School is officially out for (spring and) summer! But after that eventful two-episode Season 5 finale, Abbott Elementary fans will be counting down the days until class is back in session.
On Wednesday, April 22, Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning comedy aired two back-to-back installments, “Ava & Fest” and “Miami,” to close out another iconic 22-episode run. The Season 5 finale finally let fans know if Janine (Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) got back together, saw Ava (Janelle James) pull off another legendary Ava Fest with help from Dominic (Luke Tennie), welcomed special guests, and delivered some jaw-dropping twists at PECSA weekend in Miami.
So what comes next for Janine, Gregory, Ava, Dom, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis)? Curious how many episodes are in Abbott Elementary Season 5? Has ABC renewed or canceled Abbott Elementary yet? Will there be an Abbott Elementary Season 6? What could Abbott Elementary Season 6 look like? And when could we expect new episodes?
Here’s everything we know about the future of our dearly beloved Abbott Elementary.
When Is Abbott Elementary‘s Season 5 Finale?
Abbott Elementary‘s two-episode Season 5 finale aired Wednesday, April 22 on ABC, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
How Many Episodes Are In Abbott Elementary Season 5?
Like Season 4 before it, Abbott Elementary Season 5 consisted of 22 episodes, which means “Miami” was the season finale.
Will There Be An Abbott Elementary Season 6?
While Abbott Elementary Season 5 wraps this week, rest assured that school will be back in session! On March 4, ABC renewed Brunson’s Emmy-winning comedy for Season 6. HOORAY! Abbott was also the network’s first scripted renewal of this 2026 season and the five seasons in, the series still maintains solid Hulu and Disney+ viewership. So it’s no surprise ABC wants more! And so do fans!
Abbott Elementary Season 5 Ending Explained: What Will Abbott Elementary Season 6 Be About?
While prepping for another Ava Fest to remember, Janine and Gregory thankfully realized they were letting their parents’ past relationship advice and baggage cloud their judgement, so they vowed to prioritize healthy communication in the future and got back together! Thank you, Abbott! We couldn’t bear a hiatus break-up.
Before Season 5 concluded, the Abbott crew headed to Miami for PECSA and learned some terrible news: 20 schools, including Abbott, would be closing. Everyone understandably grieved and feared for their futures, but thanks to the school’s new furnace, new acting superintendent Derek Collins (Geoffrey Owens) spared Abbott. Because of other school closures, however, Abbott would have to accommodate larger class sizes in the future, which meant they needed an assistant principal. Gregory secured the job and admitted to O’Shon (Matthew Law) that he was thinking about proposing to Janine!!!
Abbott Elementary Season 6 will likely pick up post-school closures and follow Abbott’s finest as they navigate the challenges of taking on new students. We’ll see Gregory and Ava working together, Jacob may get more involved with the district, and I’m sure we’ll see lots more exciting guest stars in the future. We could even seen Gregory and Janine take the next step in their relationship! And we can’t wait!
When Does Abbott Elementary Season 6 Premiere?
Since Abbott Elementary Season 5 is just ending an official Season 6 premiere date has yet to be announced, but based on network TV schedules past we can likely expect the show to return with new episodes in fall 2026. Both Season 4 and Season 5 ran from October to April, so Season 6 will hopefully premiere in October again! Stay tuned for more updates.
Where To Watch Abbott Elementary Online: Hulu Streaming Info
Want to rewatch Abbott Elementary while you wait for Season 6? Head to Hulu!
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
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