12 Shows LikeAbbott Elementaryto Watch While Waiting for Season 4

Mar. 15, 2025

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Abbott Elementaryhas won over the hearts of many.

Abbott Elementaryfollows the lives of a group of teachers, a questionable principal and other school staff — including a mysterious janitor — in a Philadelphia public school. The one thing they have in common? They all remain dedicated to helping their students with an overwhelming lack of resources.

Throughout the course of the show’s first three seasons, viewers have gotten a chance to witness the shenanigans, life lessons andsometimes romantic momentsbetween the ensemble cast.

Abbott Elementary,which has won four Emmys,will return for season 4 on Oct. 9, with this season promising a secret crossover Brunson says will “change television as we know it.”

From workplace sitcoms and mockumentaries to heartwarming comedies, here are 12 shows to watch while you wait for the next season ofAbbott Elementary.

Parks and Recreation

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If mockumentary style comedies following workplace shenanigans and connections are up your alley,Parks and Recreationbrings the same lighthearted content to the screen.

Amy Poehlerstars as do-gooder Leslie Knope, a government worker who just wants to make her Indiana town of Pawnee better, just as Brunson’s character Janine Teagues wants to improve Willard R. Abbott Elementary School for all of her students.

Leslie is determined to succeed — all with a smile on her face — with or without the support of her friends and colleagues (but preferably with).

WatchParks and Recreationon Peacock

Superstore

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LikeAbbott Elementary,NBC’sSuperstorebrings a workplace comedy to the small screen. The sitcom follows the professional and personal lives of employees at the fictional megastore, Cloud 9. The series captures the sometimes mundane, but often zany moments of the store’s employees, including the highs and lows of their ever-evolving (and sometimes intertwining) lives.

WatchSuperstoreon Hulu

A.P. Bio

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WhileAbbott Elementarybrings a more wholesome vibe to the school-based sitcom,A.P. Biotakes a more cynical approach. The series follows Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton), a disgraced former professor of philosophy at Harvard, who returns to his hometown Toledo, Ohio, after losing his dream job to his rival. Rather than teach advanced placement biology to his high school students, he seeks revenge, particularly on his rival.

WatchA.P. Bioon Peacock

The Office

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LikeAbbott Elementary,NBC’sThe Officecombines the mockumentary with a workplace comedy that had viewers laughing (and sometimes crying) every week. The fan-favorite series hasSteve Carellat the helm as good-intentioned Michael Scott, the regional manager of the Scranton branch of the fictional paper company, Dunder Mifflin. Throughout the show’s nine seasons, fans get to watch life unfold between the cast of characters, including unlikely friendships, romance and children with some contained chaos in between.

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The Mary Tyler Moore Show

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Single Parents

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WatchSingle Parentson Hulu

Scrubs

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WatchScrubson Hulu

Kim’s Convenience

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If you’re in the mood for a feel-good sitcom likeAbbott Elementary,Kim’s Conveniencecan fill that gap. The family-oriented comedy follows a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto. At the store, the family deals with a wide array of customers, all while navigating the sometimes tense relationships within the family.

WatchKim’s Convenienceon Netflix

Ted Lasso

Looking for more heartwarming (and sometimes misguided) optimism laced with some hard-learned life lessons?Ted Lassodelivers. Against all odds and his own struggles,Jason Sudeikis’ character Ted Lasso provides the same level of hope and heart as Janine.Ted Lassofollows Ted, a former American football coach, as he moves across the pond to coach a premiere league soccer team with no experience following a massive life change. Though he lacks experience with the sport, he manages to turn a down-trodden team into a group of winners both on and off the pitch.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Brooklyn Nine-Nineis another small screen addition for fans of a workplace comedy. The series follows Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), a carefree detective who has to change his ways when a new commanding officer, Captain Ray Holt (Andre Braugher) comes to the precinct. Much likeAbbott Elementary,a will-they-won’t-they romance occurs between Jake and his competition at the precinct, Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero), amid endless hijinks at the station.

WatchBrooklyn Nine-Nineon Netflix

Party Down

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LikeAbbott Elementary, Party Downfollows a group of co-workers who work for the same Los Angeles based catering company. The group — including Henry Pollard (Adam Scott), Constance Carmell (Jane Lynch) and Lydia Dunfree (Megan Mullally) – consists of current and former actors, writers and others who are waiting for their big break in Hollywood. The2023 revival of the Starzcomedyeven featured Brunson in a guest spot.

WatchParty Downon Roku

30 Rock

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It wouldn’t be aTina Feycomedy without a little shenanigans. Rather than following a group of teachers at an elementary school,30 Rockfollows the staff and stars of a live sketch-comedy show in New York City as Liz Lemon (Fey) tries to juggle her dreams with the complications of being a head writer amid a storm of chaos at the network. The hilarious ensemble includesTracy Morgan,Jane Krakowksi,Alec Baldwinand more.

Watch30 Rockon Hulu

source: people.com