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 hate that they canceled,i fell in love with the show matter of fact i watch it over and over again on netflex,hoping one day we get news that they decided to make a season 5…..10 thumbs up
No i love this show its the best i have seen in a long time
I loved watching. Glad for the clean and realistic story lines. What do we need to do to have them restored?
Why there will never be end of these that not cool at all
hope they bring it back
I loved it wishing it would come back looking forward to more episodes
Omg best tv show please don’t end it bring it back come on season 5 please please please please
Great show sad to see it canceled.
great show sad to see it end
I’m so sad this show got cancelled. There were so many questions that weren’t answered. They don’t even have a valid reason of why it’s cancelled. The least they could have down was made it a websisode. I’m disappointed it’s off because it showed you the true meaning of morals of young children and family members. The sutton family showed you positive things in life. Why would they want to cancel a show like that? Instead they play shows like Pretty Little Liars that talk about death and things that aren’t even important. They always want to cancel the African… Read more »
They tucked up cancelling it its a great show
i am sad i was hopeing there will be season five
I’m still to this day distraught about the cancellation of the only show that showed me light in a new direction. Lincoln Heights isn’t just a phenomenal series but a series that changes people for the better. The show shines light on African-American families and on the troubles we have faced. It opens minds to all types of aspects. This show endures my heart and mind and i want more episodes of the drama and suspension i tend to love, without this show there’s no other way for African-American to relate. I truly affirm that this show comes back with… Read more »
Whoever canceled the show should be ashamed. They moved to the neighborhood with good and positive attention, and they really made a difference.
That show must continue it didn’t end right. Did Cassie n Charles get married? Did the family luck change? Did Tay become famous? Its to many questions not answered. The show shows family’s how family should be teaches kids morals and responsibility.
Perfect passion you are so correct, I love that show and everything about it.. Like you said it shows parents how to teach there kids morals and responsibilities. They where amazing actors, it didn’t look staged or anything, it was almost as if they where acting on there real emotions. That show was awesome, not to mention it helped my son to learn how to handle situations without violence, and to report any violence. Please please please please please pretty please do more seasons!
Yes i’m dying to know and is nat getting the help he needs is Charles going to the best design school in america r him and his dad back? is his mom back? is Lizzie and andrew going to do the play?