The BEST episodes of Abbott Elementary season 5
Every episode of Abbott Elementary season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Abbott Elementary season 5!
A group of dedicated, passionate teachers and a slightly tone-deaf principal are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do, even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
#1 - Picture Day
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2026
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues. Ava handles a kitchen staff strike.
#2 - Night Out
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2026
Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.
#3 - Ballgame
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2025
The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.
#4 - Cheating
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2025
Melissa tries to outsmart her students. Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class, and a new guidance counselor joins the school.
#5 - Mall (1)
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2026
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.
#6 - Team Building
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2025
The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon. Ava makes a big announcement that shocks Jacob and Melissa.
#7 - April Fools
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/1/2026
It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.
#8 - Miami
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/22/2026
Rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott crew is in Miami for PECSA weekend.
#9 - Mall: Heroes (3)
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2026
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.
#10 - Mall: Questions & Concerns (2)
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/14/2026
Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton.
#11 - Camping
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2025
Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for the older kids of Abbott Elementary.
#12 - No Homework
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/25/2026
Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers.
#13 - No Phones
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2025
Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.
#14 - Candygrams
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2026
It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own.
#15 - Game Night
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2025
Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.
#16 - Birthday
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2025
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott's annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday, complete with a surprise visitor.
#17 - Ava & Fest
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/22/2026
It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.
#18 - Aide
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/2026
Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob.
#19 - Goofgirl
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/3/2025
A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.
#20 - Campaign
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/18/2026
Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.
#21 - Safety Day
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2026
An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.
#22 - Trip
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/8/2026
Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa's most successful former students comes back for a visit.