instead of letting people with boxes decide what other people should watch,why not poll them state by state through their cable companies?Then maybe we… Read more »
we will love to see more of lincoln heights. bring them back please !!! my kids and i love that show,it is very family oriented.
Lincoln Heights should be brought back! One of my favorite programs. Nothing to watch now on Family channel. All Family channel plays over & over & over & over again is damn Parent Trap. Give that a break! Bring back Lincoln Heights or at least in syndication!
This was such a great show! I understand if ratings weren’t as high as expected, but you can’t have a show for 4 seasons and end it the way you did. ABC needs to not look at the $ and at least bring this show back to have a proper finale. It focused on family which is what your network stands for. It reflected the reality of how bad things can get, but the love of family can see you through any turmoil. I would not want to get involved in another series and get ‘hooked’ and all of a… Read more »
I AM VERY UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NETWORKS. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WHEN THERE’S A POSITIVE BLACK SHOW, THE NETWORKS ALWAYS FIND A WAY AND A REASON FOR CANCELLATION. THEY SAY IT WASN’T A BIG HIT ON THE CABLE NETWORK, WELL THEN PUT IT ON REGULAR TV. IT’S A DAMN SHAME HOW THE BLACK SHOWS ARE TREATED.
I agree
this is so not fair to the viewers who watched the show, they need to bring it back with a 5th season i watched the show all the time i even watch the re-runs, hopefully enough people will complain for the show to air again if it worked for the game it can work for lincoln heights. Please make a 5th season for the show!!!!
they seriously need to put it back on!!! this is really unfair!!!!
i love Lincoln height!!! i hate that they canceled it!! ugh! it was soooo good.!!!!
I truly miss this show. It was a good show as it was a positive reflection on the African American family. Loving parents dedicated to family and community and each other, through all kinds of challenges. Kinda gives some people a little encouragement to see them get through those hard times together. Geez. Now, we’ve got “fluff” or “silliness” to replace a sound, entertaining show.
WTF it’s not fair thousands of ppl were waitin for the heights to come bac. I really can’t belive it’s canceled. Why wud they do such a thing it just leaves the viewers hangin. Tsk I was sooo lookin forward for the next season. But I guess nit right. WTF now there isn’t another black or African American show out there since the Cosbys!!!!
Smfh¡¡