What Time Is ‘Abbott Elementary’ On Tonight? How To Watch ‘Abbott’s ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Crossover Episode Live On ABC And Online

New year, new iconic ABC crossover event.

In 2024, 9-1-1 and The Bachelor memorably joined forces for the most dramatic emergency in Bachelor Nation history. And this year, the network is making comedy history when the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang crashes Abbott Elementary for an unforgettable crossover episode.

ABC’s official synopsis for Abbott Elementary Season 4, Episode 9, “Volunteers” is as follows: “Ava announces the school district is sending a group of volunteers to help out at Abbott; however, when they arrive, things don’t go as planned.”

Will the gang wreak havoc in the halls of Abbott? Will Abbott‘s finest score an invite to Paddy’s Pub? And crucially, will Charlie learn to read?! You won’t want to miss Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Ava (Janelle James) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) cross paths with Frank (Danny DeVito), Charlie (Charlie Day), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Mac (Rob McElhenney), and Dennis (Glenn Howerton).

So when is Abbott Elementary on tonight? What time does the Abbott and It’s Always Sunny crossover premiere on ABC? And how can you watch Abbott’s It’s Always Sunny crossover episode live and online? We’ve got answers, along with a Charlie Day interview to get you even more pumped for “It’s Always Funny At Abbott Elementary.”

Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight (1/8/25)?

Yes! Abbott Elementary returns from its winter hiatus with a bang, tonight, January 8, 2025 on ABC.

What Time Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight (1/8/25)?

What time do Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny join forces? Tune in to ABC from 8:30 to 9:02 p.m. ET on January 8, 2025 to witness comedy history in the making.

How To Watch The Abbott Elementary And It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Crossover Episode Live On ABC?

Want to watch Abbott Elementary’s highly-anticipated crossover event live? Of course you do! If you have a cable subscription that includes ABC, you can watch the big event live by setting your TV to the proper channel a few minutes before the episode airs. You can also use your cable username and password to watch live ABC episodes live on ABC.com or with the ABC app. And if your cable package includes a DVR, you can always record live episodes for later viewing.

Don’t have cable? Don’t worry! There are other live viewing options, like live TV skinny bundles, which give you access to networks without cable. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, all come with ABC. But if you don’t have cable or a live TV skinny bundle, you can stream episodes the following day on Hulu. Here’s how to watch Abbott Elementary online.

How To Watch The Abbott Elementary And It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Crossover Episode On Hulu?

You’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch Abbott Elementary Season 1 through Season 4 — including the crossover episode the day after it airs on ABC. The good news is you’ll have access to Abbott onlinewith any version of the streaming service. The streamer’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $7.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $17.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $76.99 a month or go ad-free for $89.99 a month.

When Does The Abbott Episode Of It’s Always Sunny Premiere?

After the gang visits Abbott, the crossover fun continues! Janine and company will also head over to Paddy’s to appear on a less PG-rated episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but as of Abbott’s crossover premiere day, a date for the second episode has yet to be announced. While we wait for more It’s Always Sunny updates, here’s what to expect from Abbott in 2025.

How Many Episodes Are In Abbott Elementary Season 4?

As a result of delays and shifted schedules from the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Abbott Elementary Season 3 was an abbreviated 14-episode season, but fans will be happy to know that Season 4 will be 22 episodes! Episodes 410 and 411 will air on January 15 and January 22.

Per ABC, here’s what to expect:

• Episode 410, “Testing” (January 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET): “Janine must rethink her lesson plans after her class performs poorly on a practice test, while Jacob struggles to engage a disinterested student. The district sends a new custodian to train under Mr. Johnson.”
• Episode 411, “Strike” (January 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET): “City buses have stopped running due to a strike, resulting in many students being absent from school. The teachers at Abbott try to find creative solutions and adapt to hybrid learning. Meanwhile, Gregory and O’Shon strike up a friendship.”