Abbott Elementary Season 5: Premiere Date, Time, and What’s Ahead
The Emmy-winning comedy returns Oct. 1 on ABC with 22 episodes; Luke Tennie joins the cast as a new teacher.
Abbott Elementary will return for its fifth season on ABC, with the premiere set for Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Season 5 debut will air at 8:30 p.m. ET, slotting in after the Season 2 premiere of Shifting Gears and ahead of a new Golden Bachelor Season 2 episode.
Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning workplace comedy resumes with its core cast — Janine Teagues, Gregory Eddie, Barbara Howard, Melissa Schemmenti, Jacob Hill, Ava Coleman, and Mr. Johnson — returning for another school year. A Decider-exclusive promo hints at “new faces and big changes on the horizon,” including the addition of Luke Tennie as Dominic, a new teacher who is set to recur and appears in the Season 5 premiere.
Season 5 will total 22 episodes, matching Season 4's run, and will bring the series back with its signature mix of humor and heart as the staff navigates a new year at Abbott Elementary.
Viewers can watch live on ABC by tuning in with a traditional cable subscription, or by logging in to ABC.com or the ABC app with a participating account. For those who do not have cable, live TV streaming options that carry ABC include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV. After the live broadcast, episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the following day. Hulu offers a 30-day free trial on its basic (with ads) plan, then the service’s standard rates apply. Subscribers can also consider Disney bundles that combine Disney+ with Hulu at varying price points to maximize value. Stay tuned for additional Abbott Elementary Season 5 coverage as the season progresses.
The show remains a focal point of ABC’s comedy slate, continuing to explore school life in Philadelphia through Brunson’s sharp, character-driven storytelling. With the return of the beloved ensemble and the addition of new cast members like Luke Tennie, Season 5 is positioned to deliver the mix of chaos, warmth, and social commentary that fans have come to expect.