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The Best Episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 2

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In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 1 - Development Day
    8.1/10(1382 votes)

    #1 - Development Day

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Quinta Brunson

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  2. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 2 - Wrong Delivery
    7.9/10(1248 votes)

    #2 - Wrong Delivery

    S2:E2

    After Janine gets a look at the new charter school down the street, she becomes determined to fix up Abbott and make it just as good. As Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara due to an awkward situation with his personal life, and Ava takes to the school library to host a “Shark Tank”-style pitch to decide what to do with the rest of the funds from the grant.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  3. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 3 - Story Samurai
    7.5/10(1210 votes)

    #3 - Story Samurai

    S2:E3

    A traveling storytelling troupe Jacob used to be in visits Abbott Elementary for a day of education and entertainment. Jacob can’t wait to share this part of his past with his colleagues; but when he realizes they think the performers are corny, Janine does her best to help him embrace his nerdy side. Meanwhile, Melissa struggles with the new normal of her combined second and third grade class.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Jordan Temple

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  4. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 4 - The Principal's Office
    7.8/10(1187 votes)

    #4 - The Principal's Office

    S2:E4

    After Gregory sends a disruptive student to the principal’s office, he’s dismayed to find out the kids actually enjoy spending the supposed disciplinary time with Ava. Meanwhile, Melissa invites Janine over to her house to teach her how to cook, but Janine becomes determined to reunite Melissa with her estranged sister

    Director:Shahrzad Davani
    Writer:Britanni Nichols

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  5. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 5 - Juice
    7.5/10(1181 votes)

    #5 - Juice

    S2:E5

    Janine is thrilled to help introduce a new beverage to the cafeteria, but it ends up causing unexpected consequences for the students, teachers and school plumbing system. Elsewhere, Melissa clashes with her new aide, Ashley, who brings more disruption than help to the classroom.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  6. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 6 - Candy Zombies
    8.3/10(1353 votes)

    #6 - Candy Zombies

    S2:E6

    It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! When a student steals a bag of candy meant to be given out to the kids at the end of the day and starts distributing it during school hours, the teachers band together to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Janine is invited to a Halloween party by an old friend and starts to reconsider her personal life.

    Director:Shahrzad Davani
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  7. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 7 - Attack Ad
    7.7/10(1123 votes)

    #7 - Attack Ad

    S2:E7

    The teachers are appalled after seeing a commercial in support of charter schools criticizing Abbott Elementary. When students begin to transfer schools, Jacob, Ava and Melissa invite the leader of the charter school organization to Abbott and ask him to take down the ad. Elsewhere, Janine and Gregory talk about Janine’s relationship with Tariq .

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  8. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 8 - Egg Drop
    7.8/10(1143 votes)

    #8 - Egg Drop

    S2:E8

    When the eighth-grade science class participates in an egg drop activity, Janine insists her second-grade class joins in. Even when the science teacher and Gregory tell her that her students aren’t ready for physics lessons, Janine is determined to prove them wrong. Then, when Barbara is shocked at the clothing one of her student’s parents wears, she learns to not judge someone solely based on their appearance.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  9. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 9 - Sick Day
    8.1/10(1180 votes)

    #9 - Sick Day

    S2:E9

    Janine is out sick for the day; but with the substitute teacher shortage, Ava grows desperate and must step in herself to help out. She starts the day in an unconventional fashion, disrupting the students’ typical routine as well as neighboring classrooms. Meanwhile, Barbara and Melissa revel in the quieter-than-normal teacher’s lounge.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Riley Dufurrena

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  10. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 10 - Holiday Hookah
    8.1/10(1201 votes)

    #10 - Holiday Hookah

    S2:E10

    On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  11. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 11 - Read-a-Thon
    8.0/10(1093 votes)

    #11 - Read-a-Thon

    S2:E11

    The competition heats up between Melissa and Janine as their classrooms go head-to-head in a read-a-thon sponsored by a local pizza shop. Both teachers encourage their students to hit the books hard but face some unexpected obstacles on their path to pizza glory. Meanwhile, Jacob and Gregory join forces and attempt to get their student-podcasting club off the ground.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writer:Garrett Werner

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  12. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 12 - Fight
    7.7/10(1061 votes)

    #12 - Fight

    S2:E12

    During a day of touchdowns and missed plays, the Abbott Elementary faculty find themselves learning lessons in teamwork. Two of Janine’s students aren’t getting along in class, leading her to seek advice from her colleagues on how to help repair their friendship. Meanwhile, Melissa and Ava plot to bring down Mr. Johnson in fantasy football.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Jordan Temple

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  13. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 13 - Fundraiser
    8.0/10(1093 votes)

    #13 - Fundraiser

    S2:E13

    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. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson and Jacob butt heads about how to take care of a cat found in the janitor’s closet.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Britanni Nichols

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  14. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 14 - Valentine's Day
    8.1/10(1092 votes)

    #14 - Valentine's Day

    S2:E14

    On Valentine’s Day, the Abbott teachers discuss their relationships and plans for the holiday. Janine finds out one of her students has a crush on her and when turning to a colleague for advice, she inadvertently learns a secret about another teacher. Elsewhere, Ava sits in on Jacob’s Black History class after receiving a complaint

    Director:Justin Tan
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  15. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 15 - Fire
    7.6/10(1042 votes)

    #15 - Fire

    S2:E15

    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. Meanwhile, Melissa rekindles her childhood dream of being a firefighter.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  16. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 16 - Teacher Conference
    8.5/10(1251 votes)

    #16 - Teacher Conference

    S2:E16

    The Abbott staff heads to the Pennsylvania Educational Conference. Gregory reluctantly attends after a disagreement with Amber and bonds with Janine over their similarities. Jacob finds himself charmed by the Addington teachers.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  17. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 17 - Mural Arts
    7.5/10(996 votes)

    #17 - Mural Arts

    S2:E17

    Jacob secures a visit from a mural arts program for his students but doesn’t agree with their chosen design and attempts to influence their decision. Barbara and Melissa learn parents are petitioning to turn Abbott into a Legendary charter school.

    Director:Geeta Malik
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  18. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 18 - Teacher Appreciation
    8.0/10(1030 votes)

    #18 - Teacher Appreciation

    S2:E18

    It’s Teacher Appreciation Day. When the district gives Abbott two courtside tickets to a 76ers game, the teachers must decide who deserves them. Later, Janine invites the teachers to her house for game night and her sister, Ayesha, comes to visit.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  19. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 19 - Festival
    8.5/10(1100 votes)

    #19 - Festival

    S2:E19

    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. However, Draemond shows up with the intention of derailing the event.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  20. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 20 - Educator of the Year
    8.1/10(992 votes)

    #20 - Educator of the Year

    S2:E20

    Gregory is named Educator of the Year. Later, Janine deals with a difficult student, and it's revealed that Barbara hasn't completed her teaching requirements.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Jordan Temple

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  21. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 21 - Mom
    8.1/10(1009 votes)

    #21 - Mom

    S2:E21

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  22. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 22 - Franklin Institute
    8.1/10(999 votes)

    #22 - Franklin Institute

    S2:E22

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Britanni Nichols

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Development Day" is the best rated episode of "Abbott Elementary" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1382 votes. Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Quinta Brunson, it aired on 9/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Wrong Delivery".