ABC’s Abbott Elementary has, to date, seen the release of three seasons. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the series is made in a similar mockumentary style as seen in popular sitcoms such as The Office and Parks and Recreation. It centers on a group of teachers at the fictional Willard R. Abbott Elementary School.The series has the following official synopsis and has had a successful run thus far with an overall IMDB rating of 8.2:“A workplace comedy centered around a group of dedicated teachers - and an oblivious principal - in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.”Since season 3 was released back in February 2024, fans have consistently waited for updates about season 4. Now, ABC has officially announced the release date for the upcoming season, which is set for a premiere on October 9, 2024, at 9:30 pm ET.Abbott Elementary season 4: Episodes and release dates View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNot a lot of details have been released about season 4 thus far. However, the season is expected to include a total of 22 episodes, according to Cosmopolitan. The first episode, which remains untitled as well, will be released at 9:30 pm ET on October 9, 2024.Time zoneDateTimePacific TimeWednesday, October 9, 20249:30 pmCentral TimeWednesday, October 9, 202411:30 pmEastern TimeThursday, October 10, 202412:30 amBritish Summer TimeThursday, October 10, 20245:30 amIndian Standard TimeThursday, October 10, 202410 amCentral European Summer TimeThursday, October 10, 20246:30 amAustralian Central TimeThursday, October 10, 20243 pmAbbott Elementary season 4 plot View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSeason 4 can be expected to kick off from exactly where season 3 left things off. Brunson’s character, Janine, ends up kissing her longtime crush and romantic interest, Gregory, played by Tyler James Williams. The two have been involved in a longstanding romantic arc right from season 1, and might finally take things up a notch.However, Tyler James also claimed in a recent interview that the kiss does not simply mean that the two will end up together, according to TV Insider,"They can't stop-start anymore, but their journey might not be as straightforward as fans expect."In addition to the two major characters’ relationship, Abbott Elementary will also once again delve into the drama surrounding the other characters on the show. This most notably includes the other primary teachers in the school.Abbott Elementary season 4 cast View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSeason 4 of Abbott Elementary can be expected to result in the return of all major characters from the show. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Quinta Brunson also revealed that season 4 will include a range of holiday-themed episodes, something that was somewhat lacking in the previous season."We were low on holiday episodes last season due to timing, but we're looking forward to doing a Christmas episode, a Halloween episode—really all the holidays."Regardless, the cast for season 4 currently includes the following:Quinta Brunson as Janine TeaguesTyler James Williams as Gregory EddieJanelle James as Ava ColemanSheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara HowardLisa Ann Walter as Melissa SchemmentiChris Perfetti as Jacob HillWilliam Stanford Davis as Mr. JohnsonSeason 4 of the series will premiere on October 9, 2024, at 9:30 pm ET. While no official timeslot has been announced for the upcoming season, the three seasons thus far of Abbott Elementary have all been released in a similar timeslot, with new episodes being released on a weekly basis.The latest season of the ABC sitcom is also expected to follow suit.