Abbott Elementary (TV series)

Awardist - Abbott Elementary

Tyler James Williams teases big changes for Gregory after Abbott Elementary season 5 finale

By Mekishana Pierre

Oscar Isaac on 'Beef'; Lisa Kudrow on 'The Comeback'; Noah Wyle on 'The Pitt'; Sarah Pidgeon on 'Love Story'

2026 Emmy nominations predictions: Our picks in the top categories

TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, QUINTA BRUNSON in ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Quinta Brunson breaks down Janine and Gregory's relationship cliffhanger on Abbott Elementary (exclusive)

By Mekishana Pierre

JENNA DEWAN AND NATHAN FILLION IN THE ROOKIE - Czech Mate; QUINTA BRUNSON IN ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Goofgirl; Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide in CHICAGO FIRE -- "Pierce The Vein" Episode 1407

What’s back on network TV this week? A viewing guide for High Potential, Chicago One series, and more

By Randall Colburn

Chris Rock enjoys The Mercedes-Benz VIP Suite on day seven of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 01, 2019 in Queens borough of New York City; Janelle James at ABC's "End of Summer Soiree" held at Cecconi's on September 05, 2025 in West Hollywood, California

Chris Rock secretly gave Abbott Elementary star Pretty Woman-style makeover: 'My clothes were ratty'

By Daysia Tolentino

Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto on 'The Bear'; Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute on 'The Office'; David Schwimmer as Ross Geller on 'Friends'

The 34 best TV Christmas episodes, from sitcom specials to anthology installments

By Mary Sollosi, Kevin Jacobsen, and James Mercadante

Quinta Brunson and Taraji P. Henson on 'Abbott Elementary'

Abbott Elementary midseason finale sneak peek features return of Taraji P. Henson (exclusive)

By Samantha Highfill

best and Worst 2025 collage of the best and worst show of 2025 with Seth Rogen in The Studio; Kim Kardashian in All's Fair; Quinta Brunson in Abbott Elementary; Tom Pelphrey in Task

The 10 best TV shows of 2025 (and 5 worst)

By Kristen Baldwin

(Clockwise) 'Stranger Things'; 'Arrested Development'; 'Downton Abbey'; 'Abbott Elementary'

20 TV families we want to spend Thanksgiving with, from the Bluths to the teachers of Abbott Elementary

By Ruth Kinane and Kevin Jacobsen

Tyler James Williams and Quinta Brunson in Abott Elementary

Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson teases major Barbara arc, 'game-changer' Christmas episode in season 5

By Maureen Lee Lenker

QUINTA BRUNSON IN ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Quinta Brunson teases Abbott Elementary will be filming at a live event in season 5: ‘Philly sports fans will be happy’

By Maureen Lee Lenker

The Awardist tout with Jean Smart for Hacks; Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary; Noah Wyle for The Pitt; Kathy Bates for Matlock; Javier Bardem for Monsters; Michelle Williams for Dying for Sex

Final Emmy nomination predictions in the main drama, comedy, and limited series categories

Janelle James attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

Janelle James reveals she auditioned for Glow, says she's 'salty' she didn't get the role

By Jessica Wang

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - CHRIS PERFETTI, QUINTA BRUNSON, LISA ANN WALTER, SHERYL LEE RALPH, WILLIAM STANFORD DAVIS, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, JANELLE JAMES

Quinta Brunson says some Abbott Elementary cast members want to pursue other projects: 'Show is very time-consuming'

Hayden Christensen ('Andor') with Darth Vader and Stormtroopers

See all the stars at the Disney 2025 upfront presentation (exclusive)

The Awardist tout with Janelle James on season 4 of Abbott Elementary

Abbott Elementary star Janelle James reveals what Ava said during that bleep-filled scene

Quinta Brunson's monologue with Sabrina Carpenter and Marcello Hernandez

Saturday Night Live recap: Quinta Brunson is back, Benson Boone makes first musical guest appearance

By Andy Hoglund

Lee Jung-jae in 'Squid Game,' Adam Scott in 'Severance,' Michelle Williams in 'Dying for Sex,' and Jean Smart in 'Hacks'

2025 Emmy nominations predictions: Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series

By Kristen Baldwin

Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph at the latter's Walk of Fame ceremony

Quinta Brunson says Sheryl Lee Ralph reminds Abbott Elementary kids that acting is a job, not just being cute

By Raechal Shewfelt

QUINTA BRUNSON IN ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Quinta Brunson says it was 'tough' when Black women took issue with her Abbott Elementary character: 'I understand it'

By Shania Russell

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY JANELLE JAMES

Janelle James reacts to Ava's Abbott Elementary firing, teases character's future: 'She's onto the next'

Kevin Jay Anik and Quinta Brunson are divorcing

Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after 3 years of marriage

By Raechal Shewfelt

Sheryl Lee Ralph shows off her 'Abbott Elementary' character's signature look of pearls

Sheryl Lee Ralph teases Barbara's new look on Abbott Elementary: 'You will be shocked when you see it'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Danny DeVito on Abbott Elementary

Abbott Elementary producers cut an extensive Frank–Mr. Johnson backstory from It's Always Sunny crossover episode

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Angelina Jolie in Maria, A Screen actors Guild statue at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards Media Preview Day at Barker Hangar on February 24, 2022 in Santa Monica, California, Cynthia Erivo in Wicked

2025 SAG Awards nominations revealed: See the full list, including Angelina Jolie snub, major Wicked noms

Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito on Abbott Elementary

Glenn Howerton takes issue with Abbott Elementary doc cameras in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover clip (exclusive)

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito on Abbott Elementary

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast wreaks havoc on Abbott Elementary in crossover promo

By Maureen Lee Lenker

LISA ANN WALTER, TALIA SHIRE on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Talia Shire cast as Melissa Schemmenti's mother on Abbott Elementary after Bette Midler pleaded for role

By Jessica Wang

QUINTA BRUNSON - ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - After Jacob reveals a detail about his personal life, Janine realizes she doesn't know the other teachers as well as she thought.; ITS ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA - Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab - Rob McElhenney as Mac

Abbott Elementary's top secret crossover episode revealed to be with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

By Ryan Coleman

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - "Career Day" BEN ONYX DOWDY, JANELLE JAMES, QUINTA BRUNSON

Abbott Elementary producers tease season 4 from holiday episodes to that mystery crossover

By Maureen Lee Lenker

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - CHRIS PERFETTI, QUINTA BRUNSON, LISA ANN WALTER, SHERYL LEE RALPH, WILLIAM STANFORD DAVIS, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, JANELLE JAMES

Lisa Ann Walter wants a musical episode of Abbott Elementary: 'Pretty much everybody can blow'

By Jessica Wang

Awardist collage of Sheryl Lee Ralph in season 3 of Abbott Elementary

Sheryl Lee Ralph on being 'a little petty' on Abbott Elementary: 'Barbara was a bit stung by that'

By Staff Author

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Abbott Elementary is doing a major crossover episode in season 4, but what show could it possibly be with?

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Jojo Macari, Dimitri Leonidas, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim and Iwan Rheon at the Entertainment Weekly's Annual Comic-Con Bash at Float at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California.

See all the stars at EW's Comic-Con 2024 bash

Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrating her emmy nomination

Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates Emmy nom while hosting announcements live: 'Never gets old!'

Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the 2024 Disney Upfront at Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City

Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph braces for Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica: 'Pray for us'

By Emlyn Travis

Awardist collage of Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti in Abbott Elementary; Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod in One Day

Abbott Elementary stars Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti on playing 'at the speed of fun'

Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear'; Quinta Brunson in 'Abbott Elementary; Imelda Staunton in 'The Crown'; Hiroyuki Sanada in 'Shōgun'

2024 Emmy nomination predictions: Outstanding Drama, Comedy, and Limited Series

By Kristen Baldwin

QUINTA BRUNSON, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, WILLIAM STANFORD DAVIS in ABBOTT ELEMENTARY â Party! Season 3 Finale

Abbott Elementary producers unpack that big Janine and Gregory moment in the season 3 finale

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Bette Midler poses at the opening night of the new musical "Some Like It Hot!" on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre on December 11, 2022 in New York City. , LISA ANN WALTER on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Bette Midler wants to play Melissa's mom on Abbott Elementary: 'If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her'

By Jessica Wang

LISA ANN WALTER in ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Lisa Ann Walter worried women would 'hate' her Abbott Elementary character for becoming 'kind of a hoe’

By Dustin Nelson

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Quinta Brunson accepts the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" onstage during the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Quinta Brunson asks audience for help finding her earrings at NAACP Awards: 'Little dangly things, cost a lot'

By Shania Russell

Bradley Cooper on 'Abbott Elementary'

Bradley Cooper cameos on Abbott Elementary to gently roast himself post-Oscars

By Maureen Lee Lenker

CHRIS PERFETTI on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, Drag Race Plasma

Chris Perfetti lookalike Plasma wants to bring Drag Queen Story Hour to Abbott Elementary in Drag Race crossover

CHRIS PERFETTI, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, LARRY OWENS ABBOTT ELEMENTARY â âBreakupâ When Barbaraâs church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group. Jacobâs eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory. Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 (9:00-9:32 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Gilles Mingasson) CHRIS PERFETTI, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, LARRY OWENS

Abbott Elementary writer on Jacob's crisis, finally letting Sheryl Lee Ralph sing

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Role Call collage of Sheryl Lee Ralph in A Piece of Action, Ray Donovan, Abbott Elementary, and Moesha

Sheryl Lee Ralph shares tales from her storied career: a Barbie from Denzel, a haunted hotel, Bill Clinton, and more

By Alamin Yohannes

Chris Perfetti and Plasma from Drag Race

Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti reacts to Drag Race queen Plasma comparisons: 'Love that!'

Tyler James Williams on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, Big Bird on Sesame Street Season 50

Tyler James Williams recalls shock of seeing Big Bird without his head while working on Sesame Street as a kid

By Wesley Stenzel

QUINTA BRUNSON, RYAN O'FLANAGAN

Abbott Elementary producers break down premiere time jump, Janine shocker, and epic cameos

By Maureen Lee Lenker

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

See first look at Josh Segarra, Kimia Behpoornia, and Benjamin Norris on Abbott Elementary

By Maureen Lee Lenker

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Educator of the Year - Gregory is named Educator of the Year. Later, Janine deals with a difficult student, and its revealed that Barbara hasnt completed her teaching requirements. WEDNESDAY, APRIL. 5 (9:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on ABC

Abbott Elementary cast weighs in on future of the Janine-Gregory friendship in season 3

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Daniel Radcliffe Abbott

Quinta Brunson wants Daniel Radcliffe to play Mr. Johnson's son on Abbott Elementary

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, Fantasia, NAACP awards

Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, and The Color Purple dominate 55th NAACP Image Awards

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite

this Tik Tok of Abbott Elementary's Larry OWens reciting Sheryl Lee Ralph's Sister Act 2 monologue to her:

Abbott Elementary's Larry Owens recites Sheryl Lee Ralph's Sister Act 2 monologue to her face

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite

Annual Critics Choice Awards

Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Bear lead 2024 Critics Choice Awards: See the full winners list

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite

Emmys Predictions

Who will (and should) win at the 2023 Emmys

By Kristen Baldwin

Ayo Edebiri, Rachel Sennott

Rachel Sennott celebrates Ayo Edebiri for EW's 2023 Entertainers of the Year: 'I feel truly lucky to know her'

By Rachel Sennott

Lisa Ann Walter on 'Abbott Elementary'

Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter dunks face in 'eat your feelings' cake after lack of Emmy love

By Dustin Nelson

Quinta Brunson and Taraji P. Henson on 'Abbott Elementary'

Taraji P. Henson is thrilled to be Emmy-nominated for a comedy for once: 'I came out here to be a funny girl'

By Maureen Lee Lenker

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - “Story Samurai” – A traveling storytelling troupe Jacob used to be in visits Abbott Elementary for a day of education and entertainment. Jacob can’t wait to share this part of his past with his colleagues; but when he realizes they think the performers are corny, Janine does her best to help him embrace his nerdy side. Meanwhile, Melissa struggles with the new normal of her combined second and third grade class when “Abbott Elementary” airs WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 (9:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Gilles Mingasson) QUINTA BRUNSON, CHRIS PERFETTI, JANELLE JAMES

Abbott Elementary star Chris Perfetti loves that Jacob is now 'in on the joke' thanks to 'corny' episode

Tyler James Williams on Jennifer Hudson

Tyler James Williams is really sorry about trashing TV sets as a child actor

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite

'Abbott Elementary' star Janelle James called Dave Chappelle's recent comedy specials "boring."

Abbott Elementary's Janelle James calls Dave Chappelle's recent comedy specials 'boring'

By Christian Holub

Quinta Brunson and Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson reveals she personally requested Abbott Elementary guest role from Quinta Brunson

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Taraji P. Henson attends CultureCon NYC 2022 Presented by The Creative Collective NYC at Duggal Greenhouse on October 08, 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for CultureCon)

Taraji P. Henson to guest-star on Abbott Elementary as Janine's mom

By Jessica Wang

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Abbott Elementary's Janine and Gregory kissed at last — and we are screaming

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Abbott Elementary

Janine's sister is finally coming to Abbott Elementary — get your first look

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Abbott Elementary, The Parent Trap

Melissa's denim shirt on Abbott Elementary was a deliberate reference to The Parent Trap

By Maureen Lee Lenker

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph attends The Creative Coalition's 8th Annual Television Humanitarian Awards Gala on September 11, 2022Rihanna attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

Sheryl Lee Ralph reveals Rihanna secretly called her to model lingerie

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson on 'Abbott Elementary'

Abbott Elementary viral cold open was inspired by Sheryl Lee Ralph's real-life mix-up

By Jessica Wang

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

Some of the Abbott Elementary kids made Quinta Brunson congratulation cards after her Emmy win

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite

Quinta Brunson accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for 'Abbott Elementary'

Quinta Brunson just won an Emmy over Jimmy Kimmel's dead body

By Lester Fabian Brathwaite