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 like alot of the other people on this site just finished watching the series on netflix and i must say it was love at first site. i cant imagine why they would cancel the show. its the best series i have seen in a LONG time. please bring lincoln heights back. is there anything we can do to convince abc to do a season five???
What more can I say that others on here haven’t already said. The show touched home on a lot of different situations and positivity on TV is hard to come by. I to like many others found out about the show late but, ended up watching all four seaon on Netflix with my family and we all loved it. Im a 38 year old father of three who grew up in New Orleans and as a boy I got into plenty of trouble. I think if I had something like this on TV when I was younger some trouble could… Read more »
This show was the best show ever! i went out of my way to catch this show and my kids loved it too. it had a character for everyone to connect to and it showed real issues in real family life. I dont know what the hell happend!! but im disturbed that its gone!
I too just discovered the show on Netflix… Loved it!! Loved the cast!!! We watched this show as a family. Bring it back.
Bring it back! I just discovered the show on Netflix and finished the last episode. I can’t imagine why the show ended. BRING IT BACK~
I just finished all 4 seasons of Lincoln heights I say bring it back for the fans there are a lot of unanswered questions to the series. It’s a great show.
I watched Lincoln Heights religiously for every season. I moved from GA to FL in 2007 so when I got a different cable provider the first thing I did was find ABC family so I could watch the show lol 🙂 I loved the premise and the fact that it dealt with REAL issues (death, interracial love, strong family values, sibling connection, etc.) I was very sad when it was canceled but I enjoy watching reruns on TVone M-Th. I also want to say ABC family has gone downhill since the show left. I only watch the channel if they… Read more »
I dont like how Lincoln Heights is canceled. If Abc family didnt want them, let them go to family/disney. ALOTA ppl loved lincoln heights including me. Is there any chance they could UN cancel lincoln heights? Its not fair to the ppl who like lincoln heights. I am going crazy wanting lincoln heights to go back on! It meant alot to me. And probably to alot of other ppl too. IF it goes back on, (probably not gunna but i hope!!) I also wish that ppl at canada could watch it too. PLEASE PUT LINCOLN HEIGHTS BACK ON!!!
I would first like to say that I was so disappointed to learn that Lincoln Heights has been cancelled. I was going through my Netflix selection and decided to watch the family show. As I began watching it, I could not take my eyes off of it. I watch all four seasons within a 2 week span (non-stop). The show hit on every emotion. I laughed, cried, got upset, was excited, etc. I critique a lot of movies and tv shows and I will say this is the best tv show since the Cosby show. I was finally happy to… Read more »
I know I’m late, but I just finished watching the last show on netflix, and I will truly miss this show. I can’t believe that I was missing out all these few years when it was airing. Anyway, I can sit here all day and say all good things about his show, but I can tell you this, I’m just glad it ended on a positive note and not a cliffhanger like Kyle XY. Thanks for that, at least.
well to be honest im mad i dont think the show should have got cancelled itwas a gret show and it help me get through middle school at some points i thought the show was honest and a good example for us teens and abc goes and just cancels it ive been waiting on this show to come on and to find out it was cancel upsets me why? i dont think it deserves to be cancelled they have all these other show that are bad influences for children like family guy, south park, and what ever else i cant… Read more »
Wat the ****!!!!!!
I am vary sad that the show “lincoln heights” has been cancelled after 4 short years. As a young 15 year old boy I watched this show growing up and a have to say this show is apart of my childhood. This show not only taught me how to be a young teenage boy but it also taught me how to say together with a family no matter what age you are. this show is unlike so of the shows abcfamily puts on tv because of the message that it sends to young boys and girls. I can see what… Read more »
I agree. This show is like no other. You really have to understand what is going on in the world to see why and how this show changes lives. Bring it back.
I was so disappointed to discover that Lincoln Heights was cancelled. As a parent if a 12 year old, it is challenging to find programs on TV that deal with real subjects that meet the interests of our youth and promote integrity. The family in Lincoln Heights was a great example for our daughter. We had began watching the series as a family and it will truly be missed. I am disappointed that a network that is supposed to promote healthy families would cancel such a wholesome series while continuing to air programs that promote teenage pregnancy and less than… Read more »
I just recently stumbled across Lincoln Heights through Netflix and I’ve gotta say it’s a wholesome tv show that never should have been canceled so early. The series went so well for 3yrs and had one bad year and they decided, cut it loose? I just cant believe it got replaced with shows about lying and how to get away with things. Some things should be encouraged and some should NOT! …. just sayin’
Ki,
I’m in agreement with you. I discovered the show on Netflix and was very disappointed to find it taken off after 4 seasons. Its hard to find quality shows these days…especially when they keep getting cancelled.