Class is in session for season five of Abbott Elementary on ABC.

The network has ordered a fifth season of Abbott, the Emmy-winning comedy from creator and star Quinta Brunson. The renewal comes midway through the show’s fourth season, and on the heels of the show’s most-watched episode of the current season.

Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the show has been renewed for its fifth season. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s public school system, “Abbott Elementary” draws inspiration from Brunson’s mother’s experience in the city’s educational landscape.

The fourth season of Abbott Elementary is currently airing on ABC on Wednesday nights. Every new episode is available for streaming on Hulu the following day after it's aired on television, meaning that fans have different opportunities to enjoy the acclaimed comedy.

Of course, Abbott almost definitely would have been renewed regardless of Always Sunny‘s influence. This isn’t the first early pickup the show has scored, and it hopefully won’t be the last. With today’s announcement,

The hit sitcom continues its winning streak with a fifth-season pickup, following record-breaking ratings and critical acclaim.

Abbott Elementary, starring Quinta Brunson, has been renewed for Season 5, the first ABC series to secure its spot on the 2025-26 schedule.

"Abbott Elementary" has been renewed by ABC for a fifth season. Creator Quinta Brunson stars alongside Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

All of my fellow Abbott fans, gather around! We have some amazing news about the future of our favorite comedy on ABC. When we go into each season of a series, it's always bittersweet because we're happy to get more.

ABC is apparently taking those steps, as fans will be glad to hear that Abbott Elementary will not be one of the shows ending or canceled in 2025. The Emmy-winning comedy has officially been renewed for a fifth season,