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Recess

1997 – 2001Show6 seasons127 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationKids
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 127 episodes · best: S2E15 "Economics of Recess" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.7
7.4
7.4
7.4
7.5

Story

Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Childhood
  • Schoolyard Dynamics
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Friendship Bonds
  • Light Adventure
  • Social Hierarchy Satire
  • Classic Cartoon Style
  • Innocent Coming-of-Age
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Musical Theme Iconicity

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chuck Sheetz, Howy Parkins, Susie Dietter
Written by
Phil Walsh, Mark Drop, Bart Jennett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 13, 1997 · November 4, 2001 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1997
Last aired
November 4, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 127 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Kids, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Worthy Opponent, Six-Token Band, Military Brat +9

  • Worthy Opponent
  • Six-Token Band
  • Military Brat
  • Art Shift
  • Orphaned Punchline
  • It Kind of Looks Like a Face
  • Accidental Hero
  • Cock-a-Doodle Dawn
  • As Himself
  • Reference Overdosed
  • Halloween Episode
  • Et Tu, Brute?

12 of 558 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Recess?"

Questions about Recess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Recess?

Disney+

In the United States, Recess streams on Disney+. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Recess worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Recess okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Recess make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Recess?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Recess use?

Worthy OpponentSix-Token BandMilitary BratArt ShiftOrphaned PunchlineIt Kind of Looks Like a FaceAccidental HeroCock-a-Doodle DawnAs HimselfReference OverdosedHalloween EpisodeEt Tu, Brute?and 546 more

TV Tropes lists 558 tropes for it, including Worthy Opponent, Six-Token Band, and Military Brat.