Summary
WhileAbbott Elementaryseason 4 was already exciting, the news fromComic-Conthat the outing will feature a crossover episode only makes the sitcom’s return even more intriguing. During San Diego Comic-Con 2024,Abbott Elementarycreator and star Quinta Brunson announced that the successful workplace sitcom would feature a crossover episode in its fourth season.Abbott Elementaryseason 4was already one of the most hotly anticipated network TV returns of 2024, but this announcement makes the sitcom’s comeback even better. Brunson didn’t name the show thatAbbott Elementaryseason 4 will cross over with, leaving viewers free to guess.
WhileAbbott Elementary’s cast of charactersis pretty perfectly balanced, it is easy to see how the show would cross over with another network sitcom. Earlier sitcom crossovers like New Girl andBrooklyn 99’s shared episodes prove that two sitcoms with differing tones and senses of humor can successfully pull off this feat. However, the crossover could be something zanier. After all, the history of television is filled with crossovers as unlikely asThe Simpsons andThe X-Files, orBonesandFamily Guy. As such, almost anything is possible. Only time will tell whatAbbott Elementary’s mystery crossover is.
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The Conners
ABC’s Family Sitcom Is The Most Likely Candidate For Abbott Elementary’s Season 4 Crossover
Of all the series on television,Roseanne’s spinoffThe Connersis the most likely show to cross over withAbbott Elementaryseason 4. LikeAbbott Elementary,The Connersis a largely family-friendly sitcom that airs on ABS. Like the workplace sitcom,The Connersfocuses on real-life problems that face working-class American families and has gained critical approval for its ability to tackle socio-economic issues gracefully. Finally, the two sitcoms also aren’t set a million miles from each other. Admittedly,Abbott Elementary’s Philadelphia setting is not that close toThe Conners’ fictional Illinois suburb of Lanford, but they also aren’t too far apart.
The drastic stylistic differences between The Conners and Abbott Elementary make a crossover less likely.
Some of the other shows listed here are set in Seattle and LA, both of which would be a far longer trek for the heroes ofAbbott Elementary. All of this evidence might make it seem likeThe Connersseason 7is bound to be the show that will cross over withAbbott Elementaryseason 4, but viewers shouldn’t be too sure. After all,The Connerswon’t return until mid-season and season 7 is the spinoff’s final outing, meaning it has important plots to wrap up. Furthermore,The Connershas a live studio audience, whereasAbbott Elementaryis a mockumentary.
UnPrisoned
Hulu’s Dramedy Would Blend Well With Abbott Elementary’s Season 4 Story
The drastic stylistic differences betweenThe ConnersandAbbott Elementarymake a crossover less likely, but it is important to note that there are few mockumentaries left on the air. As such,Hulu’s showUnPrisonedwould be a good fit for anAbbott Elementaryseason 4 crossover. This comedy-drama isn’t afraid to tackle big, heavy issues while still keeping things funny, much likeAbbott Elementary.UnPrisonedhas also earned impressive reviews from critics and its commentary on the prison industrial complex, filtered through a relatable family comedy, is similar toAbbott Elementary’s subtle, smart political satire.
Delroy Lindo’s Edwin Alexander could appear to talk at the titular school.
WhileAbbott Elementaryseason 3’s many celebrity cameoswere a fun novelty, a crossover withUnPrisonedwould be a refreshing reminder of the show’s more serious side. Delroy Lindo’s Edwin Alexander could appear to talk at the titular school, telling the children what life was like in prison and explaining the struggles of readjusting to civilian living. This would giveAbbott Elementaryanother chance to provide thoughtful commentary on a major real-life issue while still keeping things fun. That said, it is tough to see howAbbott Elementary’s mockumentary style would allow forUnPrisoned’s fantastical “Little Paige” interludes.
Grey’s Anatomy
ABC’s Long-Running Medical Drama May Crossover With Abbott Elementary Season 4
A crossover betweenGrey’s AnatomyandAbbott Elementaryseason 4 is tough to imaginefor numerous reasons, not least the divergent tones of the two shows. For one thing,Grey’s Anatomyis set in Seattle, and it is also a medical drama instead of a workplace sitcom. Still, both shows share workplace settings, and it would be hilarious ifAbbott Elementary’s Melissaand Principal Ava flirted with Seattle Grace’s residents and interns. The forty-hour drive between Philadelphia and Seattle makes this one unlikely, but the massive popularity and audience ofGrey’s Anatomymeans it remains a distant possibility nonetheless.
The first three seasons ofOnly Murders In The Buildingwere set in New York, a mere two hours fromAbbott Elementary.
Only Murders In The Building
Abbott Elementary Season 4 Could Possibly Link Up With Only Murders In The Building
A crossover withGrey’s Anatomymight seem dubious, but it is not the most unlikely outcome of Brunson’s cryptic promise.Only Murders In The BuildingandAbbott Elementaryare unlikely to cross overdue to geographical issues. The Hulu mystery comedy moves from New York to LA in season 4, meaning the series now takes place over 40 hours away fromAbbott Elementary’s Philadelphia setting. This one is a shame since the first three seasons ofOnly Murders In The Buildingwere set in New York, a mere two hours fromAbbott Elementary. However, the possibility of the two shows overlapping is now a lot more distant.
The Bear
Hulu’s Acclaimed Drama Series And Abbott Elementary Are Unlikely To Crossover
Since Hulu’s acclaimed dramedyThe Bearis set in Chicago, a crossover withAbbott Elementaryseason 4 would make some sense geographically (at least, as much asThe Connerswould). However, this would be almost impossible to pull off sinceAbbott Elementaryhas inadvertently referencedThe Bear’s existence twice in earlier episodes of the mockumentary. Ayo Edebri plays two different characters in the two shows and Principal Ava acknowledged Jeremy Allen White’s existence in the season 3 premiere, meaning there would be a few weird continuity snarls in a potential crossover.
BothModern FamilyandAbbott Elementaryutilize big casts, overlapping storylines, and both zany and deadpan humor.
Modern Family
ABC’s Iconic Earlier Sitcom Could Return For An Abbott Elementary Crossover
A crossover between ABC’s classic mockumentary sitcomModern FamilyandAbbott Elementaryseason 4 would make perfect sense, save for the fact that the former show ended years ago. The cast would be tough to reunite sinceModern Familyhad a massive ensemble, but the two shows would be an ideal match in terms of tone and style. Furtheremore,Abbott Elementary’s many celebrity cameosprove it is possible. BothModern FamilyandAbbott Elementaryutilize big casts, overlapping storylines, and both zany and deadpan humor. As such, ifModern Family’s cast were reunited,Abbott Elementaryseason 4’s perfect crossover would be a sitcom revival.
