Abbott Elementary Season 4 Premiere Draws 6.2 Million Viewers

The Season 4 premiere of "Abbott Elementary" made a significant impact, drawing in 6.19 million viewers in its first week, marking a substantial increase in viewership. Initially debuting with 2.13 million viewers in live-plus-same-day ratings, the episode saw a remarkable surge in viewership across various platforms, nearly tripling its audience within a week. According to Nielsen’s live-plus-seven-day multiplatform viewing data, the episode experienced a 191% rise in total viewers.

Moreover, the Season 4 debut of "Abbott Elementary" witnessed a notable boost in ratings, with a 486% increase from its initial 0.37 rating in the key broadcast demo for adults aged 18-49. Following a week of viewing across platforms, the Season 4 premiere achieved a rating of 2.17, marking a significant accomplishment for the show.

The Season 4 premiere of "Abbott Elementary" garnered its highest rated multiplatform telecast in the key demo since the post-Oscars episode in March, featuring guest star Bradley Cooper. Comparatively, the Season 4 premiere displayed a 9% increase in ratings from the Season 3 finale in May, which scored a 2.0 rating in the key demo.

In a storyline development, the Season 4 premiere picked up from where the Season 3 finale left off, showcasing Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) navigating their newfound relationship while keeping it discreet from their colleagues at the school. EP and co-showrunner Patrick Schumacker highlighted the intentional build-up of their relationship, emphasizing the focus on portraying them as a genuine and stable couple moving forward.

Looking ahead, "Abbott Elementary" has an exciting crossover planned with "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" during the upcoming season. In the next episode, Janine will receive a budget for class pets, while Melissa grapples with the responsibility of caring for her room’s guinea pig. Produced by Warner Bros. Television, "Abbott Elementary" airs Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.