Episode
Abbott Elementary: Back to School
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Abbott Elementary
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2024-10-09
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Back to School is Episode 1 in Season 4 of Abbott Elementary. It aired on 2024-10-09. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 3: 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.
Episode 4: 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.
Episode 5: 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.
Episode 6: 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.
Episode 7: 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.
Episode 8: 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.
Episode 9: 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.
Episode 10: 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.
Episode 11: 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.
Episode 12: Girard Creek
The Abbott Elementary students and staff are invited to a special grand opening preview of the Girard Creek Golf Club.