Abbott Elementary: Mother's Day

May 9, 2024 8:38 AM - Season 3, Episode 12

Barbara invites Gregory to her family's Mother's Day brunch; Jacob scrambles to figure out how to organize a school field trip.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero (3 comments total)

I hate the "Kevin Hart may be my dad" thing, you obviously know that's not going to be the case, why should I even care, it isn't even funny (also, excuse for Kevin Hart cameo, which was also unfunny). Likewise, I had huge sympathy for Gregory and people harping on his dead mom.

Really, this was just sad for a comedy, albeit Ava being less of a dick at the end to Janine was nice.
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:37 AM on May 9

I loved the shot of Gregory sitting with his head askew, trapped, as Barbara’s family laid their hands on him.
posted by charcoals at 6:37 AM on May 11

I liked the detail that Janine's sister has a dad and stepmom in her life, and Janine just has her mom. It fits so well with the dynamics of Janine's relationships with her sister and her mom.

I also liked the way that Gregory spoke to Barbara after that excruciating brunch, he was firm about what he needed, but was kind about it too.
posted by creepygirl at 8:52 PM on May 16