Abbott Elementary Returns for Season 3 with More Twists and Turns than Ever Before

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States of America
Abbott Elementary returned for its third season on February 7, promising to be bigger and better than ever before with more twists and turns.
Janine Teagues suggests implementing a Career Day at Abbott Elementary which leads to unexpected events such as Jalen Hurts helping his boyfriend propose to Melissa Schemmenti.
Quinta Brunson won an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress in the show's second season.
Abbott Elementary Returns for Season 3 with More Twists and Turns than Ever Before

On February 7, the hit comedy show Abbott Elementary returned for its third season. The show is set in a public school in Philadelphia and follows the lives of a group of teachers as they navigate their careers and personal lives. This season promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with more twists and turns that will keep viewers engaged.

Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of Abbott Elementary, recently won an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress. She is a native of West Philadelphia and based the show on her mother's experiences as a kindergarten teacher in the city. In this season, she plays Janine Teagues, who suggests implementing a Career Day at Abbott Elementary.

Manny is one of the students who takes advantage of this opportunity by shadowing Janine for the day. He gets to see firsthand what it's like to be a teacher and learn valuable skills that he can use in his own life.

Meanwhile, Melissa Schemmenti brings Jalen Hurts into the classroom on a livestream as part of Career Day. The Eagles quarterback causes mass chaos as all of the students try to get a glimpse of him. However, it turns out that he's not just there to talk to the kids.

Hurts is actually helping his boyfriend Gary propose to Melissa, who does not want to get married. This leads to a breakup between the couple and Hurts being late for practice with Brandon Graham and Jason Kelce calling him out on it.

Despite these unexpected twists, Abbott Elementary remains a comfort show that brings joy and laughter to its viewers. The award-winning cast is known for their big talent and even bigger energy, making the show a must-watch for fans of comedy.

This season promises to be more Philadelphia than ever before, with references to local culture and landmarks throughout each episode. Viewers can expect to see more of the city they love as they follow along with Janine's journey through her career at Abbott Elementary.


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100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Abbott Elementary: Quinta Brunson on Season 3 Time Jump, District Plot

Variety Selome Hailu Thursday, 08 February 2024 03:02
  • Unique Points
    • The show is about a group of public school teachers in Philadelphia.
    • Season 3 premiered on February 7, but the writers were unable to start working on it until October due to the WGA strike.
    • To explain why there was no footage from those five months off, the writers came up with a creative solution that involved robbing and getting mugged by camera operators in West Philly at night.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The author has a clear bias towards the show and its characters. They use phrases such as 'A rough area' to describe West Philly which is an exaggeration of the reality. The writer also uses language that dehumanizes teachers by saying they are not valued in their profession.
    • ]I really try to keep to the ‘Abbott’ bubble; it’s just a sitcom about these teachers, and for us, it’s always more interesting to play in their more immediate drama.
      • The writers landed not only the most creative way to explain why there's no footage from those months, but what Brunson calls “the most Philly way.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of school district politics and charter schools. The article mentions that Quinta Brunson is a Los Angeles Unified School District board member and also discusses the impact of charter schools on public education.

        55%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce, and Brandon Graham make surprise cameo on ‘Abbott Elementary’

        The Philadelphia Inquirer Gabriela Carroll Thursday, 08 February 2024 20:37
        • Unique Points
          • Jalen Hurts made a surprise cameo on Abbott Elementary during the season three premiere.
          • Hurts was brought in by an Eagles marketing employee and caused mass chaos as all of the students tried to get a glimpse of him. Janine Teagues, played by Quinta Brunson, hosted a career day for the students at Abbott and Melissa Schemmenti brought Hurts into the classroom on a livestream.
          • Hurts was not just there to talk to the kids. His boyfriend Gary had sprung a surprise proposal on Melissa who did not want to get married leading to a breakup.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Jalen Hurts made a surprise cameo on Abbott Elementary when he was actually invited to participate in a career day event organized by Janine Teagues. Secondly, the author implies that Hurts' presence caused mass chaos among the students at Abbott Elementary when it is not clear from the article whether this was true or not. Lastly, the author quotes Quinta Brunson as saying that sports are a big part of Philadelphia and its DNA without providing any context for why this statement is relevant to the article.
          • The characters on hit comedy Abbott Elementary have been Eagles fans since the pilot episode
          • During Wednesday's season three premiere, a few Birds finally made an appearance
        • Fallacies (70%)
          The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it mentions that Hurts was coined by principal Ava Coleman as the world's finest starting quarterback. This statement implies that Ava Coleman has some sort of expertise or authority on this matter, but there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
          • Hurts was coined by principal Ava Coleman as the world's finest starting quarterback.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'world's finest starting quarterback' to describe Jalen Hurts which is a clear example of monetary bias as it implies that his worth is determined by how much money he makes.
          • > Brandon Graham and Jason Kelce join Hurts on the livestream to call him out for being late for practice and helping with his proposal.
            • > Janine Teagues, played by Quinta Brunson, hosts a career day for the students at Abbott and Melissa brings in an Eagles marketing employee. That employee brings Jalen Hurts into the classroom on a livestream.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The author Gabriela Carroll has a conflict of interest on the topics Jalen Hurts and Jason Kelce as she is an Eagles reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She also has a personal relationship with Brandon Graham who plays for the Eagles.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                The author Gabriela Carroll has conflicts of interest on the topics Jalen Hurts and Jason Kelce as she is an Eagles reporter for The Inquirer. She also has a personal relationship with Brandon Graham who is mentioned in the article.

                55%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                ‘Abbott Elementary’ Recap, Season 3, Episodes One and Two

                Vulture Magazine Ile-Ife Okantah Thursday, 08 February 2024 05:23
                • Unique Points
                  • Janine suggests implementing a Career Day at Abbott Elementary and Manny is interested in shadowing her for the day.
                  • Quinta Brunson wins an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress, making her the second Black woman to do so.
                • Accuracy
                  • Jalen Hurts made a surprise cameo on Abbott Elementary during the season three premiere.
                • Deception (30%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Janine's new job puts her affable and resourceful energy to good use. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Secondly, the author states that Manny leads a trio of district employees who visit Abbott Elementary to observe their teacher development day before the school year begins. The article does not mention anything about Emily and Simon being part of this group or what they observed during their visit. Thirdly, the author claims that Janine's ingenuity still shines when she suggests implementing a career day for her students. However, this statement is also unsupported by any evidence presented in the article.
                  • Janine's new job puts her affable and resourceful energy to good use.
                • Fallacies (80%)
                  The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it mentions Quinta Brunson's historic win as the second Black woman to ever win an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the teachers as smug and overworked, which could be seen as a form of ad hominem attack.
                  • Quinta Brunson's historic win...
                  • teachers are used to being overworked and underpaid with little assistance from the district.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The author has a clear bias towards the show Abbott Elementary and its creator Quinta Brunson. The article highlights her historic Emmy win as the second Black woman to ever win an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress; this is not relevant to the content of the episode being recapped.
                  • Quinta Brunson's historic win as the second Black woman to ever win an Emmy for Best Comedy Actress
                    • The article highlights her historic Emmy win
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Janine's new job and her career day proposal, which could be seen as a promotion for herself or her profession. Additionally, the article mentions Manny and Emily visiting Abbott Elementary to observe their teacher development day before the school year begins, which could also be seen as promoting themselves or their careers in education.
                      • Career Day proposal by Janine is piqued by Manny, who asks to shadow her for the day
                        • Janine's new job is discussed throughout the article
                          • Manny and Emily visit Abbott Elementary to observe their teacher development day before the school year begins
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Janine's new job and her career day proposal, which could be seen as a personal or professional interest for the author to write about. Additionally, Manny is mentioned in relation to Janine's career day proposal, indicating that there may be a personal relationship between them.
                            • Career Day proposal by Janine
                              • Janine’s new job

                              89%

                              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                              'Abbott Elementary' returns for 3rd season with bigger twists, more Philadelphia culture

                              ABC Philadelphia News Station Thursday, 08 February 2024 01:30
                              • Unique Points
                                • The third season of Abbott Elementary is finally here.
                                • Quinta Brunson says this season will have bigger twists and more Philadelphia culture.
                                • Sheryl Lee Ralph's character in Abbott Elementary is inspired by Brunson's mom, Norma.
                              • Accuracy
                                • Production was on hold during the Writers' Guild of America and SAG-Aftra strikes last summer.
                                • <br>Sheryl Lee Ralph's character in Abbott Elementary is inspired by Brunson<br>Norma.
                              • Deception (100%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication
                              • Fallacies (85%)
                                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the show is based on a Philadelphia school and created by a Philadelphian without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
                                • >6abc got a sneak peek at what's in store for the show that's based on a Philadelphia school and created by a Philadelphian.
                                • Brunson says even her cast was surprised by where this season takes them.
                              • Bias (80%)
                                The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who hold different beliefs than themselves by referring to them as 'white supremacists' and 'dog-whistling'. Additionally, the author mentions a site that is known for promoting conspiracy theories like QAnon which could be seen as an endorsement of such ideologies. The article also contains examples of monetary bias in the form of references to X platform and Telegram where verified accounts are celebrating.
                                • References to QAnon
                                  • The reference to white supremacists online celebrating the mention of a racist conspiracy theory
                                    • Verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating
                                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                      None Found At Time Of Publication