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 really loved watching Lincoln Heights with my fiance. We were really dissapointed about how the last episode ended, and also finding out that it was the last show period. We would really like to see another season concluding at least what happens with Charles and Cassy. Over all in my opinion it was a great show. Please make a season five.
They should bring it back I just watched the whole thing and I feel the should come back like the game on b.e.t I’m write a letter that’s the only way they going hear us…
Fo sho ma nighaz
This should not have been cancelled. Maybe if y’all hadn’t put off putting the show on air that it would get more viewers. I want to see what happens to Cassie Charles Lizzie and Tay . I watched seasons 1.2.&3 and the parents in this show weren’t boring! In most shows parents are boring. Every character was great. It was awesome!!
I’m upset mad sad and the last episode could have been better those people are so stupid to cut off Lincoln heights they should cut it back on the show was amazing I in love with Lincoln heights.
I am upset I heard they cutt it off because they where black men and women
I am upset I heard they cutt it off because they where black
Just finished watching the shows all 4 seasons and i loved it. Really wish it hadn’t been canceled. I’d love for it to come back, the cast are superb actors .
I remember when this show first came out and how I took an instant liking to it, I would rush home from work just to watch it. I’m sad to see it go, and I hope to see it return one day in the very near future (until then, I have to settle for watching it on dvd).
I can’t believe this show was cancelled ‘!!!!!
I think they should brung the show back..I live the show and sad the im done with all season..
this show shouldnt be cancelled. this show has so much character. if this show continues to stay cancelled i will stop watching abc family .
I wish this show never had been cancelled! I am very sad to hear about that! I was so into this show. This was the top shows that actually had a moral and taught something in life. BRING BACK LINCOLN HEIGHTS!!
I don’t think this show should have been cancelled at all, I love it so much and I hope one day it comes back.
I just watched Seasons 1, 2, and 3 and find this show has more character than most of the shows airing today. I can’t wait to see Season 4. A show of this caliber should never have been cancelled. I don’t know if it’s possible to bring it back, but everything that can be done should be done to return it. We need more shows like this – a good family story.