Where Can You Watch Abbott Elementary?

In case you’ve been living under a rock and somehow missed the wildfire word-of-mouth that launched this show’s popularity, allow me to fill you in: the series follows a group of teachers at the eponymous Abbott Elementary in Philadelphia, an underfunded predominantly Black public school. Quinta Brunson stars as Janine Teagues, an optimistic young teacher who has yet to be knocked down by the broken school system, meaning she’s all about bright smiles, high hopes, and big ideas. She’s joined by fellow newbies Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams), along with veteran teachers Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter). Their team is led by their hopelessly incompetent (but incredibly hilarious) principal Ava (Janelle James), and together they make the perfect ensemble for an addictive workplace comedy.

Did I mention that a la “The Office,” “Modern Family,” and “Parks and Recreation,” the show is shot in mockumentary sitcom style? As you can imagine, this really ups the comedic value and makes for plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Plus Tyler James Williams really gives Jim Halpert a run for his money when it comes to breaking the fourth wall. The series sees the teachers getting mixed up in all sorts of wacky situations — triumphing over troublemaking students and TikTok trends — but what pulls it all together is their passion for teaching. Brunson put it best when she summarized the show to the LA Times: “It’s about making people laugh, but also about making them think a little bit more about what teachers have done for people.”