Why Is Everyone Fighting on ‘Abbott Elementary,’ TV’s Happiest Show?
The world’s happiest show has taken a sour twist. We should’ve guessed that this week’s episode of Abbott Elementary, titled “Fight,” would be a little less chipper than episodes prior. But should we be worried about our favorite Philly schoolteachers, as we head into the back half of Season?
We’re not talking about constantly agitated folks like Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), nor are we nervous about Ava (Janelle James), since both have built their personalities on starting wars (in the best possible way). This week, though, disagreements broke out between Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph), as well as Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) two students.
“Fight” wasn’t the best episode of Abbott Elementary this season, though we’re still celebrating from the series’ three big wins at the Golden Globes earlier this week. The episode did feature a wonderful “milk smash” moment, but other than that, the fights fell a bit flat. Is Abbott setting itself up for a blip in quality with these disagreements?