Recess
Seen it?1997 | 6 seasons | Animation, Kids, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, families and animation lovers. If you loved Rugrats or South Park, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 244K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 6 is the high point.
- Season 11997 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21998 · 25 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 31999 · 16 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 41999 · 44 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52000 · 11 episodesNot rated yet
Season 62001 · 5 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere
- Andrew LawrenceTJ Detweiler (voice)
- Rickey D'Shon CollinsVince LaSalle (voice)
- Pamela AdlonAshley Spinelli (voice)
- Ashley JohnsonGretchen Grundler (voice)
- Jason DavisMikey Blumberg (voice)
- Courtland MeadGus Griswald (voice)