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Season 3 – 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 3

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Critics Consensus

Abbott Elementary has done its homework on sitcom longevity, finding fresh complications for its ragtag band of educators while deepening them as well-rounded people rather than comical caricatures.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 07/11/2024
Just going to keep saying it: the best sitcom on television right now is Quinta Brunson’s delightful but also deeply felt workplace comedy set at a primary school in a predominantly working-class Black neighbourhood in Philadelphia. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety 02/08/2024
Brunson and the writers have suited up to tackle some of the deeper and more complex issues causing educators nationwide to run for the hills. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 02/07/2024
“Career Day” is light on laughs and heavy on character, concentrating more on warm, fuzzy moments between its characters than on mining them for [humor]. Go to Full Review Emily Cappello Collider 03/19/2024
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As Jacob hugs the camera, we feel immediately welcomed onto the now-familiar school grounds. More importantly, we’re thrilled to be back. Go to Full Review Kaleena Rivera Pajiba 02/12/2024
Abbott Elementary dynamics are getting just enough of a shake-up to keep things interesting. Personal evolution, especially those of the more subtle variety, have always been one of the show’s strengths. Go to Full Review Joshua Rivera Polygon 02/09/2024
Abbott Elementary is a terrific comedy about resilience and optimism, about what it’s like to not just make the best of the bad hand dealt to you, but how to inspire others to do the same. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Finn S @movieguy67 Jul 10 So glad they finally got together See more Emma C @Emma0526 Dec 2 Episodes just fly by when I'm watching them! This season was interesting with the new "district job" plot but I'm glad Janine returned to Abbott because they definitely meshed together better than the district team. Finally the stars have aligned and Janine and Gregory have finally stopped waiting around! See more Maya P. @mayapaull Sep 1 Love this show. They hit the authentic Philly mark so well with Melissa, the Eagles, and water ice. We LOVE this show in our house. They have been able to keep Janine and Gregory’s relationship interesting while slowly building on it. Ava gets funnier as time goes by and Mr.Johnson is a great character as well. 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 @PManRager 07/06/2025 This season was definitely a step up from the last one. It still relied on slightly annoying and predictable tropes, but the evolving storylines and strengthening of the bonds between the characters made this season really fun and entertaining. I definitely recommend it! See more Esra Y @RT95409318 04/25/2025 Best season so far! Quinta's talent shines when show balances it's heartwarming tones and social commentary seemlessly. 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 Feb 7, 2024 Career Day 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 14, 2024 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 21, 2024 Smoking After a student is caught smoking, the staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy; Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class, but finds it challenging to give up her former role. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 28, 2024 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2024 Willard R. Abbott Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine's delight; the school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2024 Librarian Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 20, 2024 Panel 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 10, 2024 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; Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 17, 2024 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 29, 2024 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. Details Episode 12 Aired May 8, 2024 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. Details Episode 13 Aired May 15, 2024 Smith Playground Jacob manages to pull off a school-wide field trip to the park, but when Abbott must share the playground, the fun and games turn competitive; Mr. Johnson enjoys having an empty school to himself. Details Episode 14 Aired May 22, 2024 Party Ahead of summer vacation, Janine throws the perfect end-of-year party for her colleagues and friends, taking all their interests into consideration. Details

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Season Info

Director
Randall Einhorn, Jaime Eliezer Karas, Justin Tan, Matt Sohn, Karan Soni, Ken Whittingham, Claire Scanlon
Creator
Quinta Brunson
Executive Producer
Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker
Screenwriter
Ava Coleman, Justin Tan, Morgan Murphy, Joya McCrory, Kate Peterman
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 7, 2024