Ashley, the scatterbrained teacher’s aide, fails to guard the candy in the library’s haunted house. Baby Thanos swipes the bag, leading to school-wide chaos as students enter a massive sugar high.

Dressed as "Sully" Sullenberger , a costume almost no one at the school recognizes or appreciates.

Amidst the mayhem, an old friend named Erika invites Janine to a party. Encouraged by Barbara and Melissa, Janine finally begins to embrace life post-Tariq. Notable Halloween Costumes

The episode is well-known for its pop culture references and elaborate costumes:

Dressed as the X-Men’s Storm , featuring white contact lenses.

Critics praised the episode as one of the series' best for its sharp writing and "Philadelphia public school Avengers" vibe. You can watch it on platforms like Apple TV or ABC .

(Season 2, Episode 6) is the first Halloween special of Abbott Elementary , centered on a sugar-fueled crisis. When a student dressed as "Baby Thanos" steals the school’s candy stash and distributes it, the hallways are overrun by hyperactive children—the "candy zombies"—leaving the faculty to restore order. Key Plot Points