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Abbott Elementary

  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
49K
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POPULARITY
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Abbott Elementary (2021)
A workplace comedy centered on a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
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A workplace comedy centered on a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined ... Read allA workplace comedy centered on a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.A workplace comedy centered on a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.

  • Creator
    • Quinta Brunson
  • Stars
    • Quinta Brunson
    • Tyler James Williams
    • Janelle James
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    229
    26
    • Creator
      • Quinta Brunson
    • Stars
      • Quinta Brunson
      • Tyler James Williams
      • Janelle James
    • 220User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 83 wins & 264 nominations total

    Episodes80

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    Quinta Brunson
    Quinta Brunson
    • Janine Teagues
    • 2021–2026
    Tyler James Williams
    Tyler James Williams
    • Gregory Eddie
    • 2021–2026
    Janelle James
    Janelle James
    • Ava Coleman
    • 2021–2026
    Lisa Ann Walter
    Lisa Ann Walter
    • Melissa Schemmenti
    • 2021–2026
    Chris Perfetti
    Chris Perfetti
    • Jacob Hill
    • 2021–2026
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Barbara Howard
    • 2021–2026
    William Stanford Davis
    William Stanford Davis
    • Mr. Johnson
    • 2021–2026
    Zack Fox
    Zack Fox
    • Tariq
    • 2022–2025
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • Mr. Morton
    • 2022–2025
    Pam Trotter
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    • 2024–2025
    Josh Segarra
    Josh Segarra
    • Manny
    • 2024–2025
    Courtney Taylor
    Courtney Taylor
    • Erika
    • 2022–2025
    Dillion Blake Allen
    • Tiniest Kid
    • 2022–2025
    Matthew Law
    Matthew Law
    • O'Shon
    • 2024–2025
    Lela Hoffmeister
    Lela Hoffmeister
    • Courtney
    • 2022–2025
    Abraham Jason
    • Andrew
    • 2023–2025
    Mason Renfro
    Mason Renfro
    • Alex
    • 2024–2025
    Aayden William
    • Barbara's Student…
    • 2021–2025
    • Creator
      • Quinta Brunson
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    Reviewers say 'Abbott Elementary' is a humorous and relatable show that effectively captures the challenges of teaching in underfunded schools. Praised for its realistic portrayal, well-developed characters, and sharp writing, the mockumentary style is often noted. However, some find it too close to real experiences, hindering escapism. Despite mixed opinions, most appreciate its humor, heartwarming moments, and positive depiction of teachers.
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    9asherrbh_15

    One of the best and most creative shows of this year

    Abbott Elementary is an incredible show, I love it, every character is relatable, deep, and distinctive, it's a different type of show, a fictional reality TV show, it's incredibly creative and incredibly funny, every episode gets better and better and I think once they expand the universe it'll go from great to brilliant.

    I love this show, will def keep watching, and I'm gonna give it an A.

    Amazing show definitely worth a watch.
    8hughjman

    This show makes me happy.

    This show is really, really cute and sweet and lovely and makes me very happy. It doesn't crack me up, yet, but I have LOL'd a couple of times and it does make me smile consistently, and that's fine with me.

    The actors are all wonderful. (I loved creator QB on Black Lady Sketch show and always thought she had a very natural quality.) The liveliness keeps me engaged throughout. You can sometimes see the comic "twists and turns" coming, but it doesn't make me enjoy them any less.

    It may be that after this great show the "documentary" style of sitcom has worn out its welcome, but it works well for this.

    And having spent a few years teaching, it seems pretty true - and it makes me miss it.

    Heartwarming is a very good word for this show. Heartwarming but not at all cloying. "Delightful" suits it, too.

    It's the only network show I make sure to watch every week.
    9clareandlogan

    Former Philly Teacher

    This show is spot on for the experiences that I had as an elementary school teacher. Funny lines that are also true which is a bit sad but that's the reality of teaching there.
    9scottca075

    Pleasantly Surprising

    Abbott Elementary was so heavily promoted before the premiere I figured it was going to be terrible and the best parts were shown in trailers. I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the first two episodes. The show was/is actually great.

    I love the characters.and want to strangle either Quinta Brunson or. Chris Perfetti every other minute. Both are like close friends of mine, one who can never leave things alone, they always want to poke sleeping bears; the other is so careful to never give any offense to anyone that they of course offend everyone.

    The rest of the cast is just perfect, the disinterested principal, the disillusioned but still hard working veteran teacher, the NY gal who "has a guy" and the "I'm just here for a short time" sub. Yes the characters can be a little over the top in the stereo-types, but that is a tried and true formula for sit coms.

    Three episodes in and it is just getting better.
    10POIguy

    Review from a school teacher - this show is not too far off from reality

    This is like the Office or Brooklyn 99 but with an elementary school as the primary focus. Abbott Elementary is really not that far off from reality, but with a jolt of comedy and wholesome moments thrown in. I find myself very connected to this show given that I am a teacher. I really hope this show goes on for a long time.

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    • Trivia
      During a February 2022 interview with Terry Gross on the National Public Radio program "Fresh Air (1975)," Quinta Brunson said that when the show was an unexpected ratings and critics' hit right away, she and the rest of the producers decided to take some of the money that had been budgeted for advertising and other marketing and use it instead to buy supplies for real teachers.
    • Connections
      Featured in PBS News Weekend: Episode dated 2 April 2022 (2022)

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney+ Hotstar
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Descanso Gardens
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions
      • 20th Television
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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