"Abbott Elementary Season 3: Time Jump, Cameos, and What to Watch"

Quinta Brunson, creator and star of Abbott Elementary, explained the time jump in the show's season three premiere, attributing it to the production halt caused by the 2023 writers and actors strikes. The season picks up five months into the school year, featuring a lighter load of 14 episodes instead of the usual 22. The premiere also introduced a new setting within the Philadelphia School District and featured surprise cameos from Philadelphia Eagles players. The showrunners discussed the challenges of plotting the time jumps and teased big guest stars for the season.