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.
Episodes
Episode 1
Career Day (1) / Career Day (2)
February 7, 202444m6.6
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.
Episode 3
Gregory's Garden Goofballs
February 14, 202422m6.7
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.
Episode 4
Smoking
February 21, 202422m6.9
After a student is caught smoking, the Abbott staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy.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.
Episode 5
Breakup
February 28, 202422m7.2
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.
Episode 6
Willard R. Abbott
March 10, 202421m6.9
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.
Episode 7
Librarian
March 13, 202422m6.7
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.
Episode 8
Panel
March 20, 202422m6.6
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.
Episode 9
Alex
April 10, 202422m6.7
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.
Episode 10
2 Ava 2 Fest
April 17, 202422m6.7
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.
Episode 11
Double Date
May 1, 202422m6.6
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.
Episode 12
Mother's Day
May 8, 202422m6.7
Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.
Episode 13
Smith Playground
May 15, 202422m7.2
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.
Episode 14
Party
May 22, 202422m7.5
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.