Season 1, Episode 9 of Abbott Elementary is titled "Step Class."
The talking-head interviews in this episode are gold. Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) deadpans: “I have seen Ava’s step routines. They involve a lot of pointing and blaming.” Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) compares the step team drama to “watching two mules fight over a turnip.” And Janine’s earnest admission that she watched Bring It On “for research… seven times” is quintessential Janine. abbott elementary s01e09 dts
The A-story follows Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) in her relentless quest to bring "enrichment" to Abbott. After being rejected for the third time for a robotics club (due to a lack of funds and, arguably, Janine’s lack of robotics knowledge), she pivots to a Step Class. It’s a classic Janine move: optimistic, slightly naive, and desperate to be the "cool teacher." Season 1, Episode 9 of Abbott Elementary is