What to Expect from Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3: Ballgame
It’s a night on the town for the teachers of Abbott Elementary once again!
Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3, “Ballgame,” takes the crew to the ballpark for the Philadelphia Phillies Teachers’ Appreciation Night. Our esteemed teaching staff doesn’t miss the opportunity to show off their Philly pride with their best ballgame attire.
Enjoying hot dogs and popcorn, Janine and Gregory deal with a rowdy fan, while Ava jumps at the chance to organize a date night with O’Shon.
It’s always entertaining when the teachers leave the schoolyard behind for some late-night shenanigans, but something tells us this outing will be a homerun.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3 Details
- Title: “Ballgame”
- Air Date: Wednesday, October 15
- Time: 8:30/7:30c
- Network: ABC
How to Watch Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3
- Live: ABC at 8:30 pm EST
- Streaming: Stream episodes the next day on Hulu.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3 Description
The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers’ Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues), Tyler James Williams (Gregory Eddie), Janelle James (Ava Coleman), Chris Perfetti (Jacob Hill), Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa Schemmenti), William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Howard)
- Notable Returns: Matthew Law (O’Shon)
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 3:
What Happened on the Previous Episode?
Previously on Abbott Elementary, Melissa thinks she has a handle on the sixth-graders until she finds out the students are acing their tests because they’re cheating. When Gregory tells her the children are stealing her answer sheets, she looks to get even with them by upping her game and the curriculum.
Meanwhile, Tariq’s “son,” Nick, is in Janine’s class this year. Janine soon learns her ex-boyfriend is a bit of a problem child when he begins interrupting her class to demand Nick receive special treatment. The outbursts lead to a serious conversation between the exes.
What are your hopes for this episode of Abbott Elementary? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 2, “Cheating,” right here.
Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.
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