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Abbott Elementary Season Finale Peaks in Viewership
19 Feb
Summary
- Show's finale reached 6.9 million viewers after delayed viewing.
- Delayed viewing caused a 59% rise in total viewership.
- The show's linear performance was its best in nearly four months.
The season finale of "Abbott Elementary," titled "Shifting Gears," achieved significant viewership gains on ABC. The episode, which aired on February 4, garnered 6.9 million viewers and a 0.99 rating in the key 18-49 demographic after a week of multiplatform viewing across ABC, Hulu, and digital platforms. This performance marks the show's best linear ratings in almost four months, since October 15.
The delayed multiplatform viewing added 59% to the initial live-plus-same-day numbers, significantly boosting the show's overall audience. The finale also featured a cliffhanger, with a major character left to make a difficult choice. This narrative shift was a deliberate decision by showrunner Michelle Nader, who cited the talent and chemistry of the actors involved.
Following the finale, "Abbott Elementary" also saw a notable increase in viewership for its own segment, rising 110% over its initial live broadcast. The show's linear performance on ABC, with 3.88 million total viewers and a 0.64 rating over seven days, was its strongest in nearly four months. "Abbott Elementary" is set to return with a new episode on March 4, promising further developments for the beloved characters.
