Abbott Elementary

2021-12-07

S01 E01 · 2021-12-07 · 22 min

Pilot

When the staff relates their needs, Principal Ava presents alternative options.

S01 E02 · 2022-01-04 · 22 min

Light Bulb

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.

S01 E03 · 2022-01-11 · 22 min

Wishlist

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.

S01 E04 · 2022-01-18 · 22 min

New Tech

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.

S01 E05 · 2022-01-25 · 22 min

Student Transfer

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.

S01 E06 · 2022-02-01 · 22 min

Gifted Program

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.

S01 E07 · 2022-02-08 · 22 min

Art Teacher

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

S01 E08 · 2022-02-15 · 22 min

Work Family

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.

S01 E09 · 2022-02-22 · 22 min

Step Class

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

S01 E10 · 2022-03-22 · 22 min

Open House

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.

S01 E11 · 2022-03-29 · 22 min

Desking

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.”

S01 E12 · 2022-04-05 · 22 min

Ava vs. Superintendent

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.

S01 E13 · 2022-04-12 · 22 min

Zoo Balloon

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.

2022-09-21

S02 E01 · 2022-09-21 · 22 min

Development Day

The teachers are back for development week, a time to prepare for the upcoming year. Janine is determined to start the year off right and leave her problems at home. Ava runs a side hustle out of the school parking lot.

S02 E02 · 2022-09-28 · 22 min

Wrong Delivery

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.

S02 E03 · 2022-10-05 · 22 min

Story Samurai

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.

S02 E04 · 2022-10-12 · 22 min

The Principal's Office

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

S02 E05 · 2022-10-19 · 22 min

Juice

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.

S02 E06 · 2022-10-26 · 22 min

Candy Zombies

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.

S02 E07 · 2022-11-02 · 22 min

Attack Ad

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 .

S02 E08 · 2022-11-16 · 22 min

Egg Drop

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.

S02 E09 · 2022-11-30 · 22 min

Sick Day

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.

S02 E10 · 2022-12-07 · 22 min

Holiday Hookah

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.

S02 E11 · 2023-01-04 · 22 min

Read-a-Thon

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.

S02 E12 · 2023-01-11 · 22 min

Fight

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.

S02 E13 · 2023-01-18 · 22 min

Fundraiser

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.

S02 E14 · 2023-02-08 · 22 min

Valentine's Day

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

S02 E15 · 2023-02-15 · 22 min

Fire

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.

S02 E16 · 2023-02-22 · 22 min

Teacher Conference

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.

S02 E17 · 2023-03-01 · 22 min

Mural Arts

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.

S02 E18 · 2023-03-08 · 22 min

Teacher Appreciation

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.

S02 E19 · 2023-03-15 · 22 min

Festival

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.

S02 E20 · 2023-04-05 · 22 min

Educator of the Year

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.

S02 E21 · 2023-04-12 · 22 min

Mom

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

S02 E22 · 2023-04-19 · 22 min

Franklin Institute

Abbott Elementary takes a field trip to the Franklin Institute; Gregory is eager to spend time with a reluctant Janine; Ava teaches the students about aliens, which leads to chaos.

2024-02-07 · The teachers continue to navigate the challenges of working at a chronically underfunded school. Janine and Gregory's relationship faces ups and downs as they balance their personal and professional lives. The school competes against rivals in academic competitions, leading to comedic rivalries. Meanwhile, the teachers work to address student enrollment issues and safety concerns while constantly butting heads with the school administration.

S03 E01 · 2024-02-07 · 44 min

Career Day (1) / Career Day (2)

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.

S03 E03 · 2024-02-14 · 22 min

Gregory's Garden Goofballs

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

S03 E04 · 2024-02-21 · 22 min

Smoking

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.

S03 E05 · 2024-02-28 · 22 min

Breakup

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.

S03 E06 · 2024-03-10 · 21 min

Willard R. Abbott

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.

S03 E07 · 2024-03-13 · 22 min

Librarian

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.

S03 E08 · 2024-03-20 · 22 min

Panel

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.

S03 E09 · 2024-04-10 · 22 min

Alex

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.

S03 E10 · 2024-04-17 · 22 min

2 Ava 2 Fest

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.

S03 E11 · 2024-05-01 · 22 min

Double Date

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.

S03 E12 · 2024-05-08 · 22 min

Mother's Day

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

S03 E13 · 2024-05-15 · 22 min

Smith Playground

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.

S03 E14 · 2024-05-22 · 22 min

Party

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.

2024-10-09

S04 E01 · 2024-10-09 · 21 min

Back to School

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.

S04 E02 · 2024-10-16 · 22 min

Ringworm

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.

S04 E03 · 2024-10-23 · 22 min

Class Pet

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.

S04 E04 · 2024-10-30 · 22 min

Costume Contest

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.

S04 E05 · 2024-11-06 · 22 min

Dad Fight

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.

S04 E06 · 2024-11-13 · 22 min

The Deli

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.

S04 E07 · 2024-12-04 · 22 min

Winter Show

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.

S04 E08 · 2024-12-04 · 22 min

Winter Break

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.

S04 E09 · 2025-01-08 · 22 min

Volunteers

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.

S04 E10 · 2025-01-15 · 22 min

Testing

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.

S04 E11 · 2025-01-22 · 22 min

Strike

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.

S04 E12 · 2025-01-29 · 22 min

Girard Creek

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

S04 E13 · 2025-02-05 · 22 min

The Science Fair

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

S04 E14 · 2025-02-12 · 22 min

District Budget Meeting

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

S04 E15 · 2025-02-26 · 22 min

100th Day of School

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

S04 E16 · 2025-03-05 · 22 min

Books

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

S04 E17 · 2025-03-12 · 22 min

Karaoke

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

S04 E18 · 2025-03-19 · 22 min

Audit

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

S04 E19 · 2025-03-26 · 22 min

Music Class

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

S04 E20 · 2025-04-02 · 22 min

Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift

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

S04 E21 · 2025-04-09 · 22 min

Rally

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

S04 E22 · 2025-04-16 · 22 min

Please Touch Museum

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

2025-10-01

S05 E01 · 2025-10-01 · 22 min

Team Building

The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.

S05 E02 · 2025-10-08 · 22 min

Cheating

Melissa tries to outsmart her students; Tariq causes chaos in Janine's class; a new guidance counselor joins the school.

S05 E03 · 2025-10-15 · 22 min

Ballgame

The Abbott crew heads to the ballpark for Teachers' Appreciation Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game.

S05 E04 · 2025-10-22 · 22 min

Game Night

Gregory steps in to host game night at his apartment. Mr. Johnson, Ava, Barbara and Melissa head to the DMV to renew their licenses.

S05 E05 · 2025-10-29 · 22 min

Camping

Barbara organizes a Halloween camping trip for older kids.

S05 E06 · 2025-11-05 · 22 min

No Phones

Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.

S05 E07 · 2025-12-03 · 22 min

Goofgirl

A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.

S05 E08 · 2025-12-10 · 22 min

Birthday

Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott's annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.

S05 E09 · 2026-01-07 · 22 min

Mall (1)

Abbott Elementary returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location.

S05 E10 · 2026-01-14 · 22 min

Mall (2): Questions & Concerns

Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton.

S05 E11 · 2026-01-21 · 22 min

Mall (3): Heroes

After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, a new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson.

S05 E12 · 2026-01-28 · 22 min

Picture Day

When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

S05 E13 · 2026-02-04 · 22 min

Candygrams

It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own.

S05 E14 · 2026-03-04 · 22 min

Aide

Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob.

S05 E15 · 2026-03-11 · 22 min

Safety Day

An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.

S05 E16 · 2026-03-18 · 22 min

Campaign

Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.

S05 E17 · 2026-03-25 · 22 min

No Homework

Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers.

S05 E18 · 2026-04-01 · 22 min

April Fools

It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.

S05 E19 · 2026-04-08 · 22 min

Trip

Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa's most successful former students comes back for a visit.

S05 E20 · 2026-04-15 · 22 min

Night Out

Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.

S05 E21 · 2026-04-22 · 22 min

Ava & Fest

It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.

S05 E22 · 2026-04-22 · 22 min

Miami

Rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott crew is in Miami for PECSA weekend.