The ‘Abbott Elementary’ Finale Set Up Season 4 For Greatnes

Abbott Elementary Season 3 may have been shortened due to last year’s WGA and SAG strikes, but that doesn’t mean the show didn’t pack plenty of storylines into just 14 episodes. To name a few major moments: Ava (Janelle James) went to Harvard. Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) and Jacob (Chris Perfetti) moved in together. Janine (Quinta Brunson) left Abbott to work at the school district—and then returned to teach at Abbott. A lot has happened!

Now, it’s time to party. Janine has invited everyone (except the students) from Abbott to a gathering at her 350-square-foot apartment, leaving Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa in shock. They both beg to host it at Barb’s larger house, but Janine repeatedly denies their offer—she promises she’s got the best party ever in the works.

And Janine pulls through. When does she not? Melissa and Barb arrive an hour early to help tidy up before everyone arrives… which Janine has already planned for. Before the busybodies arrived, she threw clothes everywhere and made a purposeful mess to keep them occupied. Janine is a damn genius. Melissa and Barb are thrilled to be of assistance—even if they do keep insulting Janine’s small space.

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