Premiered: September 21, 2022

On: ABC

Starring: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Zack Fox, Kate Peterman, Nikea Gamby-Turner, Lauren Weedman, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Zakai Biagas Bey, Courtney Taylor, Naté Jones, Jerry Minor, Vince Staples, Raven Goodwin, Larry Owens, Ayo Edebiri & Leslie Odom Jr.

After a stellar first season, Abbott Elementary had a lot to live up to and thankfully, there is nothing stopping this hilarious and heartfelt show.

Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) navigate their emotions about each other. Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) struggles with a combined second and third grade class. Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) faces off against a former student (Leslie Odom Jr.) looking to turn Abbott into a charter school.

While the show is comedically brilliant with some of the best performances on television, the passion and caring within the characters is what makes the show a standout. There’s a focus on community and bettering students who might not be given the best chance, plus some great social commentary – a stand out being a white man teaching black history.

Final say: Holding tight to that “A” rating. ★★★★★