How To Watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 And Stream All Episodes Now

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How To Watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 Online

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Premiered: February 7
US Network: ABC
Stream: Hulu (US) | GlobalTV (CA) | Disney Plus (UK, AU) (Date TBC)
Watch Anywhere: Stream from anywhere with NordVPN

Watch Abbott Elementary Season 3: Synopsis

Arriving hot off the heels of winning three Golden Globes and an Emmy, the third season of the much-loved ABC comedy Abbott Elementary saw changes afoot and relationships budding. Keep reading to discover how to watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 online and wherever you are.

The mockumentary-style sitcom is one of the hottest comedies around right now, with creator and lead actress Quinta Brunton (A Black Lady Sketch Show) seamlessly moving from Instagram sensation to highly decorated network show runner.

Perhaps the most anticipated storyline of Season 3, the kindling romance between her character Janine and fellow teacher Gregory (Tyler James Williams) proved to be a classic will-they-won't-they narrative. No spoilers here, but we were on the edge of our seats! 

Elsewhere, principal Ava bought some revolutionary Ivy League ideas to the Philadelphia public school with predictable results and we got to catch up with Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), together with some new faces on campus.

And as the show's global popularity continued to grow this season, some of TV's biggest stars queued up to guest star. We won't spoil who trod the halls of Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, but past guests include the likes of Taraji P. Henson and Leslie Odom Jr.

If you want to see for yourself just why the school sitcom's third season has received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, then here's how to watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 online now and stream episodes as they land with our guide.

How to watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 in the US

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Abbott Elementary season 3 aired on Wednesdays at 9pm ET / PT for its 14 episode run, concluding on May 22. 

If you're keen to check out what else ABC has to offer but don't have an antenna and don't have ABC as part of your cable plan, there are still plenty of options to watch through a variety of cable alternatives. The most affordable option is Sling TV, where local ABC channels are available in select markets (so double check yours is included before you buy) with its Sling Blue plan. The Sling TV price for this plan is $45 a month, though you can save 50% on your first month.

Alternatively, Fubo is a pricier but more comprehensive OTT option. ABC comes with its entry-level Pro plan for $79.99 a month, and new users can give it a try and watch Abbott Elementary without cost with Fubo's 7-day free trial.

If you're looking to binge the now complete season, Hulu is where you'll find it, with plans starting from $7.99 a month. Or pay a couple of dollars more to include the streaming service within a Disney Plus Bundle.

How to watch Abbott Elementary from anywhere

On vacation? Or perhaps you're working overseas and still want to stream Abbott Elementary Season 3 as if you were back home. Unfortunately, in some countries you'll be stopped from doing so due to geo-blocking.

But with a VPN you can change your IP address and make your computer, smartphone, tablet or other streaming device think its right back in the US.

That means US citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a US-based server and access their subscription no matter where you are in the world, just as if you were in the comfort of your own home.

Watch Abbott Elementary as if you were at home with a VPN

Watch Abbott Elementary as if you were at home with a VPN
Try out NordVPN, our choice of the best VPN for unblocking many of the major streaming services – and doing so speedily – including Hulu. You'll be able to stream from any device, including your mobile or desktop, TV, or gaming console. Incredibly secure, too, get assistance with its 24/7 customer support and enjoy a 30-day money back guarantee.

How to use a VPN to unblock streaming services:

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2. Connect to a server – for Hulu, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the US

3. Go to the stream you wish to access - for Abbott Elementary, head to Hulu.


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Watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 in Canada

Abbott Elementary Season 3 is broadcast in exactly the same slot as it is south of the border – so that's 9pm ET / PT on Wednesdays, with new episodes airing now – on the country's Global TV channel.

Abbott Elementary was broadcast on Global TV in Canada, with episodes available for catch up on the Global TV websiteor apps. 

However, if you want to catch the latest goings on at Abbott now, you'll need a Disney Plus subscription with season 3 now migrated in full to the streaming service.

Outside of Canada right now? Use a VPN to access you stream as you would back home.

How to watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 in the UK

After a slight delay, season 3 of Abbott Elementary is now available on Disney Plus in the UK. 

The Disney Plus price in the UK now starts from £4.99 a month with the recent introduction of an ad-supported plan. Alternatively you can continue an ad-free experience and pay £7.99 a month for its Standard plan. For 4K streams you'll need the Premium plan, which costs £10.99 a month.

Are you from overseas? Don't forget that Americans and Canadians who want to watch their own Abbott Elementary stream from back home can do so using a VPN.

How to watch Abbott Elementary Season 3 in Australia

As with the UK, Abbott Elementary season 3 is now available on Disney Plus in Australia. 

Go monthly with Disney Plus for $13.99 or get a great saving by opting for it annual plan for $113.99.

Want to watch in Australia now? If you grab a VPN as described above, you'll be able to watch geo-blocked content in the country.


What Was The Release Date Of Abbott Elementary Season 3?

Abbott Elementary Season 3 premiered with its first two episodes on Wednesday, February 7 on ABC in the US and Global TV in Canada.

It began streaming on Disney Plus in the UK and Australia on May 8.

The episode schedule for Abbott Elementary Season 3 was:

  • Episode 1: "Career Day: Part 1" - February 7
  • Episode 2: "Career Day: Part 2" - February 7
  • Episode 3: "Gregory's Garden Goofballs" - February 14
  • Episode 4: "Smoking" - February 21
  • Episode 5: "Breakup" - February 28
  • Episode 6: "William R. Abbott" - March 10
  • Episode 7: "Librarian" - March 13
  • Episode 8: "Panel" - March 20
  • Episode 9: "Alex" - April 10
  • Episode 10: "2 Ava 2 Fest" - April 17
  • Episode 11: "Double Date" - April 24 
  • Episode 12: "Mother's Day" - May 8
  • Episode 13: "Smith Playground" - May 15
  • Episode 14: "Party" - May 22

Who Is In The Cast Of Abbott Elementary Season 3?

  • Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues
  • Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie
  • Janelle James as Ava Coleman
  • Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti
  • Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill
  • William Stanford Davis as Mr Johnson
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard
  • Josh Segarra as Manny,
  • Kimia Behpoornia as Emily
  • Benjamin Norris as Simon
  • Zack Fox as Tariq Temple

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