Is ‘Abbott Elementary’ On Tonight? Here’s When ‘Abbott Elementary’ Returns With New Episodes On ABC

After Abbott Elementary Season 5’s iconic birthday/holiday episode, featuring the return of guest star Taraji P. Henson, the Emmy-winning comedy is a brief hiatus.

Season 5, Episode 8, “Birthday,” saw Jacob (Chris Perfetti) coordinate the school’s annual Winter Show, while Janine (Quinta Brunson) celebrated her 30th birthday and caught up with her mom, Vanetta Teagues (Henson).

As always, Abbott Elementary fans are begging for class to be back in session. So we’re here to share when you’ll be back in the halls of Abbott with Janine, Jacob, Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), Ava (Janelle James), Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis).

Is Abbott Elementary on tonight, December 31? When does Abbott Elementary return with new episodes on ABC? 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! Here’s what to know about Abbott‘s return in 2026.

Is Abbott Elementary On Tonight (12/31/25)?

Sadly, there won’t be a new episode of Abbott Elementary airing on ABC tonight, Wednesday, December 31. But in honor of New Year’s Eve, ABC is airing Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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.

Stay tuned for more Abbott Elementary Season 5 coverage from Decider.