Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21 Preview: Operation Re-Hire Ava

Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21, “Rally,” sees the teaching staff implement Operation Get Ava’s Job Back. The former principal admits to Janine that she misses the school and is ready to return if the district allows her.

Thus, the team set out for the district to plead for her job back.

On the season’s penultimate episode, Ava faces an uphill battle. Still, if anyone can convince the administration to reinstate someone who blackmailed a boujee golf course, it’s the powerhouse office siren.

Thankfully, she doesn’t have to do this alone. With the gang off to the district to save her job, Gregory stays behind to run the school.

While he’s been able to navigate disgruntled parents and the teacher/principal balance, he’s about to face his most brutal battle yet.

Thankfully, Tariq has also returned to help his Abbott family in their time of need. Let’s hope he sticks around to keep Gregory company while the adults are away.

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

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Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21 Details

• Title: “Rally”
• Air Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 8:30 pm ET
• Network: ABC

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How to Watch Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21

• Live: ABC at 8:30 pm ET
• Streaming: Available next day on Hulu and Star (Disney+)

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Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21 Description

Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava’s job back. Meanwhile, Gregory handles duties as interim principal.

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Guest Stars & Returning Characters

• Main Cast: Quinta Brunson (Janine), Tyler James Williams (Gregory), Janelle James (Ava), Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa), Chris Perfetti (Jacob), William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara)
• Notable Returns: Zack Fox (Tariq)

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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Abbott Elementary Season 4 Episode 21:

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What Happened on the Previous Episode?

Previously on Abbott Elementary, the staff attempted to run a car-wash fundraiser in Ava’s absence to repurchase the supplies the district confiscated from them. When it’s clear they are out of their depth, Ava calls in one of her celebrity contacts to save the day. Meanwhile, Gregory had to get his game face on for open house, navigating a few disgruntled parents as principal.

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Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.

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