Abbott Elementary

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Episode Guide

Season 1

• Episode 1: Pilot
  Aired: Dec 7, 2021

  In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don't love the school district's less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

• Episode 2: Light Bulb
  Aired: Jan 4, 2022

  Going against everyone's advice, Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem herself when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway. Despite the best intentions, Janine ends up causing new issues throughout the school. Elsewhere, Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way. 

• Episode 3: Wishlist
  Aired: Jan 11, 2022

  It's Wishlist Week at Abbott: a chance for teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies. Janine takes to TikTok and with Ava's assistance, her video is a success and goes viral. Feeling confident, Janine and Ava make a video for Barbara behind her back after she declines their help. Later, Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.

• Episode 4: New Tech
  Aired: Jan 18, 2022

  When a new computer program is introduced at Abbott, Janine is excited to finally help Barbara out with something. However, Barbara is reluctant to accept change and finds herself in a tricky situation when she decides to lie about her students' results rather than admit defeat. Elsewhere, Melissa surprises Jacob when she offers up a friend to assist with his lesson on unions, but she ends up teaching Jacob an important lesson herself.

• Episode 5: Student Transfer
  Aired: Jan 25, 2022

  After a negative teacher review, Janine gets a confidence boost when a student gets transferred from Melissa's class into hers, but it turns out the student proves to be too much to handle. While trying to forge a friendship with an uninterested Gregory, it is revealed that Jacob is constantly getting roasted by his students. The two bond after Gregory unintentionally gives Jacob the idea to incorporate the roasts in an educational way.

• Episode 6: Gifted Program
  Aired: Feb 1, 2022

  Janine convinces Ava to start a gifted program at Abbott led by Jacob. However, when some students begin to feel left out, Gregory and Janine put their heads together and come up with a solution. Elsewhere, Barbara pushes a hesitant Melissa to start dating again

• Episode 7: Art Teacher
  Aired: Feb 8, 2022

  When the school's art teacher retires, Janine is thrilled when the replacement ends up being her best friend from college, but things quickly turn sour when Sahar gets in the way of Melissa's class traditions. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara bond over their love for gardening and decide to start a school garden; but when it turns out they don't know how to successfully grow anything, Gregory secretly gets involved to fix all of their mistakes.

• Episode 8: Work Family
  Aired: Feb 15, 2022

  After Jacob reveals a detail about his personal life, Janine realizes she doesn't know the other teachers as well as she thought. Meanwhile, as Gregory's stern teaching approach is causing his whole class to underperform, Barbara and Melissa teach him how to relax and make his lessons more fun.

• Episode 9: Step Class
  Aired: Feb 22, 2022

  Janine is thrilled when Ava asks to help her teach the after-school step class, but the two don't see eye to eye on how to run the program. Later, when Barbara, Melissa and Jacob plan an "eat-off" to decide who makes the best pizza in Philadelphia, Gregory is forced to reveal a secret. 

• Episode 10: Open House
  Aired: Mar 22, 2022

  It's Open House night at Abbott Elementary, and while Janine prepares to meet her struggling student's mother, the rest of the faculty uses the time to relax. Gregory is taken aback when he learns how Ava got the principal job, and later, Barbara's daughter's visit creates a commotion in more ways than one.

• Episode 11: Desking
  Aired: Mar 29, 2022

  When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; and later, the teachers finally meet Jacob's boyfriend, Zach, who joins in to help stop the students "desking,".

• Episode 12: Ava vs. Superintendent
  Aired: Apr 5, 2022

  With the school board threatening to pull their funds, Janine and Gregory decide to help Ava out with her presentation in front of the Superintendent. However, their plan is derailed when a curveball is thrown at Ava. Meanwhile, Barbara offends Melissa when she doesn't agree with her blackmail idea.

• Episode 13: Zoo Balloon
  Aired: Apr 12, 2022

  While on Abbott's annual zoo field trip, Tariq unexpectedly reveals that he has been offered a job in New York. As Janine struggles with a big choice, Barbara starts questioning her future after finding out her favorite tuatara has been retired because of old age. 

Season 2

• Episode 1: Development Day
  Aired: Sep 21, 2022

  The teachers are back at Willard R. Abbott Public School for development week, a time to prepare for the upcoming year before the students' first day of school. Post-breakup, Janine is determined to start the year off right and leave her problems at home. With this new outlook, she takes on organizing the faculty mixer and announces a special celebrity surprise she planned for the kids' first day. Meanwhile, Ava runs a side hustle out of the school parking lot and Gregory, now a full-time teacher, is in over his head with the curriculum.

• Episode 2: Wrong Delivery
  Aired: Sep 28, 2022

  After Janine gets a look at the new charter school down the street, she becomes determined to fix up Abbott and make it just as good. As Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara due to an awkward situation with his personal life, and Ava takes to the school library to host a "Shark Tank"-style pitch to decide what to do with the rest of the funds from the grant. 

• Episode 3: Story Samurai
  Aired: Oct 5, 2022

  A traveling storytelling troupe Jacob used to be in visits Abbott Elementary for a day of education and entertainment. Jacob can't wait to share this part of his past with his colleagues; but when he realizes they think the performers are corny, Janine does her best to help him embrace his nerdy side. Meanwhile, Melissa struggles with the new normal of her combined second and third grade class.

• Episode 4: The Principal's Office
  Aired: Oct 12, 2022

  After Gregory sends a disruptive student to the principal's office, he discovers the kids actually enjoy spending supposed disciplinary time with Ava; Melissa invites Janine over to her house to teach her how to cook. 

• Episode 5: Juice
  Aired: Oct 19, 2022

  Janine is thrilled to help introduce a new beverage to the cafeteria, but it ends up causing unexpected consequences for the students, teachers and school plumbing system. Elsewhere, Melissa clashes with her new aide, Ashley, who brings more disruption than help to the classroom.

• Episode 6: Candy Zombies
  Aired: Oct 26, 2022

  It's Halloween at Abbott Elementary! When a student steals a bag of candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours, the teachers band together to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life.

• Episode 7: Attack Ad
  Aired: Nov 2, 2022

  The teachers are appalled after seeing a commercial in support of charter schools criticizing Abbott Elementary. When students begin to transfer schools, Jacob, Ava and Melissa invite the leader of the charter school organization to Abbott and ask him to take down the ad. Elsewhere, Janine and Gregory talk about Janine's relationship with Tariq.

• Episode 8: Egg Drop
  Aired: Nov 16, 2022

  When the eighth-grade science class participates in an egg drop activity, Janine insists her second-grade class joins in. Even when the science teacher and Gregory tell her that her students aren't ready for physics lessons, Janine is determined to prove them wrong. Then, when Barbara is shocked at the clothing one of her student's parents wears, she learns to not judge someone solely based on their appearance. 

• Episode 9: Sick Day
  Aired: Nov 30, 2022

  Janine is out sick for the day; but with the substitute teacher shortage, Ava grows desperate and must step in herself to help out. She starts the day in an unconventional fashion, disrupting the students' typical routine as well as neighboring classrooms. Meanwhile, Barbara and Melissa revel in the quieter-than-normal teacher's lounge. 

• Episode 10: Holiday Hookah
  Aired: Dec 7, 2022

  On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular Hookah Club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

• Episode 11: Read-A-Thon
  Aired: Jan 4, 2023

  The competition heats up between Melissa and Janine as their classrooms go head-to-head in a read-a-thon sponsored by a local pizza shop. Both teachers encourage their students to hit the books hard but face some unexpected obstacles on their path to pizza glory. Meanwhile, Jacob and Gregory join forces and attempt to get their student-podcasting club off the ground.  

• Episode 12: Fight
  Aired: Jan 11, 2023

  During a day of touchdowns and missed plays, the Abbott Elementary faculty find themselves learning lessons in teamwork. Two of Janine's students aren't getting along in class, leading her to seek advice from her colleagues on how to help repair their friendship. Meanwhile, Melissa and Ava plot to bring down Mr. Johnson in fantasy football.

• Episode 13: Fundraiser
  Aired: Jan 18, 2023

  Barbara organizes a candy-selling fundraiser to raise money for a school field trip to the science museum. When sales don't go as planned, Ava steps in to teach the students new, unconventional selling tactics. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson and Jacob butt heads about how to take care of a cat found in the janitor's closet.

• Episode 14: Valentine's Day
  Aired: Feb 8, 2023

  On Valentine's Day, the Abbott teachers discuss their relationships and plans for the holiday. Janine finds out one of her students has a crush on her and when turning to a colleague for advice, she inadvertently learns a secret about another teacher. Elsewhere, Ava sits in on Jacob's Black History class after receiving a complaint.

• Episode 15: Fire
  Aired: Feb 15, 2023

  Barbara's candle accidentally starts a small fire in the teacher's lounge and a counselor suggests that she might not be handling the aftermath well. Meanwhile, Melissa rekindles her childhood dream of being a firefighter.

• Episode 16: Teacher's Conference
  Aired: Feb 22, 2023

  The Abbott staff heads to the Pennsylvania Educational Conference. Gregory reluctantly attends after a disagreement with Amber and bonds with Janine over their similarities. Jacob finds himself charmed by the Addington teachers.

• Episode 17: Mural Arts
  Aired: Mar 1, 2023

  Jacob secures a visit from a mural arts program for his students but doesn't agree with their chosen design and attempts to influence their decision. Barbara and Melissa learn parents are petitioning to turn Abbott into a Legendary charter school.

• Episode 18: Teacher Appreciation
  Aired: Mar 8, 2023

  It's Teacher Appreciation Day. When the district gives Abbott two courtside tickets to a 76ers game, the teachers must decide who deserves them. Later, Janine invites the teachers to her house for game night and her sister, Ayesha, comes to visit.

• Episode 19: Festival
  Aired: Mar 15, 2023

  Abbott Elementary rallies together to fight the threat from Legendary Charter Schools. Ava pitches a festival to draw parents to school and collect their signatures for a petition. However, Draemond shows up with the intention of derailing the event.

• Episode 20: Educator of the Year
  Aired: Apr 5, 2023

  Gregory is named Educator of the Year. Later, Janine deals with a difficult student, and it's revealed that Barbara hasn't completed her teaching requirements. 

• Episode 21: Mom
  Aired: Apr 12, 2023

  Janine's plan for a Memorial Day weekend solo trip is derailed when her mother shows up unannounced asking for help. Elsewhere, Gregory notices his colleagues are great at small talk and realizes he needs to brush up on his people skills.

• Episode 22: Franklin Institute
  Aired: Apr 19, 2023

  Abbott Elementary takes a field trip to the Franklin Institute. Gregory is eager to spend time with a reluctant Janine who is avoiding him. Ava teaches the students about aliens, leading to chaos when someone spots an extraterrestrial in the museum.

Season 3

• Episode 1: Career Day Part 1
  Aired: Feb 7, 2024

  It's a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever. She plans a district-wide initiative – Career Day – and is anxious for it to be a success. Meanwhile, Ava has a new approach to her job, and Melissa is asked a surprising question.

• Episode 2: Career Day Part 2
  Aired: Feb 7, 2024

  It's a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever. She plans a district-wide initiative – Career Day – and is anxious for it to be a success. Meanwhile, Ava has a new approach to her job, and Melissa is asked a surprising question.

• Episode 3: Gregory's Garden Goofballs
  Aired: Feb 14, 2024

  Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice as the "cool teacher." Barbara is shocked to find Tariq is dating the mother of one of her students. Janine and Jacob try to hire an ASL interpreter.

• Episode 4: Smoking
  Aired: Feb 21, 2024

  After a student is caught smoking, the Abbott staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy. Meanwhile, Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class but finds it challenging to give up her former role.

• Episode 5: Breakup
  Aired: Feb 28, 2024

  When Barbara's church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tensions in the group. Jacob's eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory. Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.

• Episode 6: Willard R. Abbott
  Aired: Mar 10, 2024

  Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine's delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.

• Episode 7: Librarian
  Aired: Mar 13, 2024

  Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine's relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.

• Episode 8: Panel
  Aired: Mar 20, 2024

  Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools. Elsewhere, the other teachers must complete CPR training, and Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.

• Episode 9: Alex
  Aired: Apr 10, 2024

  Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven't even been writing their own replies. Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.

• Episode 10: 2 Ava 2 Fest
  Aired: Apr 17, 2024

  Ava Fest is back, and with the help of the teachers, Ava's set on outdoing last year by any means necessary. After Janine accepts the offer for a full-time position at the district, she just has to check off one last thing to make it official.

• Episode 11: Double Date
  Aired: May 1, 2024

  Two teachers head out on a double date, but when they run into familiar bar patrons, it proves to be an unfortunate distraction. At Ava's first book club meeting, the group ends up in a debate over who would be the best post-apocalyptic leader.

• Episode 12: Mother's Day
  Aired: May 8, 2024

  Barbara invites Gregory to her family's Mother's Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.

• Episode 13: Smith Playground
  Aired: May 15, 2024

  Jacob manages to pull off a schoolwide field trip to the park; however, when Abbott must share the playground, the fun and games turn competitive. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson enjoys having an empty school to himself.

• Episode 14: Party
  Aired: May 22, 2024

  It's the last day of school! Ahead of summer vacation, Janine throws the perfect end-of-year party for her colleagues and friends, taking all their interests into consideration.

Season 4

• Episode 1: Back to School
  Aired: Oct 9, 2024

  The neighboring construction site of a new golf course is causing issues at Abbott, forcing the teachers to find creative solutions. An HR representative visits the school. Following their kiss, Janine and Gregory's relationship status is revealed.

• Episode 2: Ringworm
  Aired: Oct 16, 2024

  When it's revealed that a student in Jacob's class has ringworm, the faculty must band together to stop it from spreading through the entire school.

• Episode 3: Class Pet
  Aired: Oct 23, 2024

  Janine gets a budget for class pets, but Melissa is resistant to taking on the added work and responsibility for her room's guinea pig. An IT rep from the school district arrives to set up new computers.

• Episode 4: Costume Contest
  Aired: Oct 30, 2024

  It's Halloween at Abbott Elementary! Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple's costume, but it fails to translate. Meanwhile, Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

• Episode 5: Dad Fight
  Aired: Nov 6, 2024

  Gregory forms a bond with one of his students, but the student's dad becomes jealous of their relationship and seeks a confrontation. Melissa suffers a fall but avoids receiving medical attention for the injury.

• Episode 6: The Deli
  Aired: Nov 13, 2024

  When the neighborhood deli is forced to close to make room for a trendy smoothie place, Melissa, Barbara and Jacob team up to fight the gentrification. Meanwhile, the district asks Ava to give a presentation to fellow principals.

• Episode 7: Winter Show
  Aired: Dec 4, 2024

  Despite a few setbacks, Barbara is determined to make Abbott Elementary's first-ever holiday show a success. Meanwhile, Jacob's brother arrives for his visit earlier than planned.

• Episode 8: Winter Break
  Aired: Dec 4, 2024

  Melissa hosts the Schemmenti family Christmas Eve dinner and goes to great lengths to make sure everything is perfect. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory get an unexpected guest.

• Episode 9: Volunteers
  Aired: Jan 8, 2025

  Ava announces the school district is sending a group of volunteers to help out at Abbott; however, when they arrive, things don't go as planned.

• Episode 10: Testing
  Aired: Jan 15, 2025

  Janine must rethink her lesson plans after her class performs poorly on a practice test, while Jacob struggles to engage a disinterested student. The district sends a new custodian to train under Mr. Johnson.

• Episode 11: Strike
  Aired: Jan 22, 2025

  City buses have stopped running due to a strike, resulting in many students being absent from school. The teachers at Abbott try to find creative solutions and adapt to hybrid learning. Meanwhile, Gregory and O'Shon strike up a friendship.

• Episode 12: Girard Creek
  Aired: Jan 29, 2025

  The Abbott Elementary students and staff are invited to a special grand opening preview of the Girard Creek Golf Club.

• Episode 13: Science Fair
  Aired: Feb 5, 2025

  While supervising the kids making their science fair projects, the teachers' competitive sides come out.

• Episode 14: District Budget Meeting
  Aired: Feb 12, 2025

  Ava and the Abbott teachers plan for the annual school district budget meeting. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory prepare for Valentine's Day as a couple.

• Episode 15: 100th Day of School
  Aired: Feb 26, 2025

  During Abbott's 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara receives a surprise from her daughter. Melissa, Jacob and Mr. Johnson join forces to conduct a search party.

• Episode 16: Books
  Aired: Mar 5, 2025

  A debate over a controversial book leads Ava to remove it from the library, but some parents push for its return.

• Episode 17: Karaoke
  Aired: Mar 12, 2025

  The teachers hit a karaoke bar for a night of fun. During the evening, Jacob bumps into an old friend.

• Episode 18: Audit
  Aired: Mar 19, 2025

  Ava and the teachers must band together to hide the golf-course contraband.

• Episode 19: Music Class
  Aired: Mar 26, 2025

  Barbara and Gregory are in over their heads when they find themselves in new roles at Abbott Elementary.

• Episode 20: Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift
  Aired: Apr 2, 2025

  The Abbott teachers turn their open house into a carwash to help raise money for the school.

• Episode 21: Rally
  Aired: Apr 9, 2025

  Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava's job back. Meanwhile, Gregory handles duties as interim principal.

• Episode 22: Please Touch Museum
  Aired: Apr 16, 2025

  Abbott Elementary goes on a schoolwide field trip to the Please Touch Museum, which has some of the older kids skeptical.

Season 5

• Episode 1: TBA
  Aired: Oct 1, 2025

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