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Abbott Elementary S5E2 — Cheating

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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 2

Cheating

7.7/10 · 744 votesOct 8, 202522 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byRandall Einhorn

Written byBrian Rubenstein

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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

Randall Einhorn

Randall Einhorn

Director

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Richie Edelson

Editor

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Brian Rubenstein

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Cheating" is episode 2 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 744 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Brian Rubenstein, it aired on October 8, 2025.

Next: E3 · Ballgame Best of Season 5