Abbott Elementary
American mockumentary television sitcom (2021–present) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abbott Elementary is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. It stars Brunson as Janine Teagues, a perpetually optimistic second-grade teacher at the underfunded Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly Black school in Philadelphia. The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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Created by | Quinta Brunson |
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Theme music composer | Maker |
Opening theme | "Hold'em" by Maker |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
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Network | ABC |
Release | December 7, 2021 (2021-12-07) – present (present) |
The series premiered on December 7, 2021, and was met with critical acclaim and strong viewership numbers on Hulu and other delayed viewing methods.[1] The show has been nominated for 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Brunson. Abbott Elementary has also won three Golden Globe Awards, with acting wins for Brunson and Williams and the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2023. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a third season consisting of 14 episodes, which premiered on February 7, 2024, with a two-episode premiere. Three days after the third season premiere, it was also renewed for a fourth season.