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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Until a couple weeks ago I never even knew this show existed. I was scrolling through Netflix shows and came across this one. Ever since then I have been hooked couldn’t stop watching so much so that I had to watch it on my breaks at work. I think that before cancelling a show you should at least put it on Netflix or Hulu and get it out there for more people to see. Especially since most of us work a lot and do not have time to sit down in front of the tv. This show can teach kids… Read more »
We think that is wrong for them to cancel it what about cassie an her man getting married what about tay in his music an lizzy and carrying about people they should have way more the 4 series soo upset about it that was such a great series
This show was amazing one of the best familg dramas ever made. Its gave people a reason to watch tv. Its not like other shows its was extremely unique. And alot of african american loved it because it portrayed a black families strength and love for each other. This show was positive enlightening inspiring and absolutely EXTRAORDINARY. with that being said it should be brought back to television. Even though it hasnt been on air since 2009 people will love it even more. Let it come back for a fifth sixth and seventh season. PLEASEEEE
I also didn’t get to watch it till I seen it on Netflix also I started watching it about a week ago. And I’m already on the 4th season. Wish I had 100 more to go love the show. Had never seen nothing like it. Awesome family. Charles and Cassie such a cute couple. I’m going to watch the series over wish it go back on the air.
please bring it back
BRING IT BACK !!!! it’s AMAZING !!!!!
Omg i can’t believe im hearing this. I never knew Lincoln heights exsited until i got netflux and started browsing through and i clicked on Lincoln heights and I’ve never watched nothing so amazing in my life. It really needs to come back.
Bring it back please!!!!!!!!!
It actually a good show. You should bring it back.
I loved the show it made me feel great, comfort when watching it! Please bring a season back please
I Just starting watching this show about a couple weeks ago on Netflix although I already knew it existed I remember seeing it come on and seeing the title I remember catching a glimpse of it once just scrolling through the channels just never got caught or settled in it, but now since I decided to start watching it I love it the show means a lot has great cast and it really tells a deep story I can really relate to it they should bring it back now show has a lot of potential
This show was inspirational and it taught us a lot. please bring it back!
bring a season 5 of lincoln heights!!!!!!!!!1 its the best show ever. i hate that you guys cancelled it.
Least bring it back on Netflix
I really love this show, I started watching it as it came out in 2009
And never got to finish, but thanks to Netflix I did! I’m really upset
That there’s not going to be a Season five! It would only be fair to the fans
That really love this show that you continue to work on getting Lincoln Heights
Back on ABC family!