We will go down with this ship. WARNING: This story contains spoilers for the Feb. 22 episode ofAbbott Elementary, “Teacher Conference.” Love is in bloom onAbbott Elementary! Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and Janine (Quinta Brunson) finally kiss on ‘Abbott Elementary’.ABC/Gilles Mingasson Gregory was not originally supposed to attend the annual Pennsylvania teachers' conference. Instead, he had plans to take his girlfriend, Amber, to the Poconos. And, of course, much like Gregory, Janine has her schedule planned to the minute....

Was there an obvious moment? SHERYL LEE RALPH:For me, it was during the shoot of the pilot. And I said, “Man, you feel it too, don’t you?” Credit: Illustration by Natalia Agatte for EW He said, “Yeah.” … We both felt that we had something very special. And it was absolutely magical, and he and I felt it at the same time. Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, and William Stanford Davis on ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary....

Abbott Elementaryshot to the head of the class at the Television Critics Association Awards on Saturday. Quinta Brunson’s freshman ABC comedy scored four wins, more than any other show this year. Ted DansonandSteve Martintied as the honorees for Career Achievement (all hail the white-haired foxes of comedy! The cast of ‘Abbott Elementary’.Pamela Littky/ABC ), andI Love Lucyearned the Heritage Award. The TCA Awards were announced as part of the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, happening now....

Plus, cameos, home visits, and more season 2 surprises. Are you ready to go back to school? Now you are in love with them, so we get to have some real fun. The cast of ‘Abbott Elementary’.Pamela Littky/ABC Some good old-fashioned, I keep it calling itFriends-bang out,Fresh Prince of Bel Air-bang out fun. We’ve done all the building. You’re just having fun with these characters." “Everybody else’s will be what you expect....

The best comedy often comes from the simplest ideas. Regulars hang out in a Boston bar. Office workers get through the day. Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC A married guy lives across the street from his parents. And now: Teachers make do at an underfunded city school. Created by and starring 32-year-old Quinta Brunson,Abbott Elementary(airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Though staff turnover is high, and the district is persistently broke, Miss Teagues remains stubbornly idealistic....

“So this is very much like an eclipse. It’s a dream. It’s very, very cool.” Creator/star Quinta Brunson and Chris Perfetti on the new ABC sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary.'.Christopher Willard/ABC ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How has it been seeing the reaction to this show? CHRIS PERFETTI:How can I put this lightly? It’s been so, so groovy. Chris Perfetti and Larry Owens, who have both been celebrated for their theater work, play a couple on ‘Abbott Elementary....

In the season 2 episode “Story Samurai,” Perfetti’s Mr. Hill learned to embrace the corny. Ultimately, he takes the stage, owning his nickname, Mr. C a.k.a. “It’s definitely a bit of a reckoning for Jacob. Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, and Janelle James on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC I’m just so glad that our writers took it on so early in our season. Below, Perfetti breaks down the pivotal episode, one of his (and Keke Palmer’s!...

Being gay doesn’t look one way." “I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.” “Back for a minute. Tyler James Williams.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself,“Connor wroteat the time. “I think some of you missed the point of the show.

Sweet baby Jesus and the grown one, too! Sheryl Lee Ralphinspired a viral cold open in season 2 ofAbbott Elementary. “I made one mistake!” Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC the Emmy winner said. “When you hear the nameDarren Star, tell me you don’t think of a six-foot basketball player. Now you know Darren Star sounds like a Black man.” Ralph also mistook actorOrlando Bloom, also white, for a Black man....

Legendary producerNorman Learjust turned triple digits, and ABC is helping him celebrate. Thank you, ABC." Ahead of his 99th birthday last year,Lear spoke to EW and reflected on his legacy. Norman Lear.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock “That was the thrill of thrills. That we had engaged families in adiscussion of what they had just seen.” I don’t think there’s anything better. In my experience, there’s no more spiritual moment than an audience laughing....

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn take you inside the final days of the mesmerizing Breaking Bad prequel/sequel. And one that’s good. Death has visited this show often in the final season R.I.P. ‘Better Call Saul’ stars Rhea Seehorn and Bob Odenkirk.Joe Pugliese/AMC “Goodbye, mustache,” say a few crew members with a mixture of amusement and dolefulness. He is the misguided, eager-eyed, corner-cutting attorney who devolves into flashy lowlife whisperer/Walter White consigliere Saul Goodman....

Abigail Breslinis opening up about her history as a domestic abuse survivor. “I was in a very abusive relationship for close to two years. It all started out perfectly, I was so in love. “I felt ugly and hated. I felt like I deserved less than dirt.” Abigail Breslin revealed she is a domestic violence survivor in a candid post to Instagram.Michael Loccisano/WireImage Unfortunately, my abuser took advantage of my innocence and naivete and the relationship subsequently became violent....

The first scene Bettany shared with Hanks on screen ended in a fart. So… yeah.Paul BettanymadeTom Hanksfart one time in front of just about everyone working onThe Da Vinci Code. The actor didn’t realize Hanks had already told the tale onThe Graham Norton Showin 2019. Now “the shackles are off,” he toldStephen Colbertwhen asked about this moment onThe Late Show. He was understandably nervous. I didn’t know what the form was....