Pilot
A group of passionate teachers - and a slightly tone-deaf principal - are determined to try to help their students succeed at a Philadelphia public school.
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"I started watching Abbott Elementary because of the high praise and Emmy nominations... The pilot is a mixed bag of charm and déjà vu. Brunson's Janine is endearingly earnest, but the script leans too hard on The Office's mockumentary playbook... awkward zooms, deadpan stares, "documentary" cutaways. The underdog school premise feels fresh, yet the humor often lands safely generic (budget woes! Quirky teachers!). Ralph's Barbara is a standout, her weary warmth stealing scenes, while James' Ava is a delightfully petty foil. But the episode's "day in th..."
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Quinta Brunson won the 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for this script.
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A group of passionate teachers - and a slightly tone-deaf principal - are determined to try to help their students succeed at a Philadelphia public school.