Abbott Elementary (TV Series) Mom (2023) User Reviews

Solid episode

[alcapaul · 9/10 · 13 April 2023]

This was a solid episode, from start to finish. It was really fun seeing Ava giddy over Jacob's magic show in the cold open.

Not a ton of Melissa in this ep, but her reactions to Jacob's magic tricks were priceless.

The B-plot Greg small talk thing with Shanae was also pretty hilarious and cute. The delivery of "We stopped serving almonds at 7:08" made me laugh. It was nice to see them connect at the end over baseball.

Ava only stays at 5-star hotels, but they are 6-stars once she walks in. Classic Ava.

"Step one: have a daughter. Step two: play the long game."

For Janine's plot, it was really nice to see everyone so proud of her for taking a "girl trip" for herself, especially Barbara. It was moving to see Barbara try and protect Janine from her mom suddenly visiting because she needed something. It sort of made me think of that Fresh Prince episode where Uncle Phil comforted Will because his dad let him down.

Can't wait to see where this bond between them goes.

Nice Guest-Appearance by Taraji P. Henson

[Sudrahamid · 9/10 · 30 August 2023]

This episode had a nice guest appearance by Taraji P. Henson as Janine's mother. As usual, Ms. Henson's performance was a scene stealer that added some pizzazz to the show! The episode was worth watching for this reason alone.

Good show overall with other, appropriate guest appearances. (Leslie Odom, Jr. Guest appeared in previous episodes and this was especially nice for me since I'm one of his fans.) Looking forward to more episodes featuring Ms. Henson and I have a feeling she will be returning since her character is quite needy. In fact, it would not surprise me if she became a member of the regular cast since she has the acting range to successfully perform any role assigned to her.

This Explains A Lot About Janine's Insecurities

[whawes-28478 · 10/10 · 13 April 2023]

The entitled childishness of Janine's mother helps us to understand more about Janine's desperate need for affection from "work mom" Barbara. It also makes sense how Janine was willing to put up with Tariq's nonsense for so long because she was conditioned to the selfish immaturity growing up. In retrospect about a recent episode, you can't blame Janine's sister for picking up and moving cross country. Who possibly would or even could stay with a mother like Vanetta? God Bless Barbara for coming to Janine's defense and wanting to help. She is a true mom and not just work mom to Janine and I greatly enjoy seeing their relationship continue to blossom. I also wouldn't have lent Vanetta one red cent even if she were my mother. She's uncaring, antagonistic and a bold face liar. But that is sweet Janine for you.