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Synopsis: Lincoln Heights is an American drama television series about Eddie Sutton, a Los Angeles Police Department officer who moves his family back to his old neighborhood, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California to start a new life and help out his old neighborhood. It is a dangerous place to raise a family, and through the many trials the family goes through, they soon learn that settling in is not as easy as it seems. While Officer Sutton struggles to cope with every day life as a street cop in Los Angeles, his kids try to fit in at their new schools and with their new neighbors.

The Cast
Russell Hornsby … Eddie Sutton
Nicki Micheaux … Jenn Sutton
Erica Hubbard … Cassie Sutton
Rhyon Nicole Brown … Lizzie Sutton
Mishon Ratliff … Taylor Sutton
Michael Reilly Burke … Kevin Lund
Robert Adamson … Charles Antoni

Robert’s Episode Guide

Episode: “Pilot” [#1x1]
Original Air Date: January 8, 2007
Description: An L.A. police officer moves his family from the suburbs to the inner-city neighborhood where he grew up. In the opener, the Suttons have trouble adjusting to their new surroundings as Tay deals with bullies at school who steal his lunch money, and Eddie gets the cold shoulder from a local thug.

Episode: “Suspicion” [#1x2]
Original Air Date: January 15, 2007
Description: The Sutton household is turned upside down when Internal Affairs investigates Eddie’s shooting of Donelle, a case that attracts the attention of a media-savvy reverend. Meanwhile, an ex-con is committing violent robberies in the neighborhood.

Episode: “Betrayal” [#1x3]
Original Air Date: January 22, 2007
Description: Eddie and Kevin work with an undercover officer trying to nail a drug dealer at Cassie’s school; Lizzie finds herself in a moral dilemma about whether to protect a classmate from humiliation or risk another’s friendship.

Episode: “Obsession” [#1x4]
Original Air Date: January 29, 2007
Description: Jenn’s sister is unnerved by an ex-boyfriend’s alarming behavior; Eddie and Kevin get wind of a human-trafficking operation while investigating a murder near a Chinese restaurant.

Episode: “Spree” [#1x5]
Original Air Date: February 5, 2007
Description: Eddie is drawn into a hostage situation after he’s shocked to learn that a bank heist is being attempted by an old high-school friend. Meanwhile, Tay worries about an upcoming music recital and how his clarinet is perceived by the neighborhood kids.

Episode: “Baby Doe” [#1x6]
Original Air Date: February 12, 2007
Description: When Eddie and Jenn find an abandoned baby in their neighborhood, they scramble to learn the identity and whereabouts of the mother. Meanwhile, Lizzie has a case of puppy love, and Cassie’s relationship with Charles becomes a distraction for her father.

Episode: “Manchild” [#1x7]
Original Air Date: February 19, 2007
Description: An investigation of a young boy’s connection to gang violence conjures up memories of Eddie’s childhood and the family that raised him after his mother was killed.

Episode: “Blowback” [#1x8]
Original Air Date: February 26, 2007
Description: Lund is hurt in a hit-and-run incident in which the intended target was Eddie, who makes it his mission to find those responsible. Meanwhile, Jenn enlists in a neighborhood-watch program against her husband’s wishes; Lizzie attracts the attention of a popular girl at school; and Cassie gets a job.

Episode: “Abduction” [#1x9]
Original Air Date: March 5, 2007
Description: Eddie’s resolve to stay in the neighborhood is tested when a home invasion results in Lizzie’s abduction by gang members seeking to avenge Donelle’s death in a convenience-store robbery.

Episode: “Missing” [#1x10]
Original Air Date: March 12, 2007
Description: The Suttons are required to go to counseling to deal with the aftermath of Lizzie’s kidnapping; Eddie suspects that Lund may be involved in illegal activity when he disappears.

Episode: “Tricks And Treats” [#1x11]
Original Air Date: March 19, 2007
Description: A killer on a spree of murdering prostitutes sets his sights on a childhood friend of Eddie’s after she was an accidental witness to his latest crime.

Episode: “House Arrest” [#1x12]
Original Air Date: March 26, 2007
Description: Tay’s grandfathers try to put aside their deep-seated differences for the boy’s 13th birthday; Eddie mulls an opportunity to take down an elusive adversary.

Episode: “The F Word” [#1x13]
Original Air Date: April 2, 2007
Description: In the first-season finale, the Suttons find a buyer for their house and see a moving date on the horizon. But they’re not sure they’re ready to leave the neighborhood they’ve grown to love, despite the fact that a local thug is gunning for Eddie.

Episode: “Flashpoint” [#2x1]
Original Air Date: September 4, 2007
Description: A tension-filled summer erupts in racial violence as school begins in the Season 2 opener. Eddie is hurt in the ensuing chaos, while Jenn is unsure of their kids’ whereabouts.

Episode: “The Peacemaker” [#2x2]
Original Air Date: September 11, 2007
Description: Cassie thinks she’s ready to take the next step in her relationship with Charles. In addition, a neighborhood coffee shop run by the NBA’s Baron Davis draws her attention. Meanwhile, Eddie’s convalescence continues at home, where he tries to set some new ground rules.

Episode: “Grown Folks’ Business” [#2x3]
Original Air Date: September 18, 2007
Description: Jenn begins a new job at a local clinic; Eddie decides to visit his father; Lund’s estranged daughter becomes friends with Cassie; Lizzie goes on her first date with Johnny Nightingale at the Revolution Coffee Spot.

Episode: “The Old Man And The G” [#2x4]
Original Air Date: September 25, 2007
Description: Eddie’s enthusiasm about returning to work is tempered by a visit from Jenn’s parents, who arrive with the surprising news that their marriage may be over. Meanwhile, Cassie’s friendship with a coworker at the coffee shop makes Charles jealous.

Episode: “The Feeling That We Have” [#2x5]
Original Air Date: October 2, 2007
Description: Cassie’s preoccupation with her artistic side is beginning to make Charles feel like an outsider in their relationship; Eddie and Lund try to keep peace in the neighborhood after another shooting escalates the tension between gangs and the police.

Episode: “The Cost Of A T-Shirt” [#2x6]
Original Air Date: October 9, 2007
Description: Eddie mulls a promotion that would take him off his beat, and Jenn has a health scare at the clinic. Meanwhile, Cassie is crushed when Charles breaks up with her, but she gets a lift when Luc secures her a showing in an art gallery.

Episode: “No Way Back” [#2x7]
Original Air Date: October 16, 2007
Description: Staying with the Suttons after a stint in jail, Eddie’s father thinks he’s found the man who killed his wife 20 years ago. Meanwhile, Cassie feels wary of Luc’s intentions, and is still upset when she sees Charles with another girl, and gang violence claims another young victim.

Episode: “An Eye For An Eye” [#2x8]
Original Air Date: October 23, 2007
Description: Spencer’s decision to seek revenge on the man who killed his wife creates a dilemma for Eddie; a talent show at the coffee shop presents a platform for the rivalry between Cassie and Sage; Jenn organizes a support group for families affected by gang violence.

Episode: “Out With A Bang” [#2x9]
Original Air Date: October 30, 2007
Description: The shooting of a gang member by a police officer puts Eddie in a difficult position; Cassie pleads with Charles to open up about his troubled past; Lizzie receives another letter from Boa asking her to visit him in jail.

Episode: “The Vision” [#2x10]
Original Air Date: November 6, 2007
Description: In the second-season finale, Cassie is shaken by the news of a car accident that left Charles seriously injured. Meanwhile, Eddie must shield Tay from a local gang member who threatened him.

Episode: “Glass House” [#3x1]
Original Air Date: September 16, 2008
Description: In the third-season opener, Eddie and Jenn are away when thugs break into the Sutton house and hold Cassie and Charles hostage during a police standoff. Elsewhere, Tay struggles with his music and dance moves, so he seeks advice from Ruben.

Episode: “Sex, Lies And Secrets” [#3x2]
Original Air Date: September 23, 2008
Description: Cassie and Charlie take the next step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Lizzie must make a decision after she gets an offer to attend a private school; and the Suttons welcome Reverend Kingston and his family to town.

Episode: “The New Wild Ones” [#3x3]
Original Air Date: September 30, 2008
Description: An unhappy Lund starts drinking, while Jenn is displeased with Mrs. Kingston becoming a member of the clinic’s board of directors. Elsewhere, Lizzie doesn’t feel at home at her new school, and Luc exploits Tay’s skills.

Episode: “The Day Before Tomorrow” [#3x4]
Original Air Date: October 7, 2008
Description: Cassie is not happy when Sage moves in with the Suttons, while Jenn is so angry at Mrs. Kingston that she walks out of the clinic. Elsewhere, Lizzie, Tay and Devin try out for a talent show. NBA star Baron Davis guest stars as a coffee-shop owner.

Episode: “Number One With A Bullet” [#3x5]
Original Air Date: October 14, 2008
Description: Eddie inadvertently endangers Tay while trying to halt a robbery that triggers memories from Eddie’s past.

Episode: “Disarmed” [#3x6]
Original Air Date: October 21, 2008
Description: The man who put a hit on Eddie’s mom is up for release, and Eddie does everything in his power to stop it from happening.

Episode: “Ode To Joy” [#3x7]
Original Air Date: October 28, 2008
Description: The Sutton family copes with the aftermath of Johnny’s accident, each in his or her own way.

Episode: “Price You Pay” [#3x8]
Original Air Date: November 4, 2008
Description: While at the recording studio, Tay meets a new girl he likes, but spending time with her gets him in hot water. Elsewhere, Jenn and Cassie join in a protest.

Episode: “Prom Night” [#3x9]
Original Air Date: November 11, 2008
Description: Cassie’s parents chaperone the prom, where Cassie must face seeing Charles and Sage together.

Episode: “The Ground Beneath Our Feet” [#3x10]
Original Air Date: November 11, 2008
Description: In the third-season finale, an earthquake strikes Los Angeles, putting the Suttons at risk of losing everything.

Episode: “Home Again” [#4x1]
Original Air Date: September 14, 2009
Description: In the fourth-season opener, the Suttons decide whether to move in the wake of the earthquake. Meanwhile, Eddie gets worried when Charles and Cassie are questioned by police about Mac’s death, and an ill Tay is taken to the hospital.

Episode: “Persons Of Interest” [#4x2]
Original Air Date: September 21, 2009
Description: Charles and Cassie face more police scrutiny, and the truth about Mac’s death begins to emerge. Meanwhile Lizzie makes a huge mistake in an attempt to be popular, and Tay’s jealousy over Nate Ray causes disharmony in the family.

Episode: “Aftershock” [#4x3]
Original Air Date: September 28, 2009
Description: Bishop comes back, looking for revenge. Meanwhile, Charles makes a decision regarding the money he found.

Episode: “Time To Let Go” [#4x4]
Original Air Date: October 5, 2009
Description: Charles looks for his dad, and Cassie goes with him. Elsewhere, Lizzie attempts to help a boy in need and uncovers something surprising.

Episode: “Trash” [#4x5]
Original Air Date: October 12, 2009
Description: Lizzie wants to help her new friend find safety and Tay tries to track down a local thief. Meanwhile, Charles uncovers big differences between him and his newfound brother, and Cassie attempts to regain her parents’ trust.

Episode: “With You I Will Leave” [#4x6]
Original Air Date: October 19, 2009
Description: Nate Ray sends a letter to the Suttons from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Sage takes Cassie to a club so she can unwind; Lizzie and Andrew’s friendship grows into something more; and Jenn suggests that Tay spend less time with Jarone.

Episode: “Relative Unknown” [#4x7]
Original Air Date: October 26, 2009
Description: An excited Tay enters a singing contest held by Trey Songz. Meanwhile, Jenn learns her illness may be more than the flu; Cassie tries to get Charles to think seriously about his future; and Eddie’s father surprises his son with a visit.

Episode: “Bully For You” [#4x8]
Original Air Date: November 2, 2009
Description: Cassie celebrates her 18th birthday in New York City with her aunt. Elsewhere, Tay faces a school bully; Lizzie tries out for a play; and Jenn awaits a diagnosis for her illness.

Episode: “The Gathering Storm” [#4x9]
Original Air Date: November 9, 2009
Description: Cassie breaks the news to Charles that she wants to go to college in New York. Meanwhile, Lizzie finds herself in hot water at school.

Episode: “Lucky” [#4x10]
Original Air Date: November 9, 2009
Description: In the fourth-season finale, Charles informs Cassie that he wants to enlist in the Army. Meanwhile, Lizzie tries to prevent the school musical from getting canceled.