‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6 Teaser Reveals Gregory’s Major Promotion

They’re back! Class is in session once again as Abbott Elementary prepares to open its doors for Season 6 at ABC, and TV Insider has an exclusive first look at the shenanigans ahead.

As viewers will recall, Season 5 ended with a bit of a cliffhanger as the staff headed to PECSA, where they were uncertain about their school’s fate amid budgetary cuts. But it was the new superintendent (played by Geoffrey Owens) who reassured Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), Ava (Janelle James), and even Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) that the school would remain open.

So, what’s new for the crew at the center of this beloved network comedy? One key player is getting promoted as Gregory takes on a new role. “I got bumped up to assistant principal,” Gregory reveals in the teaser above, as he shakes the superintendent’s hand.

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But the gig isn’t going to be easy as one teacher appears to get in Gregory and Barbara’s faces, saying, “Y’all think y’all run this school, but you don’t.” Embodying the optimism of Janine, Ava tells the camera, “It’s gonna be the best year yet.”

Meanwhile, Janine works to reassure her students, saying, “Anything can happen in the jungle, right, guys?” with a level of hesitation. Does that mean fans are in for one wild ride? It would appear so as the tune “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses plays against the backdrop of the promo.

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'Abbott Elementary' Gives Fans a First Look at Season 6

Along with the teaser, we also have an exclusive first look at the official Season 6 poster, which features all of your favorites in the teacher’s lounge. Don’t miss it! Check out both first looks above, and make sure to tune in when Abbott Elementary returns to television this fall on ABC.

Abbott Elementary, Season 6 Premiere, Wednesday, October 7, 8:30/7:30c, ABC