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The Best Episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 5

Every episode of Abbott Elementary Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 5!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 1 - Team Building
    7.4/10(457 votes)

    #1 - Team Building

    S5:E1

    The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.

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  2. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 2 - Cheating
    7.8/10(419 votes)

    #2 - Cheating

    S5:E2

    Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class; a new guidance counselor joins the school.

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  3. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3 - Ballgame
    8.2/10(438 votes)

    #3 - Ballgame

    S5:E3

    The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.

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  4. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 4 - Game Night
    7.9/10(414 votes)

    #4 - Game Night

    S5:E4

    Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.

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  5. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 5 - Camping
    7.6/10(396 votes)

    #5 - Camping

    S5:E5

    Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.

    Director:Matt Pexa

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  6. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 6 - No Phones
    7.5/10(348 votes)

    #6 - No Phones

    S5:E6

    Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.

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  8. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 7 - Goofgirl
    7.3/10(278 votes)

    #7 - Goofgirl

    S5:E7

    A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.

    Director:Justin Tan
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  9. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 8 - Birthday
    7.5/10(248 votes)

    #8 - Birthday

    S5:E8

    Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott's annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.

    Director:Matt Sohn

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  10. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 - Mall (1)
    7.9/10(125 votes)

    #9 - Mall (1)

    S5:E9

    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Team Building" is the best rated episode of "Abbott Elementary" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 457 votes. Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Quinta Brunson, it aired on 10/1/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Cheating".