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Abbott Elementary Season 6 Sets Up Dominic’s Exit and Barbara’s Possible Retirement
Abbott Elementary has set up two possible character departures in its sixth season.
In episode five, Gregory and Melissa fire Dominic after he has missed 23 days of school.
The episode explains that Dominic wanted to be fired to collect severance while pursuing a career in real estate.
Actor Luke Tennie has also taken on roles in The Pitt and Shrinking, alongside Abbott Elementary.
The episode also raises Barbara’s possible retirement, but does not establish that she has left.
It gives no further details about what happens next for either character.
Abbott Elementary season 6, episode 5 shows Gregory and Melissa firing Dominic after he missed 23 days of school.
The episode reveals that Dominic had been trying to get fired so he could collect severance while pursuing a career in real estate.
It also introduces the possibility that Barbara may retire.
The article says actor Luke Tennie has taken on other projects, including The Pitt and Shrinking.
- Who
- Dominic, Gregory and Melissa are involved in the firing. The episode also raises the possibility of Barbara’s retirement.
- What
- Gregory and Melissa fire Dominic after his absences, and the episode introduces Barbara’s possible retirement.
- When
- Season 6, episode 5, titled “Courtney.” The article was published on Nov. 8, 2026.
- Where
- Abbott Elementary.
- Why
- Dominic had missed 23 days of school and wanted to collect severance while pursuing real estate. The reason for Barbara’s possible retirement is not stated.
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Dominic had missed 23 days of school.
Gregory and Melissa fire Dominic, and the episode reveals he had been trying to get fired to collect severance and pursue real estate.
The episode introduces the possibility that Barbara may retire.
- Episode
- Season 6, episode 5, “Courtney
- Dominic’s absences
- 23 days of school
- Dominic’s plan
- Collect severance and pursue a career in real estate
- Luke Tennie’s other projects
- The Pitt and Shrinking
- Article publication
- Nov. 8, 2026