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Season 2 – Abbott Elementary

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A group of dedicated, passionate teachers -- and a slightly tone-deaf principal -- find themselves thrown 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.
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Abbott Elementary — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Class is back in session and the plucky teachers of Abbott Elementary remain an absolute delight, with creator/star Quinta Brunson's savvy and sweet sensibility honed to perfection.

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Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 03/03/2023
4/5
Abbott Elementary brims with the confidence of a show that knows it’s got the formula right. This one will run and run. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times 02/24/2023
4/5
The staff’s commitment to making the best of unfavourable circumstances is the thread that runs through the series, elevating an already stellar sitcom into one of the most uplifting and quietly touching shows on TV. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer 02/17/2023
Abbott Elementary is neither saccharine nor cynical in its treatment of systemic issues, an impressive balancing act that’s actually earned the acclaim it deserves. Go to Full Review Jan Lee The Straits Times (Singapore) Aug 14
4/5
The second season takes audiences deeper into the lives of these beloved educators. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 12/20/2023
This sparkling network sitcom experienced the opposite of a sophomore slump... Go to Full Review Keith Watson metro.co.uk 03/02/2023
A comedy that takes a simple, tried and tested format and plays it with class. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Victoria @Victoria13 Jan 11 Love this show so much 😭 See more Marko @MarkoCop Dec 24 Ava Coleman is the best character in this show so she makes every season worth watching. Highly recommend! See more Alok J. @TheMalteseFalcon Sep 30 A season you can watch with family and everyone enjoy. Season 2 found its footing, creating a much needed comedic experience that millennials were missing after the end of the Office, and Parks and Recreation. See more Salem K @SH_94 Aug 28 It's perfection. Every character is fantastic, it's hilarious, and there's no boring episodes which is rare. See more Paul S Jun 28 It suffered from the same flaws as the first season, but it was still really entertaining and an incredibly wholesome show. I definitely recommend it! See more Esra Y Apr 25 Very sweet show. We have another great family sitcom in our hands. See more Read all reviews
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Quinta Brunson

Creator

Quinta Brunson

Janine Teagues

Tyler James Williams

Gregory Eddie

Janelle James

Ava Coleman

Chris Perfetti

Jacob Hill

Lisa Ann Walter

Melissa Schemmenti

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2022 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2022 Wrong Delivery Janine is determined to make Abbott Elementary look just as good as a new charter school; Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara; Ava hosts an event to help decide what to do with the rest of the funds from the grant. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2022 Story Samurai A traveling storytelling troupe Jacob used to be in visits Abbott Elementary for a day of education and entertainment; Melissa struggles with the new normal of her combined second and third grade class. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2022 The Principal's Office 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 2022 Juice Janine is thrilled to help introduce a new beverage to the cafeteria, but it ends up causing unexpected consequences; Melissa clashes with her new aide, Ashley, who brings more disruption than help to the classroom. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 2022 Candy Zombies A student steals a bag of Halloween candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours; Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 2022 Attack Ad The teachers are appalled after seeing a commercial in support of charter schools criticizing Abbott Elementary; Janine and Gregory talk about Janine's relationship with Tariq. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 2022 Egg Drop 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 2022 Sick Day Janine is out sick for the day, so Ava grows desperate and must step in to help out; Barbara and Melissa revel in the quieter-than-normal teacher's lounge. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 7, 2022 Holiday Hookah Janine is convinced by a friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues; Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 4, 2023 Read-A-Thon The competition heats up between Melissa and Janine as their classes go head-to-head in a read-a-thon sponsored by a local pizza shop; Jacob and Gregory join forces and attempt to get their student-podcasting club off the ground. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 11, 2023 Fight Two of Janine's students aren't getting along, leading her to seek advice from her colleagues on how to help repair their friendship; Melissa and Ava plot to bring down Mr. Johnson in fantasy football. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 2023 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2023 Valentine's Day The Abbott teachers discuss their relationships and plans for Valentine's Day; Janine finds out one of her students has a crush on her; Ava sits in on Jacob's Black History class after receiving a complaint. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 2023 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; Melissa rekindles her childhood dream of being a firefighter. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2023 Teacher Conference Staff members head to the Pennsylvania Educational Conference; Gregory reluctantly attends after a disagreement with Amber; Jacob finds himself charmed by the Addington teachers. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 2023 Mural Arts Jacob secures a visit from a mural arts program for his students; Barbara and Melissa learn parents are petitioning to turn Abbott into a charter school. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 8, 2023 Teacher Appreciation On Teacher Appreciation Day, the district gives Abbott two courtside tickets to a 76ers game and the teachers must decide who deserves them; Janine invites the teachers to her house for game night and her sister, Ayesha, comes to visit. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 15, 2023 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, but Draemond shows up with the intention of derailing the event. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 5, 2023 Educator of the Year Gregory is named Educator of the Year; Janine deals with a difficult student; it is revealed that Barbara hasn't completed her teaching requirements. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 2, 2025 A group of dedicated, passionate teachers work to help their students succeed in life despite being outnumbered and underfunded. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 12, 2023 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. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 19, 2023 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. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 2, 2025 A group of dedicated, passionate teachers work to help their students succeed in life despite being outnumbered and underfunded. Details

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Season Info

Director
Melissa Kosar, Randall Einhorn, Shahrzad Davani, Matt Sohn, Jay Karas, Justin Tan, Ken Whittingham
Creator
Quinta Brunson
Executive Producer
Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker
Screenwriter
Ava Coleman, Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Quinta Brunson, Joya McCrory, Kate Peterman, Riley Dufurrena, Brian Rubenstein, Jordan Temple
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2022