The Best Episodes Written By Morgan Murphy

Butt-Head is given medication for his aggression towards Beavis and becomes a little too nice.

Director: Tom Smith

Writer: Morgan Murphy

When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; and later, the teachers finally meet Jacob’s boyfriend, Zach, who joins in to help stop the students “desking.”

Director: Melissa Kosar

Writer: Morgan Murphy

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

The teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies. Janine takes to TikTok and with Ava’s assistance, her video is a success and goes viral. Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.

Director: Randall Einhorn

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Mitchell and Cam settle in on their new normal, and Phil and Claire decide that one of the kids needs to move out in order to take control of the house again. Meanwhile, as Gloria becomes more successful at work, she notices Jay, Manny and Joe don’t seem to need her as much.

Director: Steven Levitan

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.

Director: Matt Sohn

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Claire has landed an interview for her dream job and is thwarted on her way to the interview by Phil’s tricky staircase. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch debate the pros and cons of adopting another baby after unexpectedly receiving a call from their adoption agency.

Director: Trey Clinesmith

Writer: Morgan Murphy

When Caroline discovers that Max didn’t graduate high school by failing to show up for only one exam, she decides to help her best friend get her degree – and reconnect with her estranged mother.

Director: Phill Lewis

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Caroline tries to fit in with Max and the diner gang as they go out to get wild and crazy at the St. Patrick's Day parade, but finds herself longing to practice her former holiday traditions at the Plaza Hotel.

Director: Phill Lewis

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine's relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.

Director: Karan Soni

Writer: Morgan Murphy

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

When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother’s clothes, she insists Matt hasn’t processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of confidence when he’s put in charge of the shop for a day.

Director: Danielle Fishel

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Caroline shares her riches-to-rags life story on stage at a storytelling night and captures the attention of a Hollywood studio executive. Meanwhile, Sophie and Oleg search for a surrogate.

Director: Tom Stern

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Max and Caroline are arrested for breaking into a cute guy’s apartment to recover the rings Caroline left behind after she spent the night.

Director: Don Scardino

Writer: Morgan Murphy

Oleg's pro-basketball playing cousin comes to town to play a game against Max's favorite team and gifts her with two free tickets, but chaos ensues when the girls interfere with the game and risk ruining their cupcake business' reputation in the process.

Director: Katy Garretson

Writer: Morgan Murphy

In this edition: a one-on-one interview with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith and a deep dive into the legacy of Duke University head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski amid his impending retirement.

Director: Chuck O'Neil

Writer: Morgan Murphy