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 can’t believe you guys cancelled it I am so mad who in their right mind would cancel a show like that and it was at a good part
Bring back Lincoln heights it was getting good damn it bring it back please we can’t wait til season 5
Honestly, I loved the show and I always look forward to watching it. I mean it’s 2012 and I’m still wondering why they done away with it! They need to bring it back.
I just finished the series and loved it.. got on the computer to search when season 5 will/has be released and only to be dissapointed to discover the show was cancelled.. stupid! 🙁
I just finished watching The show it was amazing it really dos teach something & I’m very upset it finished & it’s 2012 I belive You rally show bring the show back this show is the best please bring it back
Please please bring them back
I’m so mad right now. I watched every season then come to find out you ignorant A holes cancelled the show really makes me mad. I can’t believe it! You’ll keep dumb shows on air that NO ONE cares about but take away the ONE and ONLY show that actually relates to people’s lives. Not to mention the Sutton’s were teaching and inspiring kids and teens not to do the wrong thing and to do the right! But, allowed for mistakes as long as you knew there would be major consequences!! So, disappointed.
BRING THOS SHOW BACK!!! You but heads!!!
Just finished the series ready for season 5 please!
i thought it was the best real life family show ever
Bring Lincoln heights back… Waiting on season 5 …. I really gore it comes back
Bring season 5, after nate the older brother came it became interesting. I also want to know what happened to cassie and charles
this is bull **** they need to bring a season 5 for this show..it is an amazing and inspiring show and they should be ashamed for not bringing back another season!!!!!!!
It shouldnt have ended it really was the only thing that brought my family together it should still be on well they just lost a lot of money not doing another season the last episode was not worth the end it should be back on
Loved this show…so disappointed they cancelled it after season 4. I hope they will bring it back in the near future!