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In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
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Checked Nov 1, 2026
Abbott Elementary is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
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Episode 1
Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic; Barbara turns to Jacob for help; Janine gives her classroom a makeover; Melissa works to win her classroom back.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Quinta BrunsonGuest stars Jerry Minor, Ben Onyx Dowdy, Tahir Moore, Geoffrey Owens, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Katy Mixon
Episode 2
Gregory juggles the demands of his two roles; Jacob and Melissa struggle to compromise; Barbara manages a delicate situation with a student; Janine checks in with Courtney.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Ava ColemanGuest stars Lela Hoffmeister, Jerry Minor, Taylor Garron, Pam Trotter, Tyler Tomás Perez, Nya Lewis, Damien Blackman Jr., Mahdi Bostic
Episode 3
The step team tries out for a major competition; Melissa and Barbara take a special ed certification course; Janine, Gregory and Jacob welcome a new substitute.
Directed by Justin TanWritten by Justin TanGuest stars Zack Fox, George Sharperson, Miranda Cosgrove, Ali Wong, Harmony Finnie, Marcus Bailey, Dominique Washington, Yataka Taylor-Towns
Episode 4
Ava hosts an exclusive Halloween party; Janine and Jacob get suspicious of Gregory.
Directed by Randall EinhornWritten by Joya McCroryGuest stars Richard Brooks, Jerry Minor, Mike O'Malley, Matthew Law, Jaboukie Young-White, Edi Patterson, Ian Gomez, Monique Lindsey
Episode 5
Gregory and Melissa come together to address an issue with a teacher; Janine spends time with Courtney.
Directed by Jeff GonzalezWritten by Kate PetermanGuest stars Lela Hoffmeister, Richard Brooks, Jerry Minor, Taylor Garron, Luke Tennie, Marcella Arguello, Cesily Collette Taylor, Harmony Finnie
Episode 6
Ava recruits Janine to prepare the step team for a competition, and Melissa calls in a favor for Gregory.
Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Garrett WernerGuest stars Zack Fox, Kierlyn Hilton, Harmony Finnie, Tori E., Darrell Hardaway Jr., Joshua Colley, Caitlyn Knisely, David Carzell
Episode 8
Jacob's parents visit for the holidays, while Barbara contends with some of her students falling behind.
Where to watch Abbott ElementaryEpisode information updated Nov 15, 2026
Quinta BrunsonJanine Teagues
Tyler James WilliamsGregory Eddie
Sheryl Lee RalphBarbara Howard
Lisa Ann WalterMelissa Schemmenti
Chris PerfettiJacob Hill
Janelle JamesAva Coleman
William Stanford DavisMr. Johnson
Zack FoxTariq
ABCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
20th TelevisionUnited States
