After four successful seasons, "That's So Raven" came to an end in 2007 due to several reasons:
1. Declining Viewership: Over time, the show's viewership ratings had begun to decline, which is a common occurrence for many long-running sitcoms. As the show progressed, it faced increasing competition from other popular shows, both within the Disney Channel lineup and from other networks.
2. Natural Ending: The creators and producers of "That's So Raven" felt it was time to bring the series to a natural conclusion. After four seasons, they believed they had explored Raven's character and the show's central themes sufficiently and that continuing further might compromise the show's quality.
3. Cast Members' Pursuits: As the show's cast members grew older, they began to explore other opportunities and pursue their individual careers. Raven-Symoné, in particular, was eager to explore different roles beyond Raven Baxter and focus on other projects.
Despite the end of the original series, the popularity of "That's So Raven" led to several spin-offs and continuations:
1. "Cory in the House": This spin-off series followed Raven's mischievous younger brother, Cory Baxter (Kyle Massey), as he moved to the White House to live with his father, who had become the personal chef for the President.
2. "Raven's Home": Years after the original show, "Raven's Home" premiered on Disney Channel in 2017. This revival series sees Raven Baxter as a single mother raising her own psychic children, Nia and Booker, while living with her childhood best friend, Chelsea Daniels (Anneliese van der Pol).
In summary, "That's So Raven" ended its original run in 2007 due to declining viewership, a natural conclusion to the storyline, and the pursuits of its cast members. However, the show's legacy continued through spin-offs and revivals, keeping the spirit of Raven Baxter alive for its loyal fan base.