Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 16
Barbara’s candle accidentally starts a small fire in the teacher’s lounge and a counselor suggests that she might not be handling the aftermath well. Meanwhile, Melissa rekindles her childhood dream of being a firefighter.
Showing Barbara’s softer side and Melissa’s playful side gave their characters more dimension. This season is giving us more characters and fewer classrooms.
Gregory finally got his chance to play principal when Ava jumped ship. Gregory’s confidence in his ability to lead and administrate far surpasses his confidence in any area of his life.
The way he put his “principal cardigan” on to differentiate between the teacher and the self-authorized “interim principal” was a hilariously delusional act.
He often sees himself as more qualified than Ava, and this was his chance to show his skillset. It was painfully awkward to watch as he unsuccessfully attempted to usurp authority.
Typically administrators and principals have work experience as an educator in addition to education, so Gregory still has a way to.
Ava was in true Ava form, especially after her character had shown so much development. She left the kids and employees high and dry when the fire started.
Ava speeding off the school grounds will forever remain a favorite Ava moment.
Ava’s fire safety social media video was hilarious. We never expected her to be responsible, but this was a little too much. We find out later that she was at the spa while they were learning about fire safety.
At this point, how is she still employed? She’s hilarious, but what work does she do? How can someone so vapid run a whole school?
The ever-paranoid Mr. Johnson stole the show multiple times, blaming the CIA and arson for the fires. His lines are always perfectly timed.
William Stanford Davis embodies this character. No one else could deliver his deadpan, sarcastic quips the way he can. He is perfect in this role and a joy to watch.
Janine had such a small role in this episode but was mentioned in multiple scenes, which shows her character’s presence is a heavy influence.
Janine helped demonstrate the persisting perception of Barbara being perfect. She called Barbara her rock, and we have seen how that relationship has evolved from nuisance to love over the past two years.
She seems so well-adjusted, but it’s also crucial to be able to admit when you need help. It is essential to say, “I’m not okay.” Barbara has not gotten there yet, and that is something she could learn from Janine.
Abbott Elementary
Season Number: 2
Episode Number: 16
Episode Title: Fire
Air Date: Feb 15, 2023
Language: English
Subtitle Language: English
Source: Abbott.Elementary.S02E15.1080p.WEB.H264-CAKES.
