| Abbott Elementary | |
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| Season 1 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | December 7, 2021 – April 12, 2022 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the American television comedy Abbott Elementary created by Quinta Brunson, premiered in the United States on ABC on December 7, 2021, concluded on April 12, 2022, and consisted of thirteen episodes. The series sees the introduction of characters portrayed by Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Abbott Elementary is presented in a mockumentary format similar to one of The Office and Modern Family, and follows a documentary crew recording the lives of teachers working in underfunded schools including the fictional Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, a predominantly Black Philadelphia public school.
The season holds a 98% approval rating from critics and audiences alike on Rotten Tomatoes, gaining universal acclaim. The success of the season ultimately led to a second season renewal in March 2022.[1]
- ^ "Abbott Elementary:Season 1 (2021–22)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.