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 really dislike the fact that the show got cancelled. I really looked forward to watching it everyday (I would DVR it…lol) & watch the episodes over & over again. I would really like to know why the network “quietly” decided to cancel the show?!?! PLEASE bring it back! It was also a good show for parents of teens & teens with over protective parents, it showed a way of dealing with real issues that parents & teens face everyday.
Its so dissapointing how such a good quality show got cancelled. I am a female teenager and me and my girls used to get together every show and watch it together. Every since the show cancelled I hardly ever saw them again. This show was great and kept me wanting more….it upsetting to hear there will be no more. = (
This sad to see yet another black family show canceled.Me and my mom are currently watching the four seasons on Netflix.Great family and I love how the black man is represented in so many ways here. BRING IT BACK ABC!
Please bring it back that show was loved keep making it please
That was the greastes show me n my family would not miss not 1show please bring it back
I’m SO upset about this being cancelled. It was the only show I watched on ABC. I’m really disappointed ABCFamily couldn’t see they had a HUGE fan favorite on their hands. It’s sad…
well for me i think they should bring lincoln heights back it one of them good show man why they do this for i mean they bring back the game why lincoln heights it one of the best show around in a long time all the actor are so real in what they are a real family,
So Mad It’s cancelled , And Im Only Twelve.. My Father And I Are Watching all The seasons Again On Netflix. That Show Is way Better Than What They Are showing On ABC Now. They Need To Bring Lincoln Heights BACK !
I just watched all 4 seasons in like the past 3 days, I love this show and wished it would have never been canceled. It had a great concept that everyone could enjoy but instead they replaced it with sex and pregnant teens. At least this show had a meaning and taught us lessons with every episode. <3
This show was truly a great hit for many of us. I guess it was to real for it to continue. Maybe if we can get enough people to sign a petition they will continue with the show.
they should cancel secret life of the american teenager that show is full of bad acting bad writing and just a dumb concept. this show was well written and had a great story too, leave it to america’s youth to watch the show about some dumb 16 year old who gets pregnant..you could see that down the block not on tv..
Amen Steven! It is few and far between to find a show that not only interests teenagers, but also supports good behaviors. Lincoln Heights will be missed.
noooo…i love this show…just watched all the past 4 seasons….this show needs to return ASAP
This is a Discrace just because the White Community Doesn’t like The Show Doesnt Mean the Black Community Doesn’t
I am disappoint to see that anyone would would make such a bigoted comment. We are a white family of 3 that happen to love this show. I’ll take integrity and a good example for my children in whatever skin color I can get it.
im very upset that its gone off…i really think they should make some more,
WOW…my families been waiting for the show to return! I happened to look this up on the Internet and found it was canceled. SO SAD!!!