‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes Premiere On ABC And Hulu?

At long last, class is back in session!

With the WGA and SAG-AFRTA strikes in the rearview, Quinta Brunson’s beloved Emmy-winning mockumentary Abbott Elementary is returning to ABC for a highly-anticipated Season 3, and we can’t wait to see what our favorite fictional Philly teachers have in store this school year.

As fans will recall, Abbott‘s Season 2 featured a perfect Gritty cameo, delightful holiday episodes, a magical first kiss, and more, so the bar is set pretty darn high for Season 3’s supersized debut. We already know Ava (Janelle James) spent her summer at Harvard and “learned what it truly takes to do the job of a principal.” (Uh oh!) Janine (Brunson) is trying out cursing and swears she and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) “are good.” (Uh huh!) And speaking of Gregory, aka “Jeremy Allen Black,” it turns out he’s jacked! Yeah. In the words of Janine, “You guys miss a lot.”

Want to see happening with Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), and the rest of Season 3’s three confirmed guest stars? Don’t miss a moment of Abbott Elementary‘s 2024 run.

Wondering when new episodes of Abbott Elementary premiere on ABC? Curious how many episodes are in Abbott Elementary Season 3? Who’s joining the cast? Or when new episodes are available to stream on Hulu? Here’s what we know about the new school year.

When Does Abbott Elementary Season 3 Premiere On ABC?

Abbott Elementary Season 3 premieres Wednesday, February 7 on ABC with a special supersized one-hour episode.

What Time Does Abbott Elementary Season 3 Premiere On ABC?

Curious what time Abbott Elementary Season 3 premieres on ABC? Tune in to watch live on Wednesday, February 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET.

How Many Episodes Are In Abbott Elementary Season 3?

When Decider interviewed Abbott Elementary‘s co-creators and co-showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker (also known for Harley Quinn) back in April, the hope for Season 3 was another 22-episode order like Season 2. But Schumacker was sure to note that plan could be derailed by the strike, and it was. “On a pragmatic level, in the event of a strike, that could affect the amount of episodes in the season. In the last strike, if I recall, the example is like Breaking Bad did seven episodes,” Schumacker explained.

In November, Deadline reported that “ABC and Warner Bros. TV were in a tussle over Abbott Elementary, with ABC asking for 13 [episodes] and the studio pushing for 17.” Ultimately, Abbott Season 3 will consist of 14 episodes, which Brunson confirmed to Deadline was “because of the strike, and because of the airing schedule, because of what ABC has room for on their schedule.” Despite the decrease in episodes this time around, Brunson isn’t complaining. “We did 22 last season, and that’s a lot of TV, in particular for me because I’m writing and producing and starring in it,” she said. “So for me, I welcomed a shorter season because it was tiring, exhausting work. Love it, but exhausting for me.”

Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes Premiere On ABC?

New episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 3 premiere Wednesdays on ABC, which means you can stream episodes via Hulu on Thursdays. Looking for an Abbott Elementary Season 3 episode guide with corresponding premiere dates and episode descriptions?

The full season schedule has yet to be released, but here’s what we know so far:

• Episode 301/302 “Career Day Part 1 + 2”: Wednesday, February 7 — “It’s a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever. She plans a district-wide initiative – Career Day – and is anxious for it to be a success. Meanwhile, Ava has a new approach to her job, and Melissa is asked a surprising question.”
• Episode 303, “Gregory’s Garden Goofballs”: Wednesday, February 14 — “Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice as the “cool teacher.” Barbara is shocked to find Tariq is dating the mother of one of her students. Janine and Jacob try to hire an ASL interpreter.”
• Episode 304, “Smoking”: Wednesday, February 21 — “After a student is caught smoking, the Abbott staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy. Meanwhile, Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class but finds it challenging to give up her former role.”
• Episode 305, “Breakup”: Wednesday, February 28 — “When Barbara’s church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group. Jacob’s eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory. Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.”
• Episode 306, “Willard R. Abbott”: Sunday, March 10 — “Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.”
• Episode 307, “Librarian”: Wednesday, March 13 — “Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine’s relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.”
• Episode 308, “Panel”: Wednesday, March 20 — “Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools. Elsewhere, the other teachers must complete CPR training, and Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.”

We also know there will be no new episode on Wednesday, March 27, which means we’ll likely have to wait a while before seeing Season 3, Episode 9.

Abbott Elementary‘s New Season 3 Characters

Your favorite teachers and some familiar faces like Janine’s ex Tariq (Zack Fox) will be returning in Season 3, but Abbott Elementary also announced three exciting new characters. Josh Segarra (The Big Door Prize, The Other Two) will portray Manny, Kimia Behpoornia (Hacks) will portray Emily, and Benjamin Norris (Never Have I Ever) will portray Simon. Per Deadline, “The trio are the good-natured Philadelphia school district representatives who aim to bring fresh perspectives to their roles as school ambassadors.”

Is There An Abbott Elementary Season 3 Trailer?

You bet! Get your first look at the exciting new school year (and the new Ava) in the Abbott Elementary Season 3 trailer located at the top of this article. And read on to find out how to watch Abbott episodes live and online.

How To Watch Abbott Elementary Live On ABC:

Want to make sure you’re ready to catch Abbott Elementary Season 3 episodes live? We don’t blame you! If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch Abbott Elementary live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before the finale airs. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.

Don’t have cable? Don’t worry! There are other live viewing options, like live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. But if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can stream episodes the following day on Hulu. Here’s how to watch Abbott Elementary online.

How To Watch Abbott Elementary On Hulu:

You’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch Abbott Elementary Season 1 and Season 2 online now, or watch new episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 3 the day after they air on ABC. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service. The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.