Open House (Abbott Elementary)

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"Open House"
Abbott Elementary episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 10
Directed by Jennifer Celotta
Written by
  • Brian Rubenstein
Production codeT12.17160
Original air dateMarch 22, 2022 (2022-03-22)
Guest appearances
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"Open House" is the tenth episode of the American sitcom television series Abbott Elementary . [1] It was written by Brian Rubenstein and directed by Jennifer Celotta. It premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on March 22, 2022. [2] [3] [4] In the episode, Janine prepares to meet a student's mother during the school's open house, while the rest of the faculty relaxes. Gregory is surprised to learn how Ava got the principal job, and Barbara's daughter visits.

Contents

Plot

While waiting for a student's mother at the school's open house, Janine (Quinta Brunson) becomes envious about Barbara's (Sheryl Lee Ralph) relationship with her daughter, Taylor. However, Barbara and Taylor argue over Taylor's career. Jacob (Chris Perfetti) secretly reveals he knows how to play poker during a game with Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) and Mr. Johnson. Gregory (Tyler James Williams) goes into a slump after finding out Ava (Janelle James) was hired as principal instead of him, despite being unqualified, leading him to bond with Taylor. When Superintendent Collins visits the school, he reveals that he divorced his wife and married his mistress, eliminating Ava's leverage against him and putting her job at risk. [5]

Reception

Upon its initial broadcast on ABC, "Open House" was viewed by 2.64 million viewers, slightly less than previous episodes. This rating earned the episode a 0.8 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielsen ratings scale. The episode achieved a total of 3.76 million viewers. [6] [7]

The episode aired following its mid-season entry in the 2021–22 television season. Filming for the tenth episode took place between August 16 and November 5, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, along with the rest of the season. [8] [9] Like other episodes, interior scenes were filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Exterior shots of the series were inspired by Vermont Elementary School in Los Angeles. [10]

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