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‘Abbott Elementary’ has been renewed for Season 6 by ABC. Per tradition, 'Abbott Elementary's renewal got a special announcement, this time by Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) with an outgoing message on her voicemail (listen below) More details here:

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