October 27, 2022
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Quinta Brunson's character, Janine Teagues, dressed as Sixers star James Harden during the highly anticipated Halloween-themed episode of "Abbott Elementary," which featured lots of laughs and pop culture references.
Many of the most beloved sitcoms have holiday-themed episodes, and a certain fan favorite mockumentary set in a Philadelphia public school has finally embarked on that rite of passage during its second season.
A highly anticipated Halloween episode of "Abbott Elementary" aired Wednesday night, sending the internet into a frenzy over pop culture related costumes and endless laughs.
The special episode of the Emmy-winning show saw the teachers and students of Abbott Elementary dressed up for Halloween parties at school. The situation quickly devolved into chaos when one student – dressed as Marvel supervillain Thanos – stole bags of candy to pass out to his peers.
Photos teasing the cast's costumes were released a few weeks back, and creator Quinta Brunson made waves online for her character Janine Teague's rendition of a Philly sports star. Sixers guard James Harden posted a photo of Brunson in costume, including a Sixers jersey and the iconic beard, with a laughing face to show his appreciation of the look.
— James Harden (@JHarden13) October 4, 2022
During the episode, Janine even emulated Harden's mannerisms during an interview.
Janine done a James Harden 😂😂😂😂 #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/ALlrFrcyqN
— Dani APG 🙏🏾 | 🐊 (@ArchLiliHazMeg) October 27, 2022
Multiple stars of the show dressed up as Marvel characters, including sassy principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) who dressed as X-Men's Storm – white contacts and all.
WITH THE WHITE EYES SHES EATING IT #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/La4SEjZIM5
— • (@xarveII) October 27, 2022
SHES EATING IT #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/rYkG8KKidg
— • (@xarveII) October 27, 2022
Custodian Mr. Johnson, played by William Stanford Davis, unwittingly joined the fray when his costume was mistaken for another Marvel character. He was supposed to be Philadelphia-native rapper Lil Uzi Vert, who has a giant diamond face piercing, but other characters believed the jewel to be the Mind Stone implanted in superhero Vision's forehead.
crying this is literally what twitter was debating #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/pqEhH4rbFd
— َ🩸 (@ungodlywests) October 27, 2022
With Wanda, Vision and Thanos all represented, Vision's death in "Infinity War" was inadvertently replicated.
THANOS KILLING VISION AGAIN?!?!? #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/cjxIbEFBhL
— ᱬ (@dqrkholds) October 27, 2022
QUINTA BRUNSON YOU ARE INSANE #abbottelementary pic.twitter.com/IVglVxNKVC
— ً (@HAHNlSM) October 27, 2022
Other teachers' costumes included Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams) as pilot Sully Sullenberger, Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) as a bumblebee, and Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) as "wage theft," although he was mistaken for the McDonald's "Hamburglar" mascot.
The child actors were scene-stealing as students once again, with "Baby Thanos" wrongly referencing the inspiration for his costume by exclaiming, "I... am... inedible!" Another student dressed as Mr. Johnson, mini trashcan included, figured out the candy thief mystery and saved the school from sugar-induced hysteria.
Lets give these two young actors a round of applause. Hilarious! 👏🏾 #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/WXh5Bzx8NB
— Petty Pablo (@electricsoul123) October 27, 2022
There was also plenty of content for those who "ship" Janine and Gregory, two characters embroiled in a flirty will-they-won't-they relationship. Janine changes into a glamorous Marilyn Monroe costume to go to a friend's party, which was a big step for her considering she hadn't socialized much outside of work since her breakup with longtime boyfriend Tariq. Gregory visibly takes notice of the "new" Janine.
YOU GUYS. #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/2ocg8u2uE9
— َ🩸 (@ungodlywests) October 27, 2022
Not Ava giving Janine Props! Not Gregory being speechless! 🗣Janine betta SHOW UP and SHOW OUT!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/lzUxjC7Mxb
— April Showers (@Joyful44) October 27, 2022
Anyway…..#AbbottElementary pic.twitter.com/9MyC8AQZuH
— GOTHICC (@frankenfemme_) October 27, 2022
Those waiting on the edge of their seats for more updates on Janine's and Gregory's relationship, holiday episodes, Philly references, and, of course, laughs, can check out "Abbott Elementary" when it airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC and streams on Hulu.
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