When Does ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Come Out on ABC? Premiere Date, Time, How To Watch, And More

It’s been nearly a year since a new episode of Abbott Elementary premiered, and in the words of Janine Teagues, “You guys missed a lot!”

At long last, Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning comedy Abbott Elementary is returning to ABC for its highly-anticipated Season 3. Fans of joy, laughter, education, self-care, slow-burn will-they-won’t-they relationships, exceptional acting and writing, and plain old good television won’t want to miss the supersized return.

As a refresher, the Philadelphia-set mockumentary’s sophomore season delivered everything from an iconic Gritty cameo and delightful holiday episodes to a magical first kiss and more. So what will Season 3 have in store for Janine (Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), Ava (Janelle James), Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), and the rest of the school? Per ABC’s premiere synopsis, “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.”

With the Season 3 trailer teasing a Harvard educated Ava, a Gregory gun show, and a Janine who freely uses curse words, we can already tell Abbott‘s third season will keep us on our toes. Curious if Abbott Elementary is on tonight, ? Wondering what time your favorite fictional Philly teachers will be back on your TV screen? Need to know how to watch Abbott Elementary live on ABC or on Hulu? Or want to familiarize yourself with the new characters joining the show in Season 3? We’ve got you covered.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Abbott Elementary‘s triumphant return.

Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight? Abbott Elementary Season 3 Premiere Date:

Abbott Elementary Season 3 will premiere on Wednesday, February 7 on ABC with a special supersized one-hour return.

What Time Does Abbott Elementary Season 3 Premiere On ABC?

Curious what time Abbott Elementary Season 3 premieres on ABC? The first two episodes of Season 3 (“Career Day Part 1/Part 2”) will air back to back on Wednesday, February 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET.

When Will Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episodes Be On Hulu?

New episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 3 air Wednesdays on ABC, which means they’ll be available to stream on Hulu starting Thursdays. If you don’t see new Abbott right away, don’t worry! Try refreshing your browser or app. Sometimes it takes platforms a moment to load new content.

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‘s New Season 3 Characters And Cast

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 — with more surprises still to come! Ahead of the premiere, we know 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.

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

Got a taste of new Abbott Elementary episodes and you’re already craving more? Relatable. Mark your calendars for Episode 3, which premieres on ABC Wednesday, February 14. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by watching Janine and Gregory claim to be “all good”?!