Abbott Elementary Season 3: Release date, cast, plot & more

❘ Published: 2023-12-13T14:37:03

Abbott Elementary cast in front of a school bus

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Hit comedy Abbott Elementary is returning for Season 3, and so here’s everything you need to know about it, including its release date, cast, plot, and more.

Mockumentary comedies were all the rage back in the 2000s and 2010s, but for the 2020s, Abbott Elementary has been taking the lead.

Created by ex-Buzzfeed star Quinta Brunson, the show follows a number of elementary school employees and their day-to-day escapades.

Much to fans’ delight – the show was a hit upon arrival, and has received three Golden Globes – a third season is now on the way. So here’s everything we know about it so far.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 release date: When is it coming out?

Season 3 will begin airing on ABC on February 7, 2024. Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the day after their release.

Thank you all so much for watching this season of Abbott Elementary. We’re beyond grateful. See you in season 3!
— quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) April 20, 2023

There will be 10-15 episodes. Originally there was going to be 22 as per usual, but that had to be shortened due to the recent Hollywood strikes.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 cast: Who is working on the next season?

The third season will feature the return of our beloved main cast, including:

Quinta Brunson as Janine
Tyler James Williams as Gregory
Janelle James as Ava
Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara
Chris Perfetti as Jacob

There are currently hopes for more guest stars, including the potential return of Taraji P. Henson, who played Janine’s flighty mother.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 trailer: Is there a trailer?

So far, a teaser trailer has been released, which you can check out below:

First teaser for ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ Season 3.

Premiering on February 7. pic.twitter.com/nUTiNFCF50
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 12, 2023

Said teaser features all your favourite characters, as well as giving a glimpse into their regular school shenanigans.

Abbott Elementary Season 3 plot: What will happen next season?

While an official synopsis for Season 3 hasn’t been given, we can expect it to follow the plot of the show as a whole, which is: “A group of dedicated, passionate teachers – and a slightly tone-deaf principal – find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.

“Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do – even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.”

We expect this new season to keep the romantic tension between Gregory and Janine, as last season had them declaring their feelings for one another, even if Janine didn’t want to pursue anything too quickly.

On top of that, as stated by co-executive producer Justin Halpern to Decider, Season 3 will follow a “larger overarching idea” that is “really interesting and [has] never been seen on TV before.”

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