Abbott Elementary has been renewed for season 6 on ABC.
New episodes will premiere starting October 7, 2026.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph teased that the show will hit a major milestone this season.
Heads up, Abbott Elementary fans—we’re heading back to school! The hit sitcom will return for season 6 on ABC—so we can get back in step with Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, and William Stanford Davis.
Abbott Elementary’s official Instagram teased that new episodes will air starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on ABC. “Class will officially be back in session in ONE MONTH! 🍎📚✏️,” the caption read on the September 7 post. “#AbbottElementary premieres October 7 on ABC.”
Abbott Elementary fans were ecstatic about the announcement.
“Can’t wait to see y’all on the first day of school ❤️,” one person wrote. “I’ve never been so excited to go back to school,” another declared. “Counting down the days!! 🎉,” a different follower added.
Abbott Elementary is hitting an incredible milestone during season 6. The sitcom will reach 100 episodes—and Sheryl documented the occasion with an Instagram post on August 29.
“Now THAT is what you call a milestone! 💯🍎✨ ,” she wrote alongside behind-the-scenes photos from the 100th episode table read. “100 table reads with this Abbott Elementary family, and baby, what a journey it has been! Who knew sitting around a table could lead to something this special? 😂❤️ To this brilliant cast, our incredible crew, and everyone who keeps Abbott’s halls alive, look at what we’ve done! 100 down, and honey, we are still teaching! 📚❤️.”
Congrats to all!
