Abbott Elementary: Costume Contest (ABC, Wednesday October 30, 2024)

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Halloween arrives at Abbott Elementary, and with it, the inevitable parade of ill-conceived costumes and questionable party games.

Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams), now officially a couple, attempt to impress with a coordinated ensemble, which, naturally, misses the mark.

Meanwhile, Barbara’s (Sheryl Lee Ralph) traditional apple-bobbing faces resistance from parents concerned about hygiene. Because nothing says Halloween like a sterile, sanitized celebration of autumnal traditions. Will Barbara defend her beloved game, or will she be forced to succumb to the tyranny of antibacterial wipes?

Perhaps a compromise can be reached: individually wrapped, pre-sanitized apples bobbing in bottled water. It’s a brave new world, after all.

Abbott Elementary: Costume Contest airs Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 9:30 pm on ABC.

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Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.