A second semester is on the way for “Abbott Elementary.”
The hit ABC sitcom — created by and starring Quinta Brunson — has been renewed for a second season, the network confirmed.
The school-set series’ principal Ava Coleman, played by comedic actress Janelle James, shared the news in memo form on Instagram Monday.
“The camera crew I hired to showcase all that I’ve made happen at our beautiful school thinks I’m a star,” the sarcastic and self-absorbed character wrote. “With that said, it is with great pleasure that I share they’ll be returning for the 2022-2023 school year! That’s right — Abbott Elementary Season Two is coming to a screen near you.”
The mocumentary-styled workplace comedy, which also stars Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Broadway great Sheryl Lee Ralph, was ABC’s strongest comedy telecast of a new or returning series among the much coveted 18-49 demographic in nearly two years, with 9 million viewers tuning in for its early December premiere.
Brunson, a former BuzzFeed Video producer who garnered high marks for co-starring in HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” also shared the exciting news on her social media channels with the caption, “Let’s get it.”
The 32-year-old comedic superstar based the show on her experiences and named the fictional school Willard R. Abbott Elementary in honor her favorite teacher Joyce Abbott and fellow West Philadelphia native Will Smith.
“Abbott Elementary” is not only a ratings juggernaut for the Disney-owned broadcast network, but a critical darling boasting a rare 100% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
New episodes return March 22 at 9 p.m. ET.
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