How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online — stream from anywhere in the world

How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5

Pack your pencils and run for the bus, because it’s time to head back to school for another year with everyone’s favourite faculty. Read on, as we explain how to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online from anywhere.

And this year, there’s set to be some big changes, with Luke Tennie set to join the show as new teacher Dominic, a former student of Barbra (Sheryl Lee Ralph) now working alongside her.

Much of what to expect from the new school year is being kept under wraps for now, but it's safe to say that after her rollercoaster of a season 4, Ava (Janelle James) is as resolute as ever. The series opener will see the teachers preparing for the upcoming school year with a team building exercise while getting to grips with the group’s new members, while later in the season we’ll see Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter)

Trying to outsmart her student’s efforts to cheat their way to a decent grade as another fresh face joins the school in the form of a new guidance counsellor.

Class will be in session every Wednesday, so check out our guide on how to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online and from anywhere.

How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 in the US

If you have cable, Abbott Elementary season 5 will air on Wednesdays on ABC with the premiere set for October 1 at 8:30pm ET / PT.

Don't have cable? Cord-cutting services with ABC include Sling TV – specifically the Sling Blue package from $46 per month. You can even get 50% off your first month, before returning to the original fee. There's also Fubo from $84.99 and Hulu with Live TV from $82.99 per month after a 3-day free trial.

If you're happy to watch on demand, episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day.

Away from the US? Use a VPN to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online from abroad.

How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 from anywhere

For those away from home looking to watch Abbott Elementary, you’ll be unable to watch the show as normal due to regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream geo-blocked services safely and securely online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home. Our favorite is NordVPN.

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How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online in Canada

Abbott Elementary airs on Global TV in Canada with season 5 episodes going out alongside their US broadcast. The show will also be available to stream live or on demand via the Global TV app or online platform.

For cord cutters, there's the Stack TV service, which carries a number of channels, including Global TV, and is available via Prime Video, Fubo and more. It’s free to Prime Video subscribers for the first seven days and then CA$12.99 per month thereafter.

Outside of Canada? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.

How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 in the UK, Australia and everywhere else

Disney Plus is the international home of brand new episodes from Abbott Elementary season 5.

There's no firm release info yet, but it's usually a few months before new installments become available to global viewers.

American away from home? You can still connect to your usual VOD services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to the US.

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Abbott Elementary season 5 - Need to Know

Abbott Elementary season 5 release date

Season 5 of Abbott Elementary will premiere on Wednesday, October 1 in North America. International release dates are TBC.

Abbott Elementary season 5 cast

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