Abbott Elementary Franklin Institute (Season 2, Episode 22)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

Abbott Elementary

Franklin Institute (Season 2, Episode 22)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

Abbott Elementary takes a field trip to the Franklin Institute; Gregory is eager to spend time with a reluctant Janine; Ava teaches the students about aliens, which leads to chaos.

Showrunner

Quinta Brunson

Director

Randall Einhorn

Writers

Quinta Brunson (created by) | Brittani Nichols (written by) | Ava Coleman (executive story editor) | Kate Peterman (story editor) & 2 more

Producers

Quinta Brunson | Josh Greene | Brittani Nichols

Editor

Richie Edelson

Casting Directors

Chris Gehrt | Wendy O'Brien

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 19, 2023

Release date

Apr 19, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 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)
William Stanford Davis Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson See fewer	Snowpiercer (2020)
Sheryl Lee Ralph Barbara Howard Barbara Howard See fewer	Oliver & Company (1988)
Vince Staples Maurice Maurice See fewer	Black Panther (2018)
Hillary Anne Matthews Docent Docent See fewer	Future Man (2017)
Phierce Phoenix Malika Malika See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Oriana Suomie Ariana Ariana See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Aiden Shute Brian Brian See fewer	White Men Can't Jump (2023)
Sterlin Woods David David See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Dani Woodson Brian's Mom Brian's Mom See fewer	Clipped (2024)
Lyric Ashby Barbara's Student Barbara's Student See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Heaven Ava Williams Jacob's Student Jacob's Student See fewer	Jungle Juice (2022)
Askyler Bell Melissa's Student Melissa's Student See fewer	9-1-1 (2018)
Charles W Harris III Mr. Z (uncredited) Mr. Z (uncredited) See fewer	For Life (2020)
John Xavier Lambert Franklin Institute Kid (uncredited) Franklin Institute Kid (uncredited) See fewer	Mare of Easttown (2021)