Abbott Elementary Season 3 continues to deliver great content. Season 3 Episode 8, which aired on March 20, 2024, focuses on two crucial stories: 1) Ava goes up against her rival at a panel. 2) Jaine faces issues in saving her crucial program.The episode starts with a basketball game. Teachers play against the students. Tariq, who is managing the fundraiser, messes up the finances. Meanwhile, Barbara and Melissa struggle on the court. They are not experienced at basketball and the game sets a humorous tone for the episode.Ava and Gregory prepare for a panel discussion. Ava dresses very well for the event. Her sorority sister, Crystal, also has plans to attend. The two women have a competitive history. Gregory does not feel very keen on attending and would rather be doing something else. Ava sees this as her chance to shine.Janine's waiting for crucial news that day. The superintendent will decide on her librarian program. She feels very anxious about the outcome as it is important to her. She also needs to attend the CPR training, as without it, her teaching licenses can be jeopardized.CPR Training reveals hidden secrets in Abbott Elementary Season 3The CPR training reveals new surprises. Jacob sees Avi, one of the instructors, and Melissa recognizes Captain Rob, the other instructor. Janine and Barbara are shocked to learn that Melissa has been casually dating Captain Rob. She kept this secret from everyone. Barbara feels hurt by this news and stays upset with Melissa throughout training. She feels betrayed by the secret relationship. Captain Rob pairs Avi and Jacob together. Melissa finds out they have been involved intimately.Eventually, in Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8, Melissa explains her reasons to Barbara. She did not want to be judged. Casual dating feels right for her in the present. Jacob tells Melissa about Avi casually. He says it is not serious between them. Avi overhears this conversation and feels pained. Captain Rob invites Melissa for drinks afterward, but she chooses to go with Barbara that night. Their friendship is more crucial to her at the moment.The Panel Battle Heats Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe tensions rise high at the panel. Ava watches Crystal very carefully. Crystal has attended four times in the past. She brings her own cameraman to the movie, and Richard Tyler Williams joins her team. He won Educator of the Year twice. Tariq moderates the panel as PTA president.Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8 shows Ava and Crystal competing with bravery. Crystal and Richard impress the viewers easily as their dialogue delivery style wins them over. Gregory gives witty answers to questions. But Richard counsels him and steals attention. During break time, Gregory helps Ava plan. He suggests she stay quiet sometimes. This will make people recognize her even more.The episode also highlights the continued drama on the panel. Mr. Johnson asks a question under a fake name, and Crystal interrupts, taking over again. The panel reaches its concluding moments. Ava answers a question about successful principals. She redirects the question to Gregory smartly. He talks about the gardening program passionately. Jacob and Janine cheer loudly for him.Cystal meets Ava after the panel ends. She says her family holds her back. Ava sees this as Crystal admitting defeat. Crystal learns that Ava's camera crew works freely. She feels embarrassed by this discovery.Janine saves the librarian program in Abbott Elementary Season 3Bad news comes for Janine all of a sudden as Passyunk University pulls out of the program. They made last-minute changes to their plans. Janine needs to find another partner fast. All colleges want the program to be free of charge. She must get funding from somewhere else. The superintendent can only help if it costs nothing.Janine gets called for a superintendent meeting. The program can continue only if it is free. She loses hope for a moment and thinks of Tasker Community College. She requests fifteen minutes to finish training. She promises to come back and make calls.Janine rushes through her CPR test fast. She passes and calls Tasker Community College immediately. The principal accepts without hearing details.His students never get invited to anything. The college always comes last in everything. Janine feels happy and relieved at the moment. Her program is saved after all.Janine shares her good news with everyone. Jacob asks Avi to join the panel. Avi pretends he is busy and declines. Jacob feels perplexed by this response in Abbott Elementary Season 3.Charles approaches Gregory after everything concludes. He works for the Philadelphia Activities Fund organization. They offer grants for community building projects. He likes the gardening program idea. This could bring funding to Abbott.The Abbott Elementary Season 3 episode ends on a joyful note. Jacob and Janine encounter Gregory outside. Gregory is aware of Jacob's dating situation. Janine remains entirely unaware of everything.Mr. Johnson appears at another panel later. This one discusses janitors and AI technology. He gives brilliant answers there, too, and Tariq moderates this panel as well.Also Read: Abbott Elementary Season 5: Everything we know so far about the upcoming season of the ABC sitcomAbbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8 showcases how friendship and determination overcome obstacles beautifully in this engaging episode.