Recess (Season 2)

Season 2 of Recess premiered on September 12, 1998 and ended on February 27, 1999.
== Cast and Characters ==
=== Main ===
*Andrew Lawrence as Theodore Jasper "T.J." Detweiler
*Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vincent Pierre "Vince" LaSalle
*Pamela Adlon as Ashley Funicello Spinelli
*Ashley Johnson as Gretchen Priscilla Grundler
*Jason Davis as Michael "Mikey" Blumberg
*Courtland Mead as Gustav Patton "Gus" Griswald
== Episodes ==
No. in Season 	Title 	Directed By 	Written By 	Original Air Date
1A 	"The Break-Up" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Michael Kramer 	September 12, 1998
The gang breaks up when T.J. can't decide whom he should write about in a school report about best friends. 	The gang breaks up when T.J. can't decide whom he should write about in a school report about best friends. 	The gang breaks up when T.J. can't decide whom he should write about in a school report about best friends. 	The gang breaks up when T.J. can't decide whom he should write about in a school report about best friends. 	The gang breaks up when T.J. can't decide whom he should write about in a school report about best friends.
1B 	"The Hypnotist" 	Susie Dietter 	David Shane 	September 12, 1998
A hypnotist who the gang thinks is hooey and bogus, inadvertently causes Principal Prickly to think he is six years old, and he takes to the playground to have fun. The Gang discovers "Petey's" new attitude and quickly befriends him, but things take a turn for the worse when Miss Finster decides to take over as principal until the trance can be broken. The kids are forced to find a way to bring the old Prickly back, despite Petey's protests that he wants to stay a child. 	A hypnotist who the gang thinks is hooey and bogus, inadvertently causes Principal Prickly to think he is six years old, and he takes to the playground to have fun. The Gang discovers "Petey's" new attitude and quickly befriends him, but things take a turn for the worse when Miss Finster decides to take over as principal until the trance can be broken. The kids are forced to find a way to bring the old Prickly back, despite Petey's protests that he wants to stay a child. 	A hypnotist who the gang thinks is hooey and bogus, inadvertently causes Principal Prickly to think he is six years old, and he takes to the playground to have fun. The Gang discovers "Petey's" new attitude and quickly befriends him, but things take a turn for the worse when Miss Finster decides to take over as principal until the trance can be broken. The kids are forced to find a way to bring the old Prickly back, despite Petey's protests that he wants to stay a child. 	A hypnotist who the gang thinks is hooey and bogus, inadvertently causes Principal Prickly to think he is six years old, and he takes to the playground to have fun. The Gang discovers "Petey's" new attitude and quickly befriends him, but things take a turn for the worse when Miss Finster decides to take over as principal until the trance can be broken. The kids are forced to find a way to bring the old Prickly back, despite Petey's protests that he wants to stay a child. 	A hypnotist who the gang thinks is hooey and bogus, inadvertently causes Principal Prickly to think he is six years old, and he takes to the playground to have fun. The Gang discovers "Petey's" new attitude and quickly befriends him, but things take a turn for the worse when Miss Finster decides to take over as principal until the trance can be broken. The kids are forced to find a way to bring the old Prickly back, despite Petey's protests that he wants to stay a child.
2A 	"Mama's Girl" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Mark Drop 	September 19, 1998
Spinelli, who secretly has a good relationship with Miss Grotke, inadvertently calls the teacher "Mama" to warn her of danger. Her tough reputation is soon in tatters as everyone calls her a "Mama's girl," and the bullying becomes so bad that she refuses to go to school ever again. The rest of the Gang tries to restore her confidence, with help from Miss Grotke, who refuses to tolerate bullies. 	Spinelli, who secretly has a good relationship with Miss Grotke, inadvertently calls the teacher "Mama" to warn her of danger. Her tough reputation is soon in tatters as everyone calls her a "Mama's girl," and the bullying becomes so bad that she refuses to go to school ever again. The rest of the Gang tries to restore her confidence, with help from Miss Grotke, who refuses to tolerate bullies. 	Spinelli, who secretly has a good relationship with Miss Grotke, inadvertently calls the teacher "Mama" to warn her of danger. Her tough reputation is soon in tatters as everyone calls her a "Mama's girl," and the bullying becomes so bad that she refuses to go to school ever again. The rest of the Gang tries to restore her confidence, with help from Miss Grotke, who refuses to tolerate bullies. 	Spinelli, who secretly has a good relationship with Miss Grotke, inadvertently calls the teacher "Mama" to warn her of danger. Her tough reputation is soon in tatters as everyone calls her a "Mama's girl," and the bullying becomes so bad that she refuses to go to school ever again. The rest of the Gang tries to restore her confidence, with help from Miss Grotke, who refuses to tolerate bullies. 	Spinelli, who secretly has a good relationship with Miss Grotke, inadvertently calls the teacher "Mama" to warn her of danger. Her tough reputation is soon in tatters as everyone calls her a "Mama's girl," and the bullying becomes so bad that she refuses to go to school ever again. The rest of the Gang tries to restore her confidence, with help from Miss Grotke, who refuses to tolerate bullies.
2B 	"Outcast Ashley" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkings 	Doria Biddle 	September 19, 1998
When Ashley A. forgets "Purple Day" (a holiday that commemorates the day the Ashley’s first met), the other girls kick her out of their group. The lonely Ashley A. befriends Gretchen, who's been neglected by the Gang lately; the two actually develop a positive relationship, which makes both the Gang and the other Ashley’s upset. Gretchen is soon caught between both the warring cliques and her own longing to be a "popular girl" for once in her life. 	When Ashley A. forgets "Purple Day" (a holiday that commemorates the day the Ashley’s first met), the other girls kick her out of their group. The lonely Ashley A. befriends Gretchen, who's been neglected by the Gang lately; the two actually develop a positive relationship, which makes both the Gang and the other Ashley’s upset. Gretchen is soon caught between both the warring cliques and her own longing to be a "popular girl" for once in her life. 	When Ashley A. forgets "Purple Day" (a holiday that commemorates the day the Ashley’s first met), the other girls kick her out of their group. The lonely Ashley A. befriends Gretchen, who's been neglected by the Gang lately; the two actually develop a positive relationship, which makes both the Gang and the other Ashley’s upset. Gretchen is soon caught between both the warring cliques and her own longing to be a "popular girl" for once in her life. 	When Ashley A. forgets "Purple Day" (a holiday that commemorates the day the Ashley’s first met), the other girls kick her out of their group. The lonely Ashley A. befriends Gretchen, who's been neglected by the Gang lately; the two actually develop a positive relationship, which makes both the Gang and the other Ashley’s upset. Gretchen is soon caught between both the warring cliques and her own longing to be a "popular girl" for once in her life. 	When Ashley A. forgets "Purple Day" (a holiday that commemorates the day the Ashley’s first met), the other girls kick her out of their group. The lonely Ashley A. befriends Gretchen, who's been neglected by the Gang lately; the two actually develop a positive relationship, which makes both the Gang and the other Ashley’s upset. Gretchen is soon caught between both the warring cliques and her own longing to be a "popular girl" for once in her life.
3A 	"The Game" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Peter Gaffney 	September 26, 1998
A new craze called 'Ajimbo' sweeps across the playground, brainwashing all the kids at recess. Can T.J. resist and bring back his friends, or will he be swept in as well? 	A new craze called 'Ajimbo' sweeps across the playground, brainwashing all the kids at recess. Can T.J. resist and bring back his friends, or will he be swept in as well? 	A new craze called 'Ajimbo' sweeps across the playground, brainwashing all the kids at recess. Can T.J. resist and bring back his friends, or will he be swept in as well? 	A new craze called 'Ajimbo' sweeps across the playground, brainwashing all the kids at recess. Can T.J. resist and bring back his friends, or will he be swept in as well? 	A new craze called 'Ajimbo' sweeps across the playground, brainwashing all the kids at recess. Can T.J. resist and bring back his friends, or will he be swept in as well?
3B 	"The Lost Ball" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Holly Huckins 	September 26, 1998
A kickball falls into the mysterious back garden of a mansion and it is up to Gus to retrieve it. 	A kickball falls into the mysterious back garden of a mansion and it is up to Gus to retrieve it. 	A kickball falls into the mysterious back garden of a mansion and it is up to Gus to retrieve it. 	A kickball falls into the mysterious back garden of a mansion and it is up to Gus to retrieve it. 	A kickball falls into the mysterious back garden of a mansion and it is up to Gus to retrieve it.
4A 	"Gus' Last Stand" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Jonathan Rosenthal 	October 3, 1998
After his old victim moves away, school bully Gelman decides that Gus will be the new target for his abuse, making the smaller boy afraid to even step on the playground. After numerous schemes to protect himself fail, Gus talks to his military father for advice, and ultimately decides to stand up to Gelman once and for all. The other kids, moved by his bravery, join in the fight. 	After his old victim moves away, school bully Gelman decides that Gus will be the new target for his abuse, making the smaller boy afraid to even step on the playground. After numerous schemes to protect himself fail, Gus talks to his military father for advice, and ultimately decides to stand up to Gelman once and for all. The other kids, moved by his bravery, join in the fight. 	After his old victim moves away, school bully Gelman decides that Gus will be the new target for his abuse, making the smaller boy afraid to even step on the playground. After numerous schemes to protect himself fail, Gus talks to his military father for advice, and ultimately decides to stand up to Gelman once and for all. The other kids, moved by his bravery, join in the fight. 	After his old victim moves away, school bully Gelman decides that Gus will be the new target for his abuse, making the smaller boy afraid to even step on the playground. After numerous schemes to protect himself fail, Gus talks to his military father for advice, and ultimately decides to stand up to Gelman once and for all. The other kids, moved by his bravery, join in the fight. 	After his old victim moves away, school bully Gelman decides that Gus will be the new target for his abuse, making the smaller boy afraid to even step on the playground. After numerous schemes to protect himself fail, Gus talks to his military father for advice, and ultimately decides to stand up to Gelman once and for all. The other kids, moved by his bravery, join in the fight.
4B 	"Operation Field Trip" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Michael Kramer 	October 3, 1998
The school is going on a field trip, but when T.J.'s class's bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, T.J. and the rest of the kids on the bus must find a way to fix it. 	The school is going on a field trip, but when T.J.'s class's bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, T.J. and the rest of the kids on the bus must find a way to fix it. 	The school is going on a field trip, but when T.J.'s class's bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, T.J. and the rest of the kids on the bus must find a way to fix it. 	The school is going on a field trip, but when T.J.'s class's bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, T.J. and the rest of the kids on the bus must find a way to fix it. 	The school is going on a field trip, but when T.J.'s class's bus breaks down in the middle of nowhere, T.J. and the rest of the kids on the bus must find a way to fix it.
5A 	"The Challenge" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Jon Greenberg 	October 10, 1998
Principal Prickly's brother is principal of a rival elementary school. The siblings square off over a bet based on a game of kickball with the gang playing off against their doubles. 	Principal Prickly's brother is principal of a rival elementary school. The siblings square off over a bet based on a game of kickball with the gang playing off against their doubles. 	Principal Prickly's brother is principal of a rival elementary school. The siblings square off over a bet based on a game of kickball with the gang playing off against their doubles. 	Principal Prickly's brother is principal of a rival elementary school. The siblings square off over a bet based on a game of kickball with the gang playing off against their doubles. 	Principal Prickly's brother is principal of a rival elementary school. The siblings square off over a bet based on a game of kickball with the gang playing off against their doubles.
5B 	"Wild Child" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Mark Drop 	October 10, 1998
The Gang volunteers for the "Pee Wee Pals" program, which will pair them up with kindergarteners, in exchange for passes to a local amusement park. Most of the group is able to find common ground with their smaller friends, but T.J. struggles to make a connection with his own kindergartener. As he quests to find a hobby they can both enjoy, he inadvertently raises the fury of the whole playground. 	The Gang volunteers for the "Pee Wee Pals" program, which will pair them up with kindergarteners, in exchange for passes to a local amusement park. Most of the group is able to find common ground with their smaller friends, but T.J. struggles to make a connection with his own kindergartener. As he quests to find a hobby they can both enjoy, he inadvertently raises the fury of the whole playground. 	The Gang volunteers for the "Pee Wee Pals" program, which will pair them up with kindergarteners, in exchange for passes to a local amusement park. Most of the group is able to find common ground with their smaller friends, but T.J. struggles to make a connection with his own kindergartener. As he quests to find a hobby they can both enjoy, he inadvertently raises the fury of the whole playground. 	The Gang volunteers for the "Pee Wee Pals" program, which will pair them up with kindergarteners, in exchange for passes to a local amusement park. Most of the group is able to find common ground with their smaller friends, but T.J. struggles to make a connection with his own kindergartener. As he quests to find a hobby they can both enjoy, he inadvertently raises the fury of the whole playground. 	The Gang volunteers for the "Pee Wee Pals" program, which will pair them up with kindergarteners, in exchange for passes to a local amusement park. Most of the group is able to find common ground with their smaller friends, but T.J. struggles to make a connection with his own kindergartener. As he quests to find a hobby they can both enjoy, he inadvertently raises the fury of the whole playground.
6A 	"The Substitute" 	Susie Dietter 	Phil Walsh 	October 31, 1998
A mysterious substitute by the name of Mr. E takes over Miss Grotke's class while she is away. While everyone is impressed with the way he handles the class, T.J. wants everyone else to remember how great Miss Grotke is. 	A mysterious substitute by the name of Mr. E takes over Miss Grotke's class while she is away. While everyone is impressed with the way he handles the class, T.J. wants everyone else to remember how great Miss Grotke is. 	A mysterious substitute by the name of Mr. E takes over Miss Grotke's class while she is away. While everyone is impressed with the way he handles the class, T.J. wants everyone else to remember how great Miss Grotke is. 	A mysterious substitute by the name of Mr. E takes over Miss Grotke's class while she is away. While everyone is impressed with the way he handles the class, T.J. wants everyone else to remember how great Miss Grotke is. 	A mysterious substitute by the name of Mr. E takes over Miss Grotke's class while she is away. While everyone is impressed with the way he handles the class, T.J. wants everyone else to remember how great Miss Grotke is.
6B 	"Gretchen and the Secret of Yo" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Doria Biddle 	October 31, 1998
Gretchen longs to be good at some kind of athletic activity, and discovers that she has a hidden talent for the yo-yo. Encouraged by rumours of a former yo-yoing master living nearby, she becomes his pupil and works to become a true "master of Yo," eventually leading her to the state-wide championships, but her desire for greatness causes Gretchen to alienate herself from her friends and she wonders if her new passion is worth it. 	Gretchen longs to be good at some kind of athletic activity, and discovers that she has a hidden talent for the yo-yo. Encouraged by rumours of a former yo-yoing master living nearby, she becomes his pupil and works to become a true "master of Yo," eventually leading her to the state-wide championships, but her desire for greatness causes Gretchen to alienate herself from her friends and she wonders if her new passion is worth it. 	Gretchen longs to be good at some kind of athletic activity, and discovers that she has a hidden talent for the yo-yo. Encouraged by rumours of a former yo-yoing master living nearby, she becomes his pupil and works to become a true "master of Yo," eventually leading her to the state-wide championships, but her desire for greatness causes Gretchen to alienate herself from her friends and she wonders if her new passion is worth it. 	Gretchen longs to be good at some kind of athletic activity, and discovers that she has a hidden talent for the yo-yo. Encouraged by rumours of a former yo-yoing master living nearby, she becomes his pupil and works to become a true "master of Yo," eventually leading her to the state-wide championships, but her desire for greatness causes Gretchen to alienate herself from her friends and she wonders if her new passion is worth it. 	Gretchen longs to be good at some kind of athletic activity, and discovers that she has a hidden talent for the yo-yo. Encouraged by rumours of a former yo-yoing master living nearby, she becomes his pupil and works to become a true "master of Yo," eventually leading her to the state-wide championships, but her desire for greatness causes Gretchen to alienate herself from her friends and she wonders if her new passion is worth it.
7A 	"The Girl Was Trouble" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Mark Drop 	November 7, 1998
In this deliberately monochrome send-up of film noir, Gretchen recounts the tale of how she fell in with the "seedy underbelly" of Third Street School in a quest to recover Galileo, a personal handheld computer she received as a birthday present. Her journey has her cross paths with the worst troublemakers in the halls, and she helps them with their pranks in an effort to get information about Galileo. 	In this deliberately monochrome send-up of film noir, Gretchen recounts the tale of how she fell in with the "seedy underbelly" of Third Street School in a quest to recover Galileo, a personal handheld computer she received as a birthday present. Her journey has her cross paths with the worst troublemakers in the halls, and she helps them with their pranks in an effort to get information about Galileo. 	In this deliberately monochrome send-up of film noir, Gretchen recounts the tale of how she fell in with the "seedy underbelly" of Third Street School in a quest to recover Galileo, a personal handheld computer she received as a birthday present. Her journey has her cross paths with the worst troublemakers in the halls, and she helps them with their pranks in an effort to get information about Galileo. 	In this deliberately monochrome send-up of film noir, Gretchen recounts the tale of how she fell in with the "seedy underbelly" of Third Street School in a quest to recover Galileo, a personal handheld computer she received as a birthday present. Her journey has her cross paths with the worst troublemakers in the halls, and she helps them with their pranks in an effort to get information about Galileo. 	In this deliberately monochrome send-up of film noir, Gretchen recounts the tale of how she fell in with the "seedy underbelly" of Third Street School in a quest to recover Galileo, a personal handheld computer she received as a birthday present. Her journey has her cross paths with the worst troublemakers in the halls, and she helps them with their pranks in an effort to get information about Galileo.
7B 	"Copycat Kid" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Holly Huckins 	November 7, 1998
Vince "saves" Mikey's life by catching a baseball moving toward his head, and the bigger boy decides that he wants to be just like Vince to gain popularity and coolness. Mikey's habits soon grow into an obsession as he starts copying Vince's clothing, style, and speech patterns. Vince, none too happy about being mimicked, hatches a scheme to help Mikey remember his true personality and teach him a lesson about what it really means to be cool. 	Vince "saves" Mikey's life by catching a baseball moving toward his head, and the bigger boy decides that he wants to be just like Vince to gain popularity and coolness. Mikey's habits soon grow into an obsession as he starts copying Vince's clothing, style, and speech patterns. Vince, none too happy about being mimicked, hatches a scheme to help Mikey remember his true personality and teach him a lesson about what it really means to be cool. 	Vince "saves" Mikey's life by catching a baseball moving toward his head, and the bigger boy decides that he wants to be just like Vince to gain popularity and coolness. Mikey's habits soon grow into an obsession as he starts copying Vince's clothing, style, and speech patterns. Vince, none too happy about being mimicked, hatches a scheme to help Mikey remember his true personality and teach him a lesson about what it really means to be cool. 	Vince "saves" Mikey's life by catching a baseball moving toward his head, and the bigger boy decides that he wants to be just like Vince to gain popularity and coolness. Mikey's habits soon grow into an obsession as he starts copying Vince's clothing, style, and speech patterns. Vince, none too happy about being mimicked, hatches a scheme to help Mikey remember his true personality and teach him a lesson about what it really means to be cool. 	Vince "saves" Mikey's life by catching a baseball moving toward his head, and the bigger boy decides that he wants to be just like Vince to gain popularity and coolness. Mikey's habits soon grow into an obsession as he starts copying Vince's clothing, style, and speech patterns. Vince, none too happy about being mimicked, hatches a scheme to help Mikey remember his true personality and teach him a lesson about what it really means to be cool.
8A 	"Operation Stuart" 	Chuck Sheetz and Benda Piluso 	Katy Ballard 	November 14, 1998
Mikey rescues Stuart, a stray cat, who wreaks havoc at 3rd Street School. When the gang loses Stuart, he's found by the Ashleys, thus starting a fight between the two groups over ownership of the cat. 	Mikey rescues Stuart, a stray cat, who wreaks havoc at 3rd Street School. When the gang loses Stuart, he's found by the Ashleys, thus starting a fight between the two groups over ownership of the cat. 	Mikey rescues Stuart, a stray cat, who wreaks havoc at 3rd Street School. When the gang loses Stuart, he's found by the Ashleys, thus starting a fight between the two groups over ownership of the cat. 	Mikey rescues Stuart, a stray cat, who wreaks havoc at 3rd Street School. When the gang loses Stuart, he's found by the Ashleys, thus starting a fight between the two groups over ownership of the cat. 	Mikey rescues Stuart, a stray cat, who wreaks havoc at 3rd Street School. When the gang loses Stuart, he's found by the Ashleys, thus starting a fight between the two groups over ownership of the cat.
8B 	"Pharoah Bob" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Jonathan Rosenthal 	November 14, 1998
King Bob orders the Kids of the Playground to make a monument in his name when he fears he won't be remembered after he leaves. 	King Bob orders the Kids of the Playground to make a monument in his name when he fears he won't be remembered after he leaves. 	King Bob orders the Kids of the Playground to make a monument in his name when he fears he won't be remembered after he leaves. 	King Bob orders the Kids of the Playground to make a monument in his name when he fears he won't be remembered after he leaves. 	King Bob orders the Kids of the Playground to make a monument in his name when he fears he won't be remembered after he leaves.
9A 	"The Story of Whomps" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Mark Drop 	November 21, 1998
A scandal erupts at Third Street Elementary when "whomps" (a word T.J. uses to mean something that is unfair or unpleasant, similar to the slang meanings for "suck," "blow," "stink," and "bite") is accused by the school faculty and the administration for being a swear word. 	A scandal erupts at Third Street Elementary when "whomps" (a word T.J. uses to mean something that is unfair or unpleasant, similar to the slang meanings for "suck," "blow," "stink," and "bite") is accused by the school faculty and the administration for being a swear word. 	A scandal erupts at Third Street Elementary when "whomps" (a word T.J. uses to mean something that is unfair or unpleasant, similar to the slang meanings for "suck," "blow," "stink," and "bite") is accused by the school faculty and the administration for being a swear word. 	A scandal erupts at Third Street Elementary when "whomps" (a word T.J. uses to mean something that is unfair or unpleasant, similar to the slang meanings for "suck," "blow," "stink," and "bite") is accused by the school faculty and the administration for being a swear word. 	A scandal erupts at Third Street Elementary when "whomps" (a word T.J. uses to mean something that is unfair or unpleasant, similar to the slang meanings for "suck," "blow," "stink," and "bite") is accused by the school faculty and the administration for being a swear word.
9B 	"Weekend at Muriel's" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Michael Kramer and Phil Walsh 	November 21, 1998
Spinelli is forced to spend a weekend with Miss Finster while her parents are away. 	Spinelli is forced to spend a weekend with Miss Finster while her parents are away. 	Spinelli is forced to spend a weekend with Miss Finster while her parents are away. 	Spinelli is forced to spend a weekend with Miss Finster while her parents are away. 	Spinelli is forced to spend a weekend with Miss Finster while her parents are away.
10A 	"Economics of Recess" 	Howy Parkins 	Rick Gittleson, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	December 12, 1998
T.J. discovers that while he was out sick, the school has undergone a currency implementation, Monster Stickers. At first, T.J. is broke, but through hard work and investments, he becomes the richest kid in school and goes mad with power. 	T.J. discovers that while he was out sick, the school has undergone a currency implementation, Monster Stickers. At first, T.J. is broke, but through hard work and investments, he becomes the richest kid in school and goes mad with power. 	T.J. discovers that while he was out sick, the school has undergone a currency implementation, Monster Stickers. At first, T.J. is broke, but through hard work and investments, he becomes the richest kid in school and goes mad with power. 	T.J. discovers that while he was out sick, the school has undergone a currency implementation, Monster Stickers. At first, T.J. is broke, but through hard work and investments, he becomes the richest kid in school and goes mad with power. 	T.J. discovers that while he was out sick, the school has undergone a currency implementation, Monster Stickers. At first, T.J. is broke, but through hard work and investments, he becomes the richest kid in school and goes mad with power.
10B 	"Omega Kids" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Steve Bannos 	December 12, 1998
All the kids at 3rd Street School have fallen ill after eating tuna fish tacos, leaving T.J. and the gang as the only students in school. 	All the kids at 3rd Street School have fallen ill after eating tuna fish tacos, leaving T.J. and the gang as the only students in school. 	All the kids at 3rd Street School have fallen ill after eating tuna fish tacos, leaving T.J. and the gang as the only students in school. 	All the kids at 3rd Street School have fallen ill after eating tuna fish tacos, leaving T.J. and the gang as the only students in school. 	All the kids at 3rd Street School have fallen ill after eating tuna fish tacos, leaving T.J. and the gang as the only students in school.
11 	"Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave" 	Susie Dietter and Brenda Piluso 	Mark Drop, Holly Huckins and Phil Walsh 	December 26, 1998
In a Christmas special, Mikey is ridiculed when it's discovered he still believes in Santa Claus. When his efforts to prove that the man in red exists fail, he loses his Christmas spirit and refuses to perform in a school pageant, much to the chagrin of the students and other teachers. A chance encounter with a friendly old man helps renew Mikey's faith, and he appears in the pageant after all, and discovers that the elderly man has a secret of his own. 	In a Christmas special, Mikey is ridiculed when it's discovered he still believes in Santa Claus. When his efforts to prove that the man in red exists fail, he loses his Christmas spirit and refuses to perform in a school pageant, much to the chagrin of the students and other teachers. A chance encounter with a friendly old man helps renew Mikey's faith, and he appears in the pageant after all, and discovers that the elderly man has a secret of his own. 	In a Christmas special, Mikey is ridiculed when it's discovered he still believes in Santa Claus. When his efforts to prove that the man in red exists fail, he loses his Christmas spirit and refuses to perform in a school pageant, much to the chagrin of the students and other teachers. A chance encounter with a friendly old man helps renew Mikey's faith, and he appears in the pageant after all, and discovers that the elderly man has a secret of his own. 	In a Christmas special, Mikey is ridiculed when it's discovered he still believes in Santa Claus. When his efforts to prove that the man in red exists fail, he loses his Christmas spirit and refuses to perform in a school pageant, much to the chagrin of the students and other teachers. A chance encounter with a friendly old man helps renew Mikey's faith, and he appears in the pageant after all, and discovers that the elderly man has a secret of his own. 	In a Christmas special, Mikey is ridiculed when it's discovered he still believes in Santa Claus. When his efforts to prove that the man in red exists fail, he loses his Christmas spirit and refuses to perform in a school pageant, much to the chagrin of the students and other teachers. A chance encounter with a friendly old man helps renew Mikey's faith, and he appears in the pageant after all, and discovers that the elderly man has a secret of his own.
12A 	"Bad Hair Day" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Jeff Haber, Phil Walsh and Mark Drop 	January 16, 1999
Mikey is given a bad haircut after getting gum stuck in it, and Vince and T.J. lie and say it is a trendy new cut. Soon, every boy on the playground wants their hair styled the same way. 	Mikey is given a bad haircut after getting gum stuck in it, and Vince and T.J. lie and say it is a trendy new cut. Soon, every boy on the playground wants their hair styled the same way. 	Mikey is given a bad haircut after getting gum stuck in it, and Vince and T.J. lie and say it is a trendy new cut. Soon, every boy on the playground wants their hair styled the same way. 	Mikey is given a bad haircut after getting gum stuck in it, and Vince and T.J. lie and say it is a trendy new cut. Soon, every boy on the playground wants their hair styled the same way. 	Mikey is given a bad haircut after getting gum stuck in it, and Vince and T.J. lie and say it is a trendy new cut. Soon, every boy on the playground wants their hair styled the same way.
12B 	"Dance Lessons" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Phil Walsh 	January 16, 1999
When Spinelli is caught fighting in school yet again, Miss Finster calls her parents, and Mrs. Spinelli decides to enrol her daughter in a dance class to help channel her aggression. The friendly Russian teacher, sensing Spinelli's spirit, pairs with her "Mikhail", or Mikey, who reveals that he loves to dance but cannot find a partner able to handle his large size. Spinelli starts to enjoy the work, but when it's announced that the ballet class will perform before the whole school, she must choose between her friend and her "rep."	When Spinelli is caught fighting in school yet again, Miss Finster calls her parents, and Mrs. Spinelli decides to enrol her daughter in a dance class to help channel her aggression. The friendly Russian teacher, sensing Spinelli's spirit, pairs with her "Mikhail", or Mikey, who reveals that he loves to dance but cannot find a partner able to handle his large size. Spinelli starts to enjoy the work, but when it's announced that the ballet class will perform before the whole school, she must choose between her friend and her "rep."	When Spinelli is caught fighting in school yet again, Miss Finster calls her parents, and Mrs. Spinelli decides to enrol her daughter in a dance class to help channel her aggression. The friendly Russian teacher, sensing Spinelli's spirit, pairs with her "Mikhail", or Mikey, who reveals that he loves to dance but cannot find a partner able to handle his large size. Spinelli starts to enjoy the work, but when it's announced that the ballet class will perform before the whole school, she must choose between her friend and her "rep."	When Spinelli is caught fighting in school yet again, Miss Finster calls her parents, and Mrs. Spinelli decides to enrol her daughter in a dance class to help channel her aggression. The friendly Russian teacher, sensing Spinelli's spirit, pairs with her "Mikhail", or Mikey, who reveals that he loves to dance but cannot find a partner able to handle his large size. Spinelli starts to enjoy the work, but when it's announced that the ballet class will perform before the whole school, she must choose between her friend and her "rep."	When Spinelli is caught fighting in school yet again, Miss Finster calls her parents, and Mrs. Spinelli decides to enrol her daughter in a dance class to help channel her aggression. The friendly Russian teacher, sensing Spinelli's spirit, pairs with her "Mikhail", or Mikey, who reveals that he loves to dance but cannot find a partner able to handle his large size. Spinelli starts to enjoy the work, but when it's announced that the ballet class will perform before the whole school, she must choose between her friend and her "rep."
13A 	"Principal for a Day" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Steve Bannos 	February 27, 1999
T.J. is made principal for a day, and the students are afraid that the power will change him. 	T.J. is made principal for a day, and the students are afraid that the power will change him. 	T.J. is made principal for a day, and the students are afraid that the power will change him. 	T.J. is made principal for a day, and the students are afraid that the power will change him. 	T.J. is made principal for a day, and the students are afraid that the power will change him.
13B 	"The Beauty Contest" 	Chuck Sheetz and Kevin Petrilak 	Libby Bideau and Sandy Adomaitis 	February 27, 1999
Spinelli is entered into a beauty contest by the Ashley’s as a joke, and Vince convinces her that actually competing and beating the Ashley’s is the best way to get back at them. 	Spinelli is entered into a beauty contest by the Ashley’s as a joke, and Vince convinces her that actually competing and beating the Ashley’s is the best way to get back at them. 	Spinelli is entered into a beauty contest by the Ashley’s as a joke, and Vince convinces her that actually competing and beating the Ashley’s is the best way to get back at them. 	Spinelli is entered into a beauty contest by the Ashley’s as a joke, and Vince convinces her that actually competing and beating the Ashley’s is the best way to get back at them. 	Spinelli is entered into a beauty contest by the Ashley’s as a joke, and Vince convinces her that actually competing and beating the Ashley’s is the best way to get back at them.
Category:Recess
Category:Seasons
Category:ABC
__FORCETOC__
__NOEDITSECTION__