| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| Abbott Elementary episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Randall Einhorn |
| Written by | |
| Production code | T11.10144 |
| Original air date | December 7, 2021 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Pilot"[1] is the first episode of the American sitcom television series Abbott Elementary. It was written by series creator and star Quinta Brunson, and was directed by Randall Einhorn. It premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on December 7, 2021.
The episode sees the introduction of the primary school teachers portrayed by Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph, with Janelle James portraying Principal Coleman[2] at the poorly-funded Willard R. Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly Black school in Philadelphia. The pilot has achieved numerous awards and nominations for its writing, directing and acting by the ensemble cast.[3][4]
- ^ "'Abbott Elementary' – "Pilot"". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 26, 2021). "Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, 3 More Join Quinta Brunson In Her ABC School Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2021). "ABC 2021–22 Schedule: Big Sky On Thursday & Comedy Block In Fall, Black-Ish Farewell In Midseason". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 1, 2021). "ABC Winter Premiere Dates: Bachelor, Black-ish Final Season, Three New Series & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2021.