Abbott Elementary’s Fate Sealed by ABC Ahead of Season 5 Finale

will open its doors again next season. ABC has renewed the Emmy-winning sitcom for a sixth season.

According to reports, the popular show Abbott Elementary will be back for a sixth season in 2026-27. This will likely bring the total number of episodes to over 100. Created by Quinta Brunson, the show is a funny, realistic look at a public school in West Philadelphia with limited resources and a diverse student body.

Quinta Brunson plays Janine Teagues, a relentlessly positive second-grade teacher, on the show Abbott Elementary. The series also stars Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as teachers Gregory Eddie, Melissa Schemmenti, Jacob Hill, and Barbara Howard. Janelle James plays the principal, Ava Coleman, and William Stanford Davis plays the school custodian, Mr. Johnson.

Abbott Elementary Remains a Ratings Hit for ABC

It’s no surprise that Abbott Elementary has been renewed for another season. The sitcom has consistently attracted a large audience on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+. Currently, it’s the most-watched comedy on television this season among viewers aged 18-49, when counting all platforms.

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2026-03-04 20:42