Abbott Elementary


Abbott Elementary is an American mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. It stars Brunson as Janine Teagues, a perpetually optimistic second-grade teacher at the underfunded Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly black public school in West Philadelphia. The ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The series premiered on December 7, 2021, and was met with critical acclaim and strong viewership numbers on Hulu and other delayed viewing methods. The show has been nominated for 30 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four in the comedy series categories including [Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series|Lead Actress in a Comedy Series|Lead Actress] for Brunson and Supporting Actress for Ralph. Abbott Elementary has also won three Golden Globe Awards, with acting wins for Brunson and Williams and the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2023. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a third season consisting of 14 episodes, which premiered on February 7, 2024, with a two-episode premiere. Three days after the third season premiere, it was also renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on October 9, 2024, featuring a crossover with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
On January 21, 2025, it was announced that Abbott Elementary was renewed for a fifth season, which premiered on October 1, 2025.
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Premise

Willard R. Abbott Elementary School is a predominantly black Philadelphia public school where a documentary crew is recording the lives of teachers working in underfunded, mismanaged schools. Conditions at the school are harsh and most teachers quit after their second year. Optimistic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues is determined to help her students despite the circumstances. She works with awkward, good-intentioned history teacher Jacob Hill; no-nonsense kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard; and second-grade teacher Melissa Schemmenti, Barbara's close friend who has questionable connections. They are joined by new school principal Ava Coleman - who is tone-deaf, unqualified, and uninvested - and recent substitute hire Gregory Eddie, who was rejected when applying for the position of principal.

Cast and characters

  • Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, a second-grade teacher at Abbott who hopes to improve the lives of her students by making the best of the poor situation the school district makes teachers work in.
  • Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, at first a substitute for a recently fired first-grade teacher and later a full time teacher, who quickly harbors a crush on Janine.
  • Janelle James as Ava Coleman, the school's tone-deaf principal who consistently bullies Janine and gives the staff reasons to believe she is poor at her job - a job she received after blackmailing the superintendent.
  • Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher at Abbott who has questionable connections with the Philly locals which she uses to help the school.
  • Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, a sixth-grade history teacher who tries his best to help Janine with her plans to improve Abbott.
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard, a religious kindergarten teacher, adamant about keeping with tradition, and a mother-figure to Janine.
  • William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, the school's eccentric, overqualified, and talented custodian.

Production

Background

Brunson said that her mother's 40-year career as a schoolteacher inspired her to create Abbott Elementary, named after Joyce Abbott, one of her favorite elementary school teachers. The series is set in Brunson's hometown, Philadelphia. She said that Barbara Howard is based on her mother.

Development

On September 3, 2020, an untitled workplace comedy pilot starring Brunson landed a put pilot commitment at ABC with Brunson, Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker serving as executive producers.
In February 2021, ABC gave the project an official pilot order, originally with the title of Harrity Elementary. In May, the project was given a series order under a new name of Abbott Elementary. Filming for the first season began on August 16, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, and concluded on November 5, 2021. In August, three crew members tested positive for COVID-19 but production was not impacted.
The first season premiered on December 7, 2021, and concluded on April 12, 2022, consisting of 13 episodes. On March 14, 2022, just before the first season was set to conclude, the series was renewed for a second season.
According to a tweet made by Quinta Brunson, the first day of filming for the second season began on July 18, 2022. On July 21, 2022, ABC ordered the second season of 22 episodes, giving it a full-season order. The second season premiered on September 21, 2022. On January 11, 2023, ABC renewed the series for a third season. In May 2023, the Writers Guild of America strike occurred which impacted on the production of third season. On November 10, 2023, ABC picked up the series for a full third season of 14 episodes. The third season premiered on February 7, 2024, with a two-episode premiere. Three days after the third season premiere, it was also renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on October 9, 2024.
On January 8, 2025, it was announced that Abbott Elementary would suspend production due to the wildfires in the Southern California region, where the show is filmed.

Casting

In March 2021, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph were announced to star in the series alongside Brunson. In November of the same year, William Stanford Davis was confirmed to recur as Mr. Johnson, the janitor. Brunson portrays Janine Teagues, the optimistic second-grade teacher who leads the series and its ensemble. Williams portrays Gregory Eddie, a substitute first-grade teacher who harbors a crush on Janine. James portrays Ava Coleman, the school's inept principal. Walter portrays Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher alongside Janine. Perfetti portrays Jacob Hill, an awkward history teacher, and Ralph portrays Barbara Howard, an old-school kindergarten teacher whom Janine looks up to.
In an interview with Insider, Brunson revealed that her character of Janine Teagues was originally planned to be just a side character in the series, as a staff member of Abbott. During the initial visions of the series, Barbara Howard was meant to be the "driving force" of the series.
In July 2022, just months prior to the series returning for its second season, it was announced that Davis would be promoted to series regular for the season. Additionally, a week before the season premiere it was announced via The Wrap that the season would see the introduction of various recurring guest stars, including Lauren Weedman as Kristen Marie, Leslie Odom Jr. as Draemond Winding and Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Ashley Garcia, all of whom appeared within the first eight episodes of the season.
The second season also featured a cameo from Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty in the premiere episode, which garnered a large amount of online attention. When asked by the National Hockey League, executive producer Patrick Schumacker stated that Gritty's appearance in the series was "a long time coming." He revealed that Gritty was originally due to appear in one of the early episodes of the first season, but scheduling conflicts delayed the cameo.

Music

The series does not use any original music or score written or recorded for it, instead using pre-existing and/or library music, often used as diegetic music (or source music), often performed "live" by cast members. The previously released song, "Hold'em", performed by Maker, was used as its main title theme.

Release

Broadcast and syndication

In the US, the show airs on ABC and streams on Hulu with next-day availability and Disney+ through the Hulu content hub added by Disney in early 2024. The show also streams on HBO Max after each season completes its broadcast. In Australia and New Zealand the show was first released on Disney+ under the Star content hub on February 16 as a Star Original with a 6 episode premiere with new episodes weekly before airing in several countries in Europe such as UK, France, Italy and Germany.
In Canada, the series airs on Global, with episodes available to stream on StackTV and the Global TV app the next day. The first four seasons are currently available to stream on Disney+ under the Star content hub.

Home media

The first season was released by Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment on the 18 October 2022. The DVD has no special features. The following seasons were released on DVD in region 1 on the 12 September 2023 and on the 1 April 2025.

Reception

Critical response

The series has average scores of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 98% with an average rating of 8.3 out of 10, based on 46 reviews. The site's critical consensus said, "Abbott Elementary earns top marks for its empathetic yet sidesplitting critique of the U.S. education system, plus some extra credit for a deftly handled will-they-won't-they dynamic." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 80 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter said " works well enough to deliver a consistent good time — and I suspect that given time, Abbott Elementary could blossom into something truly special". Han also said the first episodes " a willingness to deal with class head on, while also finding humor in the characters' situations", and concluded that Abbott Elementary is "crowd-pleasing."
On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has received an approval rating of 100% with an average rating of 9 out of 10, based on 23 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "Class is back in session and the plucky teachers of Abbott Elementary remain an absolute delight, with creator/star Quinta Brunson's savvy and sweet sensibility honed to perfection." Meanwhile, Metacritic has reported an average rating of 88 out of 100, based on ten reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
On Rotten Tomatoes, the third season has received an approval rating of 100% based on 11 reviews. The site’s critical consensus reads, "Abbott Elementary has done its homework on sitcom longevity, finding fresh complications for its ragtag band of educators while deepening them as well-rounded people rather than comical caricatures." Meanwhile, Metacritic has reported an average rating of 82 out of 100, based on seven reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
On Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season has received an approval rating of 100% based on 9 reviews. Meanwhile, Metacritic has reported an average rating of 86 out of 100, based on four reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryNomineeResult
American Film Institute Awards2023Top 10 Television ProgramsAbbott ElementaryWon
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards2023Best Actress (TV/Streaming)Sheryl Lee RalphWon
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards2023Best TV SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Artios Awards2023Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Pilot and First Season Comedy SeriesWendy O'BrienNomitated
Artios Awards2024Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Comedy SeriesWendy O'BrienNomitated
Astra TV Awards2022Best Broadcast Network Series, ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Astra TV Awards2022Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyQuinta BrunsonWon
Astra TV Awards2022Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyChris PerfettiNomitated
Astra TV Awards2022Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Astra TV Awards2022Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyJanelle JamesWon
Astra TV Awards2022Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedySheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Astra TV Awards2022Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyRandall Einhorn Nomitated
Astra TV Awards2022Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyQuinta Brunson Won
Astra TV Awards2023Best Broadcast Network Series, ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Astra TV Awards2023Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyQuinta BrunsonWon
Astra TV Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyTyler James WilliamsWon
Astra TV Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyWilliam Stanford DavisNomitated
Astra TV Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyJanelle JamesNomitated
Astra TV Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyLisa Ann WalterNomitated
Astra TV Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedySheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Astra TV Awards2023Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyRandall Einhorn Nomitated
Astra TV Awards2023Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, ComedyQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Broadcast Network Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesChris PerfettiNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphWon
Astra TV Awards2024Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesLisa Ann WalterNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesRandall Einhorn Won
Astra TV Awards2024Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesBradley CooperNomitated
Astra TV Awards2024Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesTatyana AliNomitated
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards2023Best Casting in a Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards2023Best Guest Actor in a Comedy SeriesLeslie Odom Jr.Nomitated
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards2023Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesAyo EdebiriWon
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards2023Best Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesTaraji P. HensonNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Actress, Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsWon
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesWon
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Directing, Comedy SeriesMatthew A. Cherry Won
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Won
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy SeriesReggie HayesNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2022Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy SeriesOrlando JonesWon
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Lead Performance, Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Performance, Comedy SeriesWilliam Stanford DavisNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Performance, Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Performance, Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphWon
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Performance, Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Directing, Comedy SeriesDime Davis Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Directing, Comedy SeriesKen Whittingham Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesAva Coleman Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesBrittani Nichols Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Writing, Comedy SeriesJordan Temple Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Guest Performance, Comedy SeriesZack FoxNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Guest Performance, Comedy SeriesTaraji P. HensonWon
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Guest Performance, Comedy SeriesOrlando JonesNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Guest Performance, Comedy SeriesLeslie Odom Jr.Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2023Outstanding Makeup & HairstylingAlisha L. Baijounas & Moira FraizerNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesWon
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy SeriesTatyana AliNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy SeriesKeegan-Michael KeyNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy SeriesCree SummerNomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Directing in a Comedy SeriesRandall Einhorn Won
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Writing in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Writing in a Comedy SeriesMorgan Murphy Nomitated
Black Reel Television Awards2024Outstanding Makeup & HairstylingConstance Foe & Moira FraizerNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesChris PerfettiNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphWon
Critics' Choice Awards2024Best Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2024Best Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2024Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2024Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2025Best Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2025Best Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2025Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2025Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Critics' Choice Awards2026Best Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary
Critics' Choice Awards2026Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesChris Perfetti
Critics' Choice Awards2026Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesWon
Dorian Awards2022Best TV ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Dorian Awards2022Best TV PerformanceQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Dorian Awards2022Best Supporting TV PerformanceJanelle JamesNomitated
Dorian Awards2023Best TV ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Dorian Awards2023Best TV Performance - ComedyQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Dorian Awards2023Best Supporting TV Performance - ComedyJanelle JamesNomitated
Dorian Awards2023Best Supporting TV Performance - ComedySheryl Lee RalphNomitated
GLAAD Media Awards2023Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
GLAAD Media Awards2025Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or ComedyQuinta BrunsonWon
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical or DramaTyler James WilliamsWon
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical or DramaJanelle JamesNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2023Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical or DramaSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2024Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2024Best Actress – Television Series Musical or ComedyQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2025Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2025Best Actress – Television Series Musical or ComedyQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Golden Globe Awards2026Best Television Series – Musical or ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Golden Trailer Awards2023Most Innovative Advertising for a TV/Streaming Series"Traveling Teachers Lounge with Scholastic" Nomitated
Golden Trailer Awards2023Best Viral Campaign for a TV / Streaming SeriesAbbott Elementary at SDCC 2022 Won
Golden Trailer Awards2025Best Comedy for a TV/Streaming Series"Crossover Pepe Silvia Promo" Nomitated
Golden Trailer Awards2025Most Original for a TV/Streaming Series"Season 4 Premiere Dio-Drama" Nomitated
Golden Trailer Awards2025Most Innovative Advertising for a TV/Streaming Series"A.V.A. Fest at San Diego Comic-Con 2024" Nomitated
Golden Trailer Awards2025Best Billboard "Season 4 Diorama Billboard" Won
Gotham Independent Film Awards2022Breakthrough Series – Long FormAbbott Elementary
Gotham Independent Film Awards2022Outstanding Performance in a New SeriesJanelle James
Humanitas Prize2022Comedy TeleplayQuinta Brunson Nomitated
ICG Publicists Awards2023Television Showman of the YearQuinta BrunsonWon
ICG Publicists Awards2023Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity CampaignCelia Sacks & Sarah TeicherWon
Independent Spirit Awards2023Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
Independent Spirit Awards2023Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
Independent Spirit Awards2023Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2023Best Contemporary Make-Up in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media SeriesAlisha L. Baijounas, Jenn Bennett, Constance Foe, and Emilia WerynskaNomitated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2023Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media SeriesMoira Frazier, Dustin Osborne, and Christina R. JosephWon
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2024Best Contemporary Make-Up in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media SeriesAlisha L. Baijounas, Emilia Werynska, Jenn Bennett, and Constance FoeNomitated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2025Best Contemporary Make-Up in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media SeriesConstance Foe, Jenn Bennett, Naima Jamal, Patrikk JohnsonNomitated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2025Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media SeriesMoira Frazier, Dustin Osborne, Christina Joseph, Johnny Lomeli, LaLisa TurnerWon
MTV Movie & TV Awards2023Best Comedic PerformanceQuinta BrunsonNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Breakthrough Creative Quinta BrunsonWon
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsWon
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesWilliam StanfordNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesWon
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesBrittani Nichols Won
NAACP Image Awards2023Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryWon
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonWon
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James WilliamsNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesWilliam StanfordWon
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle JamesNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee RalphNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Guest PerformanceAyo EdebiriNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesBrittani NicholsNomitated
NAACP Image Awards2024Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAva ColemanNomitated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2024Favorite Family TV ShowAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2024Favorite Female TV Star (Family)Janelle JamesNomitated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2024Favorite Female TV Star (Family)Quinta BrunsonNomitated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2025Favorite Family TV ShowAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2025Favorite Female TV Star Janelle JamesNomitated
Peabody Awards2023Entertainment honoreesAbbott ElementaryWon
People's Choice Awards2022The Show of 2022Abbott ElementaryNomitated
People's Choice Awards2022The Comedy Show of 2022Abbott ElementaryNomitated
People's Choice Awards2022The Female TV Star of 2022Quinta BrunsonNomitated
People's Choice Awards2022The Comedy TV Star of 2022Quinta BrunsonNomitated
People's Choice Awards2024The Comedy Show of the YearAbbott ElementaryNomitated
People's Choice Awards2024The Female TV Star of the YearQuinta BrunsonNomitated
People's Choice Awards2024The Comedy TV Star of the YearQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein, Scott Sites, and Jordan TempleNomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James Williams Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle James Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee Ralph Won
Primetime Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Won
Primetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein, Jordan Temple, Brittani Nichols, Josh Greene, and Scott SitesNomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Won
Primetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James Williams Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle James Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee Ralph Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein, Scott Sites, and Jordan TempleNomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesTyler James Williams Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle James Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee Ralph Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesRandall Einhorn Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein, Jordan Temple, Brittani Nichols, Josh Greene, Ava Coleman, Richie Edelson, and Scott SitesNomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesJanelle James Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesSheryl Lee Ralph Nomitated
Primetime Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson Nomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2022Outstanding Casting for a Comedy SeriesWendy O'BrienWon
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Casting for a Comedy SeriesWendy O'Brien and Chris GehrtNomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Contemporary HairstylingMoira Frazier, Dustin Osborne, and Christina Joseph Nomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy SeriesTaraji P. Henson Nomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Casting for a Comedy SeriesWendy O'Brien and Chris GehrtNomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2024Outstanding Contemporary HairstylingMoira Frazier, Dustin Osborne, and Christina Joseph Nomitated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Contemporary HairstylingMoira Frazier, Dustin Osborne, Christina Joseph, Charolette Noon, and Natita Stribling Nomitated
Producers Guild of America Awards2023Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Satellite Awards2024Best Comedy or Musical SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Satellite Awards2025Best Comedy or Musical SeriesAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Satellite Awards2025Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical SeriesQuinta BruntonNomitated
Satellite Awards2025Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries & Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionChris PerfettiNomitated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2023Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2023Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Tyler James WilliamsWon
Screen Actors Guild Awards2024Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2024Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Tyler James WilliamsNomitated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2025Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy SeriesQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Screen Actors Guild Awards2025Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, William Stanford Davis, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Tyler James WilliamsNomitated
Set Decorators Society of America Awards2024Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Half-Hour Single-Camera SeriesCherie Ledwith, Michael WhetstoneNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2022Program of the YearAbbott ElementaryWon
Television Critics Association Awards2022Outstanding Achievement in ComedyAbbott ElementaryWon
Television Critics Association Awards2022Outstanding New ProgramAbbott ElementaryWon
Television Critics Association Awards2022Individual Achievement in ComedyQuinta BrunsonWon
Television Critics Association Awards2022Individual Achievement in ComedyJanelle JamesNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2023Program of the YearAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2023Outstanding Achievement in ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2023Individual Achievement in ComedyQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2023Individual Achievement in ComedyJanelle JamesNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2024Outstanding Achievement in ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2024Individual Achievement in ComedyQuinta BrunsonNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2025Outstanding Achievement in ComedyAbbott ElementaryNomitated
Television Critics Association Awards2025Individual Achievement in ComedyJanelle JamesNomitated
Writers Guild of America Award2023New SeriesQuinta Brunson, Ava Coleman, Riley Dufurrena, Justin Halpern, Joya McCrory, Morgan Murphy, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman, Brian Rubenstein, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Tan, Jordan Temple, and Garrett WernerNomitated
Writers Guild of America Award2023Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Ava Coleman, Riley Dufurrena, Justin Halpern, Joya McCrory, Morgan Murphy, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman, Brian Rubenstein, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Tan, Jordan Temple, and Garrett WernerNomitated
Writers Guild of America Award2024Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Ava Coleman, Riley Dufurrena, Justin Halpern, Joya McCrory, Morgan Murphy, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman, Brian Rubenstein, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Tan, Jordan Temple, and Garrett WernerNomitated