---
title: "A.P. Bio"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-p-bio-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71737
imdb_id: "tt6461726"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 42
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 194
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# A.P. Bio (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-p-bio-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A.P. Bio is an American comedy television series created by Mike O'Brien for NBC. The series premiered on February 1, 2018, for a special preview. It follows the story of a former academic who takes a job teaching advanced placement biology. This individual uses their students to address past grievances. The series premiered on February 1, 2018, for a special preview.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar is forced to teach high school biology in Ohio."

### Why Watch
- Created by Mike O'Brien for NBC
- Features a unique premise involving a philosophy scholar teaching biology

### Caveats & Content Note
- The main character is disgraced and misses out on his dream job
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, humorous, satirical, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
A.P. Bio is an American comedy television series created by Mike O'Brien for NBC. The series premiered on February 1, 2018, for a special preview. It follows the story of Jack Griffin, a former Harvard philosophy scholar who takes a job teaching advanced placement biology. Griffin uses his students to get back at the people in his life who have wronged him. The series premiered with a special preview and is based on a character created by Mike O'Brien.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michael Patrick O'Brien
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC, Peacock

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Glenn Howerton** as *Jack Griffin*
- **Patton Oswalt** as *Principal Ralph Durbin*
- **Lyric Lewis** as *Stef*
- **Mary Sohn** as *Mary*
- **Jean Villepique** as *Michelle*
- **Aparna Brielle** as *Sarika*
- **Allisyn Snyder** as *Heather*
- **Eddie Leavy** as *Anthony*
- **Jacob Houston** as *Victor*
- **Nick Peine** as *Marcus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did A.P. Bio premiere?
The series premiered on February 1, 2018.

### Q: Who created the series?
A.P. Bio was created by Mike O'Brien for NBC.

### Q: What is Jack Griffin's background?
He is a disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar.

### Q: Where does Jack Griffin work in the series?
He works as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher in Toledo, Ohio.

### Q: What does Jack Griffin use his students for?
He uses his students to get back at the people in his life who have wronged him.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A.P. Bio — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71737)
- [A.P. Bio (TV Series 2018–2021) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6461726)
- [A.P. Bio (2018) Cast and Crew, Trivia, Quotes, Photos, News and …](https://www.famousfix.com/topic/a-p-bio)
- [A.P. Bio - FamousFix.com](https://m.famousfix.com/topic/a-p-bio)

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