‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 5 First Look Teases New Faculty Addition as Janine & More Return to School (PHOTOS)
It’s almost time for a new school year at Abbott Elementary as the ABC comedy gears up for its Season 5 premiere on October 1, and in anticipation of the return, the network has unveiled some first-look photos from the episode, “Team Building.”
According to the episode’s logline, the teachers will convene at the titular school for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon for the faculty. As we already know, Shrinking star Luke Tennie is joining Season 5 as a new teacher, and the photos offer a brief glimpse at the latest addition.
Meanwhile, mainstays Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Jacob (Chris Perfetti), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), Ava (Janelle James), and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) are all back, along with others like Mr. Morton (Jerry Minor) and Wendell (George Sharperson).
Below, we’re rounding up all of the must-see photos of the cast from the premiere, which is also teased in a fun video promo. Stay tuned for more on Season 5 as we approach the show’s return, and let us know what you look forward to seeing from Season 5 in the comments section below.
Abbott Elementary, Season 5 Premiere, Wednesday, October 1, 8:30/7:30c, ABC
Janine is back and ready for a new school year.
She is joined by boyfriend and coworker Gregory.
And their bestie Jacob is also back for more school shenanigans.
Barbara is keeping things casual in a track suit.
And Ava is as fabulous as ever.
Not much has changed for Mr. Johnson who is always keeping others humble with his sideways glances.
Barbara can’t hide her smile in the parking lot.
Ava is also all smiles for the kick-off of a new year.
Mr. Johnson isn’t as amused it seems.
Melissa and Barbara are never beating the bestie allegations.
Janine isn’t as bubbly as she normally is alongside Barbara.
Melissa and Ava have a chat.
Ava and Mr. Johnson address the faculty.
Chatter among the teachers ensues.
Jacob gabs up Melissa and Barbara.
Janine addresses her peers.
Gregory sits close by.
Cafeteria worker Wendell is also back.
But what business could Ava and Mr. Johnson have with him?
The trio have a serious chat in the kitchen.
Are Jacob and Mr. Morton friends now? The pair mirror each other while in conversation with Melissa.
The converstaion appears to take an ugly turn as the teachers get into a scuffle.
Luke Tennie’s new character joins the mix alongside Mr. Morton, Melissa, and Barbara.
And Janine cracks a smile.
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