ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ is Highest-Rated New Comedy

The series premiere of "Abbott Elementary" on ABC was a huge success, averaging 14.55 million viewers

Show is highest-rated new comedy since "Black-ish" in 2014

ABC's "Abbott Elementary" has become the highest-rated new comedy since "Black-ish" in 2014, with its series premiere averaging 14.55 million viewers, the network announced Tuesday.

The show, which stars Quinta Brunson as a second-grade teacher at an underfunded Philadelphia public school, debuted on December 7 and has quickly become a critical and commercial success.

"Abbott Elementary" has been praised for its funny and heartwarming portrayal of teachers and students, and for its diverse cast and crew.

The show's success is a welcome sign for ABC, which has been struggling to find a hit comedy in recent years.

"Abbott Elementary" is a breath of fresh air, and it's great to see that audiences are responding to it so positively," said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment.

The show's success is also a sign of the growing popularity of streaming services, as more and more people are turning to platforms like Netflix and Hulu to watch their favorite shows.

"Abbott Elementary" is available to stream on Hulu, and it's likely that the show's success will help to drive even more viewers to the streaming service.