Is ‘Abbott Elementary’ New Tonight? Here’s When The Next Episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Is On ABC and Hulu 

Hold onto your highlighters, folks. Abbott Elementary is canceling school…again.

Since Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning ABC comedy returned with a supersized Season 3 premiere back in February, the episode schedule has been a bit unpredictable to say the least.

We started off strong with four consecutive Wednesday premieres in a row, before taking a week off ahead of a special Sunday post-Oscars episode. Abbott returned for two more weeks, and all felt right with the world, but since Season 3, Episode 8, “Panel” aired on March 20, fans have been begging for a new episode of the delightful mockumentary to no avail. So when is Abbott Elementary returning to ABC?

Curious if Abbott Elementary is new tonight, Wednesday, April 3? Want to know when new episodes of Abbott Elementary return? Why there’s no Abbott Elementary this week? Or how many episodes are in Abbott Elementary Season 3? We’ve got answers.

Here’s everything to know about Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 9 (and beyond), including premiere date, time, and more.

Is Abbott Elementary New Tonight (Wednesday, April 3)?

Tragically, no! There’s no new Abbott Elementary episode airing on ABC this Wednesday, April 3, which marks the second week in a row fans have faced an Abbott drought. In positive news, the hiatus is almost over! Here’s when you can expect Abbott Season 3 to return with new episodes.

When Does Abbott Elementary Return With New Episodes? Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 9 Premiere Date

The next new episode of Abbott Elementary — aka Season 3, Episode 9 — premieres on Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00 to 9:32 p.m. ET with next-day streaming on Hulu.

ABC’s official logline for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 9, “Alex” is as follows: “Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven’t even been writing their own replies. Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.”

When Does Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 10 Premiere On ABC?

So you developed trust issues after two weeks without Abbott and are already wondering when Season 3, Episode 10 premieres? Understandable! Per an Instagram post, Episode 10, “2 Ava 2 Fest” premieres on Wednesday, April 17. Sadly, Abbott is taking ANOTHER break after that, which means there won’t be another new episode on Wednesday, April 24. Stay tuned for more updates!

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 back in April, the hope for Season 3 was another 22-episode order like Season 2. Schumacker was sure to note that the plan could be derailed by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, 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 Elementary 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.”

How To Watch Abbott Elementary Live On ABC:

When Abbott Elementary does return with new episodes here’s how you can tune in live. 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 an episode 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 to 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.