Class is in session for season five of Abbott Elementary on ABC.

ABC is apparently taking those steps, as fans will be glad to hear that Abbott Elementary will not be one of the shows ending or canceled in 2025. The Emmy-winning comedy has officially been renewed for a fifth season,

Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the show has been renewed for its fifth season. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s public school system, “Abbott Elementary” draws inspiration from Brunson’s mother’s experience in the city’s educational landscape.

A new episode of “Abbott Elementary” season 4 will air on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new episode will air at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

The hit sitcom continues its winning streak with a fifth-season pickup, following record-breaking ratings and critical acclaim.

Of course, Abbott almost definitely would have been renewed regardless of Always Sunny‘s influence. This isn’t the first early pickup the show has scored, and it hopefully won’t be the last. With today’s announcement,

The anticipation for Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny crossover episode has been building up among the fans of both shows for months, and Part 1 of it is finally here. Aired as Season 4 Episode 9 of the ABC series,

Janine must rethink her lesson plans after her class performs poorly on a practice test in a new episode of "Abbot Elementary."

All of my fellow Abbott fans, gather around! We have some amazing news about the future of our favorite comedy on ABC. When we go into each season of a series, it's always bittersweet because we're happy to get more.