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Abbott Elementary Returns for Season 5 with New Faces and Game-Changing Moments
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Award-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary returns for Season 5
- Quinta Brunson stars as optimistic teacher Janine Teagues
- Season 5 to feature more Janine and Gregory moments, as well as a "game-changer" for the school
The award-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary has returned to ABC for its fifth season, continuing the story of the dedicated teachers at a predominantly Black public school in West Philadelphia. Starring Quinta Brunson as the enthusiastic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues, the new season promises to deliver more of the show's signature blend of humor and heart.
In addition to Brunson, the show's talented ensemble cast includes Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hall, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard, and William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson. The cast recently shared a photo from an episode filmed at a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, hinting at the exciting events to come.
Brunson has teased that Season 5 will feature more moments between Janine and Gregory, as well as a "game-changer" that will "make or break" the school. Fans can look forward to seeing how these developments unfold as the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
