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Abbott Elementary S5E21 — Ava & Fest
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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 21

Ava & Fest

7.7/10 · 467 votesApr 22, 202622 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.

Directed byPatrick Schumacker
Written byBrittani Nichols
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Quinta Brunson

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Janine Teagues

Tyler James Williams

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Gregory Eddie

Sheryl Lee Ralph

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Barbara Howard

Lisa Ann Walter

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Melissa Schemmenti

Chris Perfetti

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Janelle James

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William Stanford Davis

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Episode Summary

"Ava & Fest" is episode 21 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 467 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Patrick Schumacker and written by Brittani Nichols, it aired on April 22, 2026.

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