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Abbott Elementary S5E1 — Team Building

7.5

Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 1

Team Building

7.5/10 · 789 votesOct 1, 202522 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byRandall Einhorn

Written byQuinta Brunson

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Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson

Janine Teagues

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams

Gregory Eddie

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Barbara Howard

Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter

Melissa Schemmenti

Chris Perfetti

Chris Perfetti

Jacob Hill

Janelle James

Janelle James

Ava Coleman

William Stanford Davis

William Stanford Davis

Mr. Johnson

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Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson

Writer

Randall Einhorn

Randall Einhorn

Director

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Richie Edelson

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Team Building" is episode 1 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 789 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Quinta Brunson, it aired on October 1, 2025.

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