Class is in session for season five of Abbott Elementary on ABC.

Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the show has been renewed for its fifth season. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s public school system, “Abbott Elementary” draws inspiration from Brunson’s mother’s experience in the city’s educational landscape.

The hit sitcom continues its winning streak with a fifth-season pickup, following record-breaking ratings and critical acclaim.

Of course, Abbott almost definitely would have been renewed regardless of Always Sunny‘s influence. This isn’t the first early pickup the show has scored, and it hopefully won’t be the last. With today’s announcement,

Good news for Abbott Elementary fans! ABC has officially renewed the series for Season 5. The beloved sitcom, which premiered in 2021, follows an underfunded public school in Philadelphia, where the teachers and staff provide the students with the best education possible with limited resources.

A new episode of “Abbott Elementary” season 4 will air on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new episode will air at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Quinta Brunson’s scholastic sitcom has been renewed for Season 5 at ABC.

ABC is giving Abbott Elementary early admission to its 2025-26 schedule. The network has ordered a fifth season of Abbott, the Emmy-winning comedy from creator and star Quinta Brunson. The renewal comes midway through the show’s fourth season, and on the heels of the show’s most-watched episode of the current season.

Abbott Elementary, starring Quinta Brunson, has been renewed for Season 5, the first ABC series to secure its spot on the 2025-26 schedule.