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Abbott Elementary earns top marks for its empathetic yet sidesplitting critique of the U.S. education system, plus some extra credit for a deftly handled will-they-won't-they dynamic.
Alison Herman The Ringer 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. Jul 9, 2022 Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times For all the sharp, referential dialogue, cut-scenes and unexpected, throwaway gags, Abbott Elementary disarmingly succeeds in reminding us of the value of dedicated teachers who care for their students even when their own employers don’t care for them. Rated: 4/5 Jun 20, 2022 Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) This is one of the best surprises of the television year so far. And those 22-minute episodes are an absolute balm in the current age of demanding drama. That’s a lesson we can all learn. Apr 1, 2022 Full Review Tamma Moksha The Hindu A witty critique of the American education system. Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Ezequiel Boetti Otroscines.com Efficient and hilarious, though at times it gives you the sense that you've seen this before... and better. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Natalia Trzenko La Nación (Argentina) Without heavy-handed phrases or low blows, Abbott Elementary advocates for kindness and solidarity... [Full review in Spanish] Aug 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
Travis B When is it going to start being funny? every "Joke" is Borrowed by a far better show Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Ted C this review is for the whole show, at least through season 4. quinta brunson could carry a show by herself, but not this show, because everyone is great! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Julian Rex M It borrows heavily from preceding TV shows without being half as funny, but the first season of Abbott Elementary's wildcard humor and compelling characters makes it a relatively painless viewing experience. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Mike P This is a solid new version of that old chestnut...THE TEACHER SHOW...(see Room 222, Glee, Fame, Welcome Back Kotter, Our Miss Brooks, To Sir With Love, etc...) And this is as solid a version as any; although this version leans more in to quirky comedy than most of the others...But it's still a well done dramedy; and it works. Janine Teagues, Jacob Hill and Sheryl Lee Ralph are particularly good. Recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Tea C Good show, it reminded me of the matrix. :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Rory M At times the charecters can seem harsh or annoying. This of course is part of their arcs but that does not make it easier to watch. Still has great jokes, acting, and does a good job in introducing the audience to this school and charecters Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Dec 7, 2021 Pilot Passionate teachers -- and a slightly tone-deaf principal -- are determined to help their students succeed. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 4, 2022 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 11, 2022 Wishlist The teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies; Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 18, 2022 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 25, 2022 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 1, 2022 Gifted Program Janine convinces Ava to start a gifted program at Abbott led by Jacob; Barbara pushes a hesitant Melissa to start dating again. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 8, 2022 Art Teacher Janine is thrilled when her best friend from college is hired as the art teacher; Jacob and Barbara decide to start a school garden. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 15, 2022 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 22, 2022 Step Class Ava asks Janine to help her teach the after-school step class, but they don't agree on how to run the program; Gregory must reveal a secret when Barbara, Melissa and Jacob plan a pizza "eat-off." Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 22, 2022 Open House Janine prepares to meet her struggling student's mother during open house, while the rest of the faculty uses the time to relax; Gregory is taken aback when he learns how Ava got the principal job; Barbara's daughter's visit creates a commotion. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 29, 2022 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; Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; the teachers finally meet Jacob's boyfriend. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 5, 2022 Ava vs. Superintendent With the school board threatening to pull their funds, Janine and Gregory decide to help Ava out with her presentation; their plan is derailed when a curveball is thrown at Ava; Barbara offends Melissa when she doesn't agree with her blackmail idea. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 12, 2022 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. Details
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Director
Randall Einhorn, Jennifer Celotta, Matt Sohn, Melissa Kosar, Matthew A. Cherry, Jay Karas, Shahrzad Davani
Executive Producer
Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker
Screenwriter
Quinta Brunson, Brian Rubenstein, Jordan Temple, Morgan Murphy, Brittani Nichols, Joya McCrory, Kate Peterman, Justin Tan
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 7, 2021