Abbott Elementary(2021) -

Experienced teachers like Barbara Howard and Melissa Schemmenti, who provide a pragmatic, sometimes cynical contrast to Janine's idealism.

Initially a substitute who becomes a permanent fixture; his "Jim Halpert-style" looks to the camera are a series staple.

The hilariously self-absorbed and often unqualified principal who frequently clashes with the staff.

The series follows a group of passionate teachers who navigate the daily chaos of a school system that lacks resources. While the show uses comedic tropes similar to The Office or Parks and Recreation , it is grounded in the real-world struggles of the American public education system.