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 was highly upset that they decided to cancel this show. my question is why do they cancel all the good shows and put all these bullsh*t shows on TV. I use to rush home from school just to watch Lincoln Heights. PLEASE BRING THIS SHOW BACK.!!
I FOUND THIS SHOW ON NETFLIX I BEEN SO HOOKED I WATCH IT DAY N NIGHT I WATCH ALL FOUR SEASONS IN 5 DAYS!!!!!! I MISSED WORK FOR THIS SHOW!! BRING IT BACK PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !! THANKS!!
OMG, i love this show. They addressed issuses that are common and a lot of people young or older could relate too. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reconsider cancelling it.!
I found this television series on Netflix.com. This show is awesome. The cast is supremely talented. BRING THIS SHOW BACK! I beg you. I enjoyed it. I cried. I laughed.
Sincerely,
Anissa
Im so disappointed that the show has been cancelled after season 4. I was sooooo looking forward to see the next season 5. ABC should not cancelled the season 5 because it is so great shows!!!!! Im disappointed with you, ABC!
Please… Please… Please Bring Lincoln Heights back on the air! You Rocks!
I think that there should be a season 5.
Explaining how they use they money.
What university Cassie goes to.
How Lizzy and Andrew turn out.
How Tay (Taylor) ends out his music highlights of being an artist goes.
When Cassie and Charles get married.
What university Charles goes to.
If Cassie & Charles, decide to have a family.
I mean there is a lot more to have happen,
How the Sutton’s jobs go.
I’m not gonna beg for this but i just want this to happen, i want more.
Please!
Sincerely,
Amber Lynette,
with love
Can you please put this back on Cabel for season 5 i beg you i need it back on its my life i love the days that i get to come home with my friends and just sit down on my bed and watch Lincoln Heights. It taught me about some cultre about police officers. This show is good has romance has action has comedy and has a lesson in it. People love watching it and i think you should really and truley put it back on everyone really wants it back im not the only one who wants it… Read more »
I just started to watch Lincoln Heights and i finished all four seasons in 2 days. I love this show it is my new favorite show. And me and my ffamily belive that you should bring back season 5 and put it on cabel it would mean so much for the people that do love it. Like me im obsessed with it i have to admitt i descovered this on Netflix i watched 1 episode to see if i would like it. And i figured out i loved it! I love how its telling about culture and not judging people… Read more »
I love the show. I found out about it awhile ago and never really had the time to watch it. I recently found it on hulu and it is about the only thing I watch. I love the drama, plot, and the ride of this roller coaster that I have been on watching the show. It has made me laugh, cry, and continue to sit on the edge of my sit as I move from episode to episode. I am on season 4 now and was trying to find out when the next season would come out to discover that… Read more »
Why can’t we not have a homesome good, tv show like Lincon Heights? This was a wonderful drama about “REAL LIFE” situations handled in realistic fashion. Whereas, I realize that it was your decision to cancel the show and maybe financial issues and ratings were at the center of this decision. However, there are some things worth holding onto that money cannot replace; values, morals and ethics. Family is precious and the show displayed not a perfect family but a family that was willling to stick together in the good and bad. I ask you to PLEASE reconsider your decision… Read more »
Im so outraged that the show has been cancelled i was sooooo looking forward to seeing the next season. ABC you SUCK!!!!! Bring Lincoln Heights back on the air!
I just became a lincoln heights fan about a month ago. Its not because of the lack of fan base that I’ve never heard of it, its that im not a big fan of ABC nor CW. These channels are very local and well known in Florida. My problem is that there are always only a couple of african- american shows on these channels and im not including cartoons. Im african- american and its ashame that I have to always watch B.E.T. for african- american music, shows, awards, etc. My favorite show before Lincoln Heights was The Game, which use… Read more »
I found Lincoln Heights on NETFLIX. I have watched the 1st 3 seasons back to back & I’m almost threw with season 4. I sure hope there will be a season 5 to look forward to. The actors have brought the storyline to life & I’ve loved all the episodes. I hope this email get to the persons that can keep this show alive. It’s a show that’s gives to your heart & soul on so many levels. 🙂
I was highly disappointed that a show with so much to give was canceled. I still watch the show reruns on TV One. I purchased the DVD’s that are available and consider it one of my best purchases. I would like to see the show make a comeback.
Randy where did you purchase the series from?
I’m just learning about Lincoln Heights (via netflix), and like others have expressed, I too think this was a quality show. I hope that someone decided to reconsider the decision to cancel this show. It is one of the few shows still on tv that I’ll allow my children to watch.