Recess

Name: Recess
Director: Chuck Sheetz
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Kids
Released: 1997-09-13
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Courtland Mead

Year: 1997
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Kids
Rating: 7.8/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 127
Specials: 4
Director: Chuck Sheetz

Plot 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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Director

Chuck Sheetz

Cast & Key Characters

Rickey D'Shon CollinsVince LaSalle (voice)

Pamela AdlonAshley Spinelli (voice)

Ashley JohnsonGretchen Grundler (voice)

Jason DavisMikey Blumberg (voice)

Courtland MeadGus Griswald (voice)

Andrew LawrenceTJ Detweiler (voice)

Ross MalingerTJ Detweiler (voice)LTLane ToranKing Bob (voice)

Anndi McAfeeAshley 'Ashley A' Armbruster (voice)

Ryan O'DonohueRandall Weems / Digger Dave (voice)

April WinchellMiss Muriel P Finster (voice)

Allyce BeasleyMiss Alordayne Grotkey (voice)

Writers

JAJoe Ansolabehere

Paul Germain

Etan CohenJPJoe Purdy DSDavid Shayne PGPeter Gaffney SVSteve Viksten IWIlana Wernick

Production

Walt Disney Television Disney Television Animation Paul & Joe Productions Walt Disney Pictures UPN

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 4 episodes

1 Recess: School's Out 2001-02-16
2 Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street 2001-11-06
3 All Growed Down 2003-12-09
4 Taking the Fifth Grade 2003-12-09

Season 1 26 episodes

1 The Break In 1997-09-13
2 The New Kid 1997-09-13
3 The Experiment 1997-09-20
4 The Great Jungle Gym Stand Off 1997-09-20
5 Jinxed 1997-09-27
6 Officer Mikey 1997-09-27
7 First Name Ashley 1997-10-04
8 To Finster with Love 1997-10-04
9 King Gus 1997-10-11
10 Big Brother Chad 1997-10-11
11 My Fair Gretchen 1997-10-18
12 Speedy, We Hardly Knew Ye 1997-10-18
13 I Will Kick No More Forever 1997-10-25
14 The Kid Came Back 1997-10-25
15 The Pest 1997-11-01
16 The Legend of Big Kid 1997-11-01
17 The Box 1997-11-08
18 The Trial 1997-11-08
19 Teachers Lounge 1997-11-15
20 Randall's Reform 1997-11-15
21 Rainy Days 1997-11-22
22 The Great Can Drive 1997-11-22
23 The Voice 1998-01-10
24 Kids in the Mist 1998-01-10
25 Parents' Night 1998-01-17
26 Swing on Thru to the Other Side 1998-01-17

Season 2 25 episodes

1 The Break-Up 1998-09-12
2 The Hypnotist 1998-09-12
3 Mama's Girl 1998-09-19
4 Outcast Ashley 1998-09-19
5 The Game 1998-09-26
6 The Lost Ball 1998-09-26
7 Gus' Last Stand 1998-10-03
8 Operation Field Trip 1998-10-03
9 The Challenge 1998-10-10
10 Wild Child 1998-10-10
11 The Substitute 1998-10-31
12 Gretchen and the Secret of Yo 1998-10-31
13 The Girl Was Trouble 1998-11-07
14 Copycat Kid 1998-11-07
15 Operation Stuart 1998-11-14
16 Pharaoh Bob 1998-11-14
17 The Story of Whomps 1999-01-09
18 Weekend at Muriel's 1999-01-09
19 Economics of Recess 1998-12-12
20 Omega Kids 1998-12-12
21 Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave 1998-12-26
22 Bad Hair Day 1999-01-16
23 Dance Lessons 1999-01-16
24 Principal for a Day 1999-02-27
25 The Beauty Contest 1999-02-27

Season 3 16 episodes

1 One Stayed Clean 1999-09-11
2 A Genius Among Us 1999-09-11
3 Dodgeball City 1999-09-18
4 A Career to Remember 1999-09-18
5 Kindergarten Derby 1999-09-25
6 The Bet 1999-09-25
7 Space Cadet 1999-10-02
8 Stand Up Randall 1999-10-02
9 The Shiner 1999-11-06
10 Lord of the Nerds 1999-11-06
11 That Stinking Feeling 1999-11-13
12 My Funny Valentines 1999-11-13
13 The Barnaby Boys 2000-01-15
14 Buried Treasure 2000-01-15
15 The Library Kid 2000-01-22
16 The Ratings Game 2000-01-22

Season 4 44 episodes

1 The First Picture Show 1999-09-12
2 The Big Prank 1999-09-12
3 Hustler's Apprentice 1999-09-13
4 The Spy Who Came In from the Playground 1999-09-13
5 Gus' Fortune 1999-09-19
6 Rumor Mill 1999-09-19
7 Recess is Cancelled 1999-09-22
8 Tattletale Heart 1999-09-22
9 The Madness of King Bob 1999-09-26
10 Call Me Guy 1999-09-26
11 Prickly is Leaving 1999-10-03
12 Randall's Friends 1999-10-03
13 The Biggest Trouble Ever 1999-11-07
14 The Rules 1999-11-07
15 Gus and Misdemeanors 1999-11-08
16 A Science Fair to Remember 1999-11-08
17 Mikey's Pants 1999-11-14
18 Here Comes Mr. Perfect 1999-11-14
19 Good Luck Charm 1999-11-19
20 Diggers Split Up 1999-11-19
21 Schoolworld 1999-11-21
22 Bachelor Gus 1999-11-21
23 The Dude 1999-11-28
24 Partners in Crime 1999-11-28
25 The Candidates 1999-11-29
26 This Brain for Hire 1999-11-29
27 Spinelli's Masterpiece 2000-02-06
28 Nobody Doesn't Like T.J. 2000-02-06
29 Yope from Norway 2000-02-20
30 Bonky Fever 2000-02-20
31 Don't Ask Me 2000-02-21
32 The Secret Life of Grotke 2000-02-21
33 The Fuss Over Finster 2000-02-27
34 Soccer Boy 2000-02-27
35 Fort Tender 2000-02-29
36 Germ Warfare 2000-02-29
37 More Like Gretchen 2000-03-01
38 Prince Randall 2000-03-01
39 Me No Know 2000-04-30
40 Good Ole T.J. 2000-04-30
41 Chez Vince 2000-05-07
42 Tucked In Mikey 2000-05-07
43 Old Folks Home 2000-07-17
44 Some Friend 2000-07-17

Season 5 11 episodes

1 The Coolest Heatwave Ever 2000-09-09
2 No Strings Attached 2000-09-09
3 Beyond a Reasonable Scout 2000-09-16
4 The C Note 2000-09-16
5 The Army Navy Game 2000-09-23
6 Big Ol' Mikey 2000-09-23
7 A Great State Fair 2000-10-14
8 The A.V. Kid 2000-10-14
9 The Principals of Golf 2000-11-04
10 All the Principal's Men 2000-11-04
11 Lawson and His Crew 2001-01-06

Season 6 5 episodes

1 Terrifying Tales of Recess 2001-08-21
2 Kurst the Not So Bad 2001-11-04
3 League of Randalls 2001-11-04
4 Mundy, Mundy 2001-11-04
5 Lost Leader 2001-11-04

Critical Reception & Ratings

Recess is rated 7.8 out of 10 by viewers — 545 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Recess about?

How many seasons and episodes does Recess have?

6 seasons and 127 episodes.

Is Recess still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 6 seasons and 127 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in Recess?

Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Courtland Mead, Andrew Lawrence.

Who is the director of Recess?

Chuck Sheetz.

When was Recess released?

1997.

Where can I watch Recess?

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