'Abbott Elementary' Has Had The Largest Viewer Percentage Growth For Any New Comedy On ABC
essence.comAbbott Elementary – written, created by, and starring Quinta Brunson – showed a lot of promise with its television debut; and had the highest growth in viewership for any new comedy premiere.
Since the pilot episode aired on December 7, 2021, Abbott Elementary quadrupled its ratings, making it a first in the history of the network.
The premiere earned a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.79 million viewers, according to Deadline. Since then, the 35 days of viewing across ABC’s digital and linear platforms, the number has increased 300%, landing at a 2.4 rating along with 7.1 million viewers.
In Abbott Elementary, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.
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