Abbott Elementary · S5 · E18
April Fools
It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.
About this episode
It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.
Season 5
1Team Building
22 minOct 1, 2025★ 5.8
The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.
2Cheating
22 minOct 8, 2025★ 6.5
Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class; a new guidance counselor joins the school.
3Ballgame
22 minOct 15, 2025★ 6.5
The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.
4Game Night
22 minOct 22, 2025★ 6.3
Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.
5Camping
22 minOct 29, 2025★ 6.5
Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.
6No Phones
22 minNov 5, 2025★ 6.1
Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.
7Goofgirl
22 minDec 3, 2025★ 6.4
A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.
8Birthday
22 minDec 10, 2025★ 6.1
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott's annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.
9Mall (1)
22 minJan 7, 2026★ 6.0
Abbott Elementary returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location.
10Mall (2): Questions & Concerns
22 minJan 14, 2026★ 6.1
Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton.
11Mall (3): Heroes
22 minJan 21, 2026★ 5.9
After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, a new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson.
12Picture Day
22 minJan 28, 2026★ 6.2
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.
13Candygrams
22 minFeb 4, 2026★ 6.0
It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own.
14Aide
22 minMar 4, 2026★ 6.5
Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob.
15Safety Day
22 minMar 11, 2026★ 6.0
An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.
16Campaign
22 minMar 18, 2026★ 6.2
Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.
17No Homework
22 minMar 25, 2026★ 6.4
Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers.
18April Fools
22 minApr 1, 2026★ 6.3Now viewing
It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.
19Trip
22 minApr 8, 2026★ 5.8
Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa's most successful former students comes back for a visit.
20Night Out
22 minApr 15, 2026★ 5.9
Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.
21Ava & Fest
22 minApr 22, 2026
It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.
22Miami
22 minApr 22, 2026★ 6.2
Rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott crew is in Miami for PECSA weekend.
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