Abbott Elementary Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot Comedy IMDB 7.5 Country United States Duration 22 min Air Date 2021-12-07 Actors Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues) Tyler James Williams (Gregory Eddie) Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa Schemmenti) Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Howard) Chris Perfetti (Jacob Hill) Janelle James (Ava Coleman) William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson) Overview When the staff relates their needs, Principal Ava presents alternative options.