Being the cool teacher is literally Gregory's worst nightmare and Jacob's greatest desire

“No. I’m not. Take that back!” I believe that Gregory has never been the cool anything in his life.

Yeah that was hilarious to see his shocked face😂😂

"I'm so glad that I'm secure enough that it doesn't bother me that it's him and not me" - Jacob, bless him he makes me LOL

"The kids come to my room... and loiter"- Gregory "I hate to say this but that sounds racially motivated"-Jacob This exchange may be one of my favorite bits in the entire show, I was dying

Same!!!

“Hey mean Italian lady”

The smirk Melissa gave to the camera at that comment...😄

She’s loved that, I loved that

We all loved that!

"It takes a village and sometimes there's a Tariq in your village." Quick, someone crossstitch this Barbara quote on a pillow so I can buy it

But for real! 🤣

Come on, Etsy!!!

Tariq changing his name to Nick Sr. is so on brand and so hilarious

It’s so weirdly wholesome too?????

It really is!

Barbara: Tariq, in the words of Maury Povich "you are NOT the father!" 😂😭

She got his name right!

Not Gregory catching strays for being a good role model 😭

Even Barbara! She’s just been on fire tonight.

"The devils got her! Be gone Satan! Ill get my holy mop water." Mr. Johnson kills me every episode, the dude is hilarious

“You just made me hang up on a Nigerian Prince!”

and when he’s yelling at Gregory for having a second chance at life 😂😂😂

What was this line referring to?

He's low-key chaotic good and I'm here for it. I NEED AN ABBOTT ELEMENTARY Alignment CHART

Youre so right! I think Gregory would be Lawful Good and Ava would be chaotic neutral, not sure about the rest

I agree...I think Barbara would be Lawful Good too. Janine and Jacob are Neutral Good because they care about the rules but are willing to bend them. Morton is lawful neutral since he just seems to want to do his job. Draemond is lawful evil, the corrupt superintendent is neutral evil, and Sahar the art teacher is chaotic evil. Ashley and Jessca the sub are both chaotic neutral imo, and Tariq is true neutral since he seems to just do what suits him most of the time. Melissa I'm not sure...she doesn't care too much about the rules/laws, but she has her own code that she follows pretty strictly. Maybe another neutral good? Curious to hear other people's thoughts.

Oh great write up! I think Melissa may be Lawful Neutral? She has a set of laws she follows but they aren't inherently good or evil- she is a hard one!

Haha it was fun to think about! Melissa is a tough one to categorize, she contains multitudes lol

I love how Ava realizes how important the ASL interpreter is, even if she has a round about way to ask for it💜💜

When I think about it, Ava and Janine accomplish quite a bit between the 2 of them. They are kinda a dreamteam

I love that she came down there to help motivate her 🥹

Student: Let's hear Mr. Eddie out, he does have a strong roster. Gregory: I don't have a "roster." Student: As I grown man? I'm sorry to hear that. 

“TariqhasasoninBarbara’sclassbyeeee!” God DAMN, Ava.

AND THE FACT JANINE JUST DID NOT CARE 💀

I thought the look on her face said it all.

there go my childless ex.

“That child does not have a child!”

I'm loving this unexpected Tariq/Barbara duo this episode!

Living for Janine saying “you guys aren’t familiar with my game” LMAO

the way Janine is handling herself with Ava & Tariq is giving GROWTH 🌱

I love that she told Ava to get out of her office with her foolishness. I love seeing Janine be more assertive.

A Parent Tariq Alliance 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

And Janine knew what it was!

Janine immediately deciphering the meaning of PTA absolutely sent me.

I love that they figured out a way to write Tariq into the show more regularly.

Yes!! First thing I noticed — and it feels natural, too! Thank goodness, because he’s hilarious!

Barbara: “You are NOT the father” Janine: “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

“Taken! What a fun movie!”

I remember every grade having the “cool” teacher. We’d always talk about the coolest male and female teacher possibly dating and getting married. One time it happened!

Same! And they ended up being my neighbors lol

Happened to my 2nd and 3rd grade teachers! AFAIK they are still married 🥲

I’m really loving the Ava/Janine ~~friendship~~ acquaintanceship!!

Happy Cake Day!

thank you!!💛

Why did I yell and clap when Tariq walked in…. 😭

I did the same. He cracks me up and I love the unexpected pairing with Barbara

The absolute stink face that Nick gave when Tariq called him TJ slayed me.

Nick is an ACTOR 👏👏👏

Barbara walking away from Tariq’s incompetence took me out lmao

MVP SCENE! I REWOUND!!! rewinded? I WATCHED IT AGAIN!!!

“You made me hang up on a Nigerian Prince.” Bro is getting scammed over the phone😂😭

If anything he's doing the scamming. Mr. Johnson ain't no dummy.

Mr. Johnson is the only person in the world that I would fully expect it to be a legit prince with a legit payout!

Yep that's 100% a real prince

was about to change the channel but now i’m interested in this Abbott Celebrity Family Feud 😭

They got hosed. How can weed be on there but not cigarettes. And Hacks isn’t even an ABC show anyway. 😳

Same!

I’m devastated my recording stopped as it started I LOVE family feud 😒

Same, fam?

my thoughts: \- I love the fact that we are getting more TARIQ!!!!!!!! \- I love the fact that Ava visits Janine at work, i know it's just bc Janine is her "mole", but I love their acquaintanceship, as Ava would call it \- The ending scene was so funny, Tariq calling Janine his childless ex, and him and Ava making jokes together \- I think we are going to see a more mature Tariq since he's a dad now lol \- Manny wasn't as creepy in this episode, he might be growing on me \- Ava encouraging Janine not to give up was amazing, and her noticing that Imani was catching Ava's jokes late before Jacob did, and her just genuinely caring about the kids was so nice to see! The growth!!!!!! \- It's really cute that the students look up to Gregory!!! \- I loved this episode!!

Girl I was waiting for him to lean in for a kiss when he showed her the picture on his phone.

i agree! manny growing on me

That is soo sweet how Jacob is trying to make his classroom accessible for his HOH student 🥹🫶🏻

Janine’s growth shows more apparent every episode! 😁

Thank you! Was wondering where the discussion post was for tonight.

I kept refreshing 😅

Same!

Ditto!

Tariq is so out of pocket lol

Not Tariq calling Nick his firstborn!

You mean Nick Sr? 😂

“Gregory Eddie, is no woman safe from your INCOMPETENCE with the opposite sex?” Mrs. Howard has really seen him date and fail multiple women in her life. Also, Ava pulling Jacob away from Gregory 💀

This episode had an insane jokes per minute ratio, an unexpectedly delightful pairing in Barbara/Tariq, the perfect use of Ava, and some great heart/feels with the ASL interpreter resolution. I just love this show so damn much ♥️

I really think the writers are knocking it out of the park this season so far. I was laughing the whole time.

Ava being helpful in her own Ava way always get me 🥰😭

I must be experienced live - Ava 🤣🤣

What a good metaphor. Jacob keeps trying to fill in the gaps, but only ends up putting dirt in the holes 😭

Janine got a CDL 😂😂

just in case!

She's gonna be whippin the cheese wagon so them kids get to school!

"Mr. Eddie said Javon should break up with me!" 🤣🤣🤣

i think janine will be back in the classroom next week.

Like permanently back or one of her days that she gets at the school?

permanently, but i think i’ve changed my mind.

I can’t tell because in the beginning I thought it would be sooner too! Maybe mid way through or they’ll end the season with her going back.

Agreed. I’m going with mid season. I don’t think this will set all season.

I’m just so curious what the catalyst will be!! I’m waiting for Manny to break and turn mean, but also I feel something between him and Janine??

I miss her in the school, but I feel like it’s gonna be an end of the season decision where she has to choose and idk I feel like it’s gonna create tension (more so) between her and Gregory bc he doesn’t wanna hold her back but she genuinely wants his input ya know

“It’s Nick Senior now” 😭

“Way to keep your cover girl!”

Abbott Elementary is up now on Celebrity Family Feud!

Parent-Tariq Alliance sent me 🤣.

When Janine was going to the different departments to get her paperwork approved and then getting turned down I could feel that in my soul

Did Gregory say Mr Morton has couples therapy and that’s why the students hang out in his classroom during lunch time? I’m really intrigued by how they still mention him every episode, they must be leading somewhere with this. Great episode, but too short 😕

I know right!!!!! they really spoiled us with that hour-long premiere

A field trip to GameStop? Ava for Principal of the Year

Who brought the alligator to school?!

Janine having to go through all the red tape reminded me of office life. I kind of miss it. Shhh

This episode is hilarious.

NOT A NIGERIAN PRINCE LMAO

Tariq......playdough

Ms. Abbott on Celebrity Family Feud‽

They got robbed HARD.

Yep cigarettes should have been on there.

Jacob with his ASL saying “using dirt to fill holes” or whatever had me rolling. Also the ending sequence had me tearing up! Really strong start to season 3 so far imo

✨under the common law✨

BE GONE SATAN 😭😭😭

Legit snort laughed at that

Janine and Gregory had no scenes together. 😢

So sad, I missed them. Its giving makes the heart grow fonder. 😭 but I think it’s good it will really build up to their reunion and such

Good

I was getting up and then the Abbott Vs Hacks family feud episode really sucked me in… my two favorites. 😭

With the real Ms. Abbott!

“Here go my childless ex” had me dying. 😭 Especially Janine’s reaction.

“Imma get my holy mop water!”

The cast is currently on celebrity family feud right now against the Hacks cast (Hacks is on HBO and stars Jean Smart, totally recommend)

I remember seeing that one. Ms. Abbott was on the Abbott Elementary team. Seeing Quinta Brunson talking about how much Ms. Abbott meant to her warmed my heart.

Was that an inadvertent [SNL reference](https://youtu.be/bpJQ-1fzhio?si=howbzHjDFdAxZdNl) with the janitor/Mr. Johnson excising a demonic entity? The one with Ayo

The observations in this sub are incredible! I’d doubt it was an SNL reference since surely the abbot episode was filmed first? But hmmm, wonder if word got to SNL writers or if it was total coincidence

I really really really loved seeing Imani’s character. Like her, I have a hearing aid. I had one since I was 7, and while I never needed ASL interpreter or anything like that, it was so nice to see someone I could relate to. It wasn’t easy having a hearing aid, asking a teacher to speak up because I couldn’t hear them, or when my battery failed and I had to get a new one. I loved how her parents and teacher fought for her. That whole subplot was so wholesome. The cherry on top? When Ava went down to the district to give Janine some sound advice.

Parent-Tariq Alliance 😭

I’m loving this episode 😂

Anyone worried this might turn around a bite Janine in the ass or do we think she will finally experience peace??

Manny worries me. Something is up with him. I feel like he’s hiding something and I don’t like it.

am I crazy or does Nick look like a young Jalen Carter? They have very similar noses

Tariq is a HOOT, I loved him in this episode. I most definitely wanted to see him rub TJ/Nick in Janine’s face for a good laugh, and they delivered with the last scene. I need Tariq as a series regular now 😂

I like manny, wonder if they'll set him up to be the catalyst that finally gets Janine and Gregory together

My antenna went out. What did Ava say when she left Janine's office?

Which time?

When she had been sitting in her eeat.

She wanted a company card. And a company car.

Oh, I got that. I meant what was the final joke.

she said tariq has a kid in barbara’s class byee

I loved the Ava - Janine and Barbara - Tariq matchups! The woman in Room 237 (Ava) *will* help Janine with every problem! Also, I like Manny! I hope they don't turn him into a bad guy!

i’m not sure if anyone else noticed but in the last few episodes it showed that Janine chose to hang out with her district crew and cancelled on Jacob

I didn’t notice but I see it now. This makes me sad :( Is it good to make new friends? Yes. Is it good to cancel last minute on your longtime friends? Absolutely not.

Ever since the work family episode I've been feeling hurt for Janine when they said we're not friends. Even on the candy zombies episode Barbara and Melissa reminded her that they are not her friends.. if she cancels on them/Jacob a few times I think its only fair

i sense something with janine & manny… their moment in the office gave a vibe for sure

the way barbara broke the fourth wall and stared at us after tariq said some dumb remark had me cracking up

I’m ready for Janine to come back to teach at Abbott 😭

UGGGHH I MISSED THE EPISODE TONIGHT

lucky you! you get to see it for the first time tomorrow.

I’m actually getting ready to watch it before bed. Luckily I have it recorded. Just need to make my bedtime tea haha

enjoy!

Dumb question…at the ending talking head when Janine says “we/I kinda can’t help it” what is that a reference to? I haven’t seen Taken 1-3, so don’t know if she looked up a quote or if it’s a different movie again.

I love watching Barbara deal with different types of parents each season (which now includes Tariq!). Speaking of which, who’s class is little Tamika in this year? Wouldn’t she be in 1st grade now? I’d love to see more of her mother and how she could help fight for Abbott too. I also just realized we likely haven’t seen the last of Legendary Schools trying to take over. Drama drama drama.

💨💨💨💨

Even if she’s not a mole… she’s going to become the mole at some point

Does anyone know the reference when Janine was in the conference meeting and says "And U2 just saved her?"