: A fierce competition erupts between Janine and Melissa Schemmetti (Lisa Ann Walter). While Janine relies on traditional encouragement, Melissa uses her "South Philly" grit and a questionable strategic advantage.

: Viewers on Reddit noted that the "Read-A-Thon" perfectly captures the high stakes educators place on seemingly small school events.

This episode remains a standout for how it balances the heartwarming goal of literacy with the hilarious, ego-driven realities of the people tasked with teaching it.

: Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) and Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams) deal with a viral, and potentially dangerous, student trend involving "desking," highlighting the disconnect between viral internet culture and classroom safety.

While the library is a battlefield, other areas of the school face their own unique challenges: