Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Scott Patterson’s Departure From ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Explained

Sullivan’s Crossing is a popular Canadian drama. It will start its fourth season in the U.S. on April 20. Fans learned that Scott Patterson, who plays Harry “Sully” Sullivan, will not return.

At the end of Season 3, Sully’s story was not finished. Fans want to know what happens to him in Season 4. Scott Patterson left the show because of creative differences. He shared his feelings about this on March 5. He said he loved playing Sully but could not continue. He felt the show was not what he agreed to.

Showrunner Roma Roth said that Sully’s character is still important. He might return in future seasons, but nothing is confirmed yet. Patterson was worried about his character’s direction. He asked to leave after Season 3 and was surprised by the announcement about his exit.

In Season 3, Sully went to Ireland. Season 4 starts the next day with Sully still away. His absence will change the story and affect his daughter, Maggie. She needs support now more than ever.

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showrunner/ˈʃoʊˌrʌnər/noun
person in charge of a TV show

differences/ˈdɪfərənsɪz/noun
ways in which people do not agree

confirmed/kənˈfɝmd/adjective
known to be true or certain now

direction/dəˈrɛkʃən/noun
the way something is developing or going

announcement/əˈnaʊnsmənt/noun
a public statement giving news or information

absence/ˈæbsəns/noun
the fact of someone not being present

How much do you know?

When does the fourth season of Sullivan’s Crossing start in the U.S.?
March 5
April 20
June 15
September 1
Who plays the character Harry 'Sully' Sullivan?
Roma Roth
Scott Patterson
Maggie Sullivan
John Doe
What reason did Scott Patterson give for leaving the show?
He was given another role
Creative differences
He wanted to work on movies
He moved to another country
What season does Sully's story end without resolution?
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
According to Roma Roth, is Sully's character still important?
Yes
No
Not mentioned
Only in Season 3
Where did Sully go during Season 3?
Canada
Ireland
United States
Australia
Scott Patterson will return in Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing.
Sully's absence will not affect his daughter, Maggie.
Roma Roth is the showrunner of Sullivan’s Crossing.
Scott Patterson announced his exit before Season 3 ended.
Sully went to Ireland before returning in Season 4.
Fans are satisfied with the conclusion of Sully's story.
Sullivan’s Crossing is a popular Canadian drama that will start its fourth season in the U.S. on April 20. Fans learned that Scott Patterson, who plays Harry 'Sully' Sullivan, will not return due to .
At the end of Season 3, Sully's was not finished.
Scott Patterson loved playing Sully but could not continue because he felt the show was not what he to.
In Season 3, Sully went to .
Sully's absence will change the story and affect his .
Maggie needs now more than ever.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
showrunner/ˈʃoʊˌrʌnər/noun
person in charge of a TV show
differences/ˈdɪfərənsɪz/noun
ways in which people do not agree
confirmed/kənˈfɝmd/adjective
known to be true or certain now
direction/dəˈrɛkʃən/noun
the way something is developing or going
announcement/əˈnaʊnsmənt/noun
a public statement giving news or information
absence/ˈæbsəns/noun
the fact of someone not being present

How much do you know?

When does the fourth season of Sullivan’s Crossing start in the U.S.?
March 5
April 20
June 15
September 1
Who plays the character Harry 'Sully' Sullivan?
Roma Roth
Scott Patterson
Maggie Sullivan
John Doe
What reason did Scott Patterson give for leaving the show?
He was given another role
Creative differences
He wanted to work on movies
He moved to another country
What season does Sully's story end without resolution?
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
According to Roma Roth, is Sully's character still important?
Yes
No
Not mentioned
Only in Season 3
Where did Sully go during Season 3?
Canada
Ireland
United States
Australia
Scott Patterson will return in Season 4 of Sullivan’s Crossing.
Sully's absence will not affect his daughter, Maggie.
Roma Roth is the showrunner of Sullivan’s Crossing.
Scott Patterson announced his exit before Season 3 ended.
Sully went to Ireland before returning in Season 4.
Fans are satisfied with the conclusion of Sully's story.
Sullivan’s Crossing is a popular Canadian drama that will start its fourth season in the U.S. on April 20. Fans learned that Scott Patterson, who plays Harry 'Sully' Sullivan, will not return due to .
At the end of Season 3, Sully's was not finished.
Scott Patterson loved playing Sully but could not continue because he felt the show was not what he to.
In Season 3, Sully went to .
Sully's absence will change the story and affect his .
Maggie needs now more than ever.
This question is required

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