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ABC Renews Abbott Elementary for Season 6 on 2026–27 Slate

The early pickup underscores the comedy’s No. 1 standing with adults 18–49.

Overview

  • ABC confirmed a sixth season for the 2026–27 schedule, announcing the news as Season 5 returns with a new episode tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET.
  • The renewal was revealed via an in-character voicemail from Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) reached through a phone number shared on the show’s social accounts.
  • Season to date, the series ranks as TV’s top comedy among adults 18–49 in seven-day multiplatform viewing, according to Nielsen figures cited by ABC.
  • The show has amassed roughly 30 Emmy nominations with multiple wins, including acting honors for Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
  • Creator-star Quinta Brunson continues to lead the series produced by Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.