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GREGORY (small smile) Yes.

A microwave hums. A poster about “Hand Hygiene” is peeling at the corner. Janine stares into a vending machine like it holds the secrets to pedagogy.

GREGORY Zion hates everything. He hated the field trip to the fire station . They had a dalmatian.

Gregory blinks.

Gregory enters. He doesn’t say anything at first. Just leans against the counter.

The ninth episode of the breakout first season of ABC's critically acclaimed mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary , titled originally aired on February 22, 2022. Written by Joya McCrory and directed by Shahrzad Davani, this episode is a pivotal half-hour in the series. It marks a significant shift from establishing the baseline workplace dynamic to unpacking deeper character nuances, particularly for the show's chaotic principal, Ava Coleman.

AVA Cash or Venmo. No singles.

The gym is a time capsule of 1970s flooring and 2020s desperation. AVA COLEMAN (40s, leopard-print blazer, chaotic queen energy) leans against the bleachers, filming herself on her phone.

The turning point occurs when Janine tracks Ava down to confront her, only to discover Ava caring tenderly for her grandmother who suffers from dementia. This rare glimpse into Ava’s personal responsibilities reveals her hidden layers. Ultimately, the two compromise, combining Janine’s structure with Ava’s flair, culminating in a highly successful performance. The B-Plot: The Ultimate Philly Pizza Eat-Off

She rounds the corner and nearly collides with GREGORY EDDIE (30, stoic, secretly soft, dressed in a perfectly ironed polo). He flinches slightly—not from her, but from the chaos behind her: two fifth-graders wrestling over a juice box. abbott elementary s01e09 720p

Janine’s face. She mouths “good job” to Zion. He nods once.

"Step Class" is a fun, energetic episode that showcases the ensemble cast's strengths. It moves away from the typical classroom setting to explore gym and extracurriculars, proving that the show's formula works anywhere in the school building.

The episode further explores the dynamic between Janine and Ava, highlighting Ava's unexpected competence in creative areas despite her general ineptitude as a principal. Series Context GREGORY (small smile) Yes

Janine calls the step. Stomp-clap-stomp-stomp-clap.