‘Abbott Elementary’: School’s Back in Session for Season 2 in a First Look (PHOTOS)
School is almost back in session for the teachers of Abbott Elementary as they prepare their classrooms for Season 2 of the hit ABC comedy.
The workplace sitcom from creator, showrunner, and star Quinta Brunson will officially return to television beginning Wednesday, September 21. In anticipation of the show’s Season 2 debut, ABC is unveiling some bright character portraits showing off the educators of the titular school.
With plenty of trials and tribulations yet to be faced by the school’s faculty in the new season, there’s sure to be more than a few laughs on the horizon.
Navigating the Philadelphia public school system, teachers Janine Teagues (Brunson), Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams), Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti), Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter), Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph), principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James), and janitor Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) are putting their best effort forward to make it a good year.
Below, get a peek of them back in the classroom with some gorgeous character portraits, and stay tuned for the return of Abbott Elementary when Season 2 premieres this September on ABC.
Abbott Elementary, Season 2 Premiere, Wednesday, September 21, 9/8c, ABC
Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues
Quinta Brunson’s Janine is as optimistic as ever over the prospect of a new school year.
Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie
Tyler James Williams’ Gregory looks more confident in permanent teaching role.
Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Barbara is all smiles with a cup of coffee in hand as she awaits the latest students.
Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill
Chris Perfetti’s Jacob returns to the classroom with a relaxed stance.
Janelle James as Ava Coleman
Janelle James’ Principal Ava is in her usual spot behind the desk. Will she be up for hard work or hardly working?
Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti
Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa is smiling through the mess of getting ready as paper scraps fall from her wastebasket.
William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson
Playing janitor Mr. Johnson, William Stanford Davis is upping his role in the show as a new series regular.
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