Recess a popular animated series that takes place at Third Street School and tells of the exciting lives of six friends: T.J. Detweiler, the fearless leader; Vince LaSalle, the sports jock; Mikey Blumburg, the poet; Gretchen P. Grundler, Third Street's resident genius; Ashley Spinelli, the toughest girl in school; and Gus P. Griswold, the new kid.
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06x03 Mundy, Mundy / Lost Leader Aired: Nov. 04, 2001Randal recruits the Tylers, the Ashleys' little brothers, to help him snitch. [continue reading]
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- TV Movie: Recess:… (Feb. 16, 2001)
- 03x01 One Stayed … (Sep. 11, 1999)
- 02x01 The Game / … (Sep. 26, 1998)
- 01x01 The Break I… (Sep. 13, 1997)
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Chuck Sheetz (62 episodes)
- Howy Parkins (42 episodes)
- Paul Germain (13 episodes)
Writers
- Paul Germain (132 episodes)
- Joe Ansolabehere (30 episodes)
- Phil Walsh (21 episodes)
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- Paul Germain based Gretchen Grundler on childhood pictures of his wife.
- The look of the principal was based on movie critic, Gene Shalit.
- Since their original airings, the 4 episodes from season 6 have never been shown as a rerun since.


















