TV series

Abbott Elementary

Name: Abbott Elementary
Released: 2021
Cast: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti

2021–· 6 seasonsTV-14★ 7.5Returning series

On ABC — From Warner Bros. Television · Delicious Non-Sequitur

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

philadelphia, pennsylvania elementary school school mockumentary public school sitcom workplace comedy elementary school teacher

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upDec 7, 2021 · 22 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
When the staff relates their needs, Principal Ava presents alternative options.
Guest stars: Leila Geyfman (Brittany), Jaxon Thomas Williams (Rajon), Kate Peterman (Ms. Schwartz), Zion Broadnax (Mya), London Covington (Sheena), Bodhi Dell (Jamal), Innocent Ekakitie (Shawn), Brooklyn Bailey (Erica)
E2 Light BulbJan 4, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway. Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way.
Guest stars: Zack Fox (Tariq), Naté Jones (Amber), Nikea Gamby-Turner (Shanae), Naomi Avery (Melina), Kelli Dawn Hancock (Gym Teacher / Nurse), M.Q. Tran (Nail Tech), Joy Seojin Yang (Nail Tech), Jim Gardner (Jim Gardner)
E3 WishlistJan 11, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
The 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. Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.
Guest stars: Ca'Ron Jaden Coleman (Adorable Kid), Pappy Faulkner (College Kid), Jeff Feringa (Old Lady), Crosby Fitzgerald (Miss Kerman), Ayesha Harris (UPS Person), Taylor Owen (College Kid), Jackson Owens (Isaiah), Sebastian Schier (College Kid)
E4 New TechJan 18, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
When a new computer program is introduced at Abbott, Janine is excited to finally help Barbara with something. Barbara is reluctant to accept change and finds herself in a tricky situation. Melissa surprises Jacob.
Guest stars: Alex Morris (Wallace), Brian Scolaro (Vinny), Peyton Goodrum (Student), Camden Brooks (Barbara's Student), Mylen Bradford (Student), Levi Mynatt (Will), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))
E5 Student TransferJan 25, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
After a negative teacher review, Janine gets a confidence boost when a student gets transferred from Melissa's class into hers. Jacob tries to forge a friendship with an uninterested Gregory.
Guest stars: Lela Hoffmeister (Courtney Pierce), Jackson Owens (Isaiah), Camden Coley (Vick), Sade Devine (Cierra), Kingston Covington (Raheem), Tristen Jean Gill (Student), Leona Hedges (Student), Marlon Jett Pennington (Student)
E6 Gifted ProgramFeb 1, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tandi Fomukong (Sydnee), Bruno Amato (Gary), Richard Brooks (Gerald), George Sharperson (Wendall), Nicole Blume (Animal Control Person), Solomon Alexander (Student (uncredited)), N'Laijah Freeman (Marie), Jayce B. Johnson (Malcolm)
E7 Art TeacherFeb 8, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Mitra Jouhari (Sahar), Reggie Conquest (Devin), Maliyah Monroe (Bria), Sheila Shaw (Mrs. Temple), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))
E8 Work FamilyFeb 15, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
After Jacob reveals a detail about his personal life, Janine realizes she doesn't know the other teachers as well as she thought; Gregory's stern teaching approach is causing his whole class to underperform.
Guest stars: Orlando Jones (Martin Eddie), Zack Fox (Tariq), Cairo Lee (Jordan), Kaden Byrd (Student), Mylo Uschold (Student (uncredited)), Lia London Farrior (Student)
E9 Step ClassFeb 22, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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
Guest stars: Reatha Grey (Lorraine), Rashawn Nadine Scott (Caregiver), Symone Davenport (Step Student #1), Asia Franklin (Step Dancer), Taylor Hardwick (Step Dancer), Taneya Harrison (Step Student #2), Sarai Hicks (Step Student #3), Kalani LeJohn (Step Dancer)
E10 Open HouseMar 22, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Reggie Hayes (Superintendent Collins), Iyana Halley (Taylor Howard), Mia Hunt (Monica), Adriene Brathwaite (Jamar's Mom), Khloe Lawrence (Jump Rope Girl), Alyssa Simone (Jump Rope Girl), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))
E11 DeskingMar 29, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
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.”
Guest stars: Larry Owens (Zach), Lela Hoffmeister (Courtney Pierce), Ambrit Millhouse (Miss Williams), London Covington (Sheena), Camden Coley (Vick), Jamaal Avery Jr. (Stefon), Nia Chanel (Brianna), Malia A. Dawkins (Student)
E12 Ava vs. SuperintendentApr 5, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Reggie Hayes (Superintendent Collins), Shirley Jordan (Delisha Sloss), Gloria Gifford (Ms. Davis)
E13 Zoo BalloonApr 12, 2022 · 22 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
While on Abbott's annual zoo field trip, Tariq reveals that he has been offered a job in New York; Janine struggles with a big choice; Barbara starts questioning her future after finding out her favorite tuatara has been retired because of old age.
Guest stars: Zack Fox (Tariq), Iyana Halley (Taylor Howard), Larry Owens (Zach), Aayden William (Bryce), Camden Brooks (Barbara's Student), Tommy Bechtold (Zoo Balloon Guy), Nathan Hurd (Stranger), Scott Manuel Johnson (Bird Trainer)