The Best Episodes Written By Justin Tan

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(14 votes)

   #1 - Attack Ad

   S2:E711/2/2022

   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 .

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   6.9/10(14 votes)

   #2 - Work Family

   S1:E82/15/2022

   After Jacob reveals a detail about his personal life, Janine realizes she doesn't know the other teachers as well as she thought; Gregory's stern teaching approach is causing his whole class to underperform.

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   6.7/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Alex

   S3:E94/10/2024

   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.

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   6.6/10(14 votes)

   #4 - Valentine's Day

   S2:E142/8/2023

   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

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   6.4/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Goofgirl

   S5:E712/3/2025

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

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   6.4/10(13 votes)

   #6 - No Homework

   S5:E173/25/2026

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

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   5.9/10(15 votes)

   #7 - Winter Show

   S4:E712/4/2024

   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.

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   5.6/10(16 votes)

   #8 - Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift

   S4:E204/2/2025

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

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   5.1/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Tryouts

   S6:E310/21/2026

   The step team tries out for a major competition, Melissa and Barbara take a special ed certification course, while Janine, Gregory and Jacob welcome a new substitute.

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