- Abbott Elementary is returning for a fifth season. Below, you'll find the full episode schedule.
- The ABC series was nominated for six Emmys this year, but walked away with zero wins, making it one of the notable snubs of the evening.
- Season 5 will include some major shake-ups in the staff.
The leaves are falling, the temperatures are cooling, and the days are getting shorter — which can only mean one thing: fall TV premieres are about to be in full swing, including the return of some of our favorite Philadelphia teachers. Abbott Elementary was renewed for a fifth season back in January, which means fans will once again get to dive into the world of these beloved educators, their students, and the various levels of hijinks they are sure to face along the way.
One such challenge will involve Janine taking on more students than ever before. "Attention: I have a very important update regarding our school," Ava tells the faculty in the season 5 trailer. "Since there aren't enough second graders for two classes, Ms. Teagues will now have 40 students. I, for one, am excited to see if it will break her." Meanwhile, Melissa is getting bumped up to teach middle school math and homeroom, which means reuniting with former students who are ready to deliver some hard truths. “You seemed way smarter when we were in second grade,” one kid informs her. Brutal.
Oh, and did I mention that the ceiling in the faculty lounge caves in, Mr. Johnson learns how to ride a bike (well, sort of), and the gang attends a Phillies baseball game? Welcome back to another exciting year at Abbott! So when exactly will the new season kick off?
Here’s everything you need to know about Abbott Elementary season 5’s episode release schedule.
When does Abbott Elementary Season 5 premiere?
The first episode of season 5 will kick off Wednesday, October 1 at 8:30 p.m. (EST) on ABC and be available to stream on Hulu the very next day, Thursday, October 2. So whether you’re a fan of watching episodes as they air on network television or prefer watching at your leisure via streaming, there are easy options for anyone who wants to check back in on their favorite Philly characters. (Sorry, It’s Always Sunny fans, but I said what I said.)
When will the next episode of Abbott Elementary drop?
If you were hoping to binge watch season 5 of Abbott Elementary in its entirety, then prepare to be met with disappointment. Unlike many streaming shows these days, this ABC series adheres to the traditional episode rollout by releasing only one episode per week. That means after the premiere on October 1, viewers will need to wait until the following Wednesday, October 8 for new content. That pattern will continue throughout the course of the entire 22-episode long season. And while that may feel excruciating to some people, just think of it as a way of making the fun last longer. And let’s be real — Abbott makes the wait more than worth it.
Here’s a breakdown of the complete episode release schedule for Abbott Elementary season 5:
- Episode 1: “Team Building” — Airs October 1, 2025
- Episode 2: “Cheating” — Airs October 8, 2025
- Episode 3: “Ballgame” — Airs October 15, 2025
- Episode 4: “Game Night” — Airs October 22, 2025
- Episode 5: “Camping” — Airs October 29, 2025
- Episode 6: “Title TBD” — Airs TBD
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