Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 1 Drops Soon: Release Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
Class is back in session: Abbott Elementary Season 5 is almost here—get the release date, time, and where to watch as the mockumentary cameras return to Philly’s cash‑strapped Willard R. Abbott.
Abbott Elementary is clocking back in. Season 5 is about to launch, so here is the when and where, plus a quick refresher on the show if you have been away from the halls of Willard R. Abbott for a minute.
When does Abbott Elementary Season 5 start?
Season 5, Episode 1 drops on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The listed rollout is a little oddly specific for streaming, but here is how it is supposed to land in the U.S.:
- Eastern Time: 8:30 p.m. ET on Oct 1
- Pacific Time: 5:30 p.m. PT on Oct 1
Heads up: streamer release times can wobble by a few minutes. If it is not there at the exact minute, give it a beat and refresh.
Where to watch
You can watch Abbott Elementary Season 5, Episode 1 on Hulu. Hulu is a Disney-owned streaming service with both ad-supported and ad-free subscription options.
What the show is about (quick refresher)
Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style comedy set in a predominantly Black public school in Philadelphia. The cameras follow a group of underfunded, overcommitted teachers trying to keep the lights on and the kids learning, led by eternally optimistic second-grade teacher Janine Teagues. It is the rare workplace comedy that is equal parts sharp and sincerely warm.
The official synopsis puts it like this:
"In this workplace comedy, 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."