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?
Image courtesy ABC Family.
This show I watched on Netflix and I was blown away. It was such an amazing show and watched all 4 seasons. I really wish it would come back. It had morals, family, honesty, community, and to me one of the best shows I had ever seen. Way better then the reality shows that are garbage. This is sad that there wasn’t a season 5 and if not canceled we be on season 8 soon and seeing where Charles and Cassie are and how the Sutton family is and how the neighborhood has progressed. It ended on such a high… Read more »
I really love this Show , when I heard there wasnt a season 5 I was devastated it shows females how to be better in life and Cassie is such a great rolemodel please bring it back !!!
Bring it back it was a positive influence for people This show showed me that not all cops are bad He actually wanted to do something for his neighborhood In my opinion it was a great TV show and it should be brought back Hail rock with it all the way to season 10
Please bring back Lincoln heights! Big fan!:)
Bring it back, its awesome!!! There are so many more plots the writers can move forward with!!!
Please bring it back i live the show please please please please bring it back
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Why are all the really good shows always cancelled? The networks just cater to the lowest. Mormon dominator. Very disappointing.
Noooooooooooooo it shouldn’t be cancelled!!!!!!!!! being it back right now please!!!!!!!!! it’s a great show and it’s not completed, it’s more to it
Bring. it back. Please bring it back
bring it back its a good show and it is a show that shows the real world and a family that tries to raise their kids in the hood and teaching them right from wrong
BRING IT BACK!!! AMAZING SHOW!!!
yes bring it back its a good show
yes bring it back it a good show
bring it back!!!