“Abbott Elementary,” the hit sitcom created by and starring Quinta Brunson, returns with its Season 5 premiere on Wednesday, October 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
In tonight’s episode, the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
Cord-cutters can watch the episode live on DirecTV (5-day free trial), Fubo (5-day free trial) and other streaming services listed below.
Where to watch ‘Abbott Elementary’ live and on demand for free
Viewers without cable can stream “Abbott Elementary” through live TV services that offer ABC access, including Fubo (5-day free trial) and DirecTV (5-day free trial). Watch for free by taking advantage of these trial offers.
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DirecTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
Episodes will be available to stream on demand the following day on Hulu.
What is ‘Abbott Elementary’ about?
According to the series’ official synopsis per Fubo, “A group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.”
Watch the Season 5 trailer below:
Who is in the cast of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5?
“Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.
How many episodes are in ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5?
“Abbott Elementary” Season 5 will have 22 episodes. New episodes air weekly each Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.