As much as fans have desperately been craving the hookup between Janine and Gregory, this episode did not touch that subject matter. And yet, somehow, it was the funniest episode in a while.

Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 15 was laugh-out-loud funny. The characters were at their bests. It was an intelligent move to distract from the heavy Janine-Gregory will they or won’t they drama.

The episode cracked the hard, poised veneer of Barbara Howard’s perfection. It represents how sometimes we forget to check on the people we consider “strong.”

Barbara was going through a personal ordeal, but she hid it well until she couldn’t hide it any longer.

The multiple attempts to protest the difficulties she was having were silly yet realistic because people who are perfectionists tend to remain in denial when they need help.

Her student opening up to her about his fear of the fire allowed her the avenue to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is not a trait we often see in Barbara Howard.

Melissa was always there for her as best friend and work wife.

Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph play these best friends so well. They remind you of the Work Moms who have been there since day one and have seen, witnessed, and experienced everything.