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 am really upset that they cancelled Lincoln Heights. That was my favorite show. I think it should be brought back. It doesn’t make sense that they would cancel the show because that show Kyle xy or what ever it was called. To me Lincoln heights was waaaaaay better. I know that some people may have like that show kyle xy but they didn’t have to cancel Lincoln Heights. It seem like they are always canceling African American shows for lame show no offense. If there was a petion to bring Lincoln Heights back I would definately sing it and… Read more »
This show needs to come back. You don’t see shows with strong family values and the dad in charge anymore. Also displayed a healthy marriage. It was positive and real we need more shows like it. Please bring it back.
i friggin hate how the last season ended!! i want to see cassie marry charles and i wanna see tay be a star and i wanna see everything it ended with come true!! i barely watch tv anymore, i bet that tv show was a inspiration to teens around the world!! they have to make more seasons!!!TV IS LAME WITH OUT LINCOLN HEIGHTS SERIES!! MAKE MORE SEASONS! MAKE MORE SEASONS! MAKE MORE SEASONS! MAKE MORE SEASONS! MAKE MORE SEASONS!!!!!!
SINCERELY YOURS, BRANDIE HITT
Im very up set that it got cancelled I think it would really teach people in towns like that..that its not just about drama drugs and money and gangs so I really think they should do a season finall
That’s crazy!!!! This was a show that hit home for so many people all of different races and backgrounds. I definitely don’t think it was right to cancel and they should bring it back. primetime needs to look into this!
I am disapointed that the show was canceled. I didn’t know about the show until I found it online and started watching it and got hooked. The acting is amazing, you really believe this is a real family. It’s a great show, BRING IT BACK!! Honestly, i think the best way to show support for Lincoln Heights is to buy all of the seasons on DVD and let them know there is an audience that their ratings system didn’t catch.
I really enjoyed watching this tv show it was really interesting i have actually learned some life long lessons from this tv show one family can really make a difference and a big impact on others!!! I really really hate that the show was cancelled i would really look forward to seeing the rest of the episodes!!!!
Now this tv show was amazing…..ABC Famaily must be crazy to cancel the show….Me and my browthers (3) use to watch it everytime it came on We watched all of the season and we wish that there was a season 5 but since ABC Famaily canceld it i guess there is no season 5….All i got to say is u really should put it back on cabl it really was a nice loving amazing tv show
im real upset about this i loved lincoln heights me & my fam use to watch it everyday back 2 back we seen ever last episode we was looking forward to season 5 ughhhh i hate that its cancel
i agree with u
I Can’t Believe You Stopped Showing Lincoln Heights!! It Was Inspiring And Soooooo Many many People Loved The Show!! Why The HELL Would They Stop Showing It!! Really Pisses Me Off! And Alot Of Other People Too i Would Expect! Ughh. I Tell You What! I Think All The People That Agree Should Do What Julia Said And Protest Against It And MAKE Them Show Lincoln Heights Again!! I Was Unbelievably Into That Show And Now Its Gone????? WTF??
I really loved the show and I am not a teeny bopper, it was really fun and kept me waiting for the next season, bring it back.
PLZ PLZ BRING BACK LINCOLN HEIGHT. THEY WAS AND STILL IS THE BEST SHOW. THEY TAKE AWAY THE GOOD LIKE “LINCOLN HEIGHT” BUT RESHOW CRAZY SHOWS LIKE “I LOVE NEW YORK” WOOOOW. PLZ BRING IT BACK.
pleasseeee bring it back it is one of the best shows i have everrr seenn;/
I loved the show. Please bring it back. It was the best family show to watch since the Cosby, Family Matter. Please consider bring it back.
I HATE THAT THE SHOW WAS CANCELLED I AGREE WITH N/A WE DO NEED MORE SHOWS LIKE THIS BLACK SHOW OR NOT IT WAS STILL WONDERFUL AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED A LOT LONGER BRING THE SHOW BACK I WAS SO INTO IT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN CANCELLED?? THINK ABOUT THE VIEWERS PEOPLE COME ON NOW..N/A I AGREE ON THAT PETITION 🙂 ANYONE ELSE??
I Agree!! I Was ABSOLUTELY Into The Show! I HATE That They Cancelled! We Should Start A Petition For Sure! How Would We Go About That Though??? And If It Works Hell Yeah! If Not They’ll NEVER Hear The End Of Me! That Show Inspired Me And it Was 1 Of The VERY Few Shows I Watched.. Makes Me Barely Turn On The T.V. Unless Its To Play Games On My Wii!!! I Am Really Upset!