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Abbott Elementary
File:Abbott Elementary Logo.jpg
Genre
Created byQuinta Brunson
Starring
Theme music composerMaker
Opening theme"Hold'em"
performed by Maker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producers
ProducerWerner Walian
CinematographyKurt Jones
EditorRichie Edelson
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseDecember 7, 2021 (2021-12-07) –
present (present)

Abbott Elementary is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. It stars Brunson as a second-grade teacher at Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly Black school in Philadelphia. The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Stanford Davis.

The series premiered as a midseason entry in the 2021–22 television season on December 7, 2021, and was met with critical acclaim; the show's first season was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three. In March 2022, the series was renewed for a 22-episode second season, which premiered on September 21, 2022.

Premise

A documentary crew is recording the lives of teachers working in underfunded, mismanaged schools. One of the places they have decided to document is Philadelphia's Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, a predominantly Black Philadelphia public school. Conditions at the school are harsh and most teachers do not last more than two years. Second grade teacher Janine Teagues and history teacher Jacob Hill are two of three teachers in a group of twenty to make it past one year. They work with experienced kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard, second grade teacher Melissa Schemmenti, tone-deaf school principal Ava Coleman, and recent substitute hire Gregory Eddie.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, an optimistic second-grade teacher who has a mission to help the lives of her students while also managing her own personal life.
  • Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, a substitute, later full-time, first-grade teacher who harbors a crush on Janine. Gregory originally applied to be the school's principal and is upset with an unqualified Ava for taking the job he worked hard to obtain.
  • Janelle James as Ava Coleman, the school's inept principal who enjoys picking on and bullying her co-workers, specifically Janine. She also harbors an attraction to Gregory, which she does not hide. It is revealed that Ava obtained her job as principal after blackmailing the superintendent.
  • Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher with questionable connections.
  • Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, an awkward history teacher who supports Janine and her mission.
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard, an old-school kindergarten teacher whom Janine looks up to. She is wary of new technology and prefers to teach the way she has for her entire career.
  • William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson (season 2; recurring season 1), the school's eccentric, but surprisingly talented, custodian.[1]

Recurring

  • Zack Fox as Tariq Temple, Janine's ex-boyfriend who is an aspiring rapper.
  • Reggie Hayes as Denzel Collins (season 1), the school's superintendent who, at first, is blackmailed by Ava to keep her job because she caught him cheating on his wife.
  • Iyana Halley as Taylor Howard (season 1), Barbara's daughter who briefly dates Gregory.
  • Larry Owens as Zach, Jacob's boyfriend.[2]
  • Nikea Gamby-Turner and Reggie Conquest as Shanae and Devin (season 2; guest, season 1), cafeteria workers at the school.
  • Nate' Jones as Amber (season 2; guest, season 1), the parent of a student in Gregory, later Janine's class who brings her son into school late. She also takes a liking to Gregory, flirting with him on numerous occasions.
  • Ambrit Millhouse as Alley Williams (season 2; guest, season 1), a teacher who has worked at Abbott for nine years.
  • Lauren Weedman as Kristin Marie (season 2), Melissa's estranged sister who works at a rival school.
  • Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ashley Garcia (season 2), an easily distracted teachers aide that is sent to Abbott to help Melissa with her combined second and third grade classes.[3]
  • Courtney Taylor as Erika (season 2), a friend of Janine from her relationship with Tariq who is the aunt of a student.

Guest

  • Kate Peterman as Tina Schwartz, an overwhelmed teacher who is fired for physically attacking a student. She is later hired at a rival school, which is more pristine than Abbott.
  • Jim Gardner as himself (season 1), a news anchor on ABC Channel 6 Action News, beloved by the staff.
  • Brian Scolaro as Vinny (season 1), a friend of Melissa who is a criminal.
  • Bruno Amato as Gary (season 1), the vending machine stocker who Melissa is attracted to.
  • Lela Hoffmeister as Courtney Pierce, a student of Melissa who is troublesome for Janine when transferred to her class.
  • Richard Brooks as Gerald (season 1), Barbara's husband.
  • Sheila Shaw as Mrs. Temple (season 1), a teacher who retires from Abbott.
  • Mitra Jouhari as Sahar (season 1), Janine's friend who briefly works at Abbott as a volunteer art teacher.
  • Orlando Jones as Martin Eddie (season 1), Gregory's unsupportive father.
  • Gritty as himself (season 2), the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers who Janine hires for a school mixer.
  • Zach Evans, Maise Klompos and James III as Tyrone, Megan and Harold (season 2), members of a theatre troupe that visit Abbott.
  • Leslie Odom Jr. as Draemond Winding (season 2), the owner of Legendary Schools, a charter organization who plans to make Abbott a charter school.[3]
  • Jerry Minor as Mr. Morton (season 2), an eighth grade science teacher who works with Jacob.
  • Raven Goodwin as Krystal (season 2), the mother of a student in Barbara's class who wears inappropriate clothing.
  • Taylor Garron as Tasha (season 2), a teacher who typically avoids Janine, and is befriended by Melissa and Barbara when she is away.
  • Bella Rose Love as Trinity (season 2), a student of Janine.

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankAverage viewers (in millions)
First airedLast aired
113December 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)April 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)66[4]3.84[4]
222[5][6]September 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)TBATBATBA

Season 1 (2021–22)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Randall EinhornQuinta BrunsonDecember 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)T11.101442.88[7]
When a teacher is fired for kicking a student, Gregory is hired as her temporary replacement. After initial pushback, Ava sends a request for more money to purchase supplies, including rugs for the classrooms, but she wastes the money on a new sign. Janine files a complaint to the superintendent, but the email is redirected to Ava, who disrespects her in front of the entire staff. Barbara, Jacob, and Melissa come to her defense, and realizing they are on their own, Melissa asks a friend to steal several rugs for the teachers.
22"Light Bulb"Randall EinhornQuinta BrunsonJanuary 4, 2022 (2022-01-04)T12.171533.45[8]
Janine experiences trouble in her personal life and work. She tries to fix the overhead lights at the school, but instead ends up knocking out the power to much of the school. Barbara helps Gregory stand up to a mother who repeatedly brings her son late to his class.
33"Wishlist"Randall EinhornMorgan MurphyJanuary 11, 2022 (2022-01-11)T12.171542.97[9]
With Ava's help, Janine makes a viral video to get supplies for her classroom. She then asks Ava to secretly make a viral video for Barbara, who also needs supplies but refuses any help. Ava makes an exaggerated video of Barbara's situation, which also goes viral but creates an uncomfortable situation for her. Jacob attempts to get an old donated printer to function, while Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.
44"New Tech"Randall EinhornBrian RubensteinJanuary 18, 2022 (2022-01-18)T12.171523.02[10]
The district implements a new computer program to help students with reading. Barbara has the most difficulty in using it and accidentally enters information that leads Ava to think that her kindergartners are now able to read at an advanced level. Ava arranges an assembly to have Barbara's lowest-performing student read Becoming out loud, while Barbara has too much pride to admit it was a mistake. Meanwhile, Jacob is teaching about the Philadelphia strikes to his class and Melissa urges him to host her ex-convict friend as a guest speaker.
55"Student Transfer"Randall EinhornBrittani NicholsJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)T12.171553.06[11]
Janine gets upset when Melissa teases her over a review that claims she is inexperienced. A disruptive student named Courtney is transferred from Melissa's class to Janine's. Janine attempts to use her to prove her competence but eventually consults Melissa for help. The two come to the conclusion that Courtney is not challenged enough and needs to move up a grade. Meanwhile, Jacob has difficulty with some of his students who are "roasting" him, but he later gets the idea to incorporate it into his lessons.
66"Gifted Program"Matt SohnJordan TempleFebruary 1, 2022 (2022-02-01)T12.171562.77[12]
After seeing a smart boy transferring to Abbott, Janine is inspired to start a "gifted program" at their school, with Jacob teaching. However, many of the other students not in the gifted program start to feel left out. This causes Janine to try to replicate the gifted program's lessons in her own class, only to end up accidentally releasing snakes in the school. With advice from Gregory, Janine dismantles the gifted program in favor of creating a rotational enrichment program for all the students. Meanwhile, Barbara encourages Melissa into going out with the vending machine owner, who resupplies snacks in the teacher's breakroom.
77"Art Teacher"Jennifer CelottaKate PetermanFebruary 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)T12.171572.61[13]
When the art teacher retires, Janine's college friend Sahar is hired as the school's new volunteer art teacher. Sahar and Melissa disagree over the latter's Peter Rabbit project, and though Janine agrees with Melissa, she finds it hard to turn down Sahar's ideas. When Sahar makes an impressive art piece using the books Melissa bought, Janine finally stands up to her. Disappointed in the lack of vegetables in the school lunches, Jacob convinces Barbara that they should start a school garden despite having little experience doing so. Experienced in landscaping, a frustrated Gregory secretly tends to their garden to make sure it can thrive.
88"Work Family"Jay KarasJustin TanFebruary 15, 2022 (2022-02-15)T12.171582.31[14]
Upset that Jacob thinks of her as just a "work friend", Janine tries to build better relationships with her co-workers. Barbara and Melissa help Gregory with his teaching methods after his class is found to be underperforming. Janine enlists Tariq to perform at an anti-drug program at her school. Gregory receives a phone call from his dad, who advises Gregory that he should move on from his substitute teaching at Abbott.
99"Step Class"Shahrzad DavaniJoya McCroryFebruary 22, 2022 (2022-02-22)T12.171593.06[15]
Ava takes over Janine's after-school step class, as the students prefer Ava's teaching style over Janine, and redoes their routine for their upcoming school performance. Ava does not show up on the day of the performance, but Janine discovers it was because she was taking care of her grandmother. After the situation is clarified, the show goes forward. Meanwhile, Gregory feels alienated by the other staff members when it is revealed he does not like pizza.
1010"Open House"Jennifer CelottaBrian RubensteinMarch 22, 2022 (2022-03-22)T12.171602.64[16]
While waiting for a student's mother at the open house event, Janine becomes envious about Barbara's relationship with her daughter, Taylor; however, Barbara and Taylor get into an argument over Taylor's career. Jacob secretly reveals he knows how to play Poker during a game with Melissa and Mr. Johnson. Gregory goes into a slump after finding out Ava was the reason why he lost the principal job, and he bonds with Taylor. When Superintendent Collins visits the school, he reveals that he divorced his wife and married his mistress, meaning that Ava no longer has leverage against him.
1111"Desking"Melissa KosarMorgan MurphyMarch 29, 2022 (2022-03-29)T12.171612.54[17]
"Desking", a new online trend where students run to the other side of the room by jumping on desks, becomes popular at Abbott Elementary. Jacob enlists the help of Zach, his boyfriend, to help identify the footprints, but none of the students will confess. Janine and Jacob, who previously assume that the students see them as "cool", are forced to remember that the students will never see them as equals. To put an end to desking, the teachers record a video of Jacob performing it so it will seem "uncool" to the students.
1212"Ava vs. Superintendent"Matthew A. CherryBrittani NicholsApril 5, 2022 (2022-04-05)T12.171622.58[18]
With Ava's job and the school's funding in jeopardy, Janine asks a reluctant Gregory to help her and Ava with an important upcoming presentation to the school board. Ava makes a strong presentation to the school board, but Superintendent Collins denies her request, as he is still angry with her for having blackmailed him the last few years. With Melissa's prodding, Barbara ends up getting the extra funding needed for Abbott by extorting a woman on the School Board who she goes to church with and who is skimming money from church funds. Later, Gregory tells Ava that he will be working full-time at Abbott for the next school year.
1313"Zoo Balloon"Randall EinhornJordan TempleApril 12, 2022 (2022-04-12)T12.171632.78[19]
Abbott Elementary takes their annual, year-end school trip to the Philadelphia Zoo with Tariq, Taylor, and Zach serving as chaperones. Tariq gets an opportunity to move to New York to record an anti-drug themed album, but Janine is not sure she wants to leave Abbott to go to New York with him. Barbara ponders about her future when her favorite zoo animal is retired due to old age. The teachers lose track of an anxious student, who Janine finds in a hot air balloon ride; the ride takes off, forcing Janine to confront her fear of heights. Janine ultimately decides to take a "break" from Tariq, and not move to New York with him.

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [6][20]Directed byWritten by [21]Original air date [6][20]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
141"Development Day"Randall EinhornQuinta BrunsonSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)T12.175512.92[22]
While preparing for the new school year, Janine arranges an assortment of activities but her plans go awry. At the same time, she is facing danger of eviction and debt as a result of her break-up with Tariq. Meanwhile, Barbara helps Gregory plan his class for the school year, while she awaits a new student who uses a wheelchair. When classes get combined due to a teacher shortage, Melissa receives ten third-grade students in her second-grade class.
152"Wrong Delivery"Randall EinhornBrian RubensteinSeptember 28, 2022 (2022-09-28)T12.175522.54[23]
After a box full of new books is mistakenly delivered to Abbott, the teachers return it to Addington Elementary, a charter school that boasts a high-tech facility. Envious, Janine hopes to secure the remaining grant money to buy a computer for the school. Ava hosts a Shark Tank-style pitch meeting where the staff can propose what the school should do with the grant money from the school board, to which Janine wins. However, following a mice infestation, the grant money is instead spent on an exterminator service. Gregory contemplates how to break his relationship with Taylor off without hurting her or Barbara.
163"Story Samurai"Jay KarasJordan TempleOctober 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)T12.175532.63[24]
The Story Samurai, an improv group, is performing at Abbott Elementary, but the staff and students find them corny. Jacob, who used to be in the group, is invited to perform with them, but Janine attempts to convince him otherwise, fearing he will be mocked. Elsewhere, Melissa is struggling to handle her combined class of second and third graders. Adamant she has control over the situation, she later admits she needs help and Ava gets her an aide.
174"The Principal's Office"Shahrzad DavaniBrittani NicholsOctober 12, 2022 (2022-10-12)T12.175542.63[25]
After Melissa offers to help her learn how to cook, Janine attempts to mend her relationship with her sister. Gregory takes Jacob's advice to send a disruptive student to Ava, but he learns that Ava does not discipline the child and must find a way to regain control of the class on his own.
185"Juice"Jay KarasAva ColemanOctober 19, 2022 (2022-10-19)T12.175552.54[26]
Janine convinces the school cafeteria to replace their juice with a healthier option despite Barbara's disapproval, but it causes the students to use the bathroom often. Frequent bathroom use causes the plumbing system to break down, and Barbara gets angry when Janine and Gregory attempt to have their students use her classroom's private bathroom. Melissa clashes with her new aide, Ashley, who brings more disruption than help to the classroom.
196"Candy Zombies"Shahrzad DavaniKate PetermanOctober 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)T12.175562.88[27]
During a thunderstorm, Abbott celebrates Halloween. Ashley fails to watch over the candy and a student dressed as Thanos takes every bag and distributes it to the entire school. In the chaos of students high on sugar, the staff work together to find the student. Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and reveals to Barbara and Melissa that she had no outside-of-work friends following her break-up with Tariq. A student dresses up as Mr. Johnson, while he himself messes with Jacob, who believes the ghost of the old school janitor lives in the basement.
207"Attack Ad"Matt SohnJustin TanNovember 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)T12.175572.66[28]
An ad created by a charter school puts Abbott and the teachers in a negative light, leading to students transferring. The person behind the ad turns out to be Draemond Winding, who previously attended Abbott, as a student of Barbara from the first year she taught. Elsewhere, Janine packs up Tariq's remaining items in her apartment, and she considers the future of their relationship.
218"Egg Drop"Randall EinhornJoya McCroryNovember 16, 2022 (2022-11-16)T12.175582.66[29]
A teacher for an eighth grade class conducts an egg drop to demonstrate physics, and Janine wants her second graders to be involved. When her kids get upset about the eggs cracking, Gregory helps Janine figure out a different way to include the students. Elsewhere, Barbara is disturbed by a parent's revealing outfits, and realizes her judgements after a chat with Ava.
229"Sick Day"Randall EinhornRiley DufurrenaNovember 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)TBAN/A
When Janine calls in sick for having food poisoning, Ava steps in for her classroom; which proves difficult when she refuses to follow her lesson plan. Elsewhere, Melissa and Barbara invite a teacher who typically avoids Janine to lunch, while Jacob is offended how the other teachers do not respect Janine.
2310"Holiday Hookah"UnknownBrian RubensteinDecember 7, 2022 (2022-12-07)TBAN/A
2411"Read-A-Thon"UnknownGarrett WernerJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)TBAN/A
2512"Fight"UnknownJordan TempleJanuary 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)TBAN/A
2613"Fundraiser"UnknownUnknownJanuary 18, 2023 (2023-01-18)TBAN/A

Production

Background

In an interview on Good Morning America, Brunson revealed that the fictional school of Abbott Elementary is named after Joyce Abbott, one of Brunson's elementary school teachers, and that her mother's job as a teacher for 40 years is what led her to create the series.[30] Brunson also stated that Barbra Howard, a character portrayed by Sheryl Lee Ralph, is based upon her mother.

Development

Randall Einhorn directed the first five episodes of Abbott Elementary

On September 3, 2020, an untitled workplace comedy pilot starring Brunson landed a put pilot commitment at ABC with Brunson, Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker serving as executive producers.[31]

In February 2021, ABC gave the project an official pilot order, originally with the title of Harrity Elementary.[32] In May, the project was given a series order under a new name of Abbott Elementary.[33][34] Filming for the first season began on August 16, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, and concluded on November 5, 2021.[35][36] In August, three crew members tested positive for COVID-19 but production was not impacted.[37]

The first season premiered on December 7, 2021,[38][39] and concluded on April 12, 2022, consisting of 13 episodes. On March 14, 2022, just before the first season was set to conclude, the series was renewed for a second season.[40] According to a tweet made by Quinta Brunson, the first day of filming for the second season began on July 18, 2022. On July 21, 2022, ABC ordered the second season of 22 episodes, giving it a full-season order.[5]

Casting

In March 2021, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph were announced to star in the series alongside Brunson.[41] In November of the same year, William Stanford Davis was confirmed to recur as Mr. Johnson, the janitor.[42] Brunson portrays Janine Teagues, the optimistic second-grade teacher who leads the series and it’s ensemble. Williams portrays Gregory Eddie, a substitute first-grade teacher who harbors a crush on Janine. James portrays Ava Coleman, the school's inept principal. Walter portrays Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher alongside Janine. Perfetti portrays Jacob Hill, an awkward history teacher, and Ralph portrays Barbara Howard, an old-school kindergarten teacher whom Janine looks up to.

In an interview with Insider, Brunson revealed that her character of Janine Teagues was originally planned to be just a side character in the series, as a staff member of Abbott. During the initial visions of the series, Barbara Howard was meant to be the "driving force" of the series.

And then [Warner Bros] said, 'You're crazy if you think we are buying the show without you in it, and I was like, 'Oh, okay. That's fair.' So, I had to put myself in it.[43]

In July 2022, just months prior to the series returning for its second season, it was announced that Davis would be promoted to series regular for the season.[44] Additionally, a week before the season premiere it was announced via The Wrap that the season would see the introduction of various recurring guest stars, including Lauren Weedman as Kristen Marie, Leslie Odom Jr. as Draemond Winding and Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ashley Garcia.[3] All of whom appeared within the first eight episodes of the season.

The second season also featured a cameo from Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty in the premiere episode, which garnered a large amount of online attention. When asked by the National Hockey League, executive producer Patrick Schumacker stated that Gritty's appearance in the series was "a long time coming." He revealed that Gritty was originally due to appear in one of the early episodes of the first season, but scheduling conflicts delayed the cameo.

"Gritty was always, from the start, a Philadelphia institution that we wanted to incorporate into the show," "The show takes place in Philly, and we try, as much as we can, to populate the show with the insider Philly, whether that's Philly slang or actual cameos from locals of note, like Jim Gardner, who's the now-retired anchor of ABC News over in Philadelphia. We try to make it as authentically local to Philadelphia as possible. Gritty was a no-brainer, and also at the top of the list."[45]

Music

The series does not use any original music or score written or recorded for it, instead using pre-existing and/or library music, often used as diegetic music (or source music), often performed "live" by cast members. The previously released song, "Hold'em", performed by Maker, was used as its main title theme.

Release

In the US, the show airs on ABC. In Australia and New Zealand the show was first released on Disney+ under the Star content hub on February 16 as a Star Original with a 6 episode premiere with new episodes weekly before airing in several countries in Europe such as UK, France, Italy and Germany.[46] [47]

In Canada, the series airs on Global, with episodes available to stream on the Global TV app the next day.[48] The first season is currently available to stream on Disney+ under the Star content hub.

Reception

Critical response

Critical reception for Abbott Elementary
Season Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
1 98% (45 reviews)[49] 80 (16 reviews)[50]
2 100% (11 reviews)[51] 90 (8 reviews)[52]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 98% with an average rating of 8.3 out of 10, based on 45 reviews. The site's critical consensus said, "Abbott Elementary earns top marks for its empathetic yet sidesplitting critique of the U.S. education system, plus some extra credit for a deftly handled will-they-won't-they dynamic."[49] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 80 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[50]

Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter said "[it] works well enough to deliver a consistent good time — and I suspect that given time, Abbott Elementary could blossom into something truly special". Han also said the first episodes "[are] a willingness to deal with class head on, while also finding humor in the characters' situations", and concluded that Abbott Elementary is "crowd-pleasing."[53]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has received an approval rating of 100% with an average rating of 9 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "Class is back in session and the plucky teachers of Abbott Elementary remain an absolute delight, with creator/star Quinta Brunson's savvy and sweet sensibility honed to perfection."[51] Meanwhile, Metacritic has reported an average rating of 90 out of 100, based on eight reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[52]

Ratings

Including viewership recorded over a 35-day period through "linear and digital platforms" (known as MP35) after its original broadcast, the pilot episode on December 7, 2021, increased to a 2.4 demographic rating, with 7.1 million viewers. ABC said the 300% increase was its "largest percentage growth for any new comedy premiere".[54] The viewership of the second episode, "Light Bulb", increased by 5.6 million viewers to 9 million after 35 days.[55]

Season 1

Viewership and ratings per episode of Abbott Elementary
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" December 7, 2021 0.6 2.88[7] 0.2 0.79 0.8 3.67[56]
2 "Light Bulb" January 4, 2022 0.6 3.45[8] 0.2 0.82 0.8 4.27[57][a]
3 "Wishlist" January 11, 2022 0.6 2.97[9] — — — —
4 "New Tech" January 18, 2022 0.6 3.02[10] 0.2 0.72 0.8 3.75[58][a]
5 "Student Transfer" January 25, 2022 0.6 3.06[11] 0.2 0.72 0.8 3.78[59][a]
6 "Gifted Program" February 1, 2022 0.6 2.77[12] — — — —
7 "Art Teacher" February 8, 2022 0.6 2.61[13] — — — —
8 "Work Family" February 15, 2022 0.4 2.31[14] — — — —
9 "Step Class" February 22, 2022 0.6 3.06[15] 0.2 0.79 0.8 3.84[60][a]
10 "Open House" March 22, 2022 0.5 2.64[16] 0.3 1.12 0.8 3.76[61]
11 "Desking" March 29, 2022 0.5 2.54[17] 0.2 0.97 0.7 3.48[62]
12 "Ava vs. Superintendent" April 5, 2022 0.5 2.58[18] 0.3 1.11 0.8 3.68[63]
13 "Zoo Balloon" April 12, 2022 0.6 2.78[19] 0.3 1.03 0.9 3.81[64]

Season 2

Viewership and ratings per episode of Abbott Elementary
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Development Day" September 21, 2022 0.6 2.92[22] 0.2 1.06 0.8 3.99[65][a]
2 "Wrong Delivery" September 28, 2022 0.5 2.54[23] 0.3 0.93 0.8 3.47[66][a]
3 "Story Samurai" October 5, 2022 0.5 2.63[24] 0.2 0.91 0.7 3.54[67][a]
4 "The Principal's Office" October 12, 2022 0.5 2.63[25] 0.3 1.11 0.7 3.74[68]
5 "Juice" October 19, 2022 0.5 2.54[26] 0.3 1.09 0.8 3.63[69]
6 "Candy Zombies" October 26, 2022 0.6 2.88[27] 0.3 1.23 0.7 4.12[70]
7 "Attack Ad" November 2, 2022 0.5 2.66[28] 0.3 1.24 0.8 3.90[71]
8 "Egg Drop" November 16, 2022 0.5 2.66[29] 0.3 1.17 0.8 3.83[72]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022
 Black Reel Television Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Won [73]
Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series Quinta Brunson Won
Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series Tyler James Williams Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series Janelle James Won
Sheryl Lee Ralph Nominated
Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series Matthew A. Cherry (for "Ava vs. Superintendent") Won
Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Quinta Brunson (for "Pilot") Won
Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series Reggie Hayes Nominated
Orlando Jones Won
Dorian Awards Best TV Comedy Abbott Elementary Won [74]
Best TV Performance Quinta Brunson Nominated
Best Supporting TV Performance Janelle James Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Broadcast Network Series, Comedy Abbott Elementary Won [75]
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Quinta Brunson Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Chris Perfetti Nominated
Tyler James Williams Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Janelle James Won
Sheryl Lee Ralph Nominated
Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Randall Einhorn (for "Pilot") Nominated
Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy Quinta Brunson (for "Pilot") Won
Humanitas Prize Comedy Teleplay Quinta Brunson (for "Pilot") Pending [76]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern,
Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn,
Brian Rubenstein, Scott Sites, and Jordan Temple 		Nominated [77]
[78]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Tyler James Williams Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Janelle James Nominated
Sheryl Lee Ralph Won
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson (for "Pilot") Won
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series Wendy O'Brien Won [79]
Television Critics Association Awards Program of the Year Abbott Elementary Won [80]
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy Won
Outstanding New Program Won
Individual Achievement in Comedy Quinta Brunson Won
Janelle James Nominated
Gotham Independent Film Awards Breakthrough Series – Long Form Abbott Elementary Pending [81]
Outstanding Performance in a New Series Janelle James Pending
People's Choice Awards The Show of 2022 Abbott Elementary Pending [82]
The Comedy Show of 2022 Pending
The Female TV Star of 2022 Quinta Brunson Pending
The Comedy TV Star of 2022 Pending
Artios Awards Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Pilot and First Season Comedy Series Wendy O'Brien Pending [83]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Live+7 ratings were unavailable, so Live+3 ratings have been used instead.

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