The final shot is perfect: The teachers are kicked out of the lounge at 2 AM. They’re standing in a snowy, empty parking lot. Barbara is leaning on Melissa. Jacob is holding a bag of frozen peas to his forehead. Janine is holding the succulent. Gregory is holding Janine’s elbow. And Ava yells, “Who wants Waffle House?” They all shuffle toward the car, laughing.
If there is one thing Abbott Elementary does better than any other sitcom on TV right now, it is the holiday episode. We’ve had the Zoom Christmas disaster. We’ve had the Valentine’s Day juice disaster. But Season 2, Episode 10, “Holiday Hookah,” is the crown jewel of the series’ ability to blend cringe-worthy comedy with genuine, tear-jerking heart.
Abbott Elementary S02E10 “Holiday Hookah” – The One Where Barbara Became a Glorious Hot Mess
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