The viewers hasn’t been informed precisely what it’s within the Teagues sisters’ house life that led one in all them to fall into the position of cool insurgent whereas the opposite grew to become a accountable overachiever. We are able to count on some solutions when Henson seems within the upcoming episode, which can reportedly see Vanetta seem unannounced to ask for Janine’s assist as she’s about to depart city over an extended weekend. The episode itself known as “Mother,” and is the second-to-last of the present season, so Vanetta’s look will probably shake issues up for Janine simply in time for the season 2 finale.

“Abbott Elementary” has had an impeccable report for visitor stars in its second season, bringing within the type of roster that has “Emmys sweep” written throughout it. Extra importantly, the actors have to date been nice suits for the present. Edebiri’s surprisingly severe flip in “Trainer Appreciation” added depth to a personality who was initially a comic book foil for Janine, whereas Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. made a memorable look as a former Abbott pupil spreading the not-so-good phrase about constitution faculty takeovers.

Henson’s look will mark her first live-action position exterior of a TV particular since “Empire” mentioned goodbye after six seasons in 2020. The actress has beforehand spoken frankly about pay inequality going through Black girls within the business, telling Selection in 2019 that she nonetheless has to battle for equal pay. “If you need a reduction efficiency, go get it. They’re on the market,” Henson mentioned. “However you are not getting it from me.”

“Abbott Elementary” airs Wednesdays on ABC at 9/8c, with episodes obtainable to stream quickly after on Hulu.