Ava (Janelle James) and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) on lunch duty.
As Abbott teachers prepare for the upcoming school year, new faces and big changes are on the horizon.
Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) and Barbara "Barb" Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) seen chatting it up in the Abbott parking lot.
Abbott teachers gather for a staff meeting before the new school year kicks off.

The return of "Abbott Elementary" is imminent.

Created by actress and comedian Quinta Brunson, the Emmy Award-winning workplace dramedy chronicles the antics and misadventures of "a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal" working at an underfunded school in Philadelphia.

Following a four-month break, "Abbott Elementary" returns for Season 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 1, on ABC.

Season 5 of "Abbott Elementary" picks up with Janine (Brunson) and her coworkers preparing for the upcoming school year. According to ABC, "new faces and big changes are on the horizon" for the Abbott community.

"Attention! I have a very important update regarding our school," Ava, aka Principal Coleman (to some), tells Abbott faculty in the official trailer. "Since there aren't enough second graders for two classes, Ms. Teagues will now have 40 students. I, for one, am excited to see if it will break her."

"It won't," Janine tells Ava. "It might," she says to her boyfriend and fellow teacher Gregory (Tyler James Williams).

Here's what to know ahead of the Season 5 premiere, including where to watch.

When does 'Abbott Elementary' return?

Season 5 of "Abbott Elementary" premieres Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

Watch trailer for 'Abbott Elementary' Season 5

'Abbott Elementary' cast

From Janine to Mr. Johnson, here is the group of actors and actresses who make up the "Abbott Elementary" cast:

  • Quinta Brunson is Jeanine Teagues
  • Tyler James Williams is Gregory Eddie
  • Lisa Ann Walter is Melissa Schemmenti
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph is Barbara Howard
  • Janelle James is Ava Coleman
  • Chris Perfetti is Jacob Hill
  • William Stanford Davis is Mr. Johnson

Where to watch 'Abbott Elementary'

Starting Oct. 1, episodes from Season 5 of "Abbott Elementary" will be available to stream on Hulu. Previous seasons of the show are currently accessible on the streaming platform.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What time is 'Abbott Elementary' Season 5? Premiere date, cast, where to watch

Reporting by Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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