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Abbott Elementary’s ‘Winter Show’ and ‘Winter Break’ Are Major Wins

Abbott Elementary’s holiday episodes are a major win this year.

Abbott Elementary 3×08 “Panel” is an important episode to showcase Janine’s means of juggling her new roles.

Abbott Elementary’s Season 3 premiere “Career Day” hilariously sets the stage for what’s to come.

Abbott Elementary’s Season 2 finale, “Franklin Institute,” features a school sleepover and romantic confessions for Janine and Gregory.

Abbott Elementary 2×20 “Educator of the Year,” brings the show back from hiatus with emotionally thrilling arcs that leave nothing unsaid

Abbott Elementary “Fire,” is about denying, holding on, and reminding viewers that no matter how strong a person seems, everyone fears.

Abbott Elementary “Read-a-Thon,” showcases how important it is to try and that acknowledging efforts matters just as much as congratulating wins.

Abbott Elementary’s “Holiday Hookah” is the Christmas episode that feels suitable for the show and earns a spot in “yearly rewatch” lists.

Abbott Elementary’s “Candy Zombies” is laugh-out-loud hilarious, clever, and heartwarming as it thrusts our characters forward in growth.

Abbott Elementary’s “Juice” sends students running toward the bathroom while proving what a queen Barbara Howard is.

Abbott Elementary’s “Principal’s Office” should have been titled Melissa Schemmenti’s great big cooking show.

Abbott Elementary’s “Story Samurai” embraces the corny connections and addresses the importance of asking for help.

Abbott Elementary’s “Wrong Delivery” hilariously plays on pop culture references while cementing the importance of a found family.

In its Season 1 finale Abbott Elementary’s “Zoo Balloon” establishes what it means to find a place to belong.

Abbott Elementary’s “Step Class” gives Ava a moment to shine while reminding us all that there’s a weirdo inside all of us.

Abbott Elementary’s “Art Teacher” focuses on the notion of being cool and precisely what that means for human beings.