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1997 · TV SERIES

Recess

Six daring fourth‑graders band together to defend their classmates and preserve fair play on the schoolyard, confronting a tyrannical clique that threatens to turn recess into a ruthless regime.

Released
1997
Rated
TV-Y7
Seasons
6 seasons
AnimationKidsComedy

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At Third Street School, six courageous fourth-graders—T.J., Ashley, Vince, Gus, Gretchen, and Mikey—take it upon themselves to safeguard the other children on the playground. Their mission is to uphold fairness and reason in the face of King Bob and his followers, who impose their own set of unwritten rules. The group strives to find a balance between adhering to order and preserving individual expression.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 126 episodes · premiered Sep 13, 1997

Season 226 episodes · premiered Sep 12, 1998

Season 316 episodes · premiered Sep 11, 1999

Season 444 episodes · premiered Sep 12, 1999

Season 512 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 2000

Season 65 episodes · premiered Aug 21, 2001

  1. 6.01Terrifying Tales of RecessAug 21, 2001Rate

    This Halloween-themed episode features three spooky Recess stories. In "Children of the Cornchip," a classmate transforms after eating experimental cornchips, prompting the group to find a cure. In "When Bikes Attack!," the children's bikes come to life and attack their riders. Finally, in "Night of the Living Finsters," a dare to spend the night in a graveyard leads to a chilling discovery about the school's location.

  2. 6.02Kurst the Not So BadNov 4, 2001Rate

    Mikey begins spending time with Kurst the Worst, a move that causes tension with their existing friends.

  3. 6.03League of RandallsNov 4, 2001Rate

    Randal enlists the Tylers, the Ashleys' younger brothers, to assist him in gathering information.

  4. 6.04Mundy, MundyNov 4, 2001Rate

    Mundy, typically seen as the antagonist, gains unexpected popularity after he stops a ball from hitting a young child.

  5. 6.05Lost LeaderNov 4, 2001Rate

    After one of T.J.'s plans backfires and results in Gus breaking his leg, Gus vows not to participate in any more schemes. The group must work together to help T.J. regain his confidence and return to his usual self.

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