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Abbott Elementary S5E18 — April Fools

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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 18

April Fools

7.8/10 · 537 votesApr 1, 202622 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.

Directed byClaire Scanlon

Written byJoya McCrory

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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

Crew3

R

Richie Edelson

Editor

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Joya McCrory

Writer

Claire Scanlon

Claire Scanlon

Director

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Episode Summary

"April Fools" is episode 18 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 537 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Joya McCrory, it aired on April 1, 2026.

Next: E19 · Trip Best of Season 5