WhileAbbott Elementaryviewers may think they won’t see their favorite characters for a few months, they would be mistaken, as they are returning very soon. Quinta Brunson’s sitcom aired its fourth season finale in April 2025. As such,Abbott Elementarybegan its summer hiatus. However, unlike previous breaks,the cast won’t be completely missing from our TV screens during the wait between seasons.
As many will recall,Abbott Elementaryseason 4 endedwith the teachers embarking on a field trip with their students. Ava also got her job back as Abbott’s principal and reunited with her love interest, O’Shon, while the characters closed out another successful school year. So, even thoughthe season 4 finale concluded with theAbbott Elementarycrew going on summer break,their work isn’t done yet.
Abbott Elementary Returns With The Second Half Of The It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Crossover In July
The Abbott Elementary Cast Will Appear In The It’s Always Sunny Season 17 Premiere
Fans can get their fill of Janine, Gregory, Ava, Barbara, Melissa, Jacob, and Mr. Johnson when they return for the second half of theAbbott Elementarycrossover inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.The first part aired in season 4 of the ABC sitcom on June 08, 2025,with theIt’s Always Sunnycastinfiltrating Abbott. Now, it’s Janine and co.’s turn to take overIt’s Always Sunny.
After seven months,the crossover betweenAbbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunnywill finally end when the latter series debuts itsseason 17 premiere (“The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary”) on July 26, 2025.So, instead of having to wait about five months to see theAbbott Elementarycast again in season 5, fans can check them out inIt’s Always Sunny.
What To Expect From Abbott Elementary’s Appearance In It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
The Second Half Of The Crossover Will Feature The It’s Always Sunny’s Cast Perspective
Abbott Elementaryviewers should know thatIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas a completely different tone,which makes the fact that the two sitcoms crossed over even funnier and more bizarre. As a result, the FXX black comedy show’s part of the crossover will be quite different. PerThe Futon Critic,It’s Always Sunnyseason 17, episode 1’s synopsis reads:
“Months after the Gang visited, Abbott’s Principal Ava walks viewers through some of the unseen footage of the Gang’s volunteerism and reveals their true intentions.”
Based ontheIt’s Always Sunnyseason 17 premiere’sblurb,the second half of the crossover will tell Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Dee, and Frank’s side of the story.They initially came to Abbott as volunteers. While the reasons behind why they were volunteering were initially unclear, it was later revealed that a court order forced them to after they faced misdemeanor pollution charges.
The “Paddy’s Pub” gang interacted withtheAbbott Elementarycharactersduring the crossover’s first part, “Volunteers.” The episode featuredMac assisting Ava, Dee trying to seduce Gregory, Barbara teaching Charlie how to read, and Frank helping Mr. Johnson with the garden.However, in “The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary,” fans will get to see the perspectives of theIt’s Always Sunnycharacters, instead of the Abbott crew’s point of view.
When Will Abbott Elementary Season 5 Actually Premiere
Abbott Elementary Returns In The Fall Of 2025
As of the writing of this article, ABC hasn’t announced arelease date forAbbott Elementaryseason 5. The good news is that we know its timeslot and that it’ll premiere in fall 2025.New episodes ofAbbott Elementaryseason 5 will air on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ETon ABC, followingShifting Gearsseason 2 at 8 pm ET.
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Based on previous premieres,Abbott Elementaryseason 5 will likely arrive in late September or early October.So, the first episode should debut on September 17, September 24, October 1, or October 8. However, fans must wait for ABC to officially announce the date to get confirmation on whenAbbott Elementaryreturns with new episodes in the fall of 2025.
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Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
