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Recess

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 13, 1997
  • Seasons: 6
  • Episodes: 127
  • Networks: ABC, UPN
  • Genres: Animation, Kids, Comedy
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Recess(1997)
Comeback King
This show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.

TMDB Rating: 7.7 (496 votes)

Overview

Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

26 episodes • 1997

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Break InSep 13, 19970.0
2The New KidSep 13, 19970.0
3The ExperimentSep 20, 19970.0
4The Great Jungle Gym Stand OffSep 20, 19970.0
5JinxedSep 27, 19970.0
6Officer MikeySep 27, 19970.0
7First Name AshleyOct 4, 19970.0
8To Finster with LoveOct 4, 19970.0
9King GusOct 11, 19970.0
10Big Brother ChadOct 11, 19970.0
11My Fair GretchenOct 18, 19970.0
12Speedy, We Hardly Knew YeOct 18, 19970.0
13I Will Kick No More ForeverOct 25, 19970.0
14The Kid Came BackOct 25, 19970.0
15The PestNov 1, 19970.0
16The Legend of Big KidNov 1, 19970.0
17The BoxNov 8, 19970.0
18The TrialNov 8, 19970.0
19Teachers LoungeNov 15, 19970.0
20Randall's ReformNov 15, 19970.0
21Rainy DaysNov 22, 19970.0
22The Great Can DriveNov 22, 19970.0
23The VoiceJan 10, 19980.0
24Kids in the MistJan 10, 19980.0
25Parents' NightJan 17, 19980.0
26Swing on Thru to the Other SideJan 17, 19980.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

25 episodes • 1998Avg: 7.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Break-UpSep 12, 19980.0
2The HypnotistSep 12, 19980.0
3Mama's GirlSep 19, 19980.0
4Outcast AshleySep 19, 19980.0
5The GameSep 26, 19980.0
6The Lost BallSep 26, 19980.0
7Gus' Last StandOct 3, 19980.0
8Operation Field TripOct 3, 19980.0
9The ChallengeOct 10, 19980.0
10Wild ChildOct 10, 19980.0
11The SubstituteOct 31, 19980.0
12Gretchen and the Secret of YoOct 31, 19980.0
13The Girl Was TroubleNov 7, 19980.0
14Copycat KidNov 7, 19980.0
15Operation StuartNov 14, 19980.0
16Pharaoh BobNov 14, 19980.0
17The Story of WhompsJan 9, 19990.0
18Weekend at Muriel'sJan 9, 19990.0
19Economics of RecessDec 12, 19980.0
20Omega KidsDec 12, 19980.0
21Yes, Mikey, Santa Does ShaveDec 26, 19980.0
22Bad Hair DayJan 16, 19990.0
23Dance LessonsJan 16, 19990.0
24Principal for a DayFeb 27, 19997.0
25The Beauty ContestFeb 27, 19990.0
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

16 episodes • 1999Avg: 7.3Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1One Stayed CleanSep 11, 19997.0
2A Genius Among UsSep 11, 19997.0
3Dodgeball CitySep 18, 19990.0
4A Career to RememberSep 18, 19997.0
5Kindergarten DerbySep 25, 19997.0
6The BetSep 25, 19997.0
7Space CadetOct 2, 19990.0
8Stand Up RandallOct 2, 19998.0
9The ShinerNov 6, 19990.0
10Lord of the NerdsNov 6, 19990.0
11That Stinking FeelingNov 13, 19990.0
12My Funny ValentinesNov 13, 19990.0
13The Barnaby BoysJan 15, 20000.0
14Buried TreasureJan 15, 20008.0
15The Library KidJan 22, 20000.0
16The Ratings GameJan 22, 20007.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

44 episodes • 1999Avg: 7.2

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The First Picture ShowSep 12, 19990.0
2The Big PrankSep 12, 19990.0
3Hustler's ApprenticeSep 13, 19997.0
4The Spy Who Came In from the PlaygroundSep 13, 19990.0
5Gus' FortuneSep 19, 19997.0
6Rumor MillSep 19, 19990.0
7Recess is CancelledSep 22, 19990.0
8Tattletale HeartSep 22, 19990.0
9The Madness of King BobSep 26, 19997.0
10Call Me GuySep 26, 19990.0
11Prickly is LeavingOct 3, 19990.0
12Randall's FriendsOct 3, 19990.0
13The Biggest Trouble EverNov 7, 19997.0
14The RulesNov 7, 19990.0
15Gus and MisdemeanorsNov 8, 19990.0
16A Science Fair to RememberNov 8, 19990.0
17Mikey's PantsNov 14, 19998.0
18Here Comes Mr. PerfectNov 14, 19990.0
19Good Luck CharmNov 19, 19990.0
20Diggers Split UpNov 19, 19997.0
21SchoolworldNov 21, 19990.0
22Bachelor GusNov 21, 19990.0
23The DudeNov 28, 19990.0
24Partners in CrimeNov 28, 19990.0
25The CandidatesNov 29, 19997.0
26This Brain for HireNov 29, 19997.0
27Spinelli's MasterpieceFeb 6, 20007.0
28Nobody Doesn't Like T.J.Feb 6, 20008.0
29Yope from NorwayFeb 20, 20000.0
30Bonky FeverFeb 20, 20008.0
31Don't Ask MeFeb 21, 20007.0
32The Secret Life of GrotkeFeb 21, 20000.0
33The Fuss Over FinsterFeb 27, 20007.0
34Soccer BoyFeb 27, 20000.0
35Fort TenderFeb 29, 20000.0
36Germ WarfareFeb 29, 20000.0
37More Like GretchenMar 1, 20000.0
38Prince RandallMar 1, 20000.0
39Me No KnowApr 30, 20000.0
40Good Ole T.J.Apr 30, 20000.0
41Chez VinceMay 7, 20000.0
42Tucked In MikeyMay 7, 20000.0
43Old Folks HomeJul 17, 20000.0
44Some FriendJul 17, 20000.0
Season 5 Poster

Season 5

11 episodes • 2000

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Coolest Heatwave EverSep 9, 20000.0
2No Strings AttachedSep 9, 20000.0
3Beyond a Reasonable ScoutSep 16, 20000.0
4The C NoteSep 16, 20000.0
5The Army Navy GameSep 23, 20000.0
6Big Ol' MikeySep 23, 20000.0
7A Great State FairOct 14, 20000.0
8The A.V. KidOct 14, 20000.0
9The Principals of GolfNov 4, 20000.0
10All the Principal's MenNov 4, 20000.0
11Lawson and His CrewJan 6, 20010.0
Season 6 Poster

Season 6

5 episodes • 2001Avg: 8.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Terrifying Tales of RecessAug 21, 20018.0
2Kurst the Not So BadNov 4, 20010.0
3League of RandallsNov 4, 20010.0
4Mundy, MundyNov 4, 20010.0
5Lost LeaderNov 4, 20010.0

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