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Abbott Elementary S5E12 — Picture Day

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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 12

Picture Day

7.7/10 · 630 votesJan 28, 202622 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

Directed byRandall Einhorn

Written byLizzy Darrell

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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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Randall Einhorn

Randall Einhorn

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Lizzy Darrell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Picture Day" is episode 12 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 630 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Lizzy Darrell, it aired on January 28, 2026.

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