Abbott Elementary

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They reminisce, nostalgically reciting the words to Miss Mary Mack while doing the corresponding hand movements.

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He then checks Melissas replies to find out that a robot crafted 100 percent of her words.

Infuriated, Jacob confronts his co-workers, calling them decepticons.

They agree to stop using AI for their responses, but Mr. Johnson inadvertently highlights Jacobs hypocrisy.

Melissa and Barbara are appalled by Jacobs actions and defend their genuine, non-AI-assisted replies to Mr. Johnson.

and apologizes for writing it off as trite.

However, doubt begins to cloud her decision once she becomes embroiled in the situation with Alex.

Alexs grandma is from a generation that didnt take schooling as seriously as we do now.

She then uses the age-old excuse for minimizing mistakes of the past: We all turned out just fine!

To her, theres no point in making Alex go somewhere he hates.

Alex says if Ms. Teagues doesnt have to go to school, he doesnt have to, either.

Gregory, who wasnt present for Janines announcement, tries to persuade him, promising Janines imminent return.

Janine breaks the news to Gregory right then and there, and Gregory offers a hesitant Congrats?

as I assume his heart breaks into a million pieces.

Janine wont let her new job keep Alex from attending school, so she switches tactics.

to spin the big wheel, all things he needs to learn in school.

Teachers Notes

There was a very special guest star tonight!

Ms. JaBria Mccullum of viral social-media fame you might remember her from thoseadorableAre You Smart?

TikToks made herAbbott Elementarydebut as one of Gregorys students.

Avas process for selecting Janines replacement was perfect.