The Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 release date and time is on the horizon. In the winter finale episode, “Birthday,” Janine celebrates her 30th birthday amidst chaos at her school. The episode begins with Janine trying to keep her birthday special, but the day takes a hit when a broken furnace causes a school emergency, leading to burst pipes. It forces everyone to temporarily move to an abandoned mall.

Meanwhile, the episode also explored Janine’s strained relationship with her mother, Vanetta. Upon arrival, she judges Janine’s life choices with dismissive comments.

Here are the release date and time details about the next episode.

When is the Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 release date & time?

The episode’s release date is January 7, 2026, and its release time is 5:30 p.m. PT, 8:30 p.m. ET

Check out its release times in the U.S. below:

Where to watch Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9

You can watch Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 via Hulu.

Hulu is a popular streaming service that offers both on-demand content and as a platform to feature series’ episodes a day after they are aired on TV. It holds a vast library of content spanning multiple genres, including Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Bear, and Alien: Earth.

What is Abbott Elementary about?

The official synopsis for Abbott Elementary is as follows:

“In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.”