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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 6 Episode 1 - Jungle Classroom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Jungle Classroom

    S6:E1

    Gregory and Ava adjust to a new dynamic, while Barbara turns to Jacob for help. Meanwhile, Janine gives her classroom a makeover, and Melissa works to win hers back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 15 - Safety Day
    7.0/10(556 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 19 - Trip
    7.2/10(497 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 16 - Campaign
    7.3/10(507 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 9 - Alex
    7.4/10(912 votes)

    #5 - Alex

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  6. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 13 - The Science Fair
    7.4/10(809 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 7 - Goofgirl
    7.4/10(641 votes)

    #7 - Goofgirl

    S5:E7

    A new member joins Gregory's Garden Goofballs, and Janine pitches a new club idea to Ava.

    Director:Justin Tan
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  8. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 14 - Aide
    7.4/10(546 votes)

    #8 - Aide

    S5:E14

    Janine asks Ava for a classroom aide, and the school seeks out a new gym teacher. Meanwhile, Dominic confides in Jacob.

    Director:Richie Edelson
    Writer:Megan Carroll

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  9. Abbott Elementary Season 1 Episode 4 - New Tech
    7.5/10(1808 votes)

    #9 - New Tech

    S1:E4

    When a new computer program is introduced at Abbott, Janine is excited to finally help Barbara with something. Barbara is reluctant to accept change and finds herself in a tricky situation. Melissa surprises Jacob.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  10. Abbott Elementary Season 1 Episode 7 - Art Teacher
    7.5/10(1639 votes)

    #10 - Art Teacher

    S1:E7

    When the school’s art teacher retires, Janine is thrilled when the replacement ends up being her best friend from college, but things quickly turn sour when Sahar gets in the way of Melissa’s class traditions. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara bond over their love for gardening and decide to start a school garden; but when it turns out they don’t know how to successfully grow anything, Gregory secretly gets involved to fix all of their mistakes

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  11. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 3 - Story Samurai
    7.5/10(1370 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 5 - Juice
    7.5/10(1343 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 17 - Mural Arts
    7.5/10(1157 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 10 - Testing
    7.5/10(837 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 1 - Team Building
    7.5/10(775 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 6 - No Phones
    7.5/10(679 votes)

    #16 - No Phones

    S5:E6

    Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  17. Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 17 - No Homework
    7.5/10(523 votes)

    #17 - No Homework

    S5:E17

    Ava implements a no-homework policy at Abbott, sparking debate amongst the teachers.

    Director:Jeff Gonzalez
    Writer:Justin Tan

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  18. Abbott Elementary Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(2586 votes)

    #18 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When the staff relates their needs, Principal Ava presents alternative options.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Quinta Brunson

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  19. Abbott Elementary Season 1 Episode 2 - Light Bulb
    7.6/10(2144 votes)

    #19 - Light Bulb

    S1:E2

    Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway. Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Quinta Brunson

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  20. Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 15 - Fire
    7.6/10(1206 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 3 - Gregory's Garden Goofballs
    7.6/10(1080 votes)

    #21 - Gregory's Garden Goofballs

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Justin Tan
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  22. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 5 - Breakup
    7.6/10(1075 votes)

    #22 - Breakup

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Brittani Nichols

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  23. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8 - Panel
    7.6/10(1038 votes)

    #23 - Panel

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Kate Peterman

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  24. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 10 - 2 Ava 2 Fest
    7.6/10(951 votes)

    #24 - 2 Ava 2 Fest

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Joya McCrory

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  25. Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 12 - Mother's Day
    7.6/10(929 votes)

    #25 - Mother's Day

    S3:E12

    Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.

    Director:Richie Edelson
    Writer:Riley Dufurrena

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Jungle Classroom" is the worst rated episode of "Abbott Elementary". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2026. This episode scored 7.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Safety Day".