: Delivers a vulnerable performance that explores Janine's need for external validation.
: Eventually, Janine and Melissa put aside their friction to look at the root cause. They discover Courtney is actually a gifted student who is bored and acting out because the curriculum isn't challenging enough. They successfully advocate for Courtney to skip a grade. Subplot: The Art of the "Roast"
It is rare for a sitcom to find its voice so immediately. Usually, it takes a season (or two) for the writers to figure out who the characters are. Abbott Elementary walked in on day one with a lesson plan, a seating chart, and a clear vision. It earned its A+.
