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Abbott Elementary – Season 5, Episode 1 Team Building

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The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
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Abbott Elementary — Season 5, Episode 1

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Quinta Brunson

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Quinta Brunson

Janine Teagues

Tyler James Williams

Gregory Eddie

Janelle James

Ava Coleman

Chris Perfetti

Jacob Hill

Lisa Ann Walter

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Caroline Siede Episodic Medium (Substack) Jan 28
As with many a long-running series, it’s the time we’ve spent living with these characters that now makes their weekly adventures so meaningful. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Collider Oct 23
8/10
Season 4 ended with a reminder that things will change — that’s just the nature of being a teacher — but Season 5 starts by showing us how exciting potential change can be for these characters that we’ve already spent 71 episodes with. Go to Full Review Melody McCune Tell-Tale TV Oct 3
3.75/5
This series manages to provide consistency and the aforementioned comfort while molding and shaping the characters we love to be the best they can be. That’s the hallmark of a great comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
Creator
Quinta Brunson
Executive Producer
Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2025