‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4: Details on the Premiere Date, Plot, Cast & More

Ladies and gents, school is officially back in session.

Abbott Elementary season four was officially confirmed in February (per Deadline) when William Stanford Davis, who plays Mr. Johnson on the Emmy-winning sitcom, announced that there would be another season during Disney’s Television Critics Association Press Tour. The renewal came as no surprise, however, given the show's massive success since it first aired in 2021.

When asked about what makes the show such a big hit, creator and star Quinta Brunson told ABC News, "The secret sauce is comedy first. Since the show has come out, there have been many things added, many facets like, 'Oh, Abbott shines a light on teachers,' which we do, [and] 'Abbott shines a light on a diverse community,' which we do...That to me is not as important as making comedy first and foremost. That is why I think we're having continued success, because my main goal is to make someone be able to sit down and share a laugh with us."

So, what can fans expect to see in season four? Which characters will return? And when is the season four premiere date? Here's what you should know right now.

On February 7, just three days after the premiere of season three, ABC announced that the sitcom would be returning for another season. The show's official Instagram also celebrated the big news by sharing a screenshot of Deadline's announcement and wrote, "Because we all deserve a little more Abbott in our lives. #AbbottElementary will be coming back for season 4!"

Season four returns on October 9 for what will be the series' biggest yet, with a 22-episode order (making up for a shortened season three as a result of the writers' and actors' strikes). Details are still scarce at the moment as everybody is being very tight-lipped, but there is lots to explore in this new season after the way season three ended.