Bradley Cooper returns to the small screen on Abbott Elementary

Bradley Cooper has made a surprise cameo on hit TV series Abbott Elementary.

Playing a comedic version of himself, the Hangover star made a series of gags poking fun at his own Oscars campaign in a new episode of hit ABC sitcom that aired on Sunday night.

"Whenever I'm in Philly, you know the deli across the street? That's my first stop," Bradley said in character. "My dad used to always take me there. They have the best hoagies (sandwiches) in the city."

"Oh, I just loved you in The Holdovers. It was just so heartwarming," Sheryl Lee Ralph's Barbara replied.

"It's The Hangover, and no it's not," replied Tyler James Williams, as Gregory.

"Guys, he's literally in a critically acclaimed film right now," Quinta Brunson, as Janine, said, with Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa adding, "Mhm, Oppenheimer."

"I wasn't in Oppenheimer," Bradley replied, to which Janelle James's Ava asks, "Are you sure? Everybody was in Oppenheimer."

The surprise appearance marks the 49-year-old's first scripted TV appearance since he appeared in the 2016 series Limitless.

Bradley was nominated for three awards at the 2024 Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture, for starring in, co-writing and producing the movie Maestro.

However, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer dominated the ceremony on Sunday night, winning seven awards.