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when does abbott elementary return

“Abbott Elementary” is set to return from its winter break on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 , at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC , with episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Quick Scoop

  • New episodes resume: January 7, 2026.
  • Time slot: Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • Streaming: Episodes drop on Hulu the following day.
  • Context: This is the midseason/winter hiatus return for Season 5 , which started airing in October 2025 and runs through spring 2026.

Fans were teased with an in-universe “email” from Principal Ava on social media telling everyone, “See you January 7!”, which doubled as the official announcement for the show’s return.

Mini timeline

  1. Season 5 premieres on ABC: October 1, 2025.
  1. New episodes air through late November before a brief holiday hiatus in December.
  1. The show comes back to school with fresh episodes on January 7, 2026.

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