Is ‘Abbott Elementary’ On Tonight? Here’s When ‘Abbott Elementary’ Returns With New Episodes

‘Tis the season for another iconic Abbott Elementary holiday event — well, almost!

Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning ABC comedy blessed fans with “Holiday Hookah,” an instant classic, back in Season 2, and Season 4 has a special two-part winter extravaganza in store when the show returns from hiatus.

From the looks of the preview photos, Abbott‘s upcoming seasonal episodes will feature exciting special guests (including Talia Shire as Melissa’s mom), have Janine and Gregory dressing in matching holiday onesies, let Mr. Johnson get his Santa on, and see all sorts of fabulous festivities unfold.

So when does Abbott Elementary return with new episodes on ABC? What else can we expect from “Winter Show” and “Winter Break”? And how can you watch Abbott Elementary live and online?

Here’s everything to know about Abbott Elementary‘s return date, including how many episodes are in Abbott Elementary Season 4, when the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover event premieres, and more.

Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight (11/27/24)?

Sadly, no. A new episode of Abbott Elementary doesn’t air on Wednesday, November 27.

When Does Abbott Elementary Return With New Episodes?

Abbott Elementary is currently on a two-week hiatus, but when the series returns on Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. it will air two back-to-back episodes to make up for the break. For those curious, here’s what Abbott has in store:

• Season 4, Episode 7, “Winter Show”: Despite a few setbacks, Barbara is determined to make Abbott Elementary’s first-ever holiday show a success. Meanwhile, Jacob’s brother arrives for his visit earlier than planned.
• Season 4, Episode 8, “Winter Break”: Melissa hosts the Schemmenti family Christmas Eve dinner and goes to great lengths to make sure everything is perfect. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory get an unexpected guest.

ABC Schedule For November 27:

If you’re wondering what’s on in Abbott Elementary‘s place on Wednesday, November 27, ABC’s schedule shows America’s Funniest Home Videos airing from 8:00 p.m. ET to 9:00 p.m. ET, so at least you can count on more laughs.

How Many Episodes Are In Abbott Elementary Season 4?

As a result of delays and shifted schedules from the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Abbott Elementary Season 3 was an abbreviated 14-episode season, but fans will be happy to know that Season 4 is returning to the 22-episode model.

How To Watch Abbott Elementary Live On ABC:

Want to watch Abbott Elementary Season 4 episodes live? Of course you do! If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch Abbott Elementary live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before new episodes air. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.

Don’t have cable? Don’t worry! There are other live viewing options, like live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. But if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can stream episodes the following day on Hulu. Here’s how to watch Abbott Elementary online.

How To Watch Abbott Elementary On Hulu:

You’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch Abbott Elementary Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 online now — or to watch new episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 4 the day after they air on ABC. The good news is you’ll have access to the episode with any version of the streaming service. The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.

When Does Abbott Elementary‘s Crossover Episode With It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Air On ABC?

Earlier this year at at San Diego Comic-Con, Brunson revealed that Abbott Elementary “will be doing an interesting crossover” in Season 4 that “will change television as we know it.” On October 3, fans learned that iconic crossover will be with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

“You can expect something fun. If you watch Abbott and you are not aware of this other show, that’s OK. You’re just going to be seeing a regular Abbott episode of television, but if you happen to be a fan of this other show you’re going to be screaming your head off, I think,” Brunson told ABC News’ Robin Roberts. “It’s exciting. It’s invigorating to do something cool like this on TV again… It’s gonna be cool.”

The episode officially airs on Wednesday, January 8, kicking off Abbott Elementary‘s mid-season return.