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Abbott Elementary S1E5 — Student Transfer
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Abbott Elementary•Season 1•Episode 5

Student Transfer

7.7/10 · 1,774 votesJan 25, 202222 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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After a negative teacher review, Janine gets a confidence boost when a student gets transferred from Melissa's class into hers. Jacob tries to forge a friendship with an uninterested Gregory.

Directed byRandall Einhorn
Written byBrittani Nichols
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Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson

Janine Teagues

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams

Gregory Eddie

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Barbara Howard

Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter

Melissa Schemmenti

Chris Perfetti

Chris Perfetti

Jacob Hill

Janelle James

Janelle James

Ava Coleman

William Stanford Davis

William Stanford Davis

Mr. Johnson

Crew12

Randall Einhorn

Randall Einhorn

Director

J

Justin Tan

Staff Writer

Brittani Nichols

Brittani Nichols

Executive Story Editor

Kate Peterman

Kate Peterman

Staff Writer

R

Richie Edelson

Editor

M

Michael J. Pepin

Director of Photography

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Joya McCrory

Staff Writer

Jordan Temple

Jordan Temple

Producer

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Brian Rubenstein

Co-Executive Producer

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Scott Sites

Producer

M

Morgan Murphy

Consulting Producer

Brittani Nichols

Brittani Nichols

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Student Transfer" is episode 5 of Abbott Elementary season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,774 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Brittani Nichols, it aired on January 25, 2022.

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