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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Another good show off the air….It had good ratings and it was cancelled? I am dying to know what happiened. Bring it back. I want the show back now. Maybe BET will bring it back just like the “Game”.
WHY!!!! I Love Lincoln Heights! Please bring the show back. We need to see positive black families.
OMG !!! To me this was the best show tht abc had . I’m going to miss it. I love every one on the show. But s2s idc I will never stop missing the show.please put it back on pleaseeeeee :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(all sad faces
Ok here it is lincoln heights needs to be back on im literally in tears, come on dont you know that show connected to peoples life. It popped off with a great ending please bring it back onnnnnn:(
Its No surprise that an african american Show that was
Great GOT cancelled. We actually have nothing really to watch on TV besides all these caucasion shows, Greys anatomy , how I met your mother, shall I go on! The GAme was cancelled and Thank GOD B.E.T picked it up. I think they should do the same with Lincoln heights. why why why. I really loved that show!!!
this show should had never been cancelled i loved this show. There’s nothing ever to watch on abc family now it’s BORING! This show was the only show that’s was a good and appporiate show for teens. I CAN”T BELIEVE IT”S OVER. That show was the only reason i made sure i watched now they dn’t even give re-runs. When they did I never got tired even how much they played the same one over and over.
this show should had never been cancelled i loved this show. There’s nothing ever to watch on abc family now it’s BORING! This show was the only show that’s was a good and appporiate show for teens.
I loved the every season. However I don’t think the episode Lucky did them any justice. I’m kinda upset about it.
That show needs to come back really miss it .
I really enjoyed this show. It was truly a decent respectful family show. Guess ABC wants to keep all the stuff on that you have to block ur kids from watching. But, oh wait ABC “Family”; please change the name.
WTF: ABC family has dissapointed alot of people by cancling one of the GREATEST african american shows … Lincoln Heights was not just a T.V show it gave a message my kids {teens} watched this show and LOVED it. I can NOT believe how they are just going to leave the show the way it is … Sudden found his son … you can keep the show going as to how the families going to react && etc. Lil man can sing and Cassie && Charles … i mean how does the characters feel about the whole situation ? =(… Read more »
Yall need to bring Lincoln heights back, just for one season and see how good it does and if it dont cancel it then. You can’t just end it the way you did.
Who do we contact to have this show brought back on the air. This was a family-oriented show that showed civility for mankind, values taught by parents, and promoted unity for one’s community. The show was a great example of how middle class Americans deal with the ills of society.
They always cancel the decent african american shows. My family really enjoyed this program and I loved the message it gave. We haven’t had many shows like this.
I agree with yu
i agree my family really liked this show too…
NO!!! They need to bring the show back, Lincoln Heights and Kyle XY were both good shows that they cancelled, that were really good. I could have sworn that I saw previews for season 5 a few months ago, though, and I was so excited. Now I am very disappointed with ABC Family.