According to TVLine, The Emmy-winning ABC comedy Abbott Elementary has just been renewed for a sixth season. Quinta Brunson (The Cat In The Hat, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) stars in the ABC comedy. The network announced the season six renewal with a fake voice message from co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph (Cars: Lightening Racers, Church Hat) via social media, stating, ” I am too busy celebrating the good news to come to the phone right now. In case you haven’t heard, Abbott Elementary will be back again for Season 6 on ABC!” View the announcement below.
TVLine mentioned that Abbott Elementary had their debut performance in 2021 and has been constant hit ever since, ranking in at number one, among the other comedies. Season five will airing every Wednesday at 8:30 pm. According to mxdwn, since the season five of Abbott Elementary did received an early renewal which gave Abbott Elementary a secured spot on Wednesday night on Hulu. The ABC comedy has earned a total of 30 Emmy nominations to date, including nominations for acting for Brunson and Ralph.
According to TVLine Brunson plays the character Janine Teagues who is one of the teachers at an underfunded Philadelphia public schools. Co-starring Tyler James Williams (I’ve Never Said This Before withTommy DiDario, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) playing the role of Gregory who is Janine’s love interest and co-worker. Ralph portrays character Barbara Howard a veteran teacher as Janelle James (Super Duper Bunny League, The Proud Family:Louder and Prouder) as she gives her performance as the wild-card principal of the Philadelphia school. Chris Perfitti (It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Star Trek: Lower Decks) and William Stanford Davis (Diary of a Whimpy Kid: The Last Straw, Long Day Journey) are both apart of the supporting cast.
Mxdwn also mentioned that along with Brunson are other executive producers are, Brian Rubenstein (The Ms. Pat Show, Splitting Up Together), Patrick Schumaker (Harley Quinn, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!) and Justin Halpern (I Suck at Girls, Fargo). Abbott Elementary is produced by Disney Television Studios, 20th Century and Warner Brothers Television.