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The Worst Episodes of Abbott Elementary

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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 Worst Episode
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    Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 22 - Please Touch Museum
    5.0/10(770 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 17 - Karaoke
    5.2/10(957 votes)

    #2 - 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:Brittani Nichols

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  3. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21 - Rally
    5.2/10(778 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 11 - Strike
    5.3/10(797 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 15 - 100th Day of School
    5.3/10(796 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 18 - Audit
    5.3/10(785 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 20 - Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift
    5.3/10(690 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 19 - Trip
    5.3/10(405 votes)

    #8 - Trip

    S5:E19

    Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa's most successful former students comes back for a visit.

    Director:Razan Ghalayini
    Writer:Ava Coleman

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  9. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 14 - District Budget Meeting
    5.4/10(795 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 11 - Mall (3): Heroes
    5.4/10(527 votes)

    #10 - Mall (3): Heroes

    S5:E11

    After the faculty finds surprising success operating the school in the mall, they quickly realize they are being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, a new custodian arrives to join Mr. Johnson.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Rebekka Pesqueira

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  11. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 15 - Safety Day
    5.4/10(463 votes)

    #11 - Safety Day

    S5:E15

    An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election.

    Director:Dime Davis
    Writer:Garrett Werner

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  12. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 20 - Night Out
    5.4/10(453 votes)

    #12 - Night Out

    S5:E20

    Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  13. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 10 - Testing
    5.5/10(801 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 13 - The Science Fair
    5.5/10(764 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 16 - Books
    5.5/10(747 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 19 - Music Class
    5.5/10(696 votes)

    #16 - Music Class

    S4:E19

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

    Director:Brittani Nichols
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  17. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 1 - Team Building
    5.5/10(700 votes)

    #17 - Team Building

    S5:E1

    The teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with new faces and big changes on the horizon.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Quinta Brunson

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  18. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 6 - The Deli
    5.6/10(836 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 7 - Winter Show
    5.6/10(878 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 12 - Girard Creek
    5.6/10(791 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 - Mall (1)
    5.6/10(578 votes)

    #21 - Mall (1)

    S5:E9

    Abbott Elementary returns from winter break at their new temporary school: an abandoned mall. The teachers deal with unique challenges that come with teaching in the new location.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Riley Dufurrena

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  22. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 13 - Candygrams
    5.6/10(468 votes)

    #22 - Candygrams

    S5:E13

    It's Valentine's Day at Abbott, and the teachers find themselves meddling in students' love lives while navigating their own.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Chad Morton, Rebekka Pesqueira

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  23. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 21 - Ava & Fest
    5.6/10(352 votes)

    #23 - Ava & Fest

    S5:E21

    It's Ava Fest, and Ava's determined to make it her biggest yet.

    Director:Patrick Schumacker
    Writer:Brittani Nichols

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  24. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 10 - Mall (2): Questions & Concerns
    5.7/10(533 votes)

    #24 - Mall (2): Questions & Concerns

    S5:E10

    Growing pains hit Abbott Elementary as the PTA pressures Janine and Gregory for answers. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara become suspicious of Mr. Morton.

    Director:Tyler James Williams
    Writer:Chad Morton

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  25. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 16 - Campaign
    5.7/10(418 votes)

    #25 - Campaign

    S5:E16

    Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor's Ball.

    Director:Brittani Nichols
    Writer:Riley Dufurrena

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Please Touch Museum" is the worst rated episode of "Abbott Elementary". It scored 5/10 based on 770 votes. Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Garrett Werner, Riley Dufurrena, it aired on 4/16/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Karaoke".