Recess (Season 1)

Season 1 of Recess premiered on September 13, 1997 and ended on January 17, 1998.
== Cast and Characters ==
=== Main ===
*Ross Malinger 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 In" 	Chuck Sheetz and Alan Smart 	Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere 	September 13, 1997
Rebellious T.J. Detweiler is put on trial after an unsuccessful attempt of the gang to raid the kitchen's "good food," and is punished with no recess. Seeing how deranged he has become, the rest of his friends (including the sporty Vince LaSalle, the intellectual Gretchen Grundler, the rough-and-tumble Ashley Spinelli (referred to by her last name) and the sweet, naïve Mikey Blumberg) must try to break him out of detention by enlisting the help of the other students on the playground.	Rebellious T.J. Detweiler is put on trial after an unsuccessful attempt of the gang to raid the kitchen's "good food," and is punished with no recess. Seeing how deranged he has become, the rest of his friends (including the sporty Vince LaSalle, the intellectual Gretchen Grundler, the rough-and-tumble Ashley Spinelli (referred to by her last name) and the sweet, naïve Mikey Blumberg) must try to break him out of detention by enlisting the help of the other students on the playground.	Rebellious T.J. Detweiler is put on trial after an unsuccessful attempt of the gang to raid the kitchen's "good food," and is punished with no recess. Seeing how deranged he has become, the rest of his friends (including the sporty Vince LaSalle, the intellectual Gretchen Grundler, the rough-and-tumble Ashley Spinelli (referred to by her last name) and the sweet, naïve Mikey Blumberg) must try to break him out of detention by enlisting the help of the other students on the playground.	Rebellious T.J. Detweiler is put on trial after an unsuccessful attempt of the gang to raid the kitchen's "good food," and is punished with no recess. Seeing how deranged he has become, the rest of his friends (including the sporty Vince LaSalle, the intellectual Gretchen Grundler, the rough-and-tumble Ashley Spinelli (referred to by her last name) and the sweet, naïve Mikey Blumberg) must try to break him out of detention by enlisting the help of the other students on the playground.	Rebellious T.J. Detweiler is put on trial after an unsuccessful attempt of the gang to raid the kitchen's "good food," and is punished with no recess. Seeing how deranged he has become, the rest of his friends (including the sporty Vince LaSalle, the intellectual Gretchen Grundler, the rough-and-tumble Ashley Spinelli (referred to by her last name) and the sweet, naïve Mikey Blumberg) must try to break him out of detention by enlisting the help of the other students on the playground.
1B 	"The New Kid" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere 	September 13, 1997
A military boy named Gustav Griswold (referred to as "Gus") arrives at school, and the Gang takes it upon themselves to show him around. Gus is touched by their kindness but is soon labelled "New Kid" by King Bob, which means he is officially the lowest of the low in the school social order. The other kids organize a scheme to resist King Bob's ruling, but it's ultimately up to Gus to defend himself. 	A military boy named Gustav Griswold (referred to as "Gus") arrives at school, and the Gang takes it upon themselves to show him around. Gus is touched by their kindness but is soon labelled "New Kid" by King Bob, which means he is officially the lowest of the low in the school social order. The other kids organize a scheme to resist King Bob's ruling, but it's ultimately up to Gus to defend himself. 	A military boy named Gustav Griswold (referred to as "Gus") arrives at school, and the Gang takes it upon themselves to show him around. Gus is touched by their kindness but is soon labelled "New Kid" by King Bob, which means he is officially the lowest of the low in the school social order. The other kids organize a scheme to resist King Bob's ruling, but it's ultimately up to Gus to defend himself. 	A military boy named Gustav Griswold (referred to as "Gus") arrives at school, and the Gang takes it upon themselves to show him around. Gus is touched by their kindness but is soon labelled "New Kid" by King Bob, which means he is officially the lowest of the low in the school social order. The other kids organize a scheme to resist King Bob's ruling, but it's ultimately up to Gus to defend himself. 	A military boy named Gustav Griswold (referred to as "Gus") arrives at school, and the Gang takes it upon themselves to show him around. Gus is touched by their kindness but is soon labelled "New Kid" by King Bob, which means he is officially the lowest of the low in the school social order. The other kids organize a scheme to resist King Bob's ruling, but it's ultimately up to Gus to defend himself.
2A 	"The Experiment" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Lesa Kite 	September 20, 1997
Butch (a mysterious kid who tells horror stories and urban legends about kid life) scares the playground with a story of seeing his older brother kiss his girlfriend and warning the kids that there will come a day where boys kiss girls and girls kiss boys and they will like it. To prove this, the gang picks two people who will go through with the experiment, and things get worse when the two people turn out to be T.J. and Spinelli. 	Butch (a mysterious kid who tells horror stories and urban legends about kid life) scares the playground with a story of seeing his older brother kiss his girlfriend and warning the kids that there will come a day where boys kiss girls and girls kiss boys and they will like it. To prove this, the gang picks two people who will go through with the experiment, and things get worse when the two people turn out to be T.J. and Spinelli. 	Butch (a mysterious kid who tells horror stories and urban legends about kid life) scares the playground with a story of seeing his older brother kiss his girlfriend and warning the kids that there will come a day where boys kiss girls and girls kiss boys and they will like it. To prove this, the gang picks two people who will go through with the experiment, and things get worse when the two people turn out to be T.J. and Spinelli. 	Butch (a mysterious kid who tells horror stories and urban legends about kid life) scares the playground with a story of seeing his older brother kiss his girlfriend and warning the kids that there will come a day where boys kiss girls and girls kiss boys and they will like it. To prove this, the gang picks two people who will go through with the experiment, and things get worse when the two people turn out to be T.J. and Spinelli. 	Butch (a mysterious kid who tells horror stories and urban legends about kid life) scares the playground with a story of seeing his older brother kiss his girlfriend and warning the kids that there will come a day where boys kiss girls and girls kiss boys and they will like it. To prove this, the gang picks two people who will go through with the experiment, and things get worse when the two people turn out to be T.J. and Spinelli.
2B 	"The Great Jungle Gym Standoff" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Joseph Purdy 	September 20, 1997
All of the kids love "Old Rusty," the jungle gym that's the centre of the playground. When Principal Prickly announces that a new jungle gym will be installed in place of Old Rusty, T.J. climbs onto the structure to protest. He's soon joined by his friends and the rest of the students, leading to a massive peaceful protest that involves the whole town. 	All of the kids love "Old Rusty," the jungle gym that's the centre of the playground. When Principal Prickly announces that a new jungle gym will be installed in place of Old Rusty, T.J. climbs onto the structure to protest. He's soon joined by his friends and the rest of the students, leading to a massive peaceful protest that involves the whole town. 	All of the kids love "Old Rusty," the jungle gym that's the centre of the playground. When Principal Prickly announces that a new jungle gym will be installed in place of Old Rusty, T.J. climbs onto the structure to protest. He's soon joined by his friends and the rest of the students, leading to a massive peaceful protest that involves the whole town. 	All of the kids love "Old Rusty," the jungle gym that's the centre of the playground. When Principal Prickly announces that a new jungle gym will be installed in place of Old Rusty, T.J. climbs onto the structure to protest. He's soon joined by his friends and the rest of the students, leading to a massive peaceful protest that involves the whole town. 	All of the kids love "Old Rusty," the jungle gym that's the centre of the playground. When Principal Prickly announces that a new jungle gym will be installed in place of Old Rusty, T.J. climbs onto the structure to protest. He's soon joined by his friends and the rest of the students, leading to a massive peaceful protest that involves the whole town.
3A 	"Jinxed" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Scott Shelley 	September 27, 1997
Gus is unable to speak after being jinxed by the Ashley's; he can only talk again if someone says his name, and the Ashley's work to prevent this from happening. 	Gus is unable to speak after being jinxed by the Ashley's; he can only talk again if someone says his name, and the Ashley's work to prevent this from happening. 	Gus is unable to speak after being jinxed by the Ashley's; he can only talk again if someone says his name, and the Ashley's work to prevent this from happening. 	Gus is unable to speak after being jinxed by the Ashley's; he can only talk again if someone says his name, and the Ashley's work to prevent this from happening. 	Gus is unable to speak after being jinxed by the Ashley's; he can only talk again if someone says his name, and the Ashley's work to prevent this from happening.
3B 	"Officer Mikey" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Lesa Kite 	September 27, 1997
Mikey wants to become a safety ranger, which causes the gang to get help from others in order to make his dream come true. 	Mikey wants to become a safety ranger, which causes the gang to get help from others in order to make his dream come true. 	Mikey wants to become a safety ranger, which causes the gang to get help from others in order to make his dream come true. 	Mikey wants to become a safety ranger, which causes the gang to get help from others in order to make his dream come true. 	Mikey wants to become a safety ranger, which causes the gang to get help from others in order to make his dream come true.
4A 	"First Name Ashley" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Holly Huckins 	October 4, 1997
Miss Finster's snitch Randall seeks revenge on Spinelli and finds the perfect ammunition in her school record: her first name, which is unknown to the whole playground, is "Ashley." Things only get worse for the embarrassed Spinelli when the Ashley’s, a clique of popular girls who all share the same name, decide that they must initiate her into their group with "Ashley-fication." The Gang decides to save the "old" Spinelli by enacting a clever, name-changing plan. 	Miss Finster's snitch Randall seeks revenge on Spinelli and finds the perfect ammunition in her school record: her first name, which is unknown to the whole playground, is "Ashley." Things only get worse for the embarrassed Spinelli when the Ashley’s, a clique of popular girls who all share the same name, decide that they must initiate her into their group with "Ashley-fication." The Gang decides to save the "old" Spinelli by enacting a clever, name-changing plan. 	Miss Finster's snitch Randall seeks revenge on Spinelli and finds the perfect ammunition in her school record: her first name, which is unknown to the whole playground, is "Ashley." Things only get worse for the embarrassed Spinelli when the Ashley’s, a clique of popular girls who all share the same name, decide that they must initiate her into their group with "Ashley-fication." The Gang decides to save the "old" Spinelli by enacting a clever, name-changing plan. 	Miss Finster's snitch Randall seeks revenge on Spinelli and finds the perfect ammunition in her school record: her first name, which is unknown to the whole playground, is "Ashley." Things only get worse for the embarrassed Spinelli when the Ashley’s, a clique of popular girls who all share the same name, decide that they must initiate her into their group with "Ashley-fication." The Gang decides to save the "old" Spinelli by enacting a clever, name-changing plan. 	Miss Finster's snitch Randall seeks revenge on Spinelli and finds the perfect ammunition in her school record: her first name, which is unknown to the whole playground, is "Ashley." Things only get worse for the embarrassed Spinelli when the Ashley’s, a clique of popular girls who all share the same name, decide that they must initiate her into their group with "Ashley-fication." The Gang decides to save the "old" Spinelli by enacting a clever, name-changing plan.
4B 	"To Finster with Love" 	Chuck Sheetz and Alan Smart 	Jeffrey Wright 	October 4, 1997
Miss Finster develops a crush on Hank the janitor and begins dating him. This distraction affects their usual job performance, which causes imbalance in the schoolyard. 	Miss Finster develops a crush on Hank the janitor and begins dating him. This distraction affects their usual job performance, which causes imbalance in the schoolyard. 	Miss Finster develops a crush on Hank the janitor and begins dating him. This distraction affects their usual job performance, which causes imbalance in the schoolyard. 	Miss Finster develops a crush on Hank the janitor and begins dating him. This distraction affects their usual job performance, which causes imbalance in the schoolyard. 	Miss Finster develops a crush on Hank the janitor and begins dating him. This distraction affects their usual job performance, which causes imbalance in the schoolyard.
5A 	"King Gus" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Peter Gaffney 	October 11, 1997
When King Bob comes down with a bad case of tonsillitis, he appoints Gus as the temporary King Of The Playground while he recovers from surgery. Soon, the power goes to Gus's head, and he starts bossing the other students around and demanding cookies. 	When King Bob comes down with a bad case of tonsillitis, he appoints Gus as the temporary King Of The Playground while he recovers from surgery. Soon, the power goes to Gus's head, and he starts bossing the other students around and demanding cookies. 	When King Bob comes down with a bad case of tonsillitis, he appoints Gus as the temporary King Of The Playground while he recovers from surgery. Soon, the power goes to Gus's head, and he starts bossing the other students around and demanding cookies. 	When King Bob comes down with a bad case of tonsillitis, he appoints Gus as the temporary King Of The Playground while he recovers from surgery. Soon, the power goes to Gus's head, and he starts bossing the other students around and demanding cookies. 	When King Bob comes down with a bad case of tonsillitis, he appoints Gus as the temporary King Of The Playground while he recovers from surgery. Soon, the power goes to Gus's head, and he starts bossing the other students around and demanding cookies.
5B 	"Big Brother Chad" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Jon Greenberg 	October 11, 1997
Vince develops a reputation as a hero for defending some younger kids, but he modestly protests he's not nearly as cool as Chad, his older brother. Everyone shares fond memories of Chad, and are shocked when he picks Vince up after school and reveals himself to be a stereotypical nerd, which Vince doesn't seem to realize. When the Gang points out the truth, Vince fears that he too will become a nerd, but he soon discovers that Chad's geeky nature is cool in its own way. 	Vince develops a reputation as a hero for defending some younger kids, but he modestly protests he's not nearly as cool as Chad, his older brother. Everyone shares fond memories of Chad, and are shocked when he picks Vince up after school and reveals himself to be a stereotypical nerd, which Vince doesn't seem to realize. When the Gang points out the truth, Vince fears that he too will become a nerd, but he soon discovers that Chad's geeky nature is cool in its own way. 	Vince develops a reputation as a hero for defending some younger kids, but he modestly protests he's not nearly as cool as Chad, his older brother. Everyone shares fond memories of Chad, and are shocked when he picks Vince up after school and reveals himself to be a stereotypical nerd, which Vince doesn't seem to realize. When the Gang points out the truth, Vince fears that he too will become a nerd, but he soon discovers that Chad's geeky nature is cool in its own way. 	Vince develops a reputation as a hero for defending some younger kids, but he modestly protests he's not nearly as cool as Chad, his older brother. Everyone shares fond memories of Chad, and are shocked when he picks Vince up after school and reveals himself to be a stereotypical nerd, which Vince doesn't seem to realize. When the Gang points out the truth, Vince fears that he too will become a nerd, but he soon discovers that Chad's geeky nature is cool in its own way. 	Vince develops a reputation as a hero for defending some younger kids, but he modestly protests he's not nearly as cool as Chad, his older brother. Everyone shares fond memories of Chad, and are shocked when he picks Vince up after school and reveals himself to be a stereotypical nerd, which Vince doesn't seem to realize. When the Gang points out the truth, Vince fears that he too will become a nerd, but he soon discovers that Chad's geeky nature is cool in its own way.
6A 	"My Fair Gretchen" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Holly Huckins 	October 18, 1997
When Gretchen gets a perfect score on a standardized test, Principal Prickly plans to send her to Oppenheimer Academy, a school for gifted children. Gretchen doesn't want to go, as she'll be separated from her friends, so the Gang hatches a plan to have her act stupid during a placement interview to trick the panel. 	When Gretchen gets a perfect score on a standardized test, Principal Prickly plans to send her to Oppenheimer Academy, a school for gifted children. Gretchen doesn't want to go, as she'll be separated from her friends, so the Gang hatches a plan to have her act stupid during a placement interview to trick the panel. 	When Gretchen gets a perfect score on a standardized test, Principal Prickly plans to send her to Oppenheimer Academy, a school for gifted children. Gretchen doesn't want to go, as she'll be separated from her friends, so the Gang hatches a plan to have her act stupid during a placement interview to trick the panel. 	When Gretchen gets a perfect score on a standardized test, Principal Prickly plans to send her to Oppenheimer Academy, a school for gifted children. Gretchen doesn't want to go, as she'll be separated from her friends, so the Gang hatches a plan to have her act stupid during a placement interview to trick the panel. 	When Gretchen gets a perfect score on a standardized test, Principal Prickly plans to send her to Oppenheimer Academy, a school for gifted children. Gretchen doesn't want to go, as she'll be separated from her friends, so the Gang hatches a plan to have her act stupid during a placement interview to trick the panel.
6B 	"Speedy, We Hardly Knew Ye" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Bruce Rubin 	October 18, 1997
Speedy, the class hamster, dies, so the kids decide to throw a funeral, which does not go as expected when each of the classes revealed that the Speedy who died is not the same Speedy they had as a class pet. 	Speedy, the class hamster, dies, so the kids decide to throw a funeral, which does not go as expected when each of the classes revealed that the Speedy who died is not the same Speedy they had as a class pet. 	Speedy, the class hamster, dies, so the kids decide to throw a funeral, which does not go as expected when each of the classes revealed that the Speedy who died is not the same Speedy they had as a class pet. 	Speedy, the class hamster, dies, so the kids decide to throw a funeral, which does not go as expected when each of the classes revealed that the Speedy who died is not the same Speedy they had as a class pet. 	Speedy, the class hamster, dies, so the kids decide to throw a funeral, which does not go as expected when each of the classes revealed that the Speedy who died is not the same Speedy they had as a class pet.
7A 	"I Will Kick No More Forever" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Michael Kramer 	October 25, 1997
When Ashley Q. outkicks Vince during a kickball game (without even paying attention), his spirit and talent are crushed. Vince vows to never play kickball again, and becomes a lonely shut-in obsessed with his "glory days" of the previous months. The Gang decides to use one of Gretchen's experiments to bring back Vince's confidence and skill. 	When Ashley Q. outkicks Vince during a kickball game (without even paying attention), his spirit and talent are crushed. Vince vows to never play kickball again, and becomes a lonely shut-in obsessed with his "glory days" of the previous months. The Gang decides to use one of Gretchen's experiments to bring back Vince's confidence and skill. 	When Ashley Q. outkicks Vince during a kickball game (without even paying attention), his spirit and talent are crushed. Vince vows to never play kickball again, and becomes a lonely shut-in obsessed with his "glory days" of the previous months. The Gang decides to use one of Gretchen's experiments to bring back Vince's confidence and skill. 	When Ashley Q. outkicks Vince during a kickball game (without even paying attention), his spirit and talent are crushed. Vince vows to never play kickball again, and becomes a lonely shut-in obsessed with his "glory days" of the previous months. The Gang decides to use one of Gretchen's experiments to bring back Vince's confidence and skill. 	When Ashley Q. outkicks Vince during a kickball game (without even paying attention), his spirit and talent are crushed. Vince vows to never play kickball again, and becomes a lonely shut-in obsessed with his "glory days" of the previous months. The Gang decides to use one of Gretchen's experiments to bring back Vince's confidence and skill.
7B 	"The Kid Came Back" 	Chuck Sheetz, Jamie Huang and Kevin Petrilak 	Holly Huckins 	October 25, 1997
A stranger called the Peanut Butter Kid tries to follow the gang everywhere, and it drives them crazy after being convinced he brings bad luck. 	A stranger called the Peanut Butter Kid tries to follow the gang everywhere, and it drives them crazy after being convinced he brings bad luck. 	A stranger called the Peanut Butter Kid tries to follow the gang everywhere, and it drives them crazy after being convinced he brings bad luck. 	A stranger called the Peanut Butter Kid tries to follow the gang everywhere, and it drives them crazy after being convinced he brings bad luck. 	A stranger called the Peanut Butter Kid tries to follow the gang everywhere, and it drives them crazy after being convinced he brings bad luck.
8A 	"The Pest" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Rachel Lipman 	November 1, 1997
Gretchen becomes increasingly bothered by Jeffrey, who has fallen head over heels in love with her. 	Gretchen becomes increasingly bothered by Jeffrey, who has fallen head over heels in love with her. 	Gretchen becomes increasingly bothered by Jeffrey, who has fallen head over heels in love with her. 	Gretchen becomes increasingly bothered by Jeffrey, who has fallen head over heels in love with her. 	Gretchen becomes increasingly bothered by Jeffrey, who has fallen head over heels in love with her.
8B 	"The Legend of Big Kid" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Peter Gaffney 	November 1, 1997
T.J. is captured by the kindergarteners, depicted as wild "savages" with their own society and rules. As he spends time among them, he gradually regresses to a kindergarten mindset. Meanwhile, the Gang, led by Vince, go on a search and rescue mission to find T.J. before he becomes a kindergartener forever. 	T.J. is captured by the kindergarteners, depicted as wild "savages" with their own society and rules. As he spends time among them, he gradually regresses to a kindergarten mindset. Meanwhile, the Gang, led by Vince, go on a search and rescue mission to find T.J. before he becomes a kindergartener forever. 	T.J. is captured by the kindergarteners, depicted as wild "savages" with their own society and rules. As he spends time among them, he gradually regresses to a kindergarten mindset. Meanwhile, the Gang, led by Vince, go on a search and rescue mission to find T.J. before he becomes a kindergartener forever. 	T.J. is captured by the kindergarteners, depicted as wild "savages" with their own society and rules. As he spends time among them, he gradually regresses to a kindergarten mindset. Meanwhile, the Gang, led by Vince, go on a search and rescue mission to find T.J. before he becomes a kindergartener forever. 	T.J. is captured by the kindergarteners, depicted as wild "savages" with their own society and rules. As he spends time among them, he gradually regresses to a kindergarten mindset. Meanwhile, the Gang, led by Vince, go on a search and rescue mission to find T.J. before he becomes a kindergartener forever.
9A 	"The Box" 	Susie Dietter 	Jeff Wright 	November 8, 1997
Ms. Finster, angry that her rules seem to be ineffective, devises a new punishment for children: "The Box," a square of chalk drawn on the ground (similar to solitary confinement). T.J. is the first victim of the Box and discovers its power when it completely shatters his spirit and makes him into Ms. Finster's subservient "good boy." With help from Gretchen's Freudian knowledge, the Gang tries to get T.J. back to normal. 	Ms. Finster, angry that her rules seem to be ineffective, devises a new punishment for children: "The Box," a square of chalk drawn on the ground (similar to solitary confinement). T.J. is the first victim of the Box and discovers its power when it completely shatters his spirit and makes him into Ms. Finster's subservient "good boy." With help from Gretchen's Freudian knowledge, the Gang tries to get T.J. back to normal. 	Ms. Finster, angry that her rules seem to be ineffective, devises a new punishment for children: "The Box," a square of chalk drawn on the ground (similar to solitary confinement). T.J. is the first victim of the Box and discovers its power when it completely shatters his spirit and makes him into Ms. Finster's subservient "good boy." With help from Gretchen's Freudian knowledge, the Gang tries to get T.J. back to normal. 	Ms. Finster, angry that her rules seem to be ineffective, devises a new punishment for children: "The Box," a square of chalk drawn on the ground (similar to solitary confinement). T.J. is the first victim of the Box and discovers its power when it completely shatters his spirit and makes him into Ms. Finster's subservient "good boy." With help from Gretchen's Freudian knowledge, the Gang tries to get T.J. back to normal. 	Ms. Finster, angry that her rules seem to be ineffective, devises a new punishment for children: "The Box," a square of chalk drawn on the ground (similar to solitary confinement). T.J. is the first victim of the Box and discovers its power when it completely shatters his spirit and makes him into Ms. Finster's subservient "good boy." With help from Gretchen's Freudian knowledge, the Gang tries to get T.J. back to normal.
9B 	"The Trial" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Scott Shelley 	November 8, 1997
A dirt-clod fight among the whole school takes a turn for the serious when Randall claims that Spinelli threw a rock at him, which violates the "rules of war." King Bob demands a trial, with Gretchen forced into the role of prosecutor (via her intelligence) and T.J. as Spinelli's defence. Randall, Mikey, and Spinelli share their versions of what happened on that fateful day, and everyone gets a surprise when they determine the true culprit. 	A dirt-clod fight among the whole school takes a turn for the serious when Randall claims that Spinelli threw a rock at him, which violates the "rules of war." King Bob demands a trial, with Gretchen forced into the role of prosecutor (via her intelligence) and T.J. as Spinelli's defence. Randall, Mikey, and Spinelli share their versions of what happened on that fateful day, and everyone gets a surprise when they determine the true culprit. 	A dirt-clod fight among the whole school takes a turn for the serious when Randall claims that Spinelli threw a rock at him, which violates the "rules of war." King Bob demands a trial, with Gretchen forced into the role of prosecutor (via her intelligence) and T.J. as Spinelli's defence. Randall, Mikey, and Spinelli share their versions of what happened on that fateful day, and everyone gets a surprise when they determine the true culprit. 	A dirt-clod fight among the whole school takes a turn for the serious when Randall claims that Spinelli threw a rock at him, which violates the "rules of war." King Bob demands a trial, with Gretchen forced into the role of prosecutor (via her intelligence) and T.J. as Spinelli's defence. Randall, Mikey, and Spinelli share their versions of what happened on that fateful day, and everyone gets a surprise when they determine the true culprit. 	A dirt-clod fight among the whole school takes a turn for the serious when Randall claims that Spinelli threw a rock at him, which violates the "rules of war." King Bob demands a trial, with Gretchen forced into the role of prosecutor (via her intelligence) and T.J. as Spinelli's defence. Randall, Mikey, and Spinelli share their versions of what happened on that fateful day, and everyone gets a surprise when they determine the true culprit.
10A 	"Teacher's Lounge" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Jon Greenberg 	November 15, 1997
Intrigued by its secrecy, the kids try to find out what the teacher's lounge looks like. 	Intrigued by its secrecy, the kids try to find out what the teacher's lounge looks like. 	Intrigued by its secrecy, the kids try to find out what the teacher's lounge looks like. 	Intrigued by its secrecy, the kids try to find out what the teacher's lounge looks like. 	Intrigued by its secrecy, the kids try to find out what the teacher's lounge looks like.
10B 	"Randall's Reform" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Rachel Lipman 	November 15, 1997
T.J. and the gang finally accept Randall into their group, but could it be a trap? 	T.J. and the gang finally accept Randall into their group, but could it be a trap? 	T.J. and the gang finally accept Randall into their group, but could it be a trap? 	T.J. and the gang finally accept Randall into their group, but could it be a trap? 	T.J. and the gang finally accept Randall into their group, but could it be a trap?
11A 	"Rainy Days" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Lane Raichert 	November 22, 1997
A lengthy rainstorm leads to the dreaded indoor recess, complete with a box of old board games, puzzles with missing pieces, and Randall calling a game of Bingo. The Gang is sure that they'll survive, until Butch tells them the story of a class of kids who, after five days of being cooped up, became the "Zombie Class of '89" (which Miss Finster proudly confirms). Now the group must avoid the same fate, even if it means braving Mother Nature herself to do it. 	A lengthy rainstorm leads to the dreaded indoor recess, complete with a box of old board games, puzzles with missing pieces, and Randall calling a game of Bingo. The Gang is sure that they'll survive, until Butch tells them the story of a class of kids who, after five days of being cooped up, became the "Zombie Class of '89" (which Miss Finster proudly confirms). Now the group must avoid the same fate, even if it means braving Mother Nature herself to do it. 	A lengthy rainstorm leads to the dreaded indoor recess, complete with a box of old board games, puzzles with missing pieces, and Randall calling a game of Bingo. The Gang is sure that they'll survive, until Butch tells them the story of a class of kids who, after five days of being cooped up, became the "Zombie Class of '89" (which Miss Finster proudly confirms). Now the group must avoid the same fate, even if it means braving Mother Nature herself to do it. 	A lengthy rainstorm leads to the dreaded indoor recess, complete with a box of old board games, puzzles with missing pieces, and Randall calling a game of Bingo. The Gang is sure that they'll survive, until Butch tells them the story of a class of kids who, after five days of being cooped up, became the "Zombie Class of '89" (which Miss Finster proudly confirms). Now the group must avoid the same fate, even if it means braving Mother Nature herself to do it. 	A lengthy rainstorm leads to the dreaded indoor recess, complete with a box of old board games, puzzles with missing pieces, and Randall calling a game of Bingo. The Gang is sure that they'll survive, until Butch tells them the story of a class of kids who, after five days of being cooped up, became the "Zombie Class of '89" (which Miss Finster proudly confirms). Now the group must avoid the same fate, even if it means braving Mother Nature herself to do it.
11B 	"The Great Can Drive" 	Chuck Sheetz and Howy Parkins 	Michael Kramer 	November 22, 1997
Mikey is the only one in Miss Grotke's class who decides to collect cans for the annual Can Drive after the other kids drop out, not wanting to lose against the Ashley's again; this eventually results in a massive rivalry escalating between the classes over who collects the most cans. 	Mikey is the only one in Miss Grotke's class who decides to collect cans for the annual Can Drive after the other kids drop out, not wanting to lose against the Ashley's again; this eventually results in a massive rivalry escalating between the classes over who collects the most cans. 	Mikey is the only one in Miss Grotke's class who decides to collect cans for the annual Can Drive after the other kids drop out, not wanting to lose against the Ashley's again; this eventually results in a massive rivalry escalating between the classes over who collects the most cans. 	Mikey is the only one in Miss Grotke's class who decides to collect cans for the annual Can Drive after the other kids drop out, not wanting to lose against the Ashley's again; this eventually results in a massive rivalry escalating between the classes over who collects the most cans. 	Mikey is the only one in Miss Grotke's class who decides to collect cans for the annual Can Drive after the other kids drop out, not wanting to lose against the Ashley's again; this eventually results in a massive rivalry escalating between the classes over who collects the most cans.
12A 	"The Voice" 	Chuck Sheetz, Susie Dietter and Brenda Piluso 	Jon Greenberg 	January 10, 1998
When Principal Prickly discovers that Mikey sings like Robert Goulet (who portrays Mikey's singing voice), he has a beautiful, young music teacher named Miss Salamone help him prepare for the school concert, and soon after working with her, Mikey starts to fall in love with Miss Salamone but is heartbroken when her boyfriend shows up to the music room and proposes to her. Will Mikey perform on stage? 	When Principal Prickly discovers that Mikey sings like Robert Goulet (who portrays Mikey's singing voice), he has a beautiful, young music teacher named Miss Salamone help him prepare for the school concert, and soon after working with her, Mikey starts to fall in love with Miss Salamone but is heartbroken when her boyfriend shows up to the music room and proposes to her. Will Mikey perform on stage? 	When Principal Prickly discovers that Mikey sings like Robert Goulet (who portrays Mikey's singing voice), he has a beautiful, young music teacher named Miss Salamone help him prepare for the school concert, and soon after working with her, Mikey starts to fall in love with Miss Salamone but is heartbroken when her boyfriend shows up to the music room and proposes to her. Will Mikey perform on stage? 	When Principal Prickly discovers that Mikey sings like Robert Goulet (who portrays Mikey's singing voice), he has a beautiful, young music teacher named Miss Salamone help him prepare for the school concert, and soon after working with her, Mikey starts to fall in love with Miss Salamone but is heartbroken when her boyfriend shows up to the music room and proposes to her. Will Mikey perform on stage? 	When Principal Prickly discovers that Mikey sings like Robert Goulet (who portrays Mikey's singing voice), he has a beautiful, young music teacher named Miss Salamone help him prepare for the school concert, and soon after working with her, Mikey starts to fall in love with Miss Salamone but is heartbroken when her boyfriend shows up to the music room and proposes to her. Will Mikey perform on stage?
12B 	"Kids in the Mist" 	Chuck Sheetz, Nichole Graham and Kevin Petrilak 	Holly Huckins and Joe Ansolabehere 	January 10, 1998
A researcher named Dr. Quilty wants to research about recess. When she first tries it, she fails, and T.J. and the gang decide to help her out by making a documentary film about recess. 	A researcher named Dr. Quilty wants to research about recess. When she first tries it, she fails, and T.J. and the gang decide to help her out by making a documentary film about recess. 	A researcher named Dr. Quilty wants to research about recess. When she first tries it, she fails, and T.J. and the gang decide to help her out by making a documentary film about recess. 	A researcher named Dr. Quilty wants to research about recess. When she first tries it, she fails, and T.J. and the gang decide to help her out by making a documentary film about recess. 	A researcher named Dr. Quilty wants to research about recess. When she first tries it, she fails, and T.J. and the gang decide to help her out by making a documentary film about recess.
13A 	"Parents' Night" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Holly Huckins 	January 17, 1998
Spinelli is apprehensive about her parents attending Parent's Night and the gang must find out why. 	Spinelli is apprehensive about her parents attending Parent's Night and the gang must find out why. 	Spinelli is apprehensive about her parents attending Parent's Night and the gang must find out why. 	Spinelli is apprehensive about her parents attending Parent's Night and the gang must find out why. 	Spinelli is apprehensive about her parents attending Parent's Night and the gang must find out why.
13B 	"Swing on Thru to the Other Side" 	Chuck Sheetz and Andi Klein 	Joe Ansolabehere 	January 17, 1998
Spinelli creates a pseudo-religious philosophy after she comes to the belief that fourth grader Swinger Girl (A.K.A. Laura Jameson) swung over the top and never came back down. 	Spinelli creates a pseudo-religious philosophy after she comes to the belief that fourth grader Swinger Girl (A.K.A. Laura Jameson) swung over the top and never came back down. 	Spinelli creates a pseudo-religious philosophy after she comes to the belief that fourth grader Swinger Girl (A.K.A. Laura Jameson) swung over the top and never came back down. 	Spinelli creates a pseudo-religious philosophy after she comes to the belief that fourth grader Swinger Girl (A.K.A. Laura Jameson) swung over the top and never came back down. 	Spinelli creates a pseudo-religious philosophy after she comes to the belief that fourth grader Swinger Girl (A.K.A. Laura Jameson) swung over the top and never came back down.
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