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[03/20/24 - 09:15 AM]
"The Oscars" Tops 21 Million Multiplatform Viewers to Hit 4-Year High
After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, the 96th Oscars grew to 21.01 million Total Viewers and hit a 4.35 rating among Adults 18-49.

[03/15/24 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Week of March 11-15
Updates include: FX's "The Bear" to film two seasons back-to-back; ABC orders Ty Burrell-led "Forgive and Forget" to pilot; and Mariel Molino to star in "NCIS: Origins" at CBS.

[03/11/24 - 04:30 PM]
Earlier Start Time Propels "The Oscars" on ABC to Hit 4-Year High in Viewers
Starting one hour earlier than usual, the 96th Oscars on ABC drew an average audience of 19.5 million Total Viewers and scored a 3.81 rating among Adults 18-49 based on Fast National Live+Same Day program data.

[03/05/24 - 04:30 PM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Catapults More Than 5 Times Over Live+Same Day Among Adults 18-49
"Abbott Elementary" also picked up an additional +3.13 million Total Viewers after three days of cross-platform viewing (5.46 million vs. 2.33 million).

[02/15/24 - 10:45 AM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Season 3 Opener Skyrockets +283% in Adults 18-49 to Score Its Strongest Multiplatform Premiere Ever
The season three premiere jumped to 5.91 million Total Viewers and hit a 1.84 rating among Adults 18-49, marking the series' strongest multiplatform season opener yet.

[02/10/24 - 11:24 AM]
Winter 2024 TCA Press Tour Performance Highlights
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company generated nearly 54 billion hours of viewing on TV sets across its linear networks and streaming platforms in the U.S.

[02/10/24 - 10:08 AM]
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winning "Abbott Elementary" Renewed for Season Four on ABC and Hulu
Last season, "Abbott Elementary" delivered a 3.56 rating in Adults 18-49 after 35 days of viewing across platforms, marking the strongest season average for an ABC comedy since the 2019-2020 season and ranking as ABC's No. 1 multiplatform series.

[02/02/24 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Week of January 29-February 2
Updates include: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson among latest cast in Peacock's "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist"; Dave Burd to press pause on FXX's "Dave"; and Netflix's "Obliterated," Disney Channel's "Secrets of Sulphur Springs" both get the axe.

[01/31/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: ABC At Last - Official Trailers and Teasers
The Alphabet gives first looks at its new seasons, from "9-1-1" to "Will Trent."

[12/11/23 - 06:50 AM]
The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations Across Film and Television Studios, Streamers and Broadcast
Searchlight Pictures garnered eight motion picture nominations with "Poor Things" leading with seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy).

[11/30/23 - 10:01 AM]
"The Oscars" Set to Air Live March 10 for the First Time Beginning at 7:00 P.M. on ABC
A 30-minute pre-show will lead into the live show (6:30-7:00 p.m. EDT/3:30-4:00 p.m. PDT), and immediately following, ABC will air an original episode of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series "Abbott Elementary."

[11/16/23 - 02:00 PM]
ABC Announces 2024 Midseason Premiere Dates
Fan-favorite comedies "The Conners" and "Not Dead Yet" debut Wednesday, February 7, followed by a special one-hour premiere of the Emmy Award-winning "Abbott Elementary."

[11/10/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Week of November 6-10
Updates include: ABC cancels "The Rookie: Feds," passes on "The Good Lawyer"; Manish Dayal to recur on AMC's "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"; and the broadcast networks detail first wave of filming start dates.

[07/24/23 - 10:47 AM]
What's New on Max This August
Max announces programming coming to the platform this August, including the debut of the new season of HBO Original "Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The New York Jets," which will mark the 18th edition of the 18-time Sports Emmy-winning series.

[06/07/23 - 10:34 AM]
Second Season of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Grows Its 35-Day Multiplatform Audience to 9.1 Million Total Viewers
"Abbott Elementary" ranks as ABC's No. 1 multiplatform series this season among Adults 18-49 (3.57 rating).

[05/17/23 - 08:18 AM]
What's on Max: Launch Through June 2023
Max will launch with brand new originals "SmartLess: On the Road," "How to Create a Sex Scandal," "What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel," "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," "Clone High," and documentary "Bama Rush," plus blockbuster hit "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

[05/16/23 - 11:00 AM]
ABC, No. 1 in Entertainment for Fourth Consecutive Season, Announces 2023-2024 Fall Primetime Schedule Featuring Strong Slate of Fan-Favorite Programming With Originals Debuting Every Night
Timing for previously announced renewals and pickups, including "9-1-1," "Abbott Elementary," "American Idol," "The Bachelor," "The Conners," "The Good Doctor," "Grey's Anatomy," "High Potential," "Not Dead Yet," "The Rookie," "Station 19," and "Will Trent" will be announced at a later date.

[05/03/23 - 09:12 AM]
Season Finale of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Marks Series' Strongest Telecast Since Early February
This season, "Abbott Elementary" stands as ABC's No. 1 series among Adults 18-49 (2.36 rating) after seven days multiplatform viewing.

[04/03/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 3
Updates include: HBO Max's live-action "Harry Potter" series nears reality; Showtime pulls out of "King Shaka"; and HBO eyes latest "Game of Thrones" spin-off project.

[02/21/23 - 02:58 PM]
"Not Dead Yet" Opens as ABC's Most-Watched Multiplatform Comedy Debut in Nearly 4 Years
Plus: After seven days of multiplatform viewing, "Abbott Elementary" shot up to 7.3 million Total Viewers and a 2.49 rating in Adults 18-49, marking new series highs in both Nielsen measures.

[02/14/23 - 01:02 PM]
CBS Leads in Laughs with 4 of 5 Top Comedy Series
"Young Sheldon" is the most-watched comedy this season with 9.27 million viewers, and "Ghosts" is a close second with 9.15 million viewers.

[02/06/23 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 6
Updates include: Paramount Network, Kevin Costner near "Yellowstone" split; Ayo Edebiri to visit ABC's "Abbott Elementary"; and "Not Dead Yet's" Gina Rodriguez inks overall deal with 20th Television.

[01/11/23 - 10:45 AM]
Emmy- and Golden Globe-Winning "Abbott Elementary" Renewed for Season Three at ABC
"Abbott Elementary" delivers a 3.58 rating in Adults 18-49 after 35 days of viewing across platforms, growing 31% over its prior season and ranking as ABC's No. 1 series this season.

[11/14/22 - 11:04 AM]
An OWN Spotlight Event Featuring Oprah and "Abbott Elementary" Star Quinta Brunson Set to Premiere Saturday, November 26
In this OWN Spotlight, Oprah speaks with writer, executive producer, actress and comedian Quinta Brunson to discuss her megahit comedy series, "Abbott Elementary."

[11/10/22 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Series Lead Nielsen Rankings Among African American Viewers
"The Equalizer," starring Queen Latifah, is the most-watched show, followed by new drama "East New York" and crime-stopper series "FBI."

[11/09/22 - 01:52 PM]
Season 2 Premiere of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Skyrockets to 4.12 Rating with Adults 18-49 After Delayed Multiplatform Viewing
After 35 days of cross-platform viewing, "Abbott Elementary" also picked up a massive +7.5 million Total Viewers over its Live+Same Day average (2.9 million).

[11/07/22 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces 2022-2023 Midseason Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
A new Tuesday night block begins Tuesday, January 3, with a crossover event when "The Rookie" returns on its new day at 8:00/7:00c, followed by "The Rookie: Feds" at 9:00/8:00c.

[10/24/22 - 10:01 AM]
'Tis the Season for Festive Holiday Programming on ABC
Two dazzling specials featuring some of the biggest names in music will bring melodies in December: "A Very Backstreet Christmas" celebrates the holidays with The Backstreet Boys, and "Finding Harmony" is an uplifting story featuring EGOT winner John Legend and David Brown, founder of the Columbus-based Harmony Project in Ohio.

[10/03/22 - 09:44 AM]
Season 2 Premiere of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Skyrockets to a 2.38 Rating in Adults 18-49 with Multiplatform Delayed Viewing
"Abbott Elementary" delivered its largest-ever delayed-viewing lift with Total Viewers (+4.1 million) and its 2nd-biggest-ever increase among Adults 18-49 (+318%).

[09/14/22 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 14
Updates include: Showtime cancels "Flatbush Misdemeanors" after two seasons; Timothy Olyphant boards HBO Max's "Full Circle"; and Comedy Central's "Digman!" sets voice cast.

[09/12/22 - 09:30 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Earns 26 Primetime Emmy Awards Across 16 Titles, Including 22 Creative Arts Wins
Combined with last weekend's Creative Arts Emmy wins and tonight's broadcast, Disney's streaming platforms earned a total of 19 wins, with Hulu and Disney+ receiving 10 and nine awards, respectively; and Disney Television Studios earned a total of 12 wins.

[09/12/22 - 09:21 PM]
Warner Bros. Television's "Ted Lasso" Wins Four Emmy Awards, Including Outstanding Comedy Series for the Second Year in a Row
Plus: "Abbott Elementary" made the grade with three Emmys total, including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for creator/star Quinta Brunson and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Sheryl Lee Ralph this evening.

[09/06/22 - 11:11 AM]
"Abbott Elementary" Serves Up More Fan-Favorite Episodes for End-of-Summer Marathon
The marathon is set to air back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, September 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

[08/26/22 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Offers Captivating Sneak Peek at Fall Primetime Lineup with "ABC Fall Preview Special," Wednesday, Sept. 14
The special is hosted by the cast of "Home Economics" (Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza and Sasheer Zamata) ahead of their season three return.

[08/17/22 - 11:48 AM]
Video: "Abbott Elementary" Calls Class Into Session with New Key Art and Season 2 Promo
Season two is set to debut on its new night, Wednesday, September 21 (9:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

[08/12/22 - 10:06 AM]
ABC Delivers a Night of Laughs: "Abbott Elementary" Marathon Airs Aug. 17
Summer break may be coming to a close, but ABC is keeping the fun going with a binge-worthy "Abbott Elementary" marathon, featuring four fan-favorite episodes of the seven-time Emmy-nominated comedy.

[08/11/22 - 11:47 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Signs Overall Deal with Emmy-Nominated "Abbott Elementary" Creator and Star Quinta Brunson
Brunson is currently nominated for three Emmy Awards - Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing - for her work on the first season of Abbott, which received a total of seven nominations.

[08/01/22 - 10:10 AM]
Disney General Entertainment Presents "Journey Into Storytelling" with Fan-Favorite Shows at D23 Expo 2022
The three-day extravaganza kicks off September 9 in Anaheim, California, and includes immersive activations in the Disney General Entertainment "Journey Into Storytelling" pavilion, along with a dynamic schedule of exciting announcements, sneak peeks, engaging panels and special appearances by the stars from some of today's most cherished shows today.

[07/28/22 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max and Hulu to Share Co-Exclusive Streaming Rights to Complete Seasons of Emmy-Nominated Hit Comedy "Abbott Elementary"
Season one of the series will debut August 20 on HBO Max and is available now on Hulu.

[07/21/22 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 21
Updates include: Netflix's "Obliterated" fills out cast; Quentin Plair joins Hulu's "Tiny Beautiful Things"; and Adam Pally to visit Arnold Schwarzenegger's Netflix series.

[07/20/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 20
Updates include: NBC passes on drama pilots "Blank Slate," "Unbroken"; CBS gives pilot order to Justin Hartley's "The Never Game"; and Freema Agyeman exits NBC's "New Amsterdam."

[07/13/22 - 03:31 PM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Goes Back to School with Immersive Fan Activation at San Diego Comic-Con in Partnership With Hulu + Live TV
Kicking off on Thursday, July 21, in front of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, fans will have the chance to walk the halls of Abbott Elementary, earning their very own staff credentials via experiential set recreations.

[07/12/22 - 03:35 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations
Hulu and 20th Television's "Only Murders in the Building," the most-nominated freshman comedy this year, has garnered 17 nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series for executive producers Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.

[07/12/22 - 10:45 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Receives 44 Nominations for the 2022 Emmy Awards
This includes Outstanding Comedy Series nominations for "Abbott Elementary" and "Ted Lasso," both produced by Warner Bros. Television.

[07/06/22 - 10:30 AM]
ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Animation, Disney Television Studios, Disney+, FX and Hulu Return to San Diego Comic-Con 2022 with 18 Star-Studded Panels!
The group will take over the San Diego Comic-Con convention with stars and creators of 18 of its fan-favorite shows descending on the world-famous gathering this month.

[06/16/22 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2022-2023 Season
Return dates have also been set for critically acclaimed comedy breakout "Abbott Elementary," and fan favorites "Bachelor in Paradise" and "Grey's Anatomy," which served as ABC's highest-rated program last season.

[05/18/22 - 06:12 AM]
Disney Television Studios Lands Five New Broadcast Series; Seventeen Series Return
The studio produced the No. 1 scripted series on three of the four broadcast networks as well as three of the Top 5 scripted series in L7 and three of the season's Top 10 broadcast entertainment programs.

[05/17/22 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Unveils 2022-2023 Fall Primetime Schedule
Highlights include two nights of "Bachelor in Paradise" on Mondays and Tuesdays, plus the debut of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" on Sundays.

[04/21/22 - 02:45 PM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Season Finale Ties a Series High in Adults 18-49
"Abbott Elementary" picked up an additional +3.1 million viewers over its initial Live+Same Day average to deliver 5.9 million Total Viewers on its season one finale with delayed multiplatform viewing.

[03/14/22 - 11:01 AM]
Fresh Off Ava Coleman's Desk - "Abbott Elementary" Is Getting a Second Season
ABC broke the news on social media this morning.

[03/07/22 - 12:19 PM]
ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Scores Its 2nd-Most-Watched Telecast Yet
The series spiked week to week by 21% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.4 million) to score its 2nd-most-watched telecast yet, behind only its January time-period premiere.

[11/18/21 - 09:30 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear's Emmy Award-Winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" Makes a Highly Anticipated Return with "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes"
John Lithgow will play Mr. Drummond, Kevin Hart assumes the role of Arnold and Damon Wayans and Ann Dowd will play Willis and Mrs. Garrett in "Diff'rent Strokes."

[11/04/21 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, November 4
Updates include: Amazon passes on "Hot Pink" pilot; David E. Kelley, Regina King to adapt "A Man in Full" for Netflix; and Timothy Olyphant to recur on Amazon's "Daisy Jones & The Six."

[11/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces First Wave of 2021-2022 Midseason Premiere Dates
"Abbott Elementary," "black-ish," "The Bachelor" and "Promised Land" are among the latest additions.

[10/22/21 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 22
Updates include: Hayden Christensen to visit "Ahsoka" at Disney+; NBC orders pilot for comedy "Lopez vs. Lopez"; and "The Rookie" bans "live" weapons on set.

[08/25/21 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 25
Updates include: "The Flash's" season opening stunt to feature various Arrowverse visitors; Jacob Anderson to lead AMC's "Interview with the Vampire"; and "Supergirl" finale to feature trio of alums.

[05/18/21 - 01:06 PM]
Disney Television Studios Lands Seven New Broadcast Series; Seventeen Series Return
DTS produced the No. 1 scripted series on three of the four broadcast networks as well as three of the Top 5 scripted series in L7 and four of the season's Top 10 broadcast entertainment programs.

[05/18/21 - 07:30 AM]
ABC Unveils 2021-2022 Primetime Slate Featuring Distinctive New Original Content and Fan Favorites
Fall will see the debuts of comedy "The Wonder Years" and drama "Queens."

[05/14/21 - 01:43 PM]
ABC Orders "Queens," "Maggie," "The Wonder Years" and "Abbott Elementary" to Series
The network also releases the first images of the newcomers.

[03/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 26
Updates include: 20th Television mulls "Ally McBeal" limited series revival; George R.R. Martin signs new overall deal with HBO; and Don Cheadle to narrate ABC's "The Wonder Years" reboot series pilot.

[02/16/21 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 16
Updates include: Aaron Eckhart to play Gerald Ford in Showtime's "The First Lady"; CBS eyes "NCIS: Hawaii" spin-off; and Archie Panjabi joins the cast of TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[09/03/20 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 3
Updates include: Amazon nixes "Cortés y Moctezuma" limited series; Sony Pictures Television in early talks with Amazon for its suite of Marvel series; and Rachel Lee Goldenberg to helm HBO Max's "Minx" pilot.







ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/7/21 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2024)
TIME SLOT:
wednesdays from 9:00 PM-9:32 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
3 (14 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 4 ordered on 2/10/24
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's web site, February 2024) In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and an oblivious principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don't love the school district's less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children. "Abbott Elementary" stars Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard. Quinta Brunson serves as writer and executive producer alongside Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker of Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode is written by Quinta Brunson and directed by Randall Einhorn.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill
· Janelle James as Ava Coleman
· Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti
· Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues
· Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard
· Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie
CREW INFORMATION:
· Justin Halpern as EP
· Patrick Schumacker as EP
· Quinta Brunson as CRTR/EP
· Randall Einhorn as EP/DIR (Pilot)
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 20th Television
· Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions
· Warner Bros. Television