Recess (Season 4)

Season 4 of Recess premiered on September 12, 1999 and ended on July 17, 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 	"The First Picture Show" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Richard Whitley 	September 12, 1999
T.J. finds out about the first Señor Fusion movie and vows to see the first show, but Principal Prickly (who is a fan of Señor Fusion) challenges T.J. to a trivia contest where Prickly will let the school go see the movie if T.J. wins. 	T.J. finds out about the first Señor Fusion movie and vows to see the first show, but Principal Prickly (who is a fan of Señor Fusion) challenges T.J. to a trivia contest where Prickly will let the school go see the movie if T.J. wins. 	T.J. finds out about the first Señor Fusion movie and vows to see the first show, but Principal Prickly (who is a fan of Señor Fusion) challenges T.J. to a trivia contest where Prickly will let the school go see the movie if T.J. wins. 	T.J. finds out about the first Señor Fusion movie and vows to see the first show, but Principal Prickly (who is a fan of Señor Fusion) challenges T.J. to a trivia contest where Prickly will let the school go see the movie if T.J. wins. 	T.J. finds out about the first Señor Fusion movie and vows to see the first show, but Principal Prickly (who is a fan of Señor Fusion) challenges T.J. to a trivia contest where Prickly will let the school go see the movie if T.J. wins.
1B 	"The Big Prank" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Gregg Taylor 	September 12, 1999
T.J. tries to prank King Bob so he can win the King's old title of Prankster Prince. 	T.J. tries to prank King Bob so he can win the King's old title of Prankster Prince. 	T.J. tries to prank King Bob so he can win the King's old title of Prankster Prince. 	T.J. tries to prank King Bob so he can win the King's old title of Prankster Prince. 	T.J. tries to prank King Bob so he can win the King's old title of Prankster Prince.
2A 	"Hustler's Apprentice" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joey Banaszkiewicz 	Katy Cooper and Ned Teitelbaum 	September 13, 1999
Gus joins the Hustler Kid but causes trouble. 	Gus joins the Hustler Kid but causes trouble. 	Gus joins the Hustler Kid but causes trouble. 	Gus joins the Hustler Kid but causes trouble. 	Gus joins the Hustler Kid but causes trouble.
2B 	"The Spy Who Came in from the Playground" 	Chuck Sheetz and Kevin Petrilak 	Michael Kramer 	September 13, 1999
The gang make a friend of new kid James Stone and show him all of their tricks. However, it's revealed that he's a spy. 	The gang make a friend of new kid James Stone and show him all of their tricks. However, it's revealed that he's a spy. 	The gang make a friend of new kid James Stone and show him all of their tricks. However, it's revealed that he's a spy. 	The gang make a friend of new kid James Stone and show him all of their tricks. However, it's revealed that he's a spy. 	The gang make a friend of new kid James Stone and show him all of their tricks. However, it's revealed that he's a spy.
3A 	"Gus' Fortune" 	Howy Parkins 	Ron Birnbach and Phil Walsh 	September 19, 1999
After playing with a paper fortune teller, Gus is told the next day will be his last one. 	After playing with a paper fortune teller, Gus is told the next day will be his last one. 	After playing with a paper fortune teller, Gus is told the next day will be his last one. 	After playing with a paper fortune teller, Gus is told the next day will be his last one. 	After playing with a paper fortune teller, Gus is told the next day will be his last one.
3B 	"Rumor Mill" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	David Pitlik 	September 19, 1999
A book report assignment sends the Gang to the library, where they share the tale of the mysterious "Library Kid," a girl who is rumoured The Gang notices that Mikey is frequently taken advantage of on the playground, but he shrugs off the abuse as part of his daily routine. The next day, though, all of the kids treat Mikey with deference, and the Gang soon discovers that a rumour about their friend pushing a boy into a girls' bathroom is spreading like wildfire. They do their best to hunt down the rumour’s originator and end up getting a surprise when they discover just who started the gossip.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 rumoured The Gang notices that Mikey is frequently taken advantage of on the playground, but he shrugs off the abuse as part of his daily routine. The next day, though, all of the kids treat Mikey with deference, and the Gang soon discovers that a rumour about their friend pushing a boy into a girls' bathroom is spreading like wildfire. They do their best to hunt down the rumour’s originator and end up getting a surprise when they discover just who started the gossip.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 rumoured The Gang notices that Mikey is frequently taken advantage of on the playground, but he shrugs off the abuse as part of his daily routine. The next day, though, all of the kids treat Mikey with deference, and the Gang soon discovers that a rumour about their friend pushing a boy into a girls' bathroom is spreading like wildfire. They do their best to hunt down the rumour’s originator and end up getting a surprise when they discover just who started the gossip.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 rumoured The Gang notices that Mikey is frequently taken advantage of on the playground, but he shrugs off the abuse as part of his daily routine. The next day, though, all of the kids treat Mikey with deference, and the Gang soon discovers that a rumour about their friend pushing a boy into a girls' bathroom is spreading like wildfire. They do their best to hunt down the rumour’s originator and end up getting a surprise when they discover just who started the gossip.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 rumoured The Gang notices that Mikey is frequently taken advantage of on the playground, but he shrugs off the abuse as part of his daily routine. The next day, though, all of the kids treat Mikey with deference, and the Gang soon discovers that a rumour about their friend pushing a boy into a girls' bathroom is spreading like wildfire. They do their best to hunt down the rumour’s originator and end up getting a surprise when they discover just who started the gossip.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.
4A 	"Recess is Cancelled" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Jeff Haber, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	September 22, 1999
The government officially cancels recess as part of an experiment, but things go wrong when the kids become slow-minded and depressed as a result. 	The government officially cancels recess as part of an experiment, but things go wrong when the kids become slow-minded and depressed as a result. 	The government officially cancels recess as part of an experiment, but things go wrong when the kids become slow-minded and depressed as a result. 	The government officially cancels recess as part of an experiment, but things go wrong when the kids become slow-minded and depressed as a result. 	The government officially cancels recess as part of an experiment, but things go wrong when the kids become slow-minded and depressed as a result.
4B 	"Tattletale Heart" 	Brenda Piluso 	Matt Rosenberg 	September 22, 1999
A huge food fight breaks out in the cafeteria, and Gus is the only eyewitness to the person who started the mess. He wants to tell Miss Finster, as she's threatened to take away recess if no one comes forward, but the rest of the Gang tells him that the "Kids' Unwritten Code" will label him a tattletale if he spills the beans. When Miss Finster begins personal interrogations of the whole student body, Gus finds himself fighting to keep from cracking. 	A huge food fight breaks out in the cafeteria, and Gus is the only eyewitness to the person who started the mess. He wants to tell Miss Finster, as she's threatened to take away recess if no one comes forward, but the rest of the Gang tells him that the "Kids' Unwritten Code" will label him a tattletale if he spills the beans. When Miss Finster begins personal interrogations of the whole student body, Gus finds himself fighting to keep from cracking. 	A huge food fight breaks out in the cafeteria, and Gus is the only eyewitness to the person who started the mess. He wants to tell Miss Finster, as she's threatened to take away recess if no one comes forward, but the rest of the Gang tells him that the "Kids' Unwritten Code" will label him a tattletale if he spills the beans. When Miss Finster begins personal interrogations of the whole student body, Gus finds himself fighting to keep from cracking. 	A huge food fight breaks out in the cafeteria, and Gus is the only eyewitness to the person who started the mess. He wants to tell Miss Finster, as she's threatened to take away recess if no one comes forward, but the rest of the Gang tells him that the "Kids' Unwritten Code" will label him a tattletale if he spills the beans. When Miss Finster begins personal interrogations of the whole student body, Gus finds himself fighting to keep from cracking. 	A huge food fight breaks out in the cafeteria, and Gus is the only eyewitness to the person who started the mess. He wants to tell Miss Finster, as she's threatened to take away recess if no one comes forward, but the rest of the Gang tells him that the "Kids' Unwritten Code" will label him a tattletale if he spills the beans. When Miss Finster begins personal interrogations of the whole student body, Gus finds himself fighting to keep from cracking.
5A 	"The Madness of King Bob" 	Chuck Sheetz, Joey Banaszkiewicz and Nichole Graham 	Gregg Taylor 	September 26, 1999
Continuing from "The Big Prank", King Bob becomes obsessed with pulling a prank on T.J. 	Continuing from "The Big Prank", King Bob becomes obsessed with pulling a prank on T.J. 	Continuing from "The Big Prank", King Bob becomes obsessed with pulling a prank on T.J. 	Continuing from "The Big Prank", King Bob becomes obsessed with pulling a prank on T.J. 	Continuing from "The Big Prank", King Bob becomes obsessed with pulling a prank on T.J.
5B 	"Call Me Guy" 	Brenda Piluso 	Ford Riley 	September 26, 1999
Gus loses his glasses and becomes cool as a swingin' boy named "Guy". 	Gus loses his glasses and becomes cool as a swingin' boy named "Guy". 	Gus loses his glasses and becomes cool as a swingin' boy named "Guy". 	Gus loses his glasses and becomes cool as a swingin' boy named "Guy". 	Gus loses his glasses and becomes cool as a swingin' boy named "Guy".
6A 	"Prickly is Leaving" 	Chuck Sheetz, Joey Banaszkiewicz and Nichole Graham 	Julie Ann Sipos and Bart Jennett 	October 3, 1999
Principal Prickly's wish of being a middle school principal comes true, but his replacements are an evil man named Dr. Slicer and his assistant Gilda, who are even worse. 	Principal Prickly's wish of being a middle school principal comes true, but his replacements are an evil man named Dr. Slicer and his assistant Gilda, who are even worse. 	Principal Prickly's wish of being a middle school principal comes true, but his replacements are an evil man named Dr. Slicer and his assistant Gilda, who are even worse. 	Principal Prickly's wish of being a middle school principal comes true, but his replacements are an evil man named Dr. Slicer and his assistant Gilda, who are even worse. 	Principal Prickly's wish of being a middle school principal comes true, but his replacements are an evil man named Dr. Slicer and his assistant Gilda, who are even worse.
6B 	"Randall's Friends" 	Howy Parkins and Joey Banaszkiewicz 	Milton Chassman 	October 3, 1999
Randall gets the gang to pretend to be his friends on his birthday after lying to his father about having friends. 	Randall gets the gang to pretend to be his friends on his birthday after lying to his father about having friends. 	Randall gets the gang to pretend to be his friends on his birthday after lying to his father about having friends. 	Randall gets the gang to pretend to be his friends on his birthday after lying to his father about having friends. 	Randall gets the gang to pretend to be his friends on his birthday after lying to his father about having friends.
7A 	"The Biggest Trouble Ever" 	Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	Steve Bannos, Mark Drop and Phil Walsh 	November 7, 1999
A statue of Thaddeus T. Third the Third, Third Street School's namesake, is to be installed on the front lawn of the building, but the Gang inadvertently destroys it while using it as a new climbing structure after one of the workers fails to secure it. They are labelled the "Destructive Six" by the media; initially the six are punished by being made to do chores, but that changes when the mayor announces a severe plan to send the kids to six individual schools, which shocks even Miss Finster as cruel. The kids must defend themselves in court to avoid this fate and get help from a surprising source. This episode pays homage to both the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz and the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. 	A statue of Thaddeus T. Third the Third, Third Street School's namesake, is to be installed on the front lawn of the building, but the Gang inadvertently destroys it while using it as a new climbing structure after one of the workers fails to secure it. They are labelled the "Destructive Six" by the media; initially the six are punished by being made to do chores, but that changes when the mayor announces a severe plan to send the kids to six individual schools, which shocks even Miss Finster as cruel. The kids must defend themselves in court to avoid this fate and get help from a surprising source. This episode pays homage to both the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz and the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. 	A statue of Thaddeus T. Third the Third, Third Street School's namesake, is to be installed on the front lawn of the building, but the Gang inadvertently destroys it while using it as a new climbing structure after one of the workers fails to secure it. They are labelled the "Destructive Six" by the media; initially the six are punished by being made to do chores, but that changes when the mayor announces a severe plan to send the kids to six individual schools, which shocks even Miss Finster as cruel. The kids must defend themselves in court to avoid this fate and get help from a surprising source. This episode pays homage to both the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz and the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. 	A statue of Thaddeus T. Third the Third, Third Street School's namesake, is to be installed on the front lawn of the building, but the Gang inadvertently destroys it while using it as a new climbing structure after one of the workers fails to secure it. They are labelled the "Destructive Six" by the media; initially the six are punished by being made to do chores, but that changes when the mayor announces a severe plan to send the kids to six individual schools, which shocks even Miss Finster as cruel. The kids must defend themselves in court to avoid this fate and get help from a surprising source. This episode pays homage to both the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz and the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. 	A statue of Thaddeus T. Third the Third, Third Street School's namesake, is to be installed on the front lawn of the building, but the Gang inadvertently destroys it while using it as a new climbing structure after one of the workers fails to secure it. They are labelled the "Destructive Six" by the media; initially the six are punished by being made to do chores, but that changes when the mayor announces a severe plan to send the kids to six individual schools, which shocks even Miss Finster as cruel. The kids must defend themselves in court to avoid this fate and get help from a surprising source. This episode pays homage to both the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz and the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket.
7B 	"The Rules" 	Howy Parkins and Jeffrey Gatrall 	Etan Cohen and Bart Jennett 	November 7, 1999
The old King Morty's rules are reinstated after Vince and Lawson have a disagreement regarding a kickball landing in a dumpster. 	The old King Morty's rules are reinstated after Vince and Lawson have a disagreement regarding a kickball landing in a dumpster. 	The old King Morty's rules are reinstated after Vince and Lawson have a disagreement regarding a kickball landing in a dumpster. 	The old King Morty's rules are reinstated after Vince and Lawson have a disagreement regarding a kickball landing in a dumpster. 	The old King Morty's rules are reinstated after Vince and Lawson have a disagreement regarding a kickball landing in a dumpster.
8A 	"Gus and Misdemeanors" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Holly Huckins 	November 8, 1999
Some bad kids from school trick Gus into shoplifting candy from Kelso's. 	Some bad kids from school trick Gus into shoplifting candy from Kelso's. 	Some bad kids from school trick Gus into shoplifting candy from Kelso's. 	Some bad kids from school trick Gus into shoplifting candy from Kelso's. 	Some bad kids from school trick Gus into shoplifting candy from Kelso's.
8B 	"A Science Fair to Remember" 	Howy Parkins and Jill Jacobs 	Libby Bideau, Sandy Adomaitis and Bart Jennett 	November 8, 1999
Little Becky Benson idolizes Gretchen... or does she? 	Little Becky Benson idolizes Gretchen... or does she? 	Little Becky Benson idolizes Gretchen... or does she? 	Little Becky Benson idolizes Gretchen... or does she? 	Little Becky Benson idolizes Gretchen... or does she?
9A 	"Mikey's Pants" 	Chuck Sheetz, Howy Parkins and Jamie Huang 	Scott Redman and Phil Walsh 	November 14, 1999
While trying to pick up a ball that rolled under a bench, Mikey rips his pants and his friends try to help him cover up the rip while they hide from Miss Finster who'll stop at nothing to find him and sew his pants. 	While trying to pick up a ball that rolled under a bench, Mikey rips his pants and his friends try to help him cover up the rip while they hide from Miss Finster who'll stop at nothing to find him and sew his pants. 	While trying to pick up a ball that rolled under a bench, Mikey rips his pants and his friends try to help him cover up the rip while they hide from Miss Finster who'll stop at nothing to find him and sew his pants. 	While trying to pick up a ball that rolled under a bench, Mikey rips his pants and his friends try to help him cover up the rip while they hide from Miss Finster who'll stop at nothing to find him and sew his pants. 	While trying to pick up a ball that rolled under a bench, Mikey rips his pants and his friends try to help him cover up the rip while they hide from Miss Finster who'll stop at nothing to find him and sew his pants.
9B 	"Here Comes Mr. Perfect" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Ron Birnbach and Phil Walsh 	November 14, 1999
Jared Smith, a new kid, comes to Third Street and isn't as average as the gang hopes when he's better than all the students at the things they are good at. 	Jared Smith, a new kid, comes to Third Street and isn't as average as the gang hopes when he's better than all the students at the things they are good at. 	Jared Smith, a new kid, comes to Third Street and isn't as average as the gang hopes when he's better than all the students at the things they are good at. 	Jared Smith, a new kid, comes to Third Street and isn't as average as the gang hopes when he's better than all the students at the things they are good at. 	Jared Smith, a new kid, comes to Third Street and isn't as average as the gang hopes when he's better than all the students at the things they are good at.
10A 	"Good Luck Charm" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	David Pitlik 	November 19, 1999
Spinelli borrows Vince's lucky marble to pass a math test on the day Vince needs it most. 	Spinelli borrows Vince's lucky marble to pass a math test on the day Vince needs it most. 	Spinelli borrows Vince's lucky marble to pass a math test on the day Vince needs it most. 	Spinelli borrows Vince's lucky marble to pass a math test on the day Vince needs it most. 	Spinelli borrows Vince's lucky marble to pass a math test on the day Vince needs it most.
10B 	"Diggers Split Up" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joan Drake 	Cary Okmin 	November 19, 1999
The Diggers have a fight and split up; the gang tries to get them back together. 	The Diggers have a fight and split up; the gang tries to get them back together. 	The Diggers have a fight and split up; the gang tries to get them back together. 	The Diggers have a fight and split up; the gang tries to get them back together. 	The Diggers have a fight and split up; the gang tries to get them back together.
11A 	"SchoolWorld" 	Howy Parkins 	Scott Shelley 	November 21, 1999
In this homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Principal Prickly installs a new supercomputer called the SAL 3000 to run the school. At first, the kids love SAL, as he is able to procure recess equipment and change the temperature of the drinking fountains at a moment's notice. But when SAL gradually becomes more autocratic and takes control of the entire school by imprisoning the teachers and the students, it's up to Gretchen and the rest of the gang to escape to the school's basement to power him down. The episode ends with Prickly advertising the SAL 4000 to Finster with each kid getting a restraint bracelet. 	In this homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Principal Prickly installs a new supercomputer called the SAL 3000 to run the school. At first, the kids love SAL, as he is able to procure recess equipment and change the temperature of the drinking fountains at a moment's notice. But when SAL gradually becomes more autocratic and takes control of the entire school by imprisoning the teachers and the students, it's up to Gretchen and the rest of the gang to escape to the school's basement to power him down. The episode ends with Prickly advertising the SAL 4000 to Finster with each kid getting a restraint bracelet. 	In this homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Principal Prickly installs a new supercomputer called the SAL 3000 to run the school. At first, the kids love SAL, as he is able to procure recess equipment and change the temperature of the drinking fountains at a moment's notice. But when SAL gradually becomes more autocratic and takes control of the entire school by imprisoning the teachers and the students, it's up to Gretchen and the rest of the gang to escape to the school's basement to power him down. The episode ends with Prickly advertising the SAL 4000 to Finster with each kid getting a restraint bracelet. 	In this homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Principal Prickly installs a new supercomputer called the SAL 3000 to run the school. At first, the kids love SAL, as he is able to procure recess equipment and change the temperature of the drinking fountains at a moment's notice. But when SAL gradually becomes more autocratic and takes control of the entire school by imprisoning the teachers and the students, it's up to Gretchen and the rest of the gang to escape to the school's basement to power him down. The episode ends with Prickly advertising the SAL 4000 to Finster with each kid getting a restraint bracelet. 	In this homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, Principal Prickly installs a new supercomputer called the SAL 3000 to run the school. At first, the kids love SAL, as he is able to procure recess equipment and change the temperature of the drinking fountains at a moment's notice. But when SAL gradually becomes more autocratic and takes control of the entire school by imprisoning the teachers and the students, it's up to Gretchen and the rest of the gang to escape to the school's basement to power him down. The episode ends with Prickly advertising the SAL 4000 to Finster with each kid getting a restraint bracelet.
11B 	"Bachelor Gus" 	Chuck Sheetz and Brenda Piluso 	Sandy Adomaitis and Libby Bideau 	November 21, 1999
Gus moves into Old Rusty at school after overhearing his parents' unfortunate plans to move again. 	Gus moves into Old Rusty at school after overhearing his parents' unfortunate plans to move again. 	Gus moves into Old Rusty at school after overhearing his parents' unfortunate plans to move again. 	Gus moves into Old Rusty at school after overhearing his parents' unfortunate plans to move again. 	Gus moves into Old Rusty at school after overhearing his parents' unfortunate plans to move again.
12A 	"The Dude" 	Howy Parkins and Jamie Huang 	Richard Whitley 	November 28, 1999
A school legend, T.J.'s idol comes back as a teacher. 	A school legend, T.J.'s idol comes back as a teacher. 	A school legend, T.J.'s idol comes back as a teacher. 	A school legend, T.J.'s idol comes back as a teacher. 	A school legend, T.J.'s idol comes back as a teacher.
12B 	"Partners in Crime" 	Chuck Sheetz and Nichole Graham 	Phil Walsh and Bart Jennett 	November 28, 1999
After being ignored by the student body, Menlo and Randall join forces and start blackmailing the kids to do them favours and it's up to T.J. and his friends to put a stop to the duo. 	After being ignored by the student body, Menlo and Randall join forces and start blackmailing the kids to do them favours and it's up to T.J. and his friends to put a stop to the duo. 	After being ignored by the student body, Menlo and Randall join forces and start blackmailing the kids to do them favours and it's up to T.J. and his friends to put a stop to the duo. 	After being ignored by the student body, Menlo and Randall join forces and start blackmailing the kids to do them favours and it's up to T.J. and his friends to put a stop to the duo. 	After being ignored by the student body, Menlo and Randall join forces and start blackmailing the kids to do them favours and it's up to T.J. and his friends to put a stop to the duo.
13A 	"The Candidates" 	Chuck Sheetz, Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	Etan Cohen and Mark Drop 	November 29, 1999
Vince and Gretchen run against each other for class president. The episode mentions the 1912 United States presidential election, when T.J. remembers that Woodrow Wilson took advantage of the split in the Republican party to gain the presidency. He supports a third party candidate, Ashley Armbruster, to split the vote for the girls. 	Vince and Gretchen run against each other for class president. The episode mentions the 1912 United States presidential election, when T.J. remembers that Woodrow Wilson took advantage of the split in the Republican party to gain the presidency. He supports a third party candidate, Ashley Armbruster, to split the vote for the girls. 	Vince and Gretchen run against each other for class president. The episode mentions the 1912 United States presidential election, when T.J. remembers that Woodrow Wilson took advantage of the split in the Republican party to gain the presidency. He supports a third party candidate, Ashley Armbruster, to split the vote for the girls. 	Vince and Gretchen run against each other for class president. The episode mentions the 1912 United States presidential election, when T.J. remembers that Woodrow Wilson took advantage of the split in the Republican party to gain the presidency. He supports a third party candidate, Ashley Armbruster, to split the vote for the girls. 	Vince and Gretchen run against each other for class president. The episode mentions the 1912 United States presidential election, when T.J. remembers that Woodrow Wilson took advantage of the split in the Republican party to gain the presidency. He supports a third party candidate, Ashley Armbruster, to split the vote for the girls.
13B 	"This Brain for Hire" 	Chuck Sheetz and Joey Banaszkiewicz 	Nancylee Myatt and Phil Walsh 	November 29, 1999
Gretchen does other people's homework in order to get the money for a new bike. 	Gretchen does other people's homework in order to get the money for a new bike. 	Gretchen does other people's homework in order to get the money for a new bike. 	Gretchen does other people's homework in order to get the money for a new bike. 	Gretchen does other people's homework in order to get the money for a new bike.
14A 	"Spinelli's Masterpiece" 	Brenda Piluso 	Brian Hamill and Ford Riley 	February 6, 2000
Spinelli lets off some steam by creating a chalk drawing and T.J. does everything he can to keep Miss Finster from erasing it. 	Spinelli lets off some steam by creating a chalk drawing and T.J. does everything he can to keep Miss Finster from erasing it. 	Spinelli lets off some steam by creating a chalk drawing and T.J. does everything he can to keep Miss Finster from erasing it. 	Spinelli lets off some steam by creating a chalk drawing and T.J. does everything he can to keep Miss Finster from erasing it. 	Spinelli lets off some steam by creating a chalk drawing and T.J. does everything he can to keep Miss Finster from erasing it.
14B 	"Nobody Doesn't Like T.J." 	Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	Milton Chassman and Phil Walsh 	February 6, 2000
T.J. finds out that Gordy is the only kid on the playground who doesn't like him, and sets out to make him his friend. 	T.J. finds out that Gordy is the only kid on the playground who doesn't like him, and sets out to make him his friend. 	T.J. finds out that Gordy is the only kid on the playground who doesn't like him, and sets out to make him his friend. 	T.J. finds out that Gordy is the only kid on the playground who doesn't like him, and sets out to make him his friend. 	T.J. finds out that Gordy is the only kid on the playground who doesn't like him, and sets out to make him his friend.
15A 	"A Great State Fair" 	Howy Parkins, Jamie Huang and Rebecca Bristow 	Gail Glaze and Bart Jennett 	February 13, 2000
Gus gets left behind, along with Gelman and Miss Finster, when Gus's dad forgets to give him his permission slip to his first great state fair. 	Gus gets left behind, along with Gelman and Miss Finster, when Gus's dad forgets to give him his permission slip to his first great state fair. 	Gus gets left behind, along with Gelman and Miss Finster, when Gus's dad forgets to give him his permission slip to his first great state fair. 	Gus gets left behind, along with Gelman and Miss Finster, when Gus's dad forgets to give him his permission slip to his first great state fair. 	Gus gets left behind, along with Gelman and Miss Finster, when Gus's dad forgets to give him his permission slip to his first great state fair.
15B 	"The A.V. Kid" 	Howy Parkins and Mitch Rochon 	Mark Archuleta 	February 13, 2000
A.V. Kid must choose a successor because he's leaving Third Street for Portugal. T.J. and Vince would both like the position. 	A.V. Kid must choose a successor because he's leaving Third Street for Portugal. T.J. and Vince would both like the position. 	A.V. Kid must choose a successor because he's leaving Third Street for Portugal. T.J. and Vince would both like the position. 	A.V. Kid must choose a successor because he's leaving Third Street for Portugal. T.J. and Vince would both like the position. 	A.V. Kid must choose a successor because he's leaving Third Street for Portugal. T.J. and Vince would both like the position.
16A 	"Yope from Norway" 	Howy Parkins and Gordon Kent 	Bob Illes 	February 20, 2000
Gus is in charge of showing Yope, a Norwegian transfer student, around the school but begins hiding him from everyone when he realizes Yope doesn't know Gus is actually seen as a loser and lies to him that he's the school's "hot kid". 	Gus is in charge of showing Yope, a Norwegian transfer student, around the school but begins hiding him from everyone when he realizes Yope doesn't know Gus is actually seen as a loser and lies to him that he's the school's "hot kid". 	Gus is in charge of showing Yope, a Norwegian transfer student, around the school but begins hiding him from everyone when he realizes Yope doesn't know Gus is actually seen as a loser and lies to him that he's the school's "hot kid". 	Gus is in charge of showing Yope, a Norwegian transfer student, around the school but begins hiding him from everyone when he realizes Yope doesn't know Gus is actually seen as a loser and lies to him that he's the school's "hot kid". 	Gus is in charge of showing Yope, a Norwegian transfer student, around the school but begins hiding him from everyone when he realizes Yope doesn't know Gus is actually seen as a loser and lies to him that he's the school's "hot kid".
16B 	"Bonky Fever" 	Chuck Sheetz and Kevin Petrilak 	Bart Jennett 	February 20, 2000
Mikey's tenth birthday is coming up, and his mother inadvertently triggers a massive fear of becoming older. He gradually regresses to an infantile state by obsessing over "Bonky the Dragon" (a parody of Barney the Dinosaur). The rest of the Gang, concerned with Mikey's babyish attitude, does their best to break his addiction and remind him of what it means to be an older kid. 	Mikey's tenth birthday is coming up, and his mother inadvertently triggers a massive fear of becoming older. He gradually regresses to an infantile state by obsessing over "Bonky the Dragon" (a parody of Barney the Dinosaur). The rest of the Gang, concerned with Mikey's babyish attitude, does their best to break his addiction and remind him of what it means to be an older kid. 	Mikey's tenth birthday is coming up, and his mother inadvertently triggers a massive fear of becoming older. He gradually regresses to an infantile state by obsessing over "Bonky the Dragon" (a parody of Barney the Dinosaur). The rest of the Gang, concerned with Mikey's babyish attitude, does their best to break his addiction and remind him of what it means to be an older kid. 	Mikey's tenth birthday is coming up, and his mother inadvertently triggers a massive fear of becoming older. He gradually regresses to an infantile state by obsessing over "Bonky the Dragon" (a parody of Barney the Dinosaur). The rest of the Gang, concerned with Mikey's babyish attitude, does their best to break his addiction and remind him of what it means to be an older kid. 	Mikey's tenth birthday is coming up, and his mother inadvertently triggers a massive fear of becoming older. He gradually regresses to an infantile state by obsessing over "Bonky the Dragon" (a parody of Barney the Dinosaur). The rest of the Gang, concerned with Mikey's babyish attitude, does their best to break his addiction and remind him of what it means to be an older kid.
17A 	"Don't Ask Me" 	Howy Parkins and Barbara Dourmashkin-Case 	Sandy Adomaitis and Libby Bideau 	February 21, 2000
Spinelli takes the place of the Guru Kid. However, her advice to the playground begins to backfire. 	Spinelli takes the place of the Guru Kid. However, her advice to the playground begins to backfire. 	Spinelli takes the place of the Guru Kid. However, her advice to the playground begins to backfire. 	Spinelli takes the place of the Guru Kid. However, her advice to the playground begins to backfire. 	Spinelli takes the place of the Guru Kid. However, her advice to the playground begins to backfire.
17B 	"The Secret Life of Grotke" 	Howy Parkins and Nichole Graham 	Ford Riley 	February 21, 2000
The gang believe that Miss Grotke is a spy. But is she spying for or against America? 	The gang believe that Miss Grotke is a spy. But is she spying for or against America? 	The gang believe that Miss Grotke is a spy. But is she spying for or against America? 	The gang believe that Miss Grotke is a spy. But is she spying for or against America? 	The gang believe that Miss Grotke is a spy. But is she spying for or against America?
18A 	"The Fuss Over Finster" 	Howy Parkins and Mitch Rochon 	Milton Chassman 	February 27, 2000
Miss Finster sprains her ankle and can't keep up with the kids during recess. At first, T.J. is thrilled, as he knows that he can finally get away with all of his biggest schemes. But upon seeing Muriel desperately trying to maintain order on the playground, he and the rest of the Gang realize that they can't truly enjoy themselves if she is in pain. This inspires a playground-wide truce of absolutely perfect behaviour to give Miss Finster a much-needed break, at least until her ankle is fully healed. 	Miss Finster sprains her ankle and can't keep up with the kids during recess. At first, T.J. is thrilled, as he knows that he can finally get away with all of his biggest schemes. But upon seeing Muriel desperately trying to maintain order on the playground, he and the rest of the Gang realize that they can't truly enjoy themselves if she is in pain. This inspires a playground-wide truce of absolutely perfect behaviour to give Miss Finster a much-needed break, at least until her ankle is fully healed. 	Miss Finster sprains her ankle and can't keep up with the kids during recess. At first, T.J. is thrilled, as he knows that he can finally get away with all of his biggest schemes. But upon seeing Muriel desperately trying to maintain order on the playground, he and the rest of the Gang realize that they can't truly enjoy themselves if she is in pain. This inspires a playground-wide truce of absolutely perfect behaviour to give Miss Finster a much-needed break, at least until her ankle is fully healed. 	Miss Finster sprains her ankle and can't keep up with the kids during recess. At first, T.J. is thrilled, as he knows that he can finally get away with all of his biggest schemes. But upon seeing Muriel desperately trying to maintain order on the playground, he and the rest of the Gang realize that they can't truly enjoy themselves if she is in pain. This inspires a playground-wide truce of absolutely perfect behaviour to give Miss Finster a much-needed break, at least until her ankle is fully healed. 	Miss Finster sprains her ankle and can't keep up with the kids during recess. At first, T.J. is thrilled, as he knows that he can finally get away with all of his biggest schemes. But upon seeing Muriel desperately trying to maintain order on the playground, he and the rest of the Gang realize that they can't truly enjoy themselves if she is in pain. This inspires a playground-wide truce of absolutely perfect behaviour to give Miss Finster a much-needed break, at least until her ankle is fully healed.
18B 	"Soccer Boy" 	Howy Parkins and Jill Jacobs 	Scott Redman and Bart Jennett 	February 27, 2000
Vince doesn't let Mikey join his five-a-side soccer team for the King Bob Classic, so Mikey becomes the goalie for Lawson's team. 	Vince doesn't let Mikey join his five-a-side soccer team for the King Bob Classic, so Mikey becomes the goalie for Lawson's team. 	Vince doesn't let Mikey join his five-a-side soccer team for the King Bob Classic, so Mikey becomes the goalie for Lawson's team. 	Vince doesn't let Mikey join his five-a-side soccer team for the King Bob Classic, so Mikey becomes the goalie for Lawson's team. 	Vince doesn't let Mikey join his five-a-side soccer team for the King Bob Classic, so Mikey becomes the goalie for Lawson's team.
19A 	"Fort Tender" 	Howy Parkins and Gordon Kent 	Nick Dubois 	February 29, 2000
T.J. and the gang build a makeshift fort called "Fort Tender", only to have Lawson and his gang ruin their plans and steal it from them. 	T.J. and the gang build a makeshift fort called "Fort Tender", only to have Lawson and his gang ruin their plans and steal it from them. 	T.J. and the gang build a makeshift fort called "Fort Tender", only to have Lawson and his gang ruin their plans and steal it from them. 	T.J. and the gang build a makeshift fort called "Fort Tender", only to have Lawson and his gang ruin their plans and steal it from them. 	T.J. and the gang build a makeshift fort called "Fort Tender", only to have Lawson and his gang ruin their plans and steal it from them.
19B 	"Germ Warfare" 	Howy Parkins and Barbara Dourmashkin-Case 	David Pitlik and Phil Walsh 	February 29, 2000
Gus and Mikey are at war after Gretchen catches a cold. 	Gus and Mikey are at war after Gretchen catches a cold. 	Gus and Mikey are at war after Gretchen catches a cold. 	Gus and Mikey are at war after Gretchen catches a cold. 	Gus and Mikey are at war after Gretchen catches a cold.
20A 	"More Like Gretchen" 	Howy Parkins, Nichole Graham and Barbara Dourmashkin-Case 	Bart Jennett 	March 1, 2000
Spinelli asks Gretchen to accompany her and her mother on a trip to a cosmetics museum so she can avoid boredom. While there, Gretchen inadvertently impresses Mrs. Spinelli with her vast knowledge and various talents, a problem that persists when she joins the Spinelli’s for dinner. Spinelli's parents repeatedly wonder why she can't be more like the polite and intelligent Gretchen, which leads the tomboy to swear off friendship with the brainy girl. Can Gretchen find a way to resolve the problem? 	Spinelli asks Gretchen to accompany her and her mother on a trip to a cosmetics museum so she can avoid boredom. While there, Gretchen inadvertently impresses Mrs. Spinelli with her vast knowledge and various talents, a problem that persists when she joins the Spinelli’s for dinner. Spinelli's parents repeatedly wonder why she can't be more like the polite and intelligent Gretchen, which leads the tomboy to swear off friendship with the brainy girl. Can Gretchen find a way to resolve the problem? 	Spinelli asks Gretchen to accompany her and her mother on a trip to a cosmetics museum so she can avoid boredom. While there, Gretchen inadvertently impresses Mrs. Spinelli with her vast knowledge and various talents, a problem that persists when she joins the Spinelli’s for dinner. Spinelli's parents repeatedly wonder why she can't be more like the polite and intelligent Gretchen, which leads the tomboy to swear off friendship with the brainy girl. Can Gretchen find a way to resolve the problem? 	Spinelli asks Gretchen to accompany her and her mother on a trip to a cosmetics museum so she can avoid boredom. While there, Gretchen inadvertently impresses Mrs. Spinelli with her vast knowledge and various talents, a problem that persists when she joins the Spinelli’s for dinner. Spinelli's parents repeatedly wonder why she can't be more like the polite and intelligent Gretchen, which leads the tomboy to swear off friendship with the brainy girl. Can Gretchen find a way to resolve the problem? 	Spinelli asks Gretchen to accompany her and her mother on a trip to a cosmetics museum so she can avoid boredom. While there, Gretchen inadvertently impresses Mrs. Spinelli with her vast knowledge and various talents, a problem that persists when she joins the Spinelli’s for dinner. Spinelli's parents repeatedly wonder why she can't be more like the polite and intelligent Gretchen, which leads the tomboy to swear off friendship with the brainy girl. Can Gretchen find a way to resolve the problem?
20B 	"Prince Randall" 	Howy Parkins and Richard Gasparian 	Bob Illes and Phil Walsh 	March 1, 2000
Randall, tired of King Bob not taking him seriously, discovers the playground's ruler in a compromising position at the mall and blackmails him with photographs. As part of the deal, King Bob is forced to declare Randall a prince and go into exile, and the snitch soon begins a reign of terror. The Gang, determined to save the playground from disaster, encourages King Bob to come forward with the truth, and share their own embarrassing stories to win the other kids over to the exiled monarch's side. 	Randall, tired of King Bob not taking him seriously, discovers the playground's ruler in a compromising position at the mall and blackmails him with photographs. As part of the deal, King Bob is forced to declare Randall a prince and go into exile, and the snitch soon begins a reign of terror. The Gang, determined to save the playground from disaster, encourages King Bob to come forward with the truth, and share their own embarrassing stories to win the other kids over to the exiled monarch's side. 	Randall, tired of King Bob not taking him seriously, discovers the playground's ruler in a compromising position at the mall and blackmails him with photographs. As part of the deal, King Bob is forced to declare Randall a prince and go into exile, and the snitch soon begins a reign of terror. The Gang, determined to save the playground from disaster, encourages King Bob to come forward with the truth, and share their own embarrassing stories to win the other kids over to the exiled monarch's side. 	Randall, tired of King Bob not taking him seriously, discovers the playground's ruler in a compromising position at the mall and blackmails him with photographs. As part of the deal, King Bob is forced to declare Randall a prince and go into exile, and the snitch soon begins a reign of terror. The Gang, determined to save the playground from disaster, encourages King Bob to come forward with the truth, and share their own embarrassing stories to win the other kids over to the exiled monarch's side. 	Randall, tired of King Bob not taking him seriously, discovers the playground's ruler in a compromising position at the mall and blackmails him with photographs. As part of the deal, King Bob is forced to declare Randall a prince and go into exile, and the snitch soon begins a reign of terror. The Gang, determined to save the playground from disaster, encourages King Bob to come forward with the truth, and share their own embarrassing stories to win the other kids over to the exiled monarch's side.
21A 	"Me No Know" 	Howy Parkins and Gordon Kent 	Gail Glaze and Ford Riley 	April 30, 2000
Vince feels left out of the loop when everyone on the playground begins quoting lines from the latest screwball comedy, Nitwits 3, and sets out to see the film, despite Vince's parents forbidding him because of how crude and immature it is. This is the only episode where Vince's parents have a speaking role. 	Vince feels left out of the loop when everyone on the playground begins quoting lines from the latest screwball comedy, Nitwits 3, and sets out to see the film, despite Vince's parents forbidding him because of how crude and immature it is. This is the only episode where Vince's parents have a speaking role. 	Vince feels left out of the loop when everyone on the playground begins quoting lines from the latest screwball comedy, Nitwits 3, and sets out to see the film, despite Vince's parents forbidding him because of how crude and immature it is. This is the only episode where Vince's parents have a speaking role. 	Vince feels left out of the loop when everyone on the playground begins quoting lines from the latest screwball comedy, Nitwits 3, and sets out to see the film, despite Vince's parents forbidding him because of how crude and immature it is. This is the only episode where Vince's parents have a speaking role. 	Vince feels left out of the loop when everyone on the playground begins quoting lines from the latest screwball comedy, Nitwits 3, and sets out to see the film, despite Vince's parents forbidding him because of how crude and immature it is. This is the only episode where Vince's parents have a speaking role.
21B 	"Good Ole T.J." 	Howy Parkins and Mitch Rochon 	Libby Bideau and Sandy Adomaitis 	April 30, 2000
T.J. and Gretchen are finally partners for a project. Will it work? 	T.J. and Gretchen are finally partners for a project. Will it work? 	T.J. and Gretchen are finally partners for a project. Will it work? 	T.J. and Gretchen are finally partners for a project. Will it work? 	T.J. and Gretchen are finally partners for a project. Will it work?
22A 	"Chez Vince" 	Howy Parkins and Mitch Rochon 	Milton Chassman 	May 7, 2000
Vince becomes one of the greatest chefs in the history of the playground with his newfound restaurant Chez Vince. 	Vince becomes one of the greatest chefs in the history of the playground with his newfound restaurant Chez Vince. 	Vince becomes one of the greatest chefs in the history of the playground with his newfound restaurant Chez Vince. 	Vince becomes one of the greatest chefs in the history of the playground with his newfound restaurant Chez Vince. 	Vince becomes one of the greatest chefs in the history of the playground with his newfound restaurant Chez Vince.
22B 	"Tucked in Mikey" 	Howy Parkins and Joan Drake 	Jack Monaco 	May 7, 2000
Mikey is declared the first-ever poet laureate of Third Street School, and is chosen to recite an original composition at a special ceremony honouring him. Determined to write his best work ever, Mikey turns to Menlo, a master of organization and time management, for help in becoming more focused. But when Menlo's advice accidentally transforms Mikey into an efficiency-obsessed drone, the organizer teams up with the Gang to restore the daydreaming poet to normal. 	Mikey is declared the first-ever poet laureate of Third Street School, and is chosen to recite an original composition at a special ceremony honouring him. Determined to write his best work ever, Mikey turns to Menlo, a master of organization and time management, for help in becoming more focused. But when Menlo's advice accidentally transforms Mikey into an efficiency-obsessed drone, the organizer teams up with the Gang to restore the daydreaming poet to normal. 	Mikey is declared the first-ever poet laureate of Third Street School, and is chosen to recite an original composition at a special ceremony honouring him. Determined to write his best work ever, Mikey turns to Menlo, a master of organization and time management, for help in becoming more focused. But when Menlo's advice accidentally transforms Mikey into an efficiency-obsessed drone, the organizer teams up with the Gang to restore the daydreaming poet to normal. 	Mikey is declared the first-ever poet laureate of Third Street School, and is chosen to recite an original composition at a special ceremony honouring him. Determined to write his best work ever, Mikey turns to Menlo, a master of organization and time management, for help in becoming more focused. But when Menlo's advice accidentally transforms Mikey into an efficiency-obsessed drone, the organizer teams up with the Gang to restore the daydreaming poet to normal. 	Mikey is declared the first-ever poet laureate of Third Street School, and is chosen to recite an original composition at a special ceremony honouring him. Determined to write his best work ever, Mikey turns to Menlo, a master of organization and time management, for help in becoming more focused. But when Menlo's advice accidentally transforms Mikey into an efficiency-obsessed drone, the organizer teams up with the Gang to restore the daydreaming poet to normal.
23A 	"Old Folks Home" 	Howy Parkins and Mitch Rochon 	Ford Riley 	July 17, 2000
Mikey signs the kids up to visit a retirement home on the same day as "Señor Fusion Fest", and the Gang reluctantly agrees to the plan, hoping to leave early to go to the festival. As Mikey fails to impress the senior citizens with his singing, the other kids discover the amazing stories some of the other residents, including a doctor who worked on the Manhattan Project, a female boxer and former merchant marine, and a retired baseball player from the Negro leagues, have to offer. 	Mikey signs the kids up to visit a retirement home on the same day as "Señor Fusion Fest", and the Gang reluctantly agrees to the plan, hoping to leave early to go to the festival. As Mikey fails to impress the senior citizens with his singing, the other kids discover the amazing stories some of the other residents, including a doctor who worked on the Manhattan Project, a female boxer and former merchant marine, and a retired baseball player from the Negro leagues, have to offer. 	Mikey signs the kids up to visit a retirement home on the same day as "Señor Fusion Fest", and the Gang reluctantly agrees to the plan, hoping to leave early to go to the festival. As Mikey fails to impress the senior citizens with his singing, the other kids discover the amazing stories some of the other residents, including a doctor who worked on the Manhattan Project, a female boxer and former merchant marine, and a retired baseball player from the Negro leagues, have to offer. 	Mikey signs the kids up to visit a retirement home on the same day as "Señor Fusion Fest", and the Gang reluctantly agrees to the plan, hoping to leave early to go to the festival. As Mikey fails to impress the senior citizens with his singing, the other kids discover the amazing stories some of the other residents, including a doctor who worked on the Manhattan Project, a female boxer and former merchant marine, and a retired baseball player from the Negro leagues, have to offer. 	Mikey signs the kids up to visit a retirement home on the same day as "Señor Fusion Fest", and the Gang reluctantly agrees to the plan, hoping to leave early to go to the festival. As Mikey fails to impress the senior citizens with his singing, the other kids discover the amazing stories some of the other residents, including a doctor who worked on the Manhattan Project, a female boxer and former merchant marine, and a retired baseball player from the Negro leagues, have to offer.
23B 	"Some Friend" 	Howy Parkins and Brenda Piluso 	Mark Archuleta 	July 17, 2000
T.J. has a mysterious friend that appears to be Menlo. 	T.J. has a mysterious friend that appears to be Menlo. 	T.J. has a mysterious friend that appears to be Menlo. 	T.J. has a mysterious friend that appears to be Menlo. 	T.J. has a mysterious friend that appears to be Menlo.
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