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!

Documentary, Interview

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the Honor of Narrating ‘The Real Red Tails’ and Using Her Voice

June 6, 2024June 7, 2024 Sophia Soto

Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates the one-hour special, The Real Red Tails. You can currently watch the documentary on both Disney+ and Hulu.

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.