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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YOU KNOW I AM SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE SAYING THE RATINGS DROPPED OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT THAT IS BULL HOW DO THEY KNO RATINGS DROPPED NO ONE ASKED ME IF OR WHEN I WATCH THE SHOW AND EVERYBODY I KNO WATCHES IT AND AGAIN NO ONE ASKED IF THEY WATCHED IT EITHER EVEN IF THEY DID THEY WOULD FIND THAT ME AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD THAT WORKS DO NOT WATCH IT WHEN IT AIRS……… BUT GUESS WHAT WE WATCH IT ON THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY CALLED DVR I SIT EVERY WEEKEND AND WATCH THE SHOWS ALL DAY… Read more »
I ALSO THINK THEY ARE DOING AWAY WITH A LOT OF WHOLESOME FAMILY SHOWS TO REPLACE THEM WITH ****** REALITY SHOWS!! I LUV REALITY TV, BUT IF ITS OUR ONLY OPTION WHAT CHOICE DO WE HAVE…LOL
I just started watching lincoln heights in re-runs on TVOne. This is one of the greatest shows I’ve seen in quite some time. I went online to see when current episodes air, only to find that the show has been canceled. What a shame.
I am so upset that I am very late to something so wonderful. I recently caught the pilot episode of Lincoln Heights on TV One. I was so amazed at how good this series really is. I have gotten my wife hooked on this show as well. I wish they would reconsider and bring this show back. This is very good family entertainment.
OMG, I love that show!! I cannot believe that it has been cancelled… My nieces and nephews are going to have a fit…. They asked me today to search to see when the new season starts. Now I have to inform them that the show has been cancelled… I agree who wants to watch a boy with no navel or any of the other so call reality shows that are on TV… This reality TV show informs us that there are hard working African American families that also struggle with real life daily issues, however at the end of the… Read more »
no one want to see a show with a guy with no belly button or a pregnet teen who has a secret life. i want season 5 of lincoln heights to air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I watched and loved lincoln heights since i was in the fourth grade. i am in the seventh grade now.. i wanna no what happens to cassie and charles after season 4. i am dying for a season five!
PLEASE renew…the only really good show i can get on that channel. This is a very good show, i don’t understand. Are you going to put on a stupid game show or something..
PLEASE RENEW…Myself along with others will not watch that channel again
come on abc what’s going on lincoln heights is a very postive family show bring it back bring it back bring it back
I was very disappointed to know that,the show was cancelled.I had it DVR every nite. The show always made a good point,and kept me coming back for more the next nite. I also thought the show got better by the season. Dont understand why would they tease us,like that. with know and leaving us hanging,without a clue.To what happends. They get the GAS Face. We need to bring the show back at least for an ending episode. Work with us ABC
this show was positive. my family and i loved it. bring it back
I never new this show existed. I happened upon it when I started working nights. Something wonderful to watch as I wind down after work.
I just went on line to find out if it was still airing and am finding out that it does not. I guess there are many more like me who did not know it existed, therefore the ratings must have been low for those reasons. Sorry Lincoln Heights.
ME & MY DAUGHTER LUV THIS SHOW. WE WATCH IT RELIGIOUSLY EVERY WEEK DAY @ 4PM. I CAN’T SEEM TO FIND ANY LOGICAL REASON FOR THE SHOW TO HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. IT HAD GOOD STORY LINES THAT KEEP THE VIEWERS WANTING MORE. I HOPE YOUR BOARD THAT MAKES THE FINAL DECISION ON THESE THINGS HAS A CHANGE OF HEART, AND SOON BECAUSE I’M READY TO BE BLOWN AWAY BY THE SUTTONS.
THANK U IN ADVANCE!!
MS. BARNETT
Everybody loves this show!!!! It should of never been canceled. What can we do to get it back on.
Hey I am creating an online petition to try to save Lincoln Heights. Please sign it. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-lincoln-heights
Sasha, Please inform me when you start the petition to save Lincoln Heights!!! My family loves that show. They started asking me when was the new season going to start. That is why I was online searching…
Sincerly,
MBD