‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 6: Everything We Know So Far

When it comes to a long-running comedy series, the future isn’t always certain, but ABC‘s fan-favorite Abbott Elementary has a bright future as the network renews the Emmy-winning show for Season 6.

Coming amid Season 5’s ongoing run, the renewal news is sure to delight viewers who have followed the faculty behind the titular school for all of these years. Following this announcement, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the show’s impending return, and stay tuned for more details in the months ahead.

Has Abbott Elementary been renewed for Season 6?

Abbott Elementary has officially been renewed for Season 6 at ABC amid Season 5’s ongoing run. The network teased the renewal with a fun voice note from Sheryl Lee Ralph‘s Barbara Howard. If you call the number in the photo posted to Instagram, Ralph’s character delivers the exciting news that the series will be back for Season 6.

 

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Additionally, the news comes on the heels of some notable ratings successes for the show, which recently delivered its strongest performance since October 2025, with the Valentine’s Day episode, “Candygrams,” which earned 5.93 million total viewers and a 1.72 rating among adults 18-49 after seven days of multiplatform viewing, rising by triple digits over its initial Live+Same Day audience. The installment saw fan-favorite couple, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams), take a major step forward in their relationship by moving in together.

Who will star in Abbott Elementary Season 6?

We’d expect Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Ralph, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Janelle James, and William Stanford Davis to reprise their series regular roles if Abbott Elementary returns for Season 6. Additionally, we wouldn’t mind seeing some beloved guest stars make a comeback, but we’ll stay tuned for official casting announcements from the network.

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What will Abbott Elementary Season 6 be about?

While we’d have to wait and see how Abbott Elementary Season 5 concludes before even predicting where a Season 6 might pick up, we’d expect the show to continue following the day-to-day ups and downs of Abbott’s faculty and students.

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When will Abbott Elementary Season 6 premiere?

While we can’t confirm a premiere window, Abbott Elementary‘s Season 6 return is likely to occur in the Fall 2026 lineup.

Stay tuned to see what happens, and let us know what you’d like to see in Abbott Elementary if it returns for another season.

Abbott Elementary, Season 5 Returns, Wednesday, March 4, 8:30/7:30c, ABC