2025 NAACP Image Awards: 3 of the Funniest ‘Abbott Elementary’ Episodes Written by Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson stays winning—on and off the screen.
At the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Deon Cole, the “Abbott Elementary” creator and star took home Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. With a mix of sharp writing, impeccable timing, and heartfelt storytelling, continues to make “Abbott” one of the funniest shows on TV. As a triple threat—writer, actress, and showrunner—she’s crafted some of the most hilarious episodes in the series. From first-day chaos to staff antics, these three episodes, all penned by Brunson herself, highlight why “Abbott Elementary” is comedy gold.
“Pilot”
Every great show starts somewhere, and “Abbott Elementary” nailed it right out the gate. The pilot introduced us to the lovable and chaotic world of Abbott, from Janine’s relentless optimism to Barbara’s seasoned wisdom and Ava’s completely unhinged leadership style. This episode set the tone for the series and gave us some of its most iconic one-liners.
“Development Day”
Abbott’s teachers return from summer break, but before they can deal with students, they have to survive development day—which, as expected, is a mess. Janine is determined to start the year off strong, but between her crumbling relationship, Ava’s refusal to take anything seriously, and a very questionable side hustle happening out of the school parking lot, things quickly spiral.
“Career Day”
“It’s a new year at Abbott Elementary, and Janine is as eager as ever—maybe too eager. She spearheads a district-wide Career Day initiative, convinced it’ll be a game-changer for the students. But, as expected, things don’t go as planned. Between Ava’s suspiciously new approach to her job, Melissa getting hit with an unexpected (and hilarious) question, and Gregory dealing with an awkward surprise guest, the day turns into classic “Abbott” chaos.
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