The BEST episodes of Abbott Elementary season 4

Every episode of Abbott Elementary season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Abbott Elementary season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 5/4/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
Please Touch Museum
star
8.08
179 votes

#1 - Please Touch Museum

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/2025

Abbott Elementary goes on a schoolwide field trip to the Please Touch Museum, which has some of the older kids skeptical.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Karaoke
star
8.01
226 votes

#2 - Karaoke

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2025

The teachers hit a karaoke bar for a night of fun, where Jacob bumps into an old friend.

Directors: Matt Pexa
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Volunteers
star
7.89
283 votes

#3 - Volunteers

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2025

Ava announces the school district is sending a group of volunteers to help out at Abbott; however, when they arrive, things don't go as planned.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Winter Break
star
7.83
237 votes

#4 - Winter Break

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2024

Melissa hosts the Schemmenti family Christmas Eve dinner and goes to great lengths to make sure everything is perfect. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory get an unexpected guest.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Joya McCrory
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Rally
star
7.83
189 votes

#5 - Rally

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/9/2025

Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava’s job back. Meanwhile, Gregory handles duties as interim principal.

Directors: Claire Scanlon
Writer: Joya McCrory
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Class Pet
star
7.83
261 votes

#6 - Class Pet

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2024

Janine gets a budget for class pets, but Melissa is resistant to taking on the added work and responsibility for her room's guinea pig; an IT rep from the school district arrives to set up new computers.

Directors: Matt Sohn
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District Budget Meeting
star
7.78
215 votes

#7 - District Budget Meeting

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2025

Ava and the Abbott teachers plan for the annual school district budget meeting. Meanwhile, Janine and Gregory prepare for Valentine’s Day as a couple.

Directors: Richie Edelson
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Audit
star
7.77
209 votes

#8 - Audit

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/19/2025

Ava and the teachers must band together to hide the golf-course contraband.

Directors: Jay Karas
Writer: Ava Coleman
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100th Day of School
star
7.73
206 votes

#9 - 100th Day of School

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2025

During Abbott’s 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara receives a surprise from her daughter. Melissa, Jacob and Mr. Johnson join forces to conduct a search party.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Ringworm
star
7.66
268 votes

#10 - Ringworm

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2024

When it's revealed that a student in Jacob's class has ringworm, the faculty must band together to stop it from spreading through the entire school.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Girard Creek
star
7.65
221 votes

#11 - Girard Creek

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2025

The Abbott Elementary students and staff are invited to a special grand opening preview of the Girard Creek Golf Club.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Chad Morton
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Dad Fight
star
7.65
263 votes

#12 - Dad Fight

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2024

Gregory forms a bond with one of his students, but the student's dad becomes jealous of their relationship and seeks a confrontation. Melissa suffers a fall but avoids receiving medical attention for the injury.

Directors: Justin Tan
Writer: Ava Coleman
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Music Class
star
7.60
187 votes

#13 - Music Class

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/26/2025

Barbara struggles to connect with the students in her extra-curricular music class. Gregory and Melissa attempt to decode the filing system left behind by Ava. Meanwhile, Janine discovers a secret side to Ava in her attempts to get her back as principal.

Directors: Brittani Nichols
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Winter Show
star
7.60
244 votes

#14 - Winter Show

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2024

Despite a few setbacks, Barbara is determined to make Abbott Elementary's first-ever holiday show a success. Meanwhile, Jacob's brother arrives for his visit earlier than planned.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Justin Tan
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Back to School
star
7.59
286 votes

#15 - Back to School

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2024

The neighboring construction site of a new golf course causes issues at Abbott, forcing the teachers to find creative solutions; an HR representative visits the school; following their kiss, Janine and Gregory's relationship status is revealed.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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Costume Contest
star
7.58
255 votes

#16 - Costume Contest

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2024

It's Halloween at Abbott Elementary and Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple's costume, but it fails to translate; Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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The Deli
star
7.55
250 votes

#17 - The Deli

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2024

When the neighborhood deli is forced to close to make room for a trendy smoothie place, Melissa, Barbara and Jacob team up to fight the gentrification. Meanwhile, the district asks Ava to give a presentation to fellow principals.

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Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift
star
7.52
185 votes

#18 - Ava Fest: Tokyo Drift

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/2/2025

The Abbott teachers turn their open house into a carwash to help raise money for the school.

Directors: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Justin Tan
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Books
star
7.48
215 votes

#19 - Books

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2025

A debate over a controversial book leads Ava to remove it from the library, but some parents push for its return.

Directors: Dime Davis
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Strike
star
7.48
218 votes

#20 - Strike

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2025

City buses have stopped running due to a strike, resulting in many students being absent from school. The teachers at Abbott try to find creative solutions and adapt to hybrid learning. Meanwhile, Gregory and O'Shon strike up a friendship.

Directors: Jennifer Celotta
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Testing
star
7.43
218 votes

#21 - Testing

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2025

Janine must rethink her lesson plans after her class performs poorly on a practice test, while Jacob struggles to engage a disinterested student. The district sends a new custodian to train under Mr. Johnson.

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Science Fair
star
7.35
197 votes

#22 - Science Fair

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2025

While supervising the kids making their science fair projects, the teachers’ competitive sides come out.

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