Open House (Abbott Elementary) Explained

Series:Abbott Elementary
Season:1
Episode:10
Production:T12.17160
Director:Jennifer Celotta
Season Article:Abbott Elementary (season 1)
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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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Abbott Elementary' – "Step Class". Rotten Tomatoes. April 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: Mazzeo. Esme. March 1, 2022. Quinta Brunson: 'Abbott Elementary' Isn't 'the Office' for Teachers. Insider. April 27, 2022. January 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230112222558/https://www.insider.com/abbott-elementary-quinta-brunson-interview-2022-2. live.
  3. Web site: Abbott Elementary – WGA Directory . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815035031/https://directories.wga.org/project/1213612/abbott-elementary/ . August 15, 2022 . August 14, 2022 . Writers Guild of America West.
  4. August 7, 2022 . EIDR Record: Abbott Elementary: Season 1 . live . Entertainment Identifier Registry . 10.5240/F640-D6FC-3C6E-B655-97A9-R . https://web.archive.org/web/20220816042013/https://ui.eidr.org/view/content?id=10.5240/F640-D6FC-3C6E-B655-97A9-R . August 16, 2022 . August 14, 2022.
  5. Web site: Halla Warner . March 23, 2022 . Abbott Elementary Season 1 Episode 10 Recap "Open House" . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230127034700/https://alexusrenee.com/abbott-elementary-season-1-episode-10-recap/ . 27 January 2023 . January 27, 2023 . Celebrity Myxer.
  6. Web site: Tuesday Ratings: FBI Trio Remains the Line-Up to Beat; Various Weaknesses Elsewhere. March 23, 2022. Marc. Berman. Programming Insider. August 14, 2022.
  7. Web site: SHOWBUZZDAILY'S Tuesday 3.22.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated. Metcalf. Mitch. March 23, 2022. Showbuzz Daily.
  8. Web site: August 26, 2021 . issue one thousand two hundred sixty-one . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211010072602/https://www.productionweekly.com/082621gp.pdf . October 10, 2021 . December 2, 2021 . Production Weekly.
  9. Web site: Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Abbott Elementary . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518185454/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=191103 . May 18, 2021 . May 18, 2021 . Variety Insight.
  10. Web site: Stephanie Harper . April 19, 2022 . 'Abbott Elementary' Is Supposed to Take Place in Philadelphia — Where Is It Filmed? . January 11, 2023 . Distractify . January 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111195327/https://www.distractify.com/p/where-is-abbott-elementary-filmed . live .

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