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Abbott Elementary S5E3 — Ballgame
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Abbott Elementary•Season 5•Episode 3

Ballgame

8.2/10 · 786 votesOct 15, 202522 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.

Directed byRandall Einhorn
Written byAva Coleman
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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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Jacob Hill

Janelle James

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William Stanford Davis

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Episode Summary

"Ballgame" is episode 3 of Abbott Elementary season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 786 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Ava Coleman, it aired on October 15, 2025.

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