S2.E2

Wrong Delivery

Name: Wrong Delivery
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2022-09-28
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James

Episode aired Sep 28, 2022
TV-PG
22m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.1K

YOUR RATING

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter in Abbott Elementary (2021)

Comedy

Janine is determined to make Abbott Elementary look just as good as a new charter school; Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara; Ava hosts an event to help decide what to do with the ... Read allJanine is determined to make Abbott Elementary look just as good as a new charter school; Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara; Ava hosts an event to help decide what to do with the rest of the funds from the grant.Janine is determined to make Abbott Elementary look just as good as a new charter school; Gregory goes out of his way to avoid Barbara; Ava hosts an event to help decide what to do with the rest of the funds from the grant.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.1K

YOUR RATING

1Critic review

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Trivia
The cold open in which Barbara confuses white celebrities for Black ones was based upon a real-life incident in which Sheryl Lee Ralph thought that people like Darren Star, the creator of Sex and the City (1998), and actor Orlando Bloom were Black, when they were actually white. (In the latter's case, she most likely confused Bloom for Orlando Brown.)

Goofs
As Ava talks to the camera, Janine wonders "Who are you talking to?" and looks for answers. However, Janine knows that a documentary crew follow them.

Quotes
Barbara Howard: [about casting Spider-Man] Well, if they *do* go with a Black actor, I hope they go with that Mr. Brian Austin Green. I am so proud of that young man and all of his success.
Gregory Eddie: Uh...
Janine Teagues: Ts-ts-ts!
[talking head]
Janine Teagues: So there are a bunch of white celebrities who Barbara thinks are Black, like "Brian Austin Green" would be "Brian Tyree Henry".
Barbara Howard: [to a student] Oh, I see you little Carrie Underwood! Good morning!
Jacob Hill: [talking head] Kerry Washington.
Barbara Howard: I'm going straight home, put on a little Millie Bobby Brown.
Melissa Schemmenti: [talking head] Bobby Brown.
Barbara Howard: No one's done more for Black actors than Tommy Lee Jones.
Ava Coleman: [talking head] James Earl Jones.
Janine Teagues: [talking head] And we just let her keep thinking that, it's easier.
Barbara Howard: And if they go with a woman, you cannot go wrong with the splendid, the wonderful Michelle Williams! Mm-hm-hm! Now that is one talented diva! Yes! Mm-hm.
Jacob Hill: She is arguably the third best Child of Destiny.
Barbara Howard: And all the way to the Academy Awards from Dawson's Creek! Oh, yes, Michelle!
Janine Teagues: [whispering to cameraman] So close!