Watch the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Teachers Gear Up for Karaoke Night in Sneak Peek Clip

The teachers down at Abbott Elementary are ready to sing their hearts out on tonight’s (March 12) episode, as seen in a brand new preview video.

In the minute-and-a-half clip shared exclusively with Billboard, the teachers are seen hanging out in the break room as Barbara Howard, portrayed by Sheryl Lee Ralph, walks in requesting a “final head count” for an upcoming karaoke night.

“I’ll be there,” Mr. Johnson, played by William Stanford Davis, says, before making a reference to his karaoke song of choice: “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot. “I like big butts, but someone out there thinks I’m lying about it and I’ve got to set the record straight,” he explains.

Janine Teagues, played by Quinta Brunson, then asks if she can bring her newly heartbroken friend Erika to the karaoke event. Howard agrees, only if she agrees not to “throw it back, forward or to the side.”

The scene wraps up with Ava Coleman, portrayed by Janelle James, explaining that she’ll miss out on the karaoke fun because she has a date planned — leading to a slew of music-themed puns by her co-workers.

Abbott Elementary has been a massive success since its premiere in 2021. The series stars Brunson as a second-grade teacher at the underfunded public school in West Philadelphia. The star-studded cast includes Ralph, Davis, James, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti.

Throughout the years, the ABC series has been nominated for 24 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four in the comedy categories including outstanding lead actress for Brunson and supporting actress for Ralph. Abbott Elementary has also won three Golden Globe Awards. The show has already been renewed for a fifth season, set to premiere in the 2025-26 television season.

Abbott Elementary airs on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and is also available to stream on Hulu. Watch the sneak peek below.

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