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Abbott Elementary 2026 (season 6): U.S. release date and where to watch

Quinta Brunson's mockumentary about Philadelphia public-school teachers.

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Is Abbott Elementary on tonight?

Yes. Abbott Elementary is on tonight, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 on ABC: episode 6, "Competition".

Quick answer · Season 6

Abbott Elementary season 6 premiered on October 7, 2026 on ABC (wednesdays 8:30/7:30c) and has 22 episodes.

Episode 6, "Competition", is tonight (wednesdays 8:30/7:30c).

U.S. premiere
October 7, 2026
Where
ABC
Time
Varies by station
Episodes
22

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Where to watch Abbott Elementary season 6 in the U.S.

Where to watch Abbott Elementary season 6 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
ABC Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c National ABC slot. Sports overruns and local stations can shift start times. [1]

Season 6 episode schedule

Abbott Elementary season 6 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Jungle Classroom [1][2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Announced
2 Check-Ins [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
3 Tryouts [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
4 Halloween Party [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
5 Courtney [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
6 Competition [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Next
7 One Hundred [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
8 Parents [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed
9 — [2] Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Abbott Elementary

Quinta Brunson created and stars in this Emmy-winning workplace comedy, filmed as a documentary about the dedicated, underfunded teachers of a Philadelphia public elementary school. Season 6 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Season 6: Season 6 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, then airs Wednesdays.

  • Originally from: ABC (first aired December 7, 2021)
  • Official site: abc.com
  • Cast: Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues)

All seasons

Season 6

Airing now

Season 6 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, then airs Wednesdays.

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Season 5

Streaming

Season 5 aired from 2025-10-01 to 2026-04-22.

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Common questions

When does Abbott Elementary season 6 premiere?

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Where can I stream Abbott Elementary season 6?

It airs on ABC, free over the air with an antenna or through live-TV services.

What time is Abbott Elementary on each week?

ABC lists it Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. Local stations and sports can move the start time.

When is the next episode of Abbott Elementary?

Episode 6, "Competition", of season 6 is tonight (Wednesdays 8:30/7:30c).

When was the first episode of Abbott Elementary season 6?

Season 6 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Abbott Elementary season 6?

Season 6 has 22 episodes.

When does Abbott Elementary come out in Canada?

In Canada, Abbott Elementary season 6 is on Global: Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET, starting October 7, 2026. Also streams on STACKTV and the Global TV app.

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Sources

We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.

  1. ABC sets fall 2026 premiere dates
    TVLine Press Checked
  2. Abbott Elementary schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved

Update history

  1. Episode listings updated from TVmaze: S6E3 (2026-10-21), S6E4 (2026-10-28), S6E5 (2026-11-04), S6E6 (2026-11-11), S6E7 (2026-12-02), S6E8 (2026-12-09), S6E9 (2027-01-13).
  2. Checked against the official ABC fall 2026 schedule; page rewritten and marked editor reviewed.
  3. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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