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Tyler James Williams teases big changes for Gregory after Abbott Elementary season 5 finale
Things are looking up for Gregory Eddie!

By Mekishana Pierre April 22, 2026 9:01 p.m. ET

Gilles Mingasson

Key Points:

*Abbott Elementary ended its fifth season on a high note with a two-episode finale featuring this year's Ava Fest and a trip to Miami.

*Things are definitely looking up for Gregory and Janine after their earlier split, which actor Tyler James Williams tells EW he's very grateful for.

*"I know everyone hates me for how I relate to their relationship," the Golden Globe winner quips. "But it really was [my favorite storyline]."

This article contains spoilers from Abbott Elementary season 5, episode 21, "Ava & Fest," and episode 22, "Miami."

Put down your pitchforks, Abbott Elementary fans! Things have finally been set to rights after the Emmy-winning series broke viewers' hearts by breaking up onscreen couple Janine Teagues (played by show creator and star Quinta Brunson) and Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams)

Brunson was unapologetic when speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the decision to end the couple's relationship over a botched attempt to plan their first trip, after seasons of waiting for them to finally get together. Despite knowing the move would send fans into a tizzy over episode 19's emotional cliffhanger, Brunson shared that the fight was something she and the sitcom writers were excited about seeing played out.

"I think [we were excited] because Jeanine and Gregory are two characters we know very well, and more than anything, two characters we think we know very well. So we think we know their relationship. We feel settled with it," she said. "But I think as with any relationship, the inside has its own dynamics. And I thought that they've been in such an easy ride since they got together, it was interesting to all of us to see some different layers there.….

https://ew.com/tyler-james-williams-surprising-abbott-elementary-season-5-finale-11955495

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