Faculty is again in session for Abbott Elementary!
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, ABC shared the all-new trailer for season 4 of the three-time Emmy-winning sitcom.
“We wish books. We wish paper towels within the class. I guess y’all need raises, too,” Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) mockingly says to Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) within the clip as she complains about her workers requesting primary wants.
Subsequent, a montage performs that includes Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson), Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams), Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) going about their typical, chaotic days on the fictional Philadelphia public faculty.
Faculty dances and HR visits are simply among the shenanigans seen in season 4.
“We requested the district for extra after-school packages,” a cheerful Janine begins in a confessional scene. “They gave us $50 for sophistication pets as a substitute.”
Janine is then seen making an attempt to play with a Guinea pig held by Melissa earlier than yelping in ache as she pulls her hand again from the rodent’s mouth space.
“He’s a biter,” Janine says, nervously laughing whereas exhibiting off her palms — which reveal two colourful band-aids.
Barbara appears to have higher luck along with her class pet.
“We’re going to get alongside swimmingly,” she says whereas holding a fish bowl.
Along with animals as a substitute of after-school actions, there’s additionally a ringworm outbreak at Abbott Elementary, sending the academics and school into panic mode. Principal Coleman takes no probabilities in a full-on hazmat go well with.
“I like you want a son, Jacob, however I’ll beat you down,” Mr. Johnson tells his co-worker because the workers tries their finest to keep away from the contagious fungal an infection.
“Cancel lessons, burn Abbott down!” Gregory yells earlier than locking himself in a classroom as the remainder of the workers is seen gathering totally different disinfectants.
“On this office comedy, a bunch of devoted, passionate academics — and a barely tone-deaf principal — are introduced collectively in a Philadelphia public faculty the place, regardless of the chances stacked towards them, they’re decided to assist their college students reach life. Although these unimaginable educators could also be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even when they don’t love the college district’s less-than-stellar perspective towards educating kids,” a synopsis reads.
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Earlier this month, PEOPLE had an unique have a look at the important thing artwork for the upcoming season, the place collection creator Brunson, 34, opened up about what viewers can count on going ahead.
“It’s gonna be a fun season of TV,” she stated, remaining tight-lipped on what’s to come back. Govt producer Justin Halpern added, “We’re actually excited to develop these characters in season 4 and maintain making comedy.”
Abbott Elementary season 4 premieres Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 9:30 pm on ABC. The present can be out there to stream on Hulu.