Abbott Elementary: Sick Day

December 1, 2022 10:22 PM - Season 2, Episode 9

After Janine eats a bad tuna sandwich, Ava is forced to substitute for her class.

On the one hand, GODDAMN AVA IS SHALLOW AND ANNOYING. On the other hand, ONCE IN A WHILE she comes through a wee bit.

I did appreciate how people started to be all "Hey, Janine would get the coffee machine fixed if she was here," as well. She really is the Leslie Knope of this show.

posted by jenfullmoon (8 comments total)

I wonder if this is the start of a turn for Ava towards being less of an asshole. I find myself really hoping so.
posted by lazaruslong at 1:59 AM on December 2, 2022 [2 favorites]

I also really loved how sincere and courageous Gregory was while confronting Ava and how he defended Janine and her plans so vigorously. Great scene.
posted by lazaruslong at 2:11 AM on December 2, 2022 [4 favorites]

Oh my God, that Amelia Bedelia joke.
posted by thecaddy at 6:21 AM on December 2, 2022 [7 favorites]

THE AMELIA BEDELIA JOKE I came here to talk about that joke. GD that show is hysterical.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:38 AM on December 2, 2022 [2 favorites]

I was legit surprised that Ava actually paid attention to and read children's books previously.
posted by jenfullmoon at 9:58 AM on December 2, 2022

The only good thing I'll say about Ava even after this episode is that I always hated Amelia Bedelia too.
posted by Etrigan at 10:14 AM on December 2, 2022 [3 favorites]

"It's only a scheme if you're at the bottom of the pyramid."

I loved how Jacob and Gregory sticking up for Janine. Tasha seems nice though. Not everyone needs to like each other, and that's fine.

"I'm feeling better already. I'm pretty sure Space Jam was based on a true story though, and they just don't want you to know."
posted by the primroses were over at 4:28 PM on December 2, 2022 [3 favorites]

"That was in a memo. That's short for memorization, so you guys should remember that."
posted by Acari at 2:41 PM on December 6, 2022 [2 favorites]