Recess
Overview
Follow a tight-knit group of six fourth-graders navigating life at Third Street Elementary School. These friends embark on lively escapades in their playground, tackling the challenges of childhood. As they dodge the ever-watchful school snitch and maneuver through various authority figures, they find joy in their camaraderie and in games like kickball. Each episode captures the essence of friendship, creativity, and the trials of growing up, making their adventures relatable and entertaining for viewers of all ages.
Episodes
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1
The Break In
When Miss Finster punishes T.J. by making him sit out recess, the main group of kids bands together to rally their classmates for a rescue mission. De...
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2
The New Kid
When Gus transfers to Third Street Elementary, he quickly finds himself facing the typical challenges that come with being the new kid. He navigates t...
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3
The Experiment
The kids embark on an important experiment to determine whether kissing each other is truly an unavoidable aspect of their future.
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4
The Great Jungle Gym Stand Off
When Principal Prickly announces plans to demolish Ol' Rusty and put up a new jungle gym, the kids decide to take a stand. They organize a protest to ...
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5
Jinxed
The Ashleys put a jinx on Gus based on the playground rules, making it so he can’t speak until his friends say his name.
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6
Officer Mikey
When Mikey expresses his desire to become a safety ranger, the others jump in to support him. They come together to lend a hand, offering guidance and...
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7
First Name Ashley
When Spinelli's first name is unveiled, the Ashleys attempt to mold him into their image, pushing him to conform to their style and behavior.
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8
To Finster with Love
When the kids discover that Miss Finster has feelings for Hank the janitor, they decide to play matchmaker. They come up with a plan to bring the two ...
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9
King Gus
While Bob undergoes a tonsillectomy, he appoints Gus as a temporary king, believing he'll be simple to manage. However, Gus quickly transforms into a ...
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10
Big Brother Chad
The kids, along with Vince, come to a heartbreaking conclusion: Vince's once-cool older brother Chad has transformed into a complete nerd.
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11
My Fair Gretchen
The kids devise a scheme to prevent Gretchen from being moved to Oppenheimer Elementary, where the Incredibly Extremely Gifted students are enrolled.
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12
Speedy, We Hardly Knew Ye
The kids organize a grand funeral to honor their cherished fourth-grade hamster, reflecting on the many lives the little creature has influenced. As t...
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13
I Will Kick No More Forever
After Ashley Q. triumphs over him in a kickball match, Vince's self-assurance takes a nosedive.
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14
The Kid Came Back
An odd little boy keeps trailing after the kids, seemingly bringing with him a series of unfortunate events.
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15
The Pest
Jeffrey, a bothersome and arrogant boy, is convinced that Gretchen is destined to be his girlfriend.
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16
The Legend of Big Kid
The kindergarteners have a surprise in store for T.J. after they manage to catch him. They plan to put him through a series of playful challenges and ...
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17
The Box
Miss Finster devises a creative punishment that leaves T.J. feeling completely lifeless, turning him into a couch potato.
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18
The Trial
Randall claims that Spinelli struck him with a rock during their dirt clod battle, prompting the kids to hold a trial to determine the truth.
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19
Teachers Lounge
The children let their imaginations run wild as they ponder the mysteries of the teachers' lounge. They speculate about what goes on behind those clos...
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20
Randall's Reform
Feeling isolated, Randall is driven to connect with the other kids and form friendships.
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21
Rainy Days
The children become more and more annoyed as the persistent rain forces them to stay inside during recess for several days in a row.
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22
The Great Can Drive
Initially, it’s just Mikey who is eager to take part in the Thanksgiving canned food drive competition against the seemingly invincible Ashleys. How...
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23
The Voice
Principal Prickly is counting on Mikey to perform the National Anthem at the PTA Spring Fling, but there's a catch—Mikey only sounds great when he's...
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24
Kids in the Mist
The children encounter a self-important specialist in child development who is eager to observe them while they play.
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25
Parents' Night
Spinelli is determined to prevent her parents from showing up at parents' night, fearing the embarrassment of them meeting her classmates and their fa...
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26
Swing on Thru to the Other Side
Spinelli becomes captivated by the idea of creating a cult after she believes she witnessed the Swinger Girl leap into another dimension. This bizarre...
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1
The Break-Up
The group falls apart when they’re put in a position to select their closest friend as the subject of an assignment.
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2
The Hypnotist
During a children's show, a hypnotist accidentally puts Principal Prickly under a spell, making him believe he’s just a six-year-old boy. As the pri...
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3
Mama's Girl
Spinelli earns the nickname "mama's girl" after accidentally referring to Ms. Grotke as "Mama."
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4
Outcast Ashley
Ashley A. becomes involved with Gretchen after making a serious misstep that leads to her being expelled from the group.
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5
The Game
Gus stumbles upon a tile from the game Ajimbo, and before long, the whole student body falls under its sinister influence.
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6
The Lost Ball
After Gus accidentally sends a perfectly good kickball soaring over the fence, he finds himself headed to the dreaded Yard of No Return.
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7
Gus' Last Stand
Gus finds himself on the receiving end of the school bully's aggression.
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8
Operation Field Trip
The entire class heads out for an exciting field trip to MISOOE, the Museum of Industry, Science, Oceanography, Oddities, and Energy. However, their a...
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9
The Challenge
When Principal Prickly's brother Paul comes to town, he sparks a rivalry between the kickball teams of 3rd Street and 98th Street. The two teams gear ...
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10
Wild Child
In the "Pee Wee Pals" program, each of the main children is assigned a kindergartner to look after during recess.
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11
The Substitute
Substitute teacher Mr. E. has the entire class hanging on his every word, effortlessly commanding their attention—everyone, that is, except for T.J.
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12
Gretchen and the Secret of Yo
Gretchen seeks the help of former yo-yo champion Tommy Tate to hone her yo-yo skills and become a master herself.
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13
The Girl Was Trouble
Gretchen's quest to recover her stolen laptop takes her deep into the world of the school's troublemakers, but this adventure ultimately leads to her ...
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14
Copycat Kid
After Vince heroically saves Mikey's life, Mikey becomes determined to emulate him in every way possible. He admires Vince's bravery and confidence, f...
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15
Operation Stuart
The children come across a scruffy stray cat hanging out by the dumpster and decide to take it in, giving it the name Stuart.
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16
Pharaoh Bob
King Bob commands the kids to construct a pyramid, ensuring that future generations of students will always remember his reign.
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17
The Story of Whomps
Principal Prickly and Miss Finster decide that T.J.'s use of the term "whomps" qualifies as inappropriate language, prompting them to discipline him. ...
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18
Weekend at Muriel's
Miss Finster volunteers to take care of Spinelli over the weekend while his parents are out of town.
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19
Economics of Recess
As the playground shifts to the new monsticker standard, T.J. embarks on a journey from hardship to prosperity.
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20
Omega Kids
The main group of kids dreams about having their bustling school all to themselves, and to their astonishment, that wish comes true.
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21
Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave
Mikey stands out as the sole fourth grader who still has faith in Santa Claus. Determined to prove his classmates wrong, he embarks on a mission to pe...
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22
Bad Hair Day
T.J. and Vince successfully persuade their friends that the terrible haircut they gave Mikey is, in fact, trendy and stylish.
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23
Dance Lessons
Spinelli's parents enroll her in Mlle. Povlova's dance academy, where she partners up with Mikey.
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24
Principal for a Day
Principal Prickly and Miss Finster devise a plan to win T.J. over to their team by appointing him as principal for a day. They aim to show him the per...
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25
The Beauty Contest
The Ashleys plot their revenge against Spinelli by signing her up for the Kiddie Cosmetics Little Miss Blush Beauty Pageant. However, Spinelli's frien...
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1
One Stayed Clean
On picture day, the kids make a promise to keep Gus spotless since he has never had a class photo taken before.
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2
A Genius Among Us
Gretchen discovers that there’s another math whiz in her life, and as they bond over their shared passion for numbers, a deep friendship blossoms be...
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3
Dodgeball City
The kids learn that Gus used to be a legendary dodgeball player known as El Diablo, earning a fierce reputation on the court.
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4
A Career to Remember
During a career day assembly, the students are encouraged to contemplate their future professions. However, Spinelli remains undecided and unintereste...
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5
Kindergarten Derby
Each year, the older kids choose kindergarteners to compete in the Kindergarten Derby. This time around, an enthusiastic Tubby manages to convince a r...
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6
The Bet
Tired of Vince's inflated sense of self, the kids challenge him to prove he can go an entire day without outdoing someone in a sport.
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7
Space Cadet
When Gretchen appears to realize a dream that T.J. has always cherished—becoming an astronaut on the space shuttle—T.J. steps up to take control o...
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8
Stand Up Randall
Randall gains popularity after diving into the world of stand-up comedy, armed with a joke book that helps him craft his routine.
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9
The Shiner
T.J. arrives at school sporting a black eye, sparking a flurry of imaginative tales among his classmates about the daring deeds he must have accomplis...
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10
Lord of the Nerds
After T.J. injures his clavicle, he finds himself stuck spending recess with the "pale kids" in Room 51.
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11
That Stinking Feeling
Spinelli develops a crush on a fifth-grade student, but she realizes she must move past these feelings to protect her reputation.
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12
My Funny Valentines
T.J. despises Valentine's Day and decides to send out a series of "humorous" valentines to every girl on the playground, aiming to prove how ridiculou...
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13
The Barnaby Boys
T.J. and Vince are captivated by the "Barnaby Boys" series, so much so that they decide to emulate their favorite characters. Donning costumes inspire...
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14
Buried Treasure
TJ comes across a vintage history textbook that contains a treasure map, prompting him, Randall, and the Ashleys to embark on a quest for the hidden l...
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15
The Library Kid
After the group finally corners the enigmatic "Library Kid," they bring her outside for recess, where she quickly becomes captivated by the playground...
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16
The Ratings Game
Tensions rise on the playground as the Ashleys begin assigning ratings to their peers, leading to a divide among the kids. Friendships are strained, a...
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The First Picture Show
The highly anticipated release of Señor Fusion: the Movie is finally here, and T.J. is determined to attend the very first showing.
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2
The Big Prank
The gang convinces T.J. to take part in a prank challenge aimed at King Bob, and they’re determined to pull it off before the school day wraps up.
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3
Hustler's Apprentice
Gus finds himself taking a job with the Hustler Kid to settle a debt, but before long, he transforms into the top hustler on the playground.
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4
The Spy Who Came In from the Playground
The main group of kids befriends newcomer James Stone and eagerly introduces him to their various antics. However, as time goes on, they begin to have...
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5
Gus' Fortune
The children stumble upon a paper fortune teller lying on the ground, and to their surprise, it ominously foretells disaster for Gus.
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6
Rumor Mill
The kids are determined to uncover the truth behind a rumor claiming that a boy spilled Mikey's popcorn at the movies, leading Mikey to retaliate by t...
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7
Recess is Cancelled
Secretary of Schools Garrison selects 3rd Street School to implement his initiative aimed at improving test scores by eliminating recess.
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8
Tattletale Heart
The children caution Gus against revealing to Miss Finster who initiated the food fight, reminding him to keep the secret under wraps.
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9
The Madness of King Bob
In this follow-up to The Big Prank, King Bob leaves his royal duties behind as he fixates on devising an elaborate prank to play on T.J. His determina...
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10
Call Me Guy
Gus adopts a new persona after realizing that others perceive him as a cooler kid without his glasses. Unfortunately, "Guy" struggles to see anything ...
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11
Prickly is Leaving
Prickly is thrilled to receive his appointment at Spiro T. Agnew Middle School. However, the students are determined to convince him to remain when th...
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12
Randall's Friends
On his birthday, Randall enlists the other kids to act like they're his friends when his father, Leonard, comes to the school for a visit.
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13
The Biggest Trouble Ever
The group finds themselves in trouble after they unintentionally shatter a statue dedicated to a legendary hero.
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14
The Rules
The library uncovers a long-lost edition of The Rules of the Playground from 1935.
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15
Gus and Misdemeanors
The troublemaking kids from The Girl was Trouble manage to con Gus into stealing candy from Kelso’s store.
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16
A Science Fair to Remember
Becky Benson, a second-grade whiz kid, teams up with Gretchen to seek assistance for her science fair project. However, Becky has a hidden agenda behi...
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17
Mikey's Pants
The group scrambles to hide Mikey's torn pants to prevent Finster from noticing.
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18
Here Comes Mr. Perfect
Jared, the newcomer at school, seems to have it all together, sparking envy among his classmates.
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19
Good Luck Charm
Spinelli becomes overly fond of the lucky marble that Vince lends her.
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20
Diggers Split Up
Digger Dave decides to stop his digging work, but instead of relaxing, he starts to boss everyone else around. His sudden shift from digger to dictato...
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21
Schoolworld
The school has a new technology system put in place, known as the SAL 3000, which takes charge of all operations.
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22
Bachelor Gus
Believing that his family is about to relocate once more, Gus hides beneath the jungle gym in an effort to escape the thought of leaving his friends a...
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23
The Dude
T.J. and his friends encounter Mr. Dudicoff, a student teacher who was once a legendary figure at 3rd Street School during his own time as a student.
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24
Partners in Crime
Menlo and Randall join forces to take control of the entire playground, devising clever strategies to sway their friends and gain the upper hand in th...
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25
The Candidates
Gretchen and Vince both run for president.
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26
This Brain for Hire
Gretchen discovers that her classmates are willing to pay her to complete their homework, which gives her a clever idea. She starts taking advantage o...
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27
Spinelli's Masterpiece
Spinelli expresses her frustration by creating a vibrant drawing with chalk on the playground.
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28
Nobody Doesn't Like T.J.
T.J. can't figure out why Gordy doesn't like him.
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29
Yope from Norway
A new student from Norway arrives at 3rd Street School, and Gus takes it upon himself to befriend him. To win the kid over, Gus crafts an image of bei...
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30
Bonky Fever
As Mikey's 10th birthday approaches, he becomes increasingly anxious about leaving behind his childhood. His fear of growing up leads him to fixate on...
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31
Don't Ask Me
When Spinelli steps in for Guru Kid, she unexpectedly finds herself in the spotlight as a sought-after advice guru. Her unique insights and relatable ...
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32
The Secret Life of Grotke
The kids become convinced that Ms. Grotke is a spy due to her unusual actions and mysterious demeanor.
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33
The Fuss Over Finster
Miss Finster injures her leg and struggles to keep pace with the students during recess.
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34
Soccer Boy
Mikey shows the other kids what they're missing out on by not including him in their team for the soccer tournament at the playground. As he dominates...
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35
Fort Tender
Feeling restless, the main group of kids decides to construct their own fort. However, their fun is short-lived when Lawson swoops in and claims it fo...
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36
Germ Warfare
Gus embarks on an intense mission to eradicate every germ he can find, driven by his obsession with cleanliness. Meanwhile, Mikey is determined to pro...
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37
More Like Gretchen
Spinelli grows frustrated as her parents consistently shower Gretchen with compliments, leaving her feeling overshadowed and unappreciated.
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38
Prince Randall
Randall finds an awkward picture of King Bob and decides to leverage it for his own gain, coercing the king into appointing him as Playground Prince.
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39
Me No Know
Vince experiences a sense of alienation when he realizes he’s missed the weekend's blockbuster movie that everyone has been talking about.
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40
Good Ole T.J.
Gretchen feels anxious upon discovering that she has been paired with T.J. for a class project.
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41
Chez Vince
Fed up with the terrible cafeteria meals, Vince takes matters into his own hands and becomes the school cook after his classmates sample his delicious...
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42
Tucked In Mikey
As Mikey gets ready for the poet laureate ceremony, he turns to Menlo for guidance on how to get himself organized.
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43
Old Folks Home
Mikey insists that the group visits a local senior citizens' home. He encourages them to join him on this outing, promising that it will be a rewardin...
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44
Some Friend
T.J. has a mysterious new friend.
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The Coolest Heatwave Ever
On a sweltering day, the group sets out to cross the playground in hopes of reaching the water pump on the other side.
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2
No Strings Attached
The group starts to feel uneasy when the Ashleys unexpectedly present Spinelli with six tickets to a wrestling match.
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3
Beyond a Reasonable Scout
Mikey and Gus want to join the Woodchuck Scouts.
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4
The C Note
T.J. stumbles upon a $100 bill and, eager to return it to its rightful owner, enlists the help of his friends to track down the person who lost it. To...
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5
The Army Navy Game
Gus and Theresa, also known as Cornchip Girl, struggle to develop a friendship because of the ongoing feud between their fathers.
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Big Ol' Mikey
When Mikey assists Cornchip Girl in getting unstuck from the climbing frame, the group starts speculating about how tall he might grow. Gretchen and G...
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A Great State Fair
Gus is stuck at home during the fair because he forgot his permission slip, leaving him disappointed. Meanwhile, the rest of the group brainstorms var...
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The A.V. Kid
Vince and T.J. vie for the position of A.V. Kid, but their rivalry takes a toll on their friendship, causing a rift between them.
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9
The Principals of Golf
The kids start to feel that Vince is receiving preferential treatment when he is chosen as Prickly's golf partner.
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10
All the Principal's Men
The group sets out to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of all the balls from the playground.
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11
Lawson and His Crew
Frustrated by TJ and his crew hogging all the attention from King Bob, Lawson sets out to form his own gang. He brings together Randall, Menlow, Swing...
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Terrifying Tales of Recess
In this Halloween-themed episode, Butch narrates three spine-chilling stories from Recess. In "Children of the Cornchip," Cornchip Girl samples some d...
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Kurst the Not So Bad
Mikey's budding friendship with Kurst the Worst creates tension among their group of friends.
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3
League of Randalls
Randal enlists the help of the Tylers, the younger brothers of the Ashleys, to assist him in gathering information.
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4
Mundy, Mundy
Mundy, the villain, gains unexpected popularity when he steps in to stop a ball from hitting a young child.
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5
Lost Leader
After T.J.'s scheme backfires and Gus ends up with a broken leg, he refuses to come up with any new plans. This leaves the rest of the group to find a...
