NOC Guide to the Top SDCC 2025 Offsites

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Mike Manalo

Comic-Con is just five days away everyone! As we discussed in our NOC San Diego Comic-Con Guide, we will be on the ground covering as much of the fun nerdtopia festivities as possible! However, SDCC is not just about panels. There’s so much to do around the convention center, including some events you don’t need a badge for. So allow us to sort through the entire collection of offsites happening during SDCC 2025, and bring you our Top Picks!

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Your NOC Guide to SDCC 2025

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Mike Manalo

We are exactly one week away from San Diego Comic-Con, folks! As per tradition, The Nerds of Color is going to be there on the ground, not only bringing you the latest and greatest from the panels, but also participating as panelists in some of them (Looking at you, Swara, you rock star!) So as you gear up and prep for the biggest nerd event of the year, we’re going to break down the best panels and events you can’t miss!

Interview, Television

Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Her Magical ‘Abbott Elementary’ Journey

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Sophia Soto

Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. The series will return for a fifth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actress about the importance of comedy and the opportunity to grow with her character. Keep reading for everything she shared!

Interview, Television

‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Lisa Ann Walter Talks the Fun of Exploring Her Character

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Sophia Soto

On the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I caught up with Lisa Ann Walter to discuss her Abbott Elementary character and why the show has become a comfort for so many. Season 4 of the comedy will premiere Wednesday, October 9 at 9:30 PM on ABC.

Television

‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast and Creatives Tease Season 3 at the TCA Winter Press Tour

February 14, 2024 Kelly Martinez

School is officially back in session. Abbott Elementary Season 3 premiered on ABC last week, and the Emmy-winning sitcom was also recently renewed for a fourth season. The mockumentary series follows a “group of passionate teachers and a slightly tone-deaf principal” as they try to position their students for success at a Philadelphia public school. It stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti, and William Stanford Davis.

Interview, Television

Lisa Ann Walter on the Comedy Genre and Incredible Response to ‘Abbott Elementary’

April 19, 2023May 11, 2025 Sophia Soto

Lisa Ann Walter portrays Melissa Schemmenti in Abbott Elementary. The season 2 finale airs tonight at 9 PM ET on ABC. You can watch new episodes on demand and on Hulu the following day.

Interview, Television

Tyler James Williams and William Stanford Davis on ABC’s Beloved Comedy, ‘Abbott Elementary’

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Sophia Soto

Tyler James Williams and William Stanford Davis play Gregory Eddie and Mr. Johnson in Abbott Elementary. New episodes of season 2 air Wednesday nights at 9 PM ET on ABC. Additionally, you can watch on demand and on Hulu the following day.

Interview, Television

Janelle James and Chris Perfetti Talk About the Response to ‘Abbott Elementary’

September 21, 2022 Sophia Soto

Janelle James and Chris Perfetti play Ava Coleman and Jacob Hill in Abbott Elementary. Season 2 premieres tonight at 9 PM ET on ABC. New episodes will continue to air Wednesday and are then available to watch on demand and on Hulu the following day.

Interview, Television

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter Discuss their Relatable Friendship on ‘Abbott Elementary’

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Sophia Soto

Sheryl Lee Ralph, who just won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and Lisa Ann Walter star as Barbara Howard and Melissa Schemmenti in Abbott Elementary. Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, September 21 at 9 PM ET on ABC. Additionally, you can watch new episodes on demand and on Hulu the following day.

Interview, Television

Quinta Brunson on What She Hopes Her ‘Abbott Elementary’ Character Represents

September 19, 2022September 20, 2022 Sophia Soto

Quinta Brunson is the creator, executive producer, and star of Abbott Elementary, in which she plays Janine Teagues. She just won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, September 21 at 9 PM ET on ABC. Additionally, you can watch new episodes on demand and on Hulu the following day.