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Abbott Elementary Recap: Church Girl


Give Barbara the lead in the church choir!

Within the walls of Abbott, her piousness can come off as self-righteous, but Sheryl Lee Ralph’s performance adds a level of warmth and care similar to that of a big hug from your favorite auntie. He does everything your worst nightmare of a roommate is capable of — he doesn’t squeeze out the water-filled sponge, leaves the microwave door open, and litters crumbs all over the counters, along with an incriminating knife smeared with jelly and butter, while making toast. Since, to her disappointment, Ava can’t key Sheila’s car, she sets up an impromptu concert in the gym where Barbara gets to belt the song (fun fact: Quinta directed Sheryl not to sing as well to make it more realistic).

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