Bob Hearts Abishola Season 5: See episode count, expected cast members and more

Fans of CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola can rejoice as the show has been renewed for a fifth season. This news came in January 2023. Here's what you need to know about the release updates for Bob Hearts Abishola’s next season.

Bob Hearts Abishola Season 5: Episode Count

Season 1 had 20 episodes, followed by an 18-episode renewal. Seasons 3 and 4 each had 22 episodes. For Season 5, CBS has ordered 13 episodes. While shorter seasons are common today, this number could signify the series concluding, given the contrast with previous seasons.

Bob Hearts Abishola Season 5: Cast

Following the Season 5 renewal, the show underwent cast reductions. Of the thirteen main cast members, eleven are now returning. Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku, who play the titular characters Bob and Abishola, are the only series regulars returning for Season 5.

The expected cast members to return for Season 5 are:

Billy Gardell as Robert “Bob” Wheeler
Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola Bolatito Doyinsola Oluwatoyin Wheeler (formerly Adebambo, née Odegbami)
Christine Ebersole as Dorothy “Dottie” Wheeler
Matt Jones as Douglas Wheeler
Maribeth Monroe as Christina Wheeler
Shola Adewusi as Oluwatoyin “Olu” Ifedayo Olatunji (née Odegbami)
Barry Shabaka Henley as Babatunde “Tunde” Olatunji
Travis Wolfe Jr. as Dele Babatunde Adebambo
Vernee Watson-Johnson as Gloria Tyler
Gina Yashere as Kemi
Bayo Akinfemi as Goodwin Aderibigbe Olayiwola
Anthony Okungbowa as Kofoworola “Kofo” Omogoriola Olanipekun
Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Ebunoluwa Adebisi Odegbami

FAQs

How many episodes can we expect in Bob Hearts Abishola season 5?
CBS has ordered thirteen episodes for season 5, a departure from previous seasons with more episodes. While shorter seasons are common nowadays, this change may signal the show's conclusion.

Who from the cast will be returning for season 5 of Bob Hearts Abishola?
In season 5, Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku will reprise their roles as Bob and Abishola. However, eleven of the thirteen main cast members will be downgraded to recurring roles due to cast cuts.