Abbott Elementary‘s latest episode, “Headass Halloween,” was a hilarious and heartwarming reminder that even in the face of budgetary woes and administrative chaos, the teachers of this underfunded Philadelphia school can always find a way to celebrate.

The episode kicked off with the staff planning their annual Halloween costume contest, with Janelle, the resident fashionista, pushing for a “sexy teacher” theme. However, the episode’s real heart lay in Janine’s heartwarming attempt to build a spooky classroom haunted house for her students, despite her limited resources.

Meanwhile, Gregory, the ever-reliable substitute teacher, found himself stuck between his feelings for Janine and the allure of the mysterious new teacher, Ava, who is clearly harboring a secret (or perhaps a few). The tension between these two potential love interests simmered throughout the episode, adding an extra layer of comedic drama to the proceedings.

As always, the episode was peppered with laugh-out-loud moments, from the Principal’s hilariously misguided attempt to pull off a Michael Jackson costume to the students’ hilarious reactions to the haunted house.

Ultimately, “Headass Halloween” proved once again that the magic of Abbott Elementary lies in the unwavering dedication of its teachers, their ability to find humor in the face of adversity, and their genuine love for their students. And while the question of Janine’s romantic future remains unanswered, one thing is certain: the teachers of Abbott Elementary will always rise to the occasion, even if they have to do it with a little bit of headassery along the way.