Recess

When T.J. is unfairly punished and made to miss recess by Miss Finster, the other children band together to help him avoid the penalty and restore his right to play.

Gus, a new student, arrives at Third Street Elementary and faces the typical challenges and minor humiliations that often accompany being the new kid at school.

The children conduct an important experiment to determine whether kissing is an unavoidable stage in their future relationships.

The students organize a protest to save Ol' Rusty, their beloved playground fixture, when Principal Prickly announces plans to remove it and install a new jungle gym.

The Ashleys place a playground-style jinx on Gus, preventing him from speaking until his friends say his name.

Mikey expresses a desire to become a safety ranger, and the other characters work together to support and assist him in achieving his goal.

When Spinelli's first name is discovered, the Ashleys attempt to mold her into someone like themselves.

The children discover that their teacher, Miss Finster, has a crush on Hank, the school janitor, and work to help her connect with him.

Bob appoints Gus as a temporary ruler during his tonsillectomy, expecting him to be an easy puppet—yet Gus quickly becomes an authoritarian leader.

Vince and his friends are surprised to discover that his formerly popular older brother, Chad, has become a socially awkward geek. As they interact with him, they come to terms with the reality that Chad's life has taken a very different path than they expected.

Determined to prevent their friend Gretchen from being moved to a new school for exceptionally gifted students, the kids devise a plan to keep her with them.

The students organize a heartfelt and detailed funeral for their late classroom hamster, reflecting on the small pet's impact on the entire fourth-grade class.

Vince struggles with self-doubt after being defeated by Ashley Q. in a kickball match, causing him to question his abilities.

A mysterious young boy follows a group of children, seemingly bringing misfortune in his wake.

Jeffrey, a persistent and irritating boy, is determined to make Gretchen his girlfriend despite her reluctance.

The kindergarteners devise a surprise party for T.J., hoping to cheer him up after a difficult day, but their plans take an unexpected turn when they accidentally trap him in their classroom.

Miss Finster introduces a strict new punishment that leaves T.J. in a helpless, vegetable-like state.

Randall claims Spinelli struck him with a rock during a dirt clod fight, leading the other kids to hold a trial to determine her guilt.

The students speculate and imagine the activities and atmosphere of the teachers' lounge, wondering what goes on when adults are away from the classroom.

Feeling lonely, Randall decides to try to connect with and befriend the other children.

The children become more and more frustrated as continuous rain forces them to stay inside during multiple recess periods.

Mikey initially takes on the Ashleys in a Thanksgiving can drive competition, but soon the other kids join him in an effort to defeat their rival family.

Principal Prickly enlists Mikey to perform the National Anthem at the PTA Spring Fling, but Mikey struggles to sing well outside the bathroom. To help him overcome his stage fright, a music teacher is brought in to unlock Mikey's hidden talent.

A self-important child development expert arrives to observe the children at play, leading to tension as the kids navigate his intrusive presence.

Spinelli goes to great lengths to prevent her parents from attending parents' night and meeting the other iCarly cast members.

Spinelli becomes convinced that Swinger Girl has crossed into another dimension after witnessing what she believes to be the character's swing moving impossibly, leading her to start a cult centered around Swinger Girl.