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

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

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.

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,

Abbott Elementary, starring Quinta Brunson, has been renewed for Season 5, the first ABC series to secure its spot on the 2025-26 schedule.

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

The network has ordered a fifth season of Abbott, the Emmy-winning comedy from creator and star Quinta Brunson. The renewal comes midway through the show’s fourth season, and on the heels of the show’s most-watched episode of the current season.

"Abbott Elementary" has been renewed by ABC for a fifth season. Creator Quinta Brunson stars alongside Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

High Potential, a freshman standout on ABC’s lineup, has been given an early season 2 renewal at the network. It is the second ABC show to get a renewal, following Abbott Elementary earlier on Tuesday.