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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Hi, it’s me again! I have recieved information from ABC and the desion that they still have is no the show is cancelled. I personally don’t understand the fact that they are really cuttin this t.v. show off probably for no apparent reason. I don’t think this is fair and it is something that I will fight for until “we” the people who are lovers of Lincoln Heights get the freedom of getting this amazing show back. If i dare to find oout that Paul Lee cancelled the show because of the race that these people come from lord knows… Read more »
IT’S SO SAD TO SEE THE NETWORK CANCEL THIS GREAT SHOW WITH THE WONDERFUL ACTORS . SHAME SHAME . I WII NOT WATCH THIS NETWORK AGAIN. THANKS TO THIS GREAT ACTING ENSEMBLE FOR ALL OF THE ENTERTAINING HOURS.
DEDEE
I strongly disagree with the desision that ABC has made it is a horrible choice. and if some one is going to cancell something they really need to think about others who care. it is extremely terrifying that “Paul Lee” is probably ending the show because this family of amazing actors and a meaningful heart because of the race these people come from. If some one is going fight for this freedom it is going to be done by the people who care and from others who would love to support. I just dont happen to understand the fact that… Read more »
the episode writing and character contributions were compelling and inspiring. i was shocked to hear that the network quietly decided to go back on their plan to air a fifth season. if this holds true, i’ll never watch the network again. i wish all the best for all the cast and crew for enriching my life.
I think yall should should put it back on because my friends and I watched the show all the time and we miss it alot. We would watch it then get on the phone and talk about the show. That was good time. Please put it back on because it help me for high school and i still need help.
I love Lincoln Heights! Please, please bring this wonderful show back.
oh no
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you guys suck!!!!!!! i love Lincoln Heights!!!!!!!
I think that Lincoln Heights should not be Cancelled. This show is full of drama and laughter. It portrays a family life style of parents kids and all the troubles that come with it. I think that this show will be watched even if its not by as many people as we want but at least people will be watching it.
i strongly lincoln height shoud come back on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i lok forward to thatshow every season and am VERY CRUSHED to see the show end if anyone things this is not a goood show ru wrong because it was the BEST SHOW on tev…. and u should put it back on ii knoowwww other feels the same way i hope some one decides to uncancel the show thousands of people would be VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEllo everyone, I have created a blog. Please sign it and try and get this show back on.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-lincoln-heights
Please please put it back on. i didnt Know about this show until this year , and i have watched all the rerunds and it is the best show ever I love it it beats any soap opera, please please put it back on.
Best show I have ever seen, Please, please put back on!
I was now starting to watch this series Lincoln Heights and was enjoying the show very much. It was nice to see an African-American family drama on tv considering it’s been a while. NOT only did it win an NAACP Image Award for Best Drama but it showed tolerance between different races and cultures. That was mainly shown through the primary love story of Charles and Cassie. With all that this show seemed to stand for it is very sad to know that it was soooo short lived. Four seasons just wasn’t enough no matter what the ratings were for… Read more »