After all, the build-up tothe dismissal had been in the works for a number of weeks.

We see her enjoying riches and admiration, spoils that Ava has always been after.

Yet, just one week later, she tells Janine shes ready to return to Abbott.

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Perhaps, in many ways, it did.

But, in reality, it was never really about that.

“You know, Thursday is low-key the sexiest day of the week.”

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Avas journey as a whole has been difficult this season.

Whats more, the event was neverevenjust about Ava.

Its certainly been interesting.

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And, yet it seemed any sort of reward or thanks was missing.

Sure, they werent totally innocent this season.

However, this was only set up for the best payoff inAbbott Elementarys history.

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Even the students organize a peaceful protest.

Werefinallyseeing Abbott win for real this time.

Everyone truly gets a moment to shine and celebrate, from Barbara toMr.

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Johnson(William Stanford Davis).

This battle, in particular, was about bringing the schools multi-year struggle to a satisfying and exciting end.

In fact, the episode wassofulfilling that it really could have worked as a series finale.

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Abbott Elementaryhas taken several big steps forward this season.

From its character development to its storytelling shake-ups, the series was certainly spinning a lot of plates.

But with its latest episode came one of the best moments of the series.

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As the season nears its finale, we cant wait to see what the show has in store.

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