Abbott Elementary Ava vs. Superintendent (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

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Abbott Elementary

Ava vs. Superintendent (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

With the school board threatening to pull their funds, Janine and Gregory decide to help Ava with her presentation; their plan is derailed when a curveball is thrown; Barbara offends Melissa when she doesn't agree with her blackmail idea.

Showrunner

Quinta Brunson

Director

Matthew A. Cherry

Writers

Quinta Brunson (created by) | Brittani Nichols (written by) (executive story editor) | Kate Peterman (staff writer) | Justin Tan (staff writer) | Joya McCrory (staff writer)

Producers

Quinta Brunson | Scott Sites (produced by) | Jordan Temple

Cinematographer

Michael J. Pepin (as Mike Pepin)

Editor

Elizabeth Praino (edited by)

Casting Director

Wendy O'Brien

Production Designer

Michael Whetstone

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 5, 2022

Release date

Apr 5, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 84 wins & 252 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Quinta Brunson Janine Teagues Janine Teagues See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Tyler James Williams Gregory Eddie Gregory Eddie See fewer	Dear White People (2014)
Janelle James Ava Coleman Ava Coleman See fewer	Black Monday (2019)
Lisa Ann Walter Melissa Schemmenti Melissa Schemmenti See fewer	The Parent Trap (1998)
Chris Perfetti Jacob Hill Jacob Hill See fewer	The Night Of (2016)
Sheryl Lee Ralph Barbara Howard Barbara Howard See fewer	Oliver & Company (1988)
William Stanford Davis Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson See fewer	Snowpiercer (2020)
Reginald C. Hayes Superintendent Collins (as Reggie Hayes) Superintendent Collins (as Reggie Hayes) See fewer	Hart of Dixie (2011)
Gloria Gifford Ms. Davis Ms. Davis See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Shirley Jordan Delisha Sloss Delisha Sloss See fewer	Grand Crew (2021)