New Tech (Abbott Elementary)

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"New Tech"
Abbott Elementary episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 4
Directed by Randall Einhorn
Written by
  • Brian Rubenstein
Production codeT12.17152
Original air dateJanuary 18, 2022 (2022-01-18)
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"New Tech" [1] is the fourth episode of the American sitcom television series Abbott Elementary . It was written by Brian Rubenstein, and was directed by Randall Einhorn. It premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on January 18, 2022. [2] [3] In the episode, Barbara struggles with a new learning program for her students; which prompts her to lie when she accidentally cheats the program.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in this episode.

Plot

The district implements a new computer program to help the students with reading. Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) has the most difficulty in using it and Janine (Quinta Brunson) excites herself that she may be able to help Barbara with something; as opposed to it usually being the other way around. Barbara accidentally enters information that leads principal Ava (Janelle James) to think that her kindergartners are now able to read at an advanced level. Ava arranges a school assembly to have Barbara's lowest-performing student read Becoming out loud, while Barbara has too much pride to admit it was a mistake.

Meanwhile, Jacob (Chris Perfetti) teaches about the Philadelphia strikes to his class and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) urges him to host her ex-convict friend as a guest speaker. [4]

Reception

Upon its initial broadcast on ABC, "New Tech" was viewed by 3.02 million viewers, earning a 0.58 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale. [5] [6]

The episode airs following its midseason entry in the 2021–22 television season. Filming for the episode took place between August 16, and November 5, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. [7] [8] Like other episodes, interior scenes are filmed at Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank in Burbank, California, with exterior shots of the series being filmed in front of Vermont Elementary School in Los Angeles. [9]

When reviewing the episode, Janelle Ureta of Tell Tale TV discussed the minor developments of the relationship of Janine and Gregory, stating; "'New Tech,' gives us the first clues that Janine reciprocates some of Gregory's growing feelings. Janine is awkward. Her very strange invitation for Gregory to join her and her boyfriend bed shopping is a sure sign that she is trying to impress him. Hopefully, we aren't in for a Jim and Pam romance, where we have to wait seasons for Janine to end things with her boyfriend. But, even if we do, I will enjoy the slow burn because these two are the real deal." [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "'Abbott Elementary' – "New Tech"". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Abbott Elementary – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West . Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  3. ↑ "EIDR Record: Abbott Elementary: Season 1". Entertainment Identifier Registry. August 7, 2022. doi:10.5240/F640-D6FC-3C6E-B655-97A9-R. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Janelle Ureta (January 19, 2022). "Abbott Elementary Review: New Tech (Season 1 Episode 4)". Tell-Tale TV. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (January 18, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Tuesday 1.18.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
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