Is ‘Abbott Elementary’ on tonight? Here’s when ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns with new episodes on ABC
Abbott Elementary Season 5, Episode 8, “Birthday,” not only saw Jacob (Chris Perfetti) coordinate the school’s annual Winter Show and Janine (Quinta Brunson) celebrate her 30th birthday, it saw Taraji P. Henson reprise her role as Janine’s mom, Vanetta Teagues.
Abbott always crushes holiday/party episodes, so it’s no surprise the special installment left fans wanting more. But unfortunately, Season 5, Episode 8 also served as the winter finale for the Emmy-winning ABC series.
If it feels like there are still lots more school year shenanigans still to explore with Janine, Jacob, Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Ava (Janelle James), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), you’re right! Brunson even told EW that we’ll “be seeing more of Taraji this season, so that’s exciting.” The question now, is when does Abbott Elementary come back?
Is Abbott Elementary on tonight, December 24? When does Abbott Elementary return with new episodes? How many episodes are in Abbott Elementary Season 5? And how can you watch Abbott Elementary live on ABC and online? We’ve got answers!
Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight (12/24/25)?
Sadly, there won’t be a new episode of Abbott Elementary airing on ABC tonight, Wednesday, December 24. But in honor of Christmas Eve, ABC is airing an iconic replacement. If you tune into the network at 8:00 p.m. ET you can watch the holiday classic, Home Alone.
Is Abbott Elementary Season 5 Over?
Also no! Thankfully, Abbott Elementary is only on hiatus for a few weeks and will return with new episodes in early 2025.
When Does Abbott Elementary Return With New Episodes? Abbott Elementary Season 5, Episode 9 Premiere Date:
Curious when Abbott Elementary returns with new episodes on ABC? Season 5, Episode 9 premieres on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
How Many Episodes Are In Abbott Elementary Season 5?
Like Season 4 before it, Abbott Elementary Season 5 will consist of 22 episodes! We love to hear it! With eight episodes down, fans still have 14 episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 5 ahead.
Where To Watch Abbott Elementary Online: Hulu Streaming Info
Want to catch up on Abbott Elementary before the series returns in 2026? Check out ABC.com, Hulu, and Disney+.
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
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