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This week on Abbott Elementary, the teachers face the heat when parents demand answers, a giant Benjamin Franklin head terrorizes the children, and the mall school might actually be haunted. Let’s dive in. Janine is mid-lesson when a massive Benjamin Franklin head drops from the ceiling—apparently an old sales gimmick that descends on the hour and has somehow been reactivated. The kids are understandably terrified. Later,  parents descend on Gregory and Janine with a barrage

ABC’s Abbott Elementary  keeps proving that it’s more than just a workplace comedy, it’s a cultural touchstone. Now, the hit series is getting a serious dose of star power for its upcoming Season 5 : Emmy-nominated actress Khandi Alexander  is joining the cast in a recurring role, and fans are already buzzing about the chaos, charm, and courtroom-worthy sass she’s likely to bring to the fictional halls of Abbott. Alexander, known for powerhouse turns on Scandal , Treme , and

Brace yourselves TV Cave readers as Netflix just turned up the heat in the comedy kitchen. The streaming giant has officially ordered a brand‑new comedy series adaptation of I Suck at Girls , tapping the sharp‑witted talents behind Abbott Elementary  to bring author Justin Halpern’s adolescent misadventure memoir to life for a new generation of binge watchers. This isn't your average sitcom shuffle; it feels like Netflix dissecting teen angst with a snarky scalpel. At the hel

Winter break is over, and Abbott comes back swinging, just not in the building you’re used to. Thanks to ongoing facility issues, the teachers and students are temporarily relocated to an old, abandoned mall that’s one leaky ceiling tile away from becoming a slip-and-slide. It’s bleak, it’s chaotic, it’s extremely Abbott: the kind of “we’re making it work because we have no choice” setup the show loves to dig into. Welcome to Mall School  The mall is falling apart in real tim

Warning Signs, Birthday Truths, and Mr. Johnson Being Right (As Always) This week, Abbott Elementary hits hard emotionally, combining a serious crisis with the school and a personal struggle for Janine. The jokes land well, and the emotional moments resonate deeply. Once again, Mr. Johnson shows that being overlooked doesn’t mean being wrong. School Closing: When No One Listens (Except Mr. Johnson) Abbott learns that the school must close due to serious furnace issues. As exp

Abbott Elementary  fans, rejoice and maybe grab a stress ball because Taraji P. Henson is swooping back into Philadelphia tonight as Vanetta Teagues, the eternally chaotic mother of Janine. The midseason finale, fittingly titled “Birthday,”  already promised a milestone celebration and the school’s annual Winter Show, but Henson’s return amps the anticipation from “fun TV night” to “nobody bother me, I’m watching this live.” Janine turning 30 should be a sweet, celebratory mo

This week, Abbott returns with another warm, weird, and wonderfully chaotic episode, reminding us why it excels in both comedy and emotion. We open with Barbara proudly passing around photos of her brand-new granddaughter. The problem? These baby photos are very new, and people are politely smiling since newborns can look like confused aliens. The teachers and Ava try to conceal their true feelings until Janine asks if there’s a newer photo. Everyone’s relief is clear when Ba

Janelle James doesn’t mince words, on-screen or off, and her recent explanation of why Abbott Elementary  struggled to cast its child actors is peak Ava-level realness, minus the Ava merch. While chatting on Vulture’s Good One  podcast, James broke down a challenge most viewers never even consider: finding actual kids  who looked like the students the show was portraying. And not theater-camp prodigies or TikTok monologue stars, real kids who reflected the community Abbott  i

The district launches a new initiative to get students off their phones; whichever school uses them the least wins a pizza party. What starts as a fun challenge quickly shifts when Ava’s motivation turns to a competition with her rival’s school. TAhh, but there is a catch, the teachers have to give up their phones too. Ava, unsurprisingly, struggles the most. She turns in her phone for the challenge but secretly whips out a burner like she’s in a crime drama. Meanwhile, chaos

Abbott Elementary: Camp Abbott Barb is in her element this week, literally. While the rest of the teachers are dragging through the Halloween season, she’s harmonizing in music class and dreaming up something wholesome: a camping trip for the older kids. Because when the kids talk about vandalizing for fun, Barb hears “outdoor learning opportunity.”  Bless her heart. The Setup Ava is, of course, focused on her own Halloween plans, while the other teachers are running on fumes

Poor Janine. The episode starts with her water breaking—cue Ava’s pregnancy joke. But it’s not what you think. Her apartment pipes burst, leaving her homeless for game night. She can’t host; Jacob volunteers, but Melissa shuts it down. Enter Gregory, who shocks everyone by agreeing to host. For the first time, we step into Gregory’s minimalist place. Janine, ever the helper, tells Jacob she’s worried Gregory’s home might look like a tech start-up lobby: functional but lifeles

The teachers head to a Phillies game and end up stealing the spotlight in Abbott Elementary’s hilarious Season 5 Episode 3, “Ballgame.” By the time Abbott Elementary reaches its fifth season, you’d think the faculty might finally get a peaceful evening off. But in true Abbott fashion, even a night at the ballpark turns into a lesson in chaos, capitalism, and questionable headgear. “Ballgame” opens with the teachers attending Teacher Appreciation Night  at a Philadelphia Phill

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