The WORST episodes of Lincoln Heights

Every episode of Lincoln Heights ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lincoln Heights!

Eddie Sutton is a cop in L.A. who takes his family on a bold transition: he moves them to Lincoln Heights. Although he grew up in that inner city neighborhood, he'll find things are not as he remembers.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: ABC FamilyStatus: Ended
star
6.50
8 votes

#1 - The Day Before Tomorrow

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2008

The day starts in the middle of a night, when Sage wakes up with a nosebleed and Jenn rushes her to the clinic. While she's there, Sage witnesses an old woman die as a result of a nurse's error

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7.14
7 votes

#2 - Grown Folks' Business

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2007

Life seems like it's spinning out of control in the Sutton household as lis and half-truths slash away at family unity. First there's Eddie who wakes up on the anniversary of his mother's murder and pushes away the truth of it like he has since he was Tay's age. The pain has always been too great, but this year the gig's up. Tay is demanding to know what happened and Eddie's efforts to keep him out will set the whole family in a downward spiral. Down to where Cassie schemes to be with Charles. Down to where Tay (like his grandfather) gets drunk to push away his pain. Into this maelstrom saunters Sage, Lund's long lost daughter. She seems to thrive on lies, manipulation, secrets and outrageous behavior and, on a weekend at the Sutton home with no parents home, she's found the perfect stage to act out.

Directors: Lee Rose
Writer: Dayna North
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7.27
11 votes

#3 - Tricks and Treats

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2007

When Eddie's childhood friend Dana Taylor witness a murder she becomes the killer's next target. Dana seeks Eddie's help for protection and support which fuels Jen's anger.

Writer: Elyce Strong
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star
7.29
7 votes

#4 - House Arrest

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2007

It's Taylor's 13th birthday and Eddie and Jen's fathers pay the family a visit. However, the two men hate each other which builds tension in the home. Meanwhile, Eddie gets an opportunity he has been waiting for.

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7.31
16 votes

#5 - Obsession

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2007

While Eddie and Lund investigate a murder outside of a Chinese restaurant, Jenn's sister is targeted by a stalker who doesn't take no for an answer. With an obsession and desperation greater than anyone expected, a few lives could be at risk. Eddie and Jenn are forced to intervene.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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7.50
6 votes

#6 - Number One with a Bullet

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2008

When Tay is shot during a botched robbery, it sparks a startling revelation and an act of courage

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7.57
7 votes

#7 - The Cost of a T-Shirt

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2007

Is life full of turning points or breaking points? Suddenly everyone in the Sutton household has to decide. For Eddie, it's deciding whether to stay on the streets or become a precint insider by applying for sergeant. For Jenn, it's balancing her love of her work with the dangers of the clinic. And for Cassie, it's having the guts to pursue her painting despite what the critics might say. But this proves easier said than done. With Charles MIA, Cassie feels like she's in free fall. She can hardly get out of bed. But that's only until her Prince Charming appears at the door, waiting to escort her to her very first gallery show as a real painter. Has Charles come back, or is Luc rushing in to take his place? Which one can Cassie really trust?

Writer: Dawn Urbont
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7.60
10 votes

#8 - Person of Interest

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2009

Turmoil surrounds the Suttons as the rivalry between Tay and Nate Ray comes to a head, Lizzie must choose whether popularity is more important than what is right, the police continue closing in on Charles who begins to doubt Cassie's support, and Jenn may risk her marriage by voicing her problems with Dana and Eddie's friendship.

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7.60
10 votes

#9 - Disarmed

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2008

Cassie and Charles's love is threatened, and someone is lost forever.

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7.60
15 votes

#10 - Betrayal

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2007

As PCP spreads through Cassie's high school, Val, a new undercover cop, Eddie and Lund are assigned to find and take down the dealers, but when Charles sees Cassie flirting with Val he isn't happy about it – and neither is Eddie. Elsewhere, Lizzie is thrown into a predicament: does she break a promise to protect her friend from embarrassment or should she betray another friend's secret, and possibly ruin her first slumber party.

Directors: Bobby Roth
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star
7.63
8 votes

#11 - Bully for You

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2009

While Jenn awaits her test results, Cassie is invited to New York City for her birthday and Lizzie takes a dramatic turn.

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7.65
17 votes

#12 - Suspicion

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2007

Eddie is now investigated by the police Internal Affairs unit after the shooting of Donelle. Meanwhile, an ex-con is committing violent robberies in the neighborhood.

Directors: Peter O'Fallon
Writer: G. Perelman
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star
7.67
30 votes

#13 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2007

The Suttons, who just moved to Eddie's old neighborhood, have trouble adjusting to their new surroundings. While Tay is dealing with bullies at his new school, Eddie gets the cold shoulder from a local thug.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Seth Freeman
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star
7.80
10 votes

#14 - The Peacemaker

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2007

Everything seems to be changing in Lincoln Heights (some for the better, some for the worse) and the Sutton household is noexception. Jen finally sickens of pushing paper at the all-but-shuttered neighborhood hospital and leaves to work at a free clinic. That leaves Eddie in charge on the home front, but things are not going down exactly as he thinks. Lizzie is still writing to her kidnapper Boa, only now she's doing it in secret. Cassie and Charles are very close to becoming much mor eintimate friends. And even sweet, naive Tay manages to get picked up in an FBI sting. Through it all rings the voice of Reverend Hammond, calling for peace and an end to gang violence. But when his voice is stilled one question still echoes, who will step up to take his place?

Directors: Craig Ross Jr.
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7.82
11 votes

#15 - Baby Doe

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2007

While Eddie and Jen are walking around the neighborhood, they discover an abandoned baby in a dumpster, and become consume in finding the parents. Lizzie's first crush is one of Tay's friends. Eddie also has trouble dealing with Cassie's feelings for Charles.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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star
7.85
13 votes

#16 - Spree

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2007

Life in the Sutton neighborhood isn't getting easier when one of their neighbors takes an entire bank hostage, and Eddie has to break a promise to Jenn.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
Writer: Nelson Soler
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star
7.86
7 votes

#17 - The Gathering Storm

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2009

Lizzie finds herself in trouble after an incident at school, and Cassie's art may take her back to New York City for college.

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7.88
8 votes

#18 - The Price You Pay

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2008

The past comes back to haunt the Suttons in a very real way when a confused old woman turns up in their kitchen, acting as if she lives there

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8.00
7 votes

#19 - The New Wild Ones

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2008

There's baby drama on "Lincoln Heights" when Cassie thinks she might be pregnant, which means life could change drastically for her and Charles

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8.00
6 votes

#20 - With You I Will Leave

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2009

Lizzie makes her peace with Johnnie's death, and Sage's invitation to go out on the town with Cassie may do more than take her mind off of Charles.

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8.00
6 votes

#21 - Trash

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2009

Charles depression over his new family threatens to take over his life.

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8.00
8 votes

#22 - Aftershock

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2009

Lies affect the Suttons, not least when Sage breaks Charles' confidence about the money, and Bishop returns seeking revenge.

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8.00
10 votes

#23 - The F Word

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/2007

While they are still discussing if they should leave their home, the Sutton receive an offer for the house. But the news isn't changing the fact that they are liking their new home and the new experiences they had since they moved, despite all the dramatic incidents.Meanwhile, Bishop is still on the loose and Eddie is afraid that Bishop is ready to take his revenge on him and on his family.

Directors: Jesse Bochco
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8.00
11 votes

#24 - Abduction

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2007

Lizzie is kidnapped and held for ransom by two of Donelle's friends, making Eddie reconsider his decision for moving his family to the Heights.

Directors: Michael Switzer
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star
8.00
12 votes

#25 - Blowback

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2007

Lund saves Eddie's life but gets hurt in the process. Eddie becomes obsessed in finding the driver. Jen joins the neighborhood watch program and Cassie gets a job.

Directors: Karen Gaviola
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