2022 TCA Awards: “Abbot Elementary” Takes Four Major Awards Home

Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter, and Sheryl Lee Ralph in
Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter, and Sheryl Lee Ralph in "Abbott Elementary"

Abbott Elementary created quite a splash when it premiered last year and major awards are finally coming its way. The critically acclaimed ABC sitcom won big at this year’s TCA Awards, taking home four awards.

Abbott Elementary was one of the TV shows in the running for the program of the year and it managed to beat tough competition to come out victorious. The list of nominees also included Better Call Saul, Hacks, Severance, Squid Game, Succession, The White Lotus, and Yellowjackets.

Abbott Elementary also received awards for the outstanding new program and outstanding achievement in comedy. Quinta Brunson picked up the trophy for individual achievement in comedy, beating her co-star Janelle James.

Abbott Elementary’s success at this year’s TCA Awards sets the stage for the upcoming Emmy Awards. This show is in the running in several major categories, including outstanding comedy series, while its stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, and Sheryl Lee Ralph all received nominations in their respective acting categories.

As for the rest of the winners at this year’s Television Critics Association Awards, Succession picked up the trophy for outstanding achievement in drama. Dopesick won the award for outstanding achievement in movies or mini-series, while Mandy Moore was honored for her performance in the drama This Is Us.

Full List of Winners at 2022 TCA Awards:

Program of the Year

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement In Drama

SUCCESSION (HBO)

Outstanding Achievement In Comedy

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)

Outstanding New Program

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)

Outstanding Achievement In Movies, Miniseries, Or Specials

DOPESICK (Hulu)

Individual Achievement In Drama

Mandy Moore (THIS IS US, NBC)

Individual Achievement In Comedy

Quinta Brunson (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, ABC)

Outstanding Achievement In News and Information

THE BEATLES: GET BACK (Disney+)

Outstanding Achievement In Reality Programming

TIE: THE AMAZING RACE (CBS), LEGENDARY (HBO Max)

Outstanding Achievement In Youth Programming

THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB (Netflix)

Outstanding Achievement In Variety, Talk Or Sketch

I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE WITH TIM ROBINSON (Netflix)

Career Achievement Honoree

TIE: Ted Danson & Steve Martin

Heritage Award

I LOVE LUCY (CBS)