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 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.
Episode | Episode Title | Release Date |
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Season 3 Episode 1 (S03E01) | Career Day Part 1 | February 8th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 2 (S03E02) | Career Day Part 2 | February 8th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 3 (S03E03) | Gregory's Garden Goofballs | February 15th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 4 (S03E04) | Smoking | February 22nd, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 5 (S03E05) | Breakup | February 29th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 6 (S03E06) | Willard R. Abbott | March 11th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 7 (S03E07) | Librarian | March 14th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 8 (S03E08) | Panel | March 21st, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 9 (S03E09) | Alex | April 11th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 10 (S03E10) | 2 Ava 2 Fest | April 18th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 11 (S03E11) | Double Date | May 2nd, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 12 (S03E12) | Mother's Day | May 9th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 13 (S03E13) | Smith Playground | May 16th, 2024 |
Season 3 Episode 14 (S03E14) | Party | May 23rd, 2024 |
Season One of Abbott Elementary premiered on December 7th, 2021. This season contains Thirteen episodes.
S1E1 - Pilot
2021-12-07
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.
S1E2 - Light Bulb
2022-01-04
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.
S1E3 - Wishlist
2022-01-11
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.
S1E4 - New Tech
2022-01-18
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.
S1E5 - Student Transfer
2022-01-25
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.
S1E6 - Gifted Program
2022-02-01
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
S1E7 - Art Teacher
2022-02-08
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.
S1E8 - Work Family
2022-02-15
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.
S1E9 - Step Class
2022-02-22
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.
S1E10 - Open House
2022-03-22
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.
S1E11 - Desking
2022-03-29
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,".
S1E12 - Ava vs. Superintendent
2022-04-05
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.
S1E13 - Zoo Balloon
2022-04-12
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 Two of Abbott Elementary premiered on September 21st, 2022. This season contains Twenty-Two episodes.
S2E1 - Development Day
2022-09-21
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.
S2E2 - Wrong Delivery
2022-09-28
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.
S2E3 - Story Samurai
2022-10-05
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.
S2E4 - The Principal's Office
2022-10-12
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.
S2E5 - Juice
2022-10-19
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.
S2E6 - Candy Zombies
2022-10-26
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.
S2E7 - Attack Ad
2022-11-02
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.
S2E8 - Egg Drop
2022-11-16
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.
S2E9 - Sick Day
2022-11-30
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.
S2E10 - Holiday Hookah
2022-12-07
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.
S2E11 - Read-A-Thon
2023-01-04
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.
S2E12 - Fight
2023-01-11
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.
S2E13 - Fundraiser
2023-01-18
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.
S2E14 - Valentine's Day
2023-02-08
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.
S2E15 - Fire
2023-02-15
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.
S2E16 - Teacher's Conference
2023-02-22
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.
S2E17 - Mural Arts
2023-03-01
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.
S2E18 - Teacher Appreciation
2023-03-08
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.
S2E19 - Festival
2023-03-15
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.
S2E20 - Educator of the Year
2023-04-05
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.
S2E21 - Mom
2023-04-12
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.
S2E22 - Franklin Institute
2023-04-19
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 Three of Abbott Elementary premiered on February 7th, 2024. This season contains Thirteen episodes.
S3E1 - Career Day Part 1
2024-02-07
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.
S3E2 - Career Day Part 2
2024-02-07
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.
S3E3 - Gregory's Garden Goofballs
2024-02-14
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.
S3E4 - Smoking
2024-02-21
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.
S3E5 - Breakup
2024-02-28
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.
S3E6 - Willard R. Abbott
2024-03-10
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.
S3E7 - Librarian
2024-03-13
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.
S3E8 - Panel
2024-03-20
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.
S3E9 - Alex
2024-04-10
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.
S3E10 - 2 Ava 2 Fest
2024-04-17
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.
S3E11 - Double Date
2024-05-01
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.
S3E12 - Mother's Day
2024-05-08
Barbara invites Gregory to her family's Mother's Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.
S3E13 - Smith Playground
2024-05-15
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.
S3E14 - Party
2024-05-22
Quinta Brunson
as Janine Teagues
Tyler James Williams
as Gregory Eddie
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Barbara Howard
Lisa Ann Walter
as Melissa Schemmenti
Chris Perfetti
as Jacob Hill
Janelle James
as Ava Coleman
William Stanford Davis
as Mr. Johnson