Abbott Elementary

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Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary Logo.jpg
Genre
Created byQuinta Brunson
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
ProducerWerner Walian
CinematographyKurt Jones
EditorRichie Edelson
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Distributor
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseDecember 7, 2021 (2021-12-07) –
present (present)
External links
Official website

Abbott Elementary is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. It stars Brunson as a second grade teacher at Abbott Elementary. Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph also star. The series premiered as a midseason entry in the 2021–22 television season on December 7, 2021.

Premise[]

A group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and a slightly tone-deaf principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where they are determined to help their students succeed in life.

Cast[]

Main[]

Recurring[]

  • William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, the school's custodian

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Randall EinhornQuinta BrunsonDecember 7, 2021 (2021-12-07)T11.101442.88[2]
A documentary crew is recording the lives of teachers working in underfunded schools. One of the places they have decided to document is Philadelphia's Abbott Elementary. Conditions at the school are harsh and most teachers do not last more than two years. Second grade teacher Janine Teagues and history teacher Jacob Hill are two of three teachers in a group of twenty to make it past one year. They work with experienced kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard, second grade teacher Melissa Schemmenti, and school principal Ava Coleman. When a teacher is fired for kicking a student, she is replaced by substitute teacher Gregory Eddie. Gregory wants to become the school principal, a role Ava acquired by blackmailing the superintendent. The school sends a request for more money to purchase supplies, including rugs which Janine needs for her class. The request is granted but Ava wastes the money on a new sign. Janine files a complaint to the superintendent but the email is redirected to Ava, who disrespects Janine in front of the entire staff. Barbara, Jacob, and Melissa stand up for Janine. Later, a friend of Melissa's steals several rugs and gives them to the school, which makes Janine happy.
2"Light Bulb"Randall EinhornQuinta BrunsonJanuary 4, 2022 (2022-01-04)T12.171533.45[3]
Janine tries to fix the overhead lights at the school, but instead ends up knocking out the power to much of the school. Barbara helps Gregory stand up to a mother who continually brings her son late to his class.
3"Wishlist"Randall EinhornMorgan MurphyJanuary 11, 2022 (2022-01-11)T12.171542.97[4]
Ava helps Janine make a viral video to get supplies for her classroom wish list, but oversteps when she makes one for Barbara.
4"New Tech"Randall EinhornBrian RubensteinJanuary 18, 2022 (2022-01-18)TBATBD
5"Student Transfer"[5]Randall EinhornBrittani NicholsJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)TBATBD
6"Gifted Program"[1]TBATBAFebruary 1, 2022 (2022-02-01)TBATBD

Production[]

Randall Einhorn directed the pilot of Abbott Elementary

On September 3, 2020, an untitled workplace comedy pilot starring Quinta Brunson landed a put pilot commitment at ABC.[6] In February 2021, ABC gave the project an official pilot order.[7] In March, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph were announced to star.[8] In May, the project was given a series order.[9][10] Filming began on August 16, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, and concluded on November 5, 2021.[11][12] In August, three crew members tested positive for COVID-19 but production was not impacted.[13] In November, William Stanford Davis was confirmed to star.[14] The series premiered on December 7, 2021.[15][16]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.3/10.[17] Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter said "[it] works well enough to deliver a consistent good time — and I suspect that given time, Abbott Elementary could blossom into something truly special". Han also said the first episodes "[are] a willingness to deal with class head on, while also finding humor in the characters’ situations", and concluded that Abbott Elementary is "crowd-pleasing."[18]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Abbott Elementary
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)		 Ref(s)
1 "Pilot" December 7, 2021 0.6 2.88 0.19 0.79 0.82 3.67 [2]
2 "Light Bulb" January 4, 2022 0.6 3.45 TBD TBD TBD TBD [3]
3 "Wishlist" January 11, 2022 0.6 2.97 TBD TBD TBD TBD [4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Berman, Marc (December 8, 2021). "Tuesday Ratings: Respectable Live in Front of a Studio Audience Special on ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.4.2022 Updated". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 12, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.11.2022 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "(#105) "Student Transfer"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2020). "Quinta Brunson Teacher Comedy Set At ABC As Put Pilot; Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker Exec Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  7. ^ White, Peter (February 16, 2021). "ABC Orders Harrity Elementary Comedy Pilot From Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (March 26, 2021). "Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, 3 More Join Quinta Brunson In Her ABC School Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  9. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 14, 2021). "Wonder Years, Queens Among Four ABC Series Orders". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; White, Peter (May 14, 2021). "The Wonder Years, Queens, Maggie & Abbott Elementary Picked Up To Series At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  11. ^ "issue one thousand two hundred sixty-one" (PDF). Production Weekly. August 26, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Abbott Elementary". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 25, 2021). "Abbott Elementary Records Positive Covid Tests; Production On New ABC Series Not Impacted". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  14. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (November 4, 2021). "Abbott Elementary: William Stanford Davis Joins ABC Comedy As Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2021). "ABC 2021-22 Schedule: Big Sky On Thursday & Comedy Block In Fall, Black-Ish Farewell In Midseason". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 1, 2021). "ABC Winter Premiere Dates: Bachelor, Black-ish Final Season, Three New Series & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  17. ^ "Abbott Elementary: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Han, Angie (December 7, 2021). "ABC's 'Abbott Elementary': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 7, 2021.

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