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Abbott Elementary S5E16 — Campaign

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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 16

Campaign

7.3/10 · 522 votesMar 18, 202622 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.

Directed byBrittani Nichols

Written byRiley Dufurrena

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Cast7

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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Riley Dufurrena

Writer

Brittani Nichols

Brittani Nichols

Director

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Episode Summary

"Campaign" is episode 16 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 522 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brittani Nichols and written by Riley Dufurrena, it aired on March 18, 2026.

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