Abbott Elementary
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Weve reached the winter finale of Americas favorite sitcom (has anyone met someone whodoesntlikeAbbott Elementary?)
and inched incrementally closer to something more than stolen glances and hallway conversations between Janine and Gregory.
How many weeks did I tune intoGossip Girlfor just a few minutes of Chuck and Blair?
How many years did I wait for Carrie and Bigs wedding?
Do I feel like Quintas pre-episodetweetbaited me?
But all is forgiven when Miss Mamas is literally bringing back the wholesomeness of connection TV.
Janine stares at the sky, captivated by the snowflakes.
Gregory stares at Janine, captivated by her, and says, Beautiful.
There are subtle head tilts and soft gazes.
Its so precious it borders on saccharine.
All good TV storylines have conflict, motivation, and anticipation.
Without those things, why are we watching?
Brunson and theAbbottwriters are very intentional with this slow burn.
News that Janine and Gregory are two people who really need to grow.
We have to let the pot simmer on the stove for a well-crafted final product.
To make things even tenser, Ava is also in attendance.
Ava peeps this and delivers the great line: Not my work husband grinding on my work nemesis!
They cherish the brief reprieve between school madness and family chaos with food and a little wine.
Melissa calls him the ghost of NPRs past when she and Barbara escape outside.
Enough of that B-plot; lets get back to the real meat of the episode: Janine and Gregory.
Sigh, its all a part of the process.
Yes, Ava has a boyfriend, and its … Andre Iguodala?!
Apparently, hes been dating her for five years while she has been dating him for two.
That woman, and this show, never cease to entertain me.
Teachers Notes
Im sorry I never bothered to learn the name of Vince Staples character.
Anytime I see him, my brain says, Omg, thats Vince Staples.
[Insert Leo DiCaprio pointing at the TV meme].
But I appreciateAbbottsamazing guest stars.
Loved seeing Jacobs boyfriend Zac again too!
This episode was a great canon edition in terms of Janine and Gregorys relationship.
But it was very on brand of Ava to put her name in the ice skate multiple times.
Speaking of Ava, all of her holiday outfits ate.
Melissa about Jacob: Hes a lot like paint fumes.
Like, small doses fine even somewhat enjoyable.
But too much just gives you a headache.
Ava: Sorry, I dont speak line.
Ladies, dont look at him.
Mr. Johnson, after Jacob says advertisers created Rudolph: To sell what?
Boy, you sound ridiculous.
