Teacher falls off chair and student catches her

In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

In this OWN Spotlight, Oprah speaks with writer, producer and actress Quinta Brunson to discuss her megahit comedy series, Abbott Elementary.

A teacher pursues a rebellious dunce.