The school year is off to a strong start: Abbott Elementary returned to ABC with the premiere of its sixth season on Oct. 7 and achieved its strongest viewership in a year. After seven days of viewing, the Season 6 premiere reached a total of 6.3 million viewers and a across all platforms. Not only […]
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6 Premiere Hits 6.3 Million Viewers in Seven Days (EXCLUSIVE)

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