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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please bring back the showplease bring back the showplease bring back the show
What? OMG! I can’t believe this! No season 5! They just left us hanging! I just spent the last 3day watching season 1-4 and was busy looking for season 5
please bring back the show
STILL REALLY WISH THEY WOULD BRING LINCOLN HEIGHTS BACK. I LOVE THIS ENTIRE SHOW ALL THE GOOD AND BAD EXPERIENCES. I REALLY WISH SOEONE WOULD RECONSIDER THEIR DECISION.
I wish they would bring it back for a 5 season. It is a great show with a super cast. They should a lest bring it back for one more season to clean up all the loose ends and see how many views they get and if its enough to bring it back for a 6 season that would be great. I don`t get how they could cancel a show that was so good. So what one season was down a couple viewers then the others who cares bring it back and see how it does then they can go… Read more »
I”ve been looking for this show to return and finally discovered online it has been cancelled. Very few shows with a family image involved. I will really miss this one and possibly ABC Family will reconsider. Each and every character played exceptionally well and I would never replace any of them for who they portray.
pleeeease bring back lincoln heights.. that was my favorite abc family show. and i always looked forward to a new season. but as ive sat around waiting for it to come back on air i realized it was cancelled. i wanna see cassies and charles’ wedding and how the play ended out. i miss the show bunches 🙁
I think everyone is right! NO ONE.. should have canceled the show; I mean besides I know Season 5 can finally show a great performance for what can lead to a great Ending or maybe even a number 6. I just hope in some way ABC Family can bring this show back you gotta admit there probably isn’t a whole lot of guys complaining about this.. except me!!! Besides I’ve watched this show ever since it started everyweek from school I would come home and watch it! It helped me in many ways find a better part of life with… Read more »
I am deeply saddened such a positive show was cancelled from the network, I mean seriously i didn’t ABC would surcome to the mess those other TV stations have become..
A loyal Lincoln Height Viewer
Katrina Brown
Why Is It, Whenever A Positive Show Depicting A Black Family, With Strong Family V alues And Intelligent People never stays around for long. I for one LOVED the show. The Suttons where depicted Brilliantly by the Actors. We still have the trashy reality shows that show nothing but silly people that no one really cares about. they watch it to se how Stupid the other half are. Give me a break. Bring back (in my opinion) One of the best shows you ever Broadcasted
I COMPLETELY AGREE HERE. IT SEEMS THE NETWORKS ARE MORE WORRIED ABOUT THE TRASH THAT WILL BE TALKED ABOUT BEING ON AIR, YET WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG IN OUR SOCIETY THEY WANT TO BLAME THE TV SHOWS. WELL, HERE IS THEIR CHANCE, THEY FOUND SOMETHING GREAT TO PUT ON AIR NOW SOMEONE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND KEEP IT ON. I WISH ANOTHER NETWORK WOULD PICK UP ON IT AND ABC WILL SEE WHAT THEY LOST OUT ON. AND MAYBE THE OTHER NETWORKS WILL GO FROM THERE TO HAVE MORE FAMILY SHOWS LIKE THIS ON.
what!! i loved this show i cant believe there wont be another season that sucks!! oh well i think they sould at least have a conclusion to the series i loved it!
i think that is crazy to cancel the show…because it actually described some of the things people go through in the everday life and its interesting to watch how others deal with those problems on t.v. its pretty much like the soap opera to me
very upset that they did not continue the seasons…not a good way to end it i was especting more to come i hope that they bring it back there is so much more that can be done with that series. please bring it back!!!
I would definately love to see Charles and Cassie wed!Bring back lincoln heights.Still looking forward to season 5.
What? OMG! I can’t believe this! No season 5! They just left us hanging! I just spent the last 24hrs watching the entire 4th season and was busy looking for season 5 when I read the announcement! Frankly, I for one would like to see Cassie and Charles Wedding! I would like to see how Lizzie’ & Andrew and the Play turned out! I would like to know what happen with Tay’s music career! I want to know what happened to Nate! What about Jenn and Eddie? What about Kevin & his daughter! WHAT ABOUT ME! WHAT ABOUT US! There’… Read more »