The Best Episodes Written By Joya Mccrory

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.6/10(11 votes)

   #1 - Step Class

   S1:E92/22/2022

   Janine is thrilled when Ava asks to help her teach the after-school step class, but the two don’t see eye to eye on how to run the program. Later, when Barbara, Melissa and Jacob plan an “eat-off” to decide who makes the best pizza in Philadelphia, Gregory is forced to reveal a secret

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
2. 

   6.6/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Egg Drop

   S2:E811/16/2022

   When the eighth-grade science class participates in an egg drop activity, Janine insists her second-grade class joins in. Even when the science teacher and Gregory tell her that her students aren’t ready for physics lessons, Janine is determined to prove them wrong. Then, when Barbara is shocked at the clothing one of her student’s parents wears, she learns to not judge someone solely based on their appearance.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
3. 

   5.9/10(8 votes)

   #3 - 2 Ava 2 Fest

   S3:E104/17/2024

   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.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
4. 

   5.7/10(14 votes)

   #4 - Winter Break

   S4:E812/4/2024

   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.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
5. 

   5.5/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Mural Arts

   S2:E173/1/2023

   Jacob secures a visit from a mural arts program for his students but doesn’t agree with their chosen design and attempts to influence their decision. Barbara and Melissa learn parents are petitioning to turn Abbott into a Legendary charter school.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
6. 

   5.3/10(12 votes)

   #6 - No Phones

   S5:E611/5/2025

   Abbott Elementary participates in the district’s "No Phones Day" initiative.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
7. 

   5.1/10(13 votes)

   #7 - Rally

   S4:E214/9/2025

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

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory
8. 

   5.0/10(7 votes)

   #8 - April Fools

   S5:E184/1/2026

   It’s April Fools' Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Joya McCrory