Recess (Season 3)

Season 3 of Recess premiered on September 11, 1999 and ended on January 22, 2000.
== 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 	"One Stayed Clean" 	Chuck Sheetz and Kevin Petrilak 	Bart Jennett and Gregg Taylor 	September 11, 1999
The gang helps Gus (who has never had a picture day because of his constantly changing schools) stay clean so he can have a great school photo. 	The gang helps Gus (who has never had a picture day because of his constantly changing schools) stay clean so he can have a great school photo. 	The gang helps Gus (who has never had a picture day because of his constantly changing schools) stay clean so he can have a great school photo. 	The gang helps Gus (who has never had a picture day because of his constantly changing schools) stay clean so he can have a great school photo. 	The gang helps Gus (who has never had a picture day because of his constantly changing schools) stay clean so he can have a great school photo.
1B 	"A Genius Among Us" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joey Banaszkiewicz 	Brian Hamill 	September 11, 1999
In this homage to Good Will Hunting, Gretchen finds herself stumped by a tough math problem and leaves it on the blackboard; when it is solved overnight, the Gang has a stakeout and discovers that Hank the Janitor is secretly a mathematical genius. He and Gretchen form a friendship based on their love of numbers, but when word of Hank's prowess gets out, he's courted by every major scientific institution in the world for his talent, forcing him to choose between them. 	In this homage to Good Will Hunting, Gretchen finds herself stumped by a tough math problem and leaves it on the blackboard; when it is solved overnight, the Gang has a stakeout and discovers that Hank the Janitor is secretly a mathematical genius. He and Gretchen form a friendship based on their love of numbers, but when word of Hank's prowess gets out, he's courted by every major scientific institution in the world for his talent, forcing him to choose between them. 	In this homage to Good Will Hunting, Gretchen finds herself stumped by a tough math problem and leaves it on the blackboard; when it is solved overnight, the Gang has a stakeout and discovers that Hank the Janitor is secretly a mathematical genius. He and Gretchen form a friendship based on their love of numbers, but when word of Hank's prowess gets out, he's courted by every major scientific institution in the world for his talent, forcing him to choose between them. 	In this homage to Good Will Hunting, Gretchen finds herself stumped by a tough math problem and leaves it on the blackboard; when it is solved overnight, the Gang has a stakeout and discovers that Hank the Janitor is secretly a mathematical genius. He and Gretchen form a friendship based on their love of numbers, but when word of Hank's prowess gets out, he's courted by every major scientific institution in the world for his talent, forcing him to choose between them. 	In this homage to Good Will Hunting, Gretchen finds herself stumped by a tough math problem and leaves it on the blackboard; when it is solved overnight, the Gang has a stakeout and discovers that Hank the Janitor is secretly a mathematical genius. He and Gretchen form a friendship based on their love of numbers, but when word of Hank's prowess gets out, he's courted by every major scientific institution in the world for his talent, forcing him to choose between them.
2A 	"Dodgeball City" 	Howy Parkins 	Gil Evans, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	September 18, 1999
It's dodgeball season at Third Street, and T.J., determined to beat his rival Lawson, creates a major bet on a fourth-grader versus fifth-grader game. Gus is the only kid who refuses to play, and the Gang soon discovers why: at his previous school, he was a dodgeball legend named "El Diablo" who swore off the game when he accidentally injured a kindergartener. When history repeats itself on Hector, Gus's kindergartener friend, El Diablo finds himself dusting off his old poncho for one last round. 	It's dodgeball season at Third Street, and T.J., determined to beat his rival Lawson, creates a major bet on a fourth-grader versus fifth-grader game. Gus is the only kid who refuses to play, and the Gang soon discovers why: at his previous school, he was a dodgeball legend named "El Diablo" who swore off the game when he accidentally injured a kindergartener. When history repeats itself on Hector, Gus's kindergartener friend, El Diablo finds himself dusting off his old poncho for one last round. 	It's dodgeball season at Third Street, and T.J., determined to beat his rival Lawson, creates a major bet on a fourth-grader versus fifth-grader game. Gus is the only kid who refuses to play, and the Gang soon discovers why: at his previous school, he was a dodgeball legend named "El Diablo" who swore off the game when he accidentally injured a kindergartener. When history repeats itself on Hector, Gus's kindergartener friend, El Diablo finds himself dusting off his old poncho for one last round. 	It's dodgeball season at Third Street, and T.J., determined to beat his rival Lawson, creates a major bet on a fourth-grader versus fifth-grader game. Gus is the only kid who refuses to play, and the Gang soon discovers why: at his previous school, he was a dodgeball legend named "El Diablo" who swore off the game when he accidentally injured a kindergartener. When history repeats itself on Hector, Gus's kindergartener friend, El Diablo finds himself dusting off his old poncho for one last round. 	It's dodgeball season at Third Street, and T.J., determined to beat his rival Lawson, creates a major bet on a fourth-grader versus fifth-grader game. Gus is the only kid who refuses to play, and the Gang soon discovers why: at his previous school, he was a dodgeball legend named "El Diablo" who swore off the game when he accidentally injured a kindergartener. When history repeats itself on Hector, Gus's kindergartener friend, El Diablo finds himself dusting off his old poncho for one last round.
2B 	"A Career to Remember" 	Brenda Piluso 	Leslie Wolff, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	September 18, 1999
The Gang ponder on what they want to be when they grow up, and Spinelli fears she may not have a future. 	The Gang ponder on what they want to be when they grow up, and Spinelli fears she may not have a future. 	The Gang ponder on what they want to be when they grow up, and Spinelli fears she may not have a future. 	The Gang ponder on what they want to be when they grow up, and Spinelli fears she may not have a future. 	The Gang ponder on what they want to be when they grow up, and Spinelli fears she may not have a future.
3A 	"Kindergarten Derby" 	Chuck Sheetz, Jerilyn Mettlin and Erik Peterson 	Jonathan Rosenthal and Steve Viksten 	September 25, 1999
The annual Kindergarten Derby, a race wherein kindergarteners sponsored by older kids compete to win a wish from the playground's current ruler, hits Third Street School. Mikey refuses to participate, citing exploitation, but befriends a heavyset kindergartener named Tubby who is determined to do well in the race. The older boy explains that he was unable to finish his own Kindergarten Derby, and decides to work as Tubby's trainer to prove that being big doesn't make people matter less. 	The annual Kindergarten Derby, a race wherein kindergarteners sponsored by older kids compete to win a wish from the playground's current ruler, hits Third Street School. Mikey refuses to participate, citing exploitation, but befriends a heavyset kindergartener named Tubby who is determined to do well in the race. The older boy explains that he was unable to finish his own Kindergarten Derby, and decides to work as Tubby's trainer to prove that being big doesn't make people matter less. 	The annual Kindergarten Derby, a race wherein kindergarteners sponsored by older kids compete to win a wish from the playground's current ruler, hits Third Street School. Mikey refuses to participate, citing exploitation, but befriends a heavyset kindergartener named Tubby who is determined to do well in the race. The older boy explains that he was unable to finish his own Kindergarten Derby, and decides to work as Tubby's trainer to prove that being big doesn't make people matter less. 	The annual Kindergarten Derby, a race wherein kindergarteners sponsored by older kids compete to win a wish from the playground's current ruler, hits Third Street School. Mikey refuses to participate, citing exploitation, but befriends a heavyset kindergartener named Tubby who is determined to do well in the race. The older boy explains that he was unable to finish his own Kindergarten Derby, and decides to work as Tubby's trainer to prove that being big doesn't make people matter less. 	The annual Kindergarten Derby, a race wherein kindergarteners sponsored by older kids compete to win a wish from the playground's current ruler, hits Third Street School. Mikey refuses to participate, citing exploitation, but befriends a heavyset kindergartener named Tubby who is determined to do well in the race. The older boy explains that he was unable to finish his own Kindergarten Derby, and decides to work as Tubby's trainer to prove that being big doesn't make people matter less.
3B 	"The Bet" 	Chuck Sheetz and Maureen Mlynarczyk 	David Pitlik 	September 25, 1999
T.J bets Vince that he can't go without winning every game he plays for one day. 	T.J bets Vince that he can't go without winning every game he plays for one day. 	T.J bets Vince that he can't go without winning every game he plays for one day. 	T.J bets Vince that he can't go without winning every game he plays for one day. 	T.J bets Vince that he can't go without winning every game he plays for one day.
4A 	"Space Cadet" 	Chuck Sheetz, Howy Parkins and Jamie Huang 	David Pitlik 	October 2, 1999
Gretchen gets a letter from NASA, telling her that she will be involved in the next space shuttle mission, which makes T.J. jealous because he wants to go into space. Buzz Aldrin voices himself. 	Gretchen gets a letter from NASA, telling her that she will be involved in the next space shuttle mission, which makes T.J. jealous because he wants to go into space. Buzz Aldrin voices himself. 	Gretchen gets a letter from NASA, telling her that she will be involved in the next space shuttle mission, which makes T.J. jealous because he wants to go into space. Buzz Aldrin voices himself. 	Gretchen gets a letter from NASA, telling her that she will be involved in the next space shuttle mission, which makes T.J. jealous because he wants to go into space. Buzz Aldrin voices himself. 	Gretchen gets a letter from NASA, telling her that she will be involved in the next space shuttle mission, which makes T.J. jealous because he wants to go into space. Buzz Aldrin voices himself.
4B 	"Stand Up Randall" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Libby Bideau, Sandy Adomaitis, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	October 2, 1999
Randall becomes the playground comedian and gains popularity, but the gang isn't laughing when they find out that all the jokes are about Mikey. 	Randall becomes the playground comedian and gains popularity, but the gang isn't laughing when they find out that all the jokes are about Mikey. 	Randall becomes the playground comedian and gains popularity, but the gang isn't laughing when they find out that all the jokes are about Mikey. 	Randall becomes the playground comedian and gains popularity, but the gang isn't laughing when they find out that all the jokes are about Mikey. 	Randall becomes the playground comedian and gains popularity, but the gang isn't laughing when they find out that all the jokes are about Mikey.
5A 	"The Shiner" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joey Banaszkiewicz 	Steve Bannos 	November 6, 1999
T.J. comes in to school with a black eye and lies that he got it for doing something heroic and becomes the center of attention. 	T.J. comes in to school with a black eye and lies that he got it for doing something heroic and becomes the center of attention. 	T.J. comes in to school with a black eye and lies that he got it for doing something heroic and becomes the center of attention. 	T.J. comes in to school with a black eye and lies that he got it for doing something heroic and becomes the center of attention. 	T.J. comes in to school with a black eye and lies that he got it for doing something heroic and becomes the center of attention.
5B 	"Lord of the Nerds" 	Chuck Sheetz, Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	David Stone and Ford Riley 	November 6, 1999
When T.J. breaks his collarbone during a football game, he's forced to stay in a room full of nerds, known as "Pale Kids," who don't go outside for recess. Over time, he bonds with the Pale Kids over their shared love of comic books, and even starts to enjoy their nerdy hobbies. When he returns to the blacktop and endures teasing, he's determined to stick up for his newfound friends, who come along for a single day of outdoor activity. 	When T.J. breaks his collarbone during a football game, he's forced to stay in a room full of nerds, known as "Pale Kids," who don't go outside for recess. Over time, he bonds with the Pale Kids over their shared love of comic books, and even starts to enjoy their nerdy hobbies. When he returns to the blacktop and endures teasing, he's determined to stick up for his newfound friends, who come along for a single day of outdoor activity. 	When T.J. breaks his collarbone during a football game, he's forced to stay in a room full of nerds, known as "Pale Kids," who don't go outside for recess. Over time, he bonds with the Pale Kids over their shared love of comic books, and even starts to enjoy their nerdy hobbies. When he returns to the blacktop and endures teasing, he's determined to stick up for his newfound friends, who come along for a single day of outdoor activity. 	When T.J. breaks his collarbone during a football game, he's forced to stay in a room full of nerds, known as "Pale Kids," who don't go outside for recess. Over time, he bonds with the Pale Kids over their shared love of comic books, and even starts to enjoy their nerdy hobbies. When he returns to the blacktop and endures teasing, he's determined to stick up for his newfound friends, who come along for a single day of outdoor activity. 	When T.J. breaks his collarbone during a football game, he's forced to stay in a room full of nerds, known as "Pale Kids," who don't go outside for recess. Over time, he bonds with the Pale Kids over their shared love of comic books, and even starts to enjoy their nerdy hobbies. When he returns to the blacktop and endures teasing, he's determined to stick up for his newfound friends, who come along for a single day of outdoor activity.
6A 	"That Stinking Feeling" 	Howy Parkins and Nichole Graham 	Chad Einbinder 	November 13, 1999
While playing football with the fifth grade boys, Spinelli develops a crush on a boy named Johnny "Baby Tooth" V and ends up being the laughingstock of the entire school. 	While playing football with the fifth grade boys, Spinelli develops a crush on a boy named Johnny "Baby Tooth" V and ends up being the laughingstock of the entire school. 	While playing football with the fifth grade boys, Spinelli develops a crush on a boy named Johnny "Baby Tooth" V and ends up being the laughingstock of the entire school. 	While playing football with the fifth grade boys, Spinelli develops a crush on a boy named Johnny "Baby Tooth" V and ends up being the laughingstock of the entire school. 	While playing football with the fifth grade boys, Spinelli develops a crush on a boy named Johnny "Baby Tooth" V and ends up being the laughingstock of the entire school.
6B 	"My Funny Valentines" 	Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	Gregg Taylor 	November 13, 1999
It's Valentine's Day and T.J. (who hates the holiday) creates joke Valentines that every girl on the playground takes seriously. 	It's Valentine's Day and T.J. (who hates the holiday) creates joke Valentines that every girl on the playground takes seriously. 	It's Valentine's Day and T.J. (who hates the holiday) creates joke Valentines that every girl on the playground takes seriously. 	It's Valentine's Day and T.J. (who hates the holiday) creates joke Valentines that every girl on the playground takes seriously. 	It's Valentine's Day and T.J. (who hates the holiday) creates joke Valentines that every girl on the playground takes seriously.
7A 	"The Barnaby Boys" 	Howy Parkins, Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Rocket Rabinowitz and Phil Walsh 	January 15, 2000
T.J. and Vince become fans of "The Barnaby Boys", a series of children's novels that follow the adventures of two teenage sleuths, and get in over their heads when they try to uncover the mystery of the temporary janitor. 	T.J. and Vince become fans of "The Barnaby Boys", a series of children's novels that follow the adventures of two teenage sleuths, and get in over their heads when they try to uncover the mystery of the temporary janitor. 	T.J. and Vince become fans of "The Barnaby Boys", a series of children's novels that follow the adventures of two teenage sleuths, and get in over their heads when they try to uncover the mystery of the temporary janitor. 	T.J. and Vince become fans of "The Barnaby Boys", a series of children's novels that follow the adventures of two teenage sleuths, and get in over their heads when they try to uncover the mystery of the temporary janitor. 	T.J. and Vince become fans of "The Barnaby Boys", a series of children's novels that follow the adventures of two teenage sleuths, and get in over their heads when they try to uncover the mystery of the temporary janitor.
7B 	"Buried Treasure" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Peter Gaffney and Jonathan Rosenthal 	January 15, 2000
T.J. discovers an old treasure map in an outdated history book, leading the Gang on a merry chase across the playground to find the mysterious valuables left behind by the map's writers. The Ashley’s, Diggers, and Randall are gradually drawn into the hunt, and greed soon gets the better of most of the kids as they scheme to hoard the treasure for themselves. A speech from T.J. reminds them that the hunt is supposed to be fun, and they all recover in time to find the treasure, favourite toys that belonged to the map's creators, a group which includes Principal Prickly himself.	T.J. discovers an old treasure map in an outdated history book, leading the Gang on a merry chase across the playground to find the mysterious valuables left behind by the map's writers. The Ashley’s, Diggers, and Randall are gradually drawn into the hunt, and greed soon gets the better of most of the kids as they scheme to hoard the treasure for themselves. A speech from T.J. reminds them that the hunt is supposed to be fun, and they all recover in time to find the treasure, favourite toys that belonged to the map's creators, a group which includes Principal Prickly himself.	T.J. discovers an old treasure map in an outdated history book, leading the Gang on a merry chase across the playground to find the mysterious valuables left behind by the map's writers. The Ashley’s, Diggers, and Randall are gradually drawn into the hunt, and greed soon gets the better of most of the kids as they scheme to hoard the treasure for themselves. A speech from T.J. reminds them that the hunt is supposed to be fun, and they all recover in time to find the treasure, favourite toys that belonged to the map's creators, a group which includes Principal Prickly himself.	T.J. discovers an old treasure map in an outdated history book, leading the Gang on a merry chase across the playground to find the mysterious valuables left behind by the map's writers. The Ashley’s, Diggers, and Randall are gradually drawn into the hunt, and greed soon gets the better of most of the kids as they scheme to hoard the treasure for themselves. A speech from T.J. reminds them that the hunt is supposed to be fun, and they all recover in time to find the treasure, favourite toys that belonged to the map's creators, a group which includes Principal Prickly himself.	T.J. discovers an old treasure map in an outdated history book, leading the Gang on a merry chase across the playground to find the mysterious valuables left behind by the map's writers. The Ashley’s, Diggers, and Randall are gradually drawn into the hunt, and greed soon gets the better of most of the kids as they scheme to hoard the treasure for themselves. A speech from T.J. reminds them that the hunt is supposed to be fun, and they all recover in time to find the treasure, favourite toys that belonged to the map's creators, a group which includes Principal Prickly himself.
8A 	"The Library Kid" 	Howy Parkins, Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Doria Biddle and Holly Huckins 	January 22, 2000
A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumored to live among the stacks. A quick hunt reveals the Library Kid, and they encourage her to go outside to experience recess. After some reluctance, the Library Kid soon goes "recess crazy" and plays completely out of control, prompting Gretchen to lead the Gang in an effort to help her before serious problems begin. 	A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumored to live among the stacks. A quick hunt reveals the Library Kid, and they encourage her to go outside to experience recess. After some reluctance, the Library Kid soon goes "recess crazy" and plays completely out of control, prompting Gretchen to lead the Gang in an effort to help her before serious problems begin. 	A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumored to live among the stacks. A quick hunt reveals the Library Kid, and they encourage her to go outside to experience recess. After some reluctance, the Library Kid soon goes "recess crazy" and plays completely out of control, prompting Gretchen to lead the Gang in an effort to help her before serious problems begin. 	A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumored to live among the stacks. A quick hunt reveals the Library Kid, and they encourage her to go outside to experience recess. After some reluctance, the Library Kid soon goes "recess crazy" and plays completely out of control, prompting Gretchen to lead the Gang in an effort to help her before serious problems begin. 	A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumored to live among the stacks. A quick hunt reveals the Library Kid, and they encourage her to go outside to experience recess. After some reluctance, the Library Kid soon goes "recess crazy" and plays completely out of control, prompting Gretchen to lead the Gang in an effort to help her before serious problems begin.
8B 	"The Ratings Game" 	Howy Parkins and Jill Jacobs 	Ilana Wernick and Holly Huckins 	January 22, 2000
The Ashley's make up a ratings system to crush the self-esteem of the kids on the playground, leading to chaos. 	The Ashley's make up a ratings system to crush the self-esteem of the kids on the playground, leading to chaos. 	The Ashley's make up a ratings system to crush the self-esteem of the kids on the playground, leading to chaos. 	The Ashley's make up a ratings system to crush the self-esteem of the kids on the playground, leading to chaos. 	The Ashley's make up a ratings system to crush the self-esteem of the kids on the playground, leading to chaos.
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