Abbott Elementary Season 4: what to expect

After Abbott Elementary’s dramatic Season 3 finale, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next season.

If you've watched Season 3, Episode 14, "Party," you'll know that Janine, played by Quinta Brunson, hosted an epic end-of-school bash, culminating in a long-awaited kiss and many lingering questions.

Less than a week after the extended Season 3 premiere of Abbott Elementary, ABC granted an early renewal for Season 4. Although Abbott Elementary Season 4 doesn't yet have a specific premiere date, it is confirmed to debut on ABC in 2024.

Although the exact premiere date is still unknown, Tyler James Williams, who portrays Gregory Eddie, shared in an interview with Decider what fans can look forward to in the new season.

Discussing Janine and Gregory's significant kiss in the Season 3 finale, Williams told Decider, “I think the biggest tease I can give you is this isn’t an answer. This actually brings up more questions. I think people initially are going to see it as an answer. But when you really sit down and think about it, we have to explore all of these questions. And this isn’t a definitive. The show doesn’t stop here. If anything, it feels like it just got started.”

If Janine and Gregory's romance develops over the summer, Williams notes there will "definitely" be challenges when the school year resumes.

“The only person who really knows probably what happened is Jacob. We now have to kind of reveal it to the rest of the school, or maybe not, or maybe keep it a secret. That’s the hemming and hawing of, well, do we try to play this close to the vest? Do we try to just be professional at work and something else outside? What is that something else outside?” Williams said.

Season 3 of the show had a number of guest stars including Philadelphia Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce and actor Bradley Cooper.

Talking about potential guest appearances for the upcoming season, Williams said, “I’ve always liked the idea of Solange coming in, because I love Gregory interacting with women that make him uncomfortable” Williams said.

“There’s so many options. There’s also this Philly native thing — like getting Will Smith in here somewhere would be fun.”

The network has just unveiled its Fall 2024-2025 Primetime TV Schedule, confirming that Abbott Elementary will remain on Wednesdays.