Season 5 starts by showing us how exciting potential change can be for these characters that we’ve already spent 71 episodes with. At this point, it’s uncertain if Abbott Elementary could be wrapping up, but it is clear that this show is still riding high as one of the best comedies on television.

Abbott Elementary is starting to show some small signs of age as it starts its fifth season. But it also still generates big laughs and warm feelings about the group of teachers and administrators at Abbott, even if some of the smaller plots need some work.