Abbott Elementary

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Overview: 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 public servants 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.

Airs Time: 21:30

Next Aired: 2024-12-04

Last Updated: 2024-11-16 13:20:53

Episodes

Season	Episode	Name	Aired	Runtime	Overview	Watched
1	1	Pilot Details	2021-12-07	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	2	Light Bulb Details	2022-01-04	22 mins	Going against everyone’s advice, Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem 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.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Wishlist Details	2022-01-11	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	4	New Tech Details	2022-01-18	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	5	Student Transfer Details	2022-01-25	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	6	Gifted Program Details	2022-02-01	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	7	Art Teacher Details	2022-02-08	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	8	Work Family Details	2022-02-15	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	9	Step Class Details	2022-02-22	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Open House Details	2022-03-22	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	11	Desking Details	2022-03-29	22 mins	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.”	Mark as Watched
1	12	Ava vs. Superintendent Details	2022-04-05	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
1	13	Zoo Balloon Details	2022-04-12	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	1	Development Day Details	2022-09-21	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	2	Wrong Delivery Details	2022-09-28	22 mins	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. 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.	Mark as Watched
2	3	Story Samurai Details	2022-10-05	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	4	The Principal's Office Details	2022-10-12	22 mins	After Gregory sends a disruptive student to the principal’s office, he’s dismayed to find out the kids actually enjoy spending the supposed disciplinary time with Ava. Meanwhile, Melissa invites Janine over to her house to teach her how to cook, but Janine becomes determined to reunite Melissa with her estranged sister.	Mark as Watched
2	5	Juice Details	2022-10-19	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	6	Candy Zombies Details	2022-10-26	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	7	Attack Ad Details	2022-11-02	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	8	Egg Drop Details	2022-11-16	21 mins	When the eighth grade science class participates in an egg drop activity, Janine insists her second grade class join in; Barbara is shocked at the clothing one of her student's parents wears.	Mark as Watched
2	9	Sick Day Details	2022-11-30	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	10	Holiday Hookah Details	2022-12-07	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	11	Read-a-Thon Details	2023-01-04	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	12	Fight Details	2023-01-11	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	13	Fundraiser Details	2023-01-18	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	14	Valentine's Day Details	2023-02-08	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	15	Fire Details	2023-02-15	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	16	Teacher Conference Details	2023-02-22	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	17	Mural Arts Details	2023-03-01	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	18	Teacher Appreciation Details	2023-03-08	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	19	Festival Details	2023-03-15	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	20	Educator of the Year Details	2023-04-05	21 mins	Gregory is named Educator of the Year; Janine deals with a difficult student; it is revealed that Barbara hasn't completed her teaching requirements.	Mark as Watched
2	21	Mom Details	2023-04-12	23 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
2	22	Franklin Institute Details	2023-04-19	23 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	1	Career Day (1) Details	2024-02-07	N/A	Janine plans a district-wide initiative -- Career Day -- and is anxious for it to be a success; Ava has a new approach to her job; Melissa is asked a surprising question.	Mark as Watched
3	2	Career Day (2) Details	2024-02-07	N/A	Career Day continues at Abbott; Ava's new outlook on being principal sends the teachers into a downward spiral.	Mark as Watched
3	3	Gregory's Garden Goofballs Details	2024-02-14	N/A	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.	Mark as Watched
3	4	Smoking Details	2024-02-21	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	4	Smoking Details	2024-02-21	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	5	Breakup Details	2024-02-28	22 mins	When Barbara's church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tension in the group. Jacob's eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory. Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.	Mark as Watched
3	6	Willard R. Abbott Details	2024-03-10	21 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	7	Librarian Details	2024-03-13	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	8	Panel Details	2024-03-20	22 mins	Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools, while the other teachers must complete CPR training. Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.	Mark as Watched
3	8	Panel Details	2024-03-20	22 mins	Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools, while the other teachers must complete CPR training. Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.	Mark as Watched
3	9	Alex Details	2024-04-10	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	9	Alex Details	2024-04-10	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	10	2 Ava 2 Fest Details	2024-04-17	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	10	2 Ava 2 Fest Details	2024-04-17	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	11	Double Date Details	2024-05-01	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	11	Double Date Details	2024-05-01	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	12	Mother's Day Details	2024-05-08	22 mins	Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.	Mark as Watched
3	12	Mother's Day Details	2024-05-08	22 mins	Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.	Mark as Watched
3	13	Smith Playground Details	2024-05-15	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	13	Smith Playground Details	2024-05-15	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	14	Party Details	2024-05-22	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
3	14	Party Details	2024-05-22	22 mins	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.	Mark as Watched
4	1	Back to School Details	2024-10-09	21 mins	The neighboring construction site of a new golf course causes 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.	Mark as Watched
4	1	TBA Details	2024-10-09	N/A		Mark as Watched
4	2	Ringworm Details	2024-10-16	N/A	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.	Mark as Watched
4	3	Class Pet Details	2024-10-23	N/A	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.	Mark as Watched
4	4	Costume Contest Details	2024-10-30	N/A		Mark as Watched
4	5	Dad Fight Details	2024-11-06	N/A		Mark as Watched
4	6	The Deli Details	2024-11-13	23 mins		Mark as Watched
4	7	Winter Show Details	2024-12-04	N/A		Mark as Watched
4	8	Winter Break Details	2024-12-04	N/A		Mark as Watched
4	9	TBA Details	2025-01-08	N/A		Mark as Watched