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The Best Episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 4

Every episode of Abbott Elementary Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Abbott Elementary Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 1 - Back to School
    7.8/10(866 votes)

    #1 - Back to School

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Quinta Brunson

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  2. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 2 - Ringworm
    8.0/10(862 votes)

    #2 - Ringworm

    S4:E2

    When it’s revealed that a student in Jacob’s class has ringworm, the faculty must band together to stop it from spreading through the entire school.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  3. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 3 - Class Pet
    7.8/10(811 votes)

    #3 - Class Pet

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Jordan Temple

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  4. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 4 - Costume Contest
    7.7/10(808 votes)

    #4 - Costume Contest

    S4:E4

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Britanni Nichols

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  5. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 5 - Dad Fight
    7.8/10(807 votes)

    #5 - Dad Fight

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Justin Tan
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  6. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 6 - The Deli
    7.6/10(730 votes)

    #6 - The Deli

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Patrick Schumacker
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  7. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 7 - Winter Show
    7.9/10(770 votes)

    #7 - Winter Show

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  8. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 8 - Winter Break
    8.5/10(834 votes)

    #8 - Winter Break

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  9. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 9 - Volunteers
    8.6/10(1410 votes)

    #9 - Volunteers

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Garrett Werner

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  10. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 10 - Testing
    7.5/10(694 votes)

    #10 - Testing

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  11. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 11 - Strike
    7.7/10(691 votes)

    #11 - Strike

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Riley Dufurrena

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  12. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 12 - Girard Creek
    8.0/10(691 votes)

    #12 - Girard Creek

    S4:E12

    The Abbott Elementary students and staff are invited to a special grand opening preview of the Girard Creek Golf Club.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Chad Morton

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  13. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 13 - The Science Fair
    7.4/10(662 votes)

    #13 - The Science Fair

    S4:E13

    While supervising the kids making their science fair projects, the teachers' competitive sides come out.

    Director:Tyler James Williams
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  14. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 14 - District Budget Meeting
    8.0/10(689 votes)

    #14 - District Budget Meeting

    S4:E14

    Ava and the Abbott teachers plan for the annual school district budget meeting. Janine and Gregory prepare for Valentine's Day as a couple

    Director:Richie Edelson
    Writer:Rebekka Pesqueira

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  15. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 15 - 100th Day of School
    8.0/10(682 votes)

    #15 - 100th Day of School

    S4:E15

    During Abbott's 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara receives a surprise from her daughter. Jacob and Mr. Johnson join forces to conduct a search party.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Lizzy Darrell

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  16. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 16 - Books
    7.5/10(642 votes)

    #16 - Books

    S4:E16

    A debate over a controversial book leads Ava to remove it from the library, but some parents push for its return.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writer:Jordan Temple

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  17. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 17 - Karaoke
    8.5/10(826 votes)

    #17 - Karaoke

    S4:E17

    When the teachers hit a karaoke bar for a night of fun, Jacob bumps into an old friend.

    Director:Matt Pexa
    Writer:Britanni Nichols

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  18. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 18 - Audit
    8.2/10(676 votes)

    #18 - Audit

    S4:E18

    Ava and the teachers must band together to hide the golf-course contraband.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  19. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 19 - Music Class
    7.6/10(593 votes)

    #19 - Music Class

    S4:E19

    Barbara and Gregory are in over their heads when they find themselves in new roles at Abbott Elementary.

    Director:Britanni Nichols
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  20. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 20 - Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift
    7.6/10(584 votes)

    #20 - Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift

    S4:E20

    The Abbott teachers turn their open house into a car wash to help raise money for the school.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  21. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21 - Rally
    8.3/10(655 votes)

    #21 - Rally

    S4:E21

    Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava’s job back. Meanwhile, Gregory handles duties as interim principal.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  22. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 22 - Please Touch Museum
    8.3/10(650 votes)

    #22 - Please Touch Museum

    S4:E22

    Abbott Elementary goes on a schoolwide field trip to the Please Touch Museum, which has some of the older kids skeptical.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Garrett Werner, Riley Dufurrena

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Back to School" is the best rated episode of "Abbott Elementary" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 866 votes. Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Quinta Brunson, it aired on 10/9/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ringworm".