Abbott Elementary: Season 5

2025 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.2

What Season 5 of Abbott Elementary

Season 5 of Abbott Elementary It has 22 episodes and aired October 1, 2025. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.

22episodes

Oct 1, 2025aired

Apr 22, 2026Latest episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Team Building
Oct 1, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 5.8
The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Quinta Brunson · Starring: George Sharperson, Jerry Minor, Taylor Garron, Matthew Law
5x02 Cheating
Oct 8, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class; a new guidance counselor joins the school.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Brian Rubenstein · Starring: Zack Fox, Lela Hoffmeister, Christopher Robert Scott, Marcella Arguello
5x03 Ballgame
Oct 15, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Ava Coleman · Starring: Jerry Minor, Matthew Law, Van Van, Luke Tennie
5x04 Game Night
Oct 22, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.3
Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Brittani Nichols · Starring: Benjamin Norris, Courtney Taylor, Alicia Vitarelli, Jaboukie Young-White
5x05 Camping
Oct 29, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.
Directing: Matt Pexa · Writing: Kate Peterman · Starring: Mason Renfro, Aayden William, Dillion Blake Allen, Jerry Minor
5x06 No Phones
Nov 5, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.1
Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Joya McCrory · Starring: Lela Hoffmeister, Kimia Behpoornia, Pam Trotter, Pier Peters
5x07 Goofgirl
Dec 3, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.4
A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.
Directing: Justin Tan · Writing: Justin Tan · Starring: Marcella Arguello, Esai Pierre-Louis, Easton von der Lieth, Aeiress Jones
5x08 Birthday Mid-Season Finale
Dec 10, 2025 · 22 min · ★ 6.1
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott's annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.
Directing: Matt Sohn · Writing: Garrett Werner · Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Taylor Garron, Harleigh Azure, Steve Agee
5x09 Mall (1)
Jan 7, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.0
Abbott Elementary returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Riley Dufurrena · Starring: Benjamin Norris, Abraham Jason, Pam Trotter, Matthew Law
5x10 Mall (2): Questions & Concerns
Jan 14, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.1
Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton.
Directing: Tyler James Williams · Writing: Chad Morton · Starring: Zack Fox, Jerry Minor, Raven Goodwin, Taylor Garron
5x11 Mall (3): Heroes
Jan 21, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 5.9
After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, a new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson.
Directing: Jennifer Celotta · Writing: Rebekka Pesqueira · Starring: Benjamin Norris, Abraham Jason, Pam Trotter, Harmony Morgan
5x12 Picture Day
Jan 28, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.2
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Lizzy Darrell · Starring: Nikea Gamby-Turner, George Sharperson, Dillion Blake Allen, Amani Diggs
5x13 Candygrams
Feb 4, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.0
It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Chad Morton, Rebekka Pesqueira · Starring: Zack Fox, Christopher Robert Scott, Cree Summer, Matthew Law
5x14 Aide
Mar 4, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob.
Directing: Richie Edelson · Writing: Megan Carroll · Starring: Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Tyler Tomás Perez, Luke Tennie, Amira Collins
5x15 Safety Day
Mar 11, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.0
An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.
Directing: Dime Davis · Writing: Garrett Werner · Starring: Lela Hoffmeister, Kate Peterman, James III, Casey Frey
5x16 Campaign
Mar 18, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.2
Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.
Directing: Brittani Nichols · Writing: Riley Dufurrena · Starring: Jaxon Thomas Williams, Kate Peterman, Khandi Alexander, Star Greene
5x17 No Homework
Mar 25, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.4
Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers.
Directing: Jeff Gonzalez · Writing: Justin Tan · Starring: Tatyana Ali, Harmony Morgan, Langston Kerman, X Mayo
5x18 April Fools
Apr 1, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.4
It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.
Directing: Claire Scanlon · Writing: Joya McCrory · Starring: Lela Hoffmeister, Jerry Minor, Taylor Garron, Pam Trotter
5x19 Trip
Apr 8, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 5.9
Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa's most successful former students comes back for a visit.
Directing: Razan Ghalayini · Writing: Ava Coleman · Starring: Lela Hoffmeister, Kenzo Benvenuto, Kierlyn Hilton, Shane Paul McGhie
5x20 Night Out
Apr 15, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.0
Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Kate Peterman · Starring: Courtney Taylor, Tyler Tomás Perez, Thomas Endashaw, Ira Carmichael
5x21 Ava & Fest
Apr 22, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.
Directing: Patrick Schumacker · Writing: Brittani Nichols · Starring: Lela Hoffmeister, Tahir Moore, Luke Tennie, Kennedy Patterson
5x22 Miami Season Finale
Apr 22, 2026 · 22 min · ★ 6.3
Rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott crew is in Miami for PECSA weekend.
Directing: Randall Einhorn · Writing: Brian Rubenstein · Starring: Lauren Weedman, Jerry Minor, Matthew Law, Jim Rash