The BEST episodes of Abbott Elementary season 3
Every episode of Abbott Elementary season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Abbott Elementary season 3!
A group of dedicated, passionate teachers and a slightly tone-deaf principal are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do, even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
#1 - Party
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/22/2024
It’s the last day of school! Ahead of summer vacation, Janine throws the perfect end-of-year party for her colleagues and friends, taking all their interests into consideration.
#2 - Smoking
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/2024
After a student is caught smoking, the Abbott staff come together to revamp the outdated drug policy. Meanwhile, Janine tries to prep the new substitute teacher for her class but finds it challenging to give up her former role.
#3 - Librarian
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/2024
Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine’s relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.
#4 - Smith Playground
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/15/2024
Jacob manages to pull off a schoolwide field trip to the park; however, when Abbott must share the playground, the fun and games turn competitive. Elsewhere, Mr. Johnson enjoys having an empty school to himself.
#5 - Career Day (1)
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2024
Janine plans a district-wide initiative -- Career Day -- and is anxious for it to be a success; Ava has a new approach to her job; Melissa is asked a surprising question.
#6 - Gregory's Garden Goofballs
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2024
Gregory is hesitant when kids start hanging out in his classroom at lunch, looking to him for advice as the “cool teacher.” Barbara is shocked to find Tariq is dating the mother of one of her students. Janine and Jacob try to hire an ASL interpreter.
#7 - Panel
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2024
Ava and Gregory are invited to speak on a panel about public schools, while the other teachers must complete CPR training. Janine faces challenges securing district approval for her librarian extension program.
#8 - 2 Ava 2 Fest
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2024
Ava Fest is back, and with the help of the teachers, Ava’s set on outdoing last year by any means necessary. After Janine accepts the offer for a full-time position at the district, she just has to check off one last thing to make it official.
#9 - Willard R. Abbott
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/10/2024
Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.
#10 - Mother's Day
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/8/2024
Barbara invites Gregory to her family’s Mother’s Day brunch. Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.
#11 - Breakup
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/28/2024
When Barbara's church choir uses the gym for rehearsals, Ava notices tension in the group. Jacob's eagerness for a full social calendar worries Gregory. Melissa and Janine investigate a new substitute.
#12 - Alex
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2024
Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven’t even been writing their own replies. Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.
#13 - Double Date
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2024
Two teachers head out on a double date, but when they run into familiar bar patrons, it proves to be an unfortunate distraction. At Ava’s first book club meeting, the group ends up in a debate over who would be the best post-apocalyptic leader.
#14 - Career Day (2)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2024
Career Day continues at Abbott; Ava's new outlook on being principal sends the teachers into a downward spiral.