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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
The main kids try to get all the other kids to help rescue T.J. when Miss Finster punishes him by making him miss recess.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Paul Germain, Joe AnsolabehereGuest stars Sam McMurray, Mayim Bialik, Katey Sagal, Erik von Detten, April Winchell, Allyce Beasley, Lane Toran
Episode 2
New kid Gus arrives at Third Street Elementary, but has to endure the indignities that a new kid must undergo.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Paul Germain, Joe AnsolabehereGuest stars Sam McMurray, Katey Sagal, Erik von Detten, April Winchell, Ryan O'Donohue, Allyce Beasley, Lane Toran
Episode 3
The kids carry out a crucial experiment to see if it's really true that kissing each other is an inevitable part of their future.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Lesa KiteGuest stars Ryan O'Donohue, Kath Soucie
Episode 4
The kids stage a protest when Principal Prickly plans to tear down Ol' Rusty to replace it with a new jungle gym.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Joe PurdyGuest stars Ryan O'Donohue, Allyce Beasley, Dabney Coleman
Episode 5
The Ashleys jinx Gus according to the playground rules so that he can't talk until his friends say his name.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Scott ShelleyGuest stars April Winchell, Rachel Crane, Francesca Marie Smith, Lane Toran
Episode 6
The others try to help out when Mikey wants to be a safety ranger.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Lesa KiteGuest stars Francesca Marie Smith, Rachel Crane, Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode 7
The Ashleys try to force Spinelli to be just like them when Spinelli's first name is revealed.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Holly HuckinsGuest stars Camille Winbush, April Winchell, Ryan O'Donohue, Francesca Marie Smith, Rachel Crane, Anndi McAfee
Episode 8
The kids help bring Miss Finster together with Hank the janitor when they find out she has a crush on him.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jeff WrightGuest stars April Winchell, Jeff Wright
Episode 9
Bob installs Gus as a substitute king while he has a tonsilectomy, figuring Gus will be easy to control - but Gus turns into a despot instead.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Peter GaffneyGuest stars Riley Brock, Lane Toran
Episode 10
The kids, and Vince himself, come to the awful realization that Vince's once popular older brother Chad has grown up into a geek.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jonathan GreenbergGuest stars Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode 11
The kids come up with a plan to keep Gretchen from being transferred to Oppenheimer Elementary for the Incredibly Extremely Gifted.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Holly HuckinsGuest stars Dabney Coleman
Episode 12
The kids stage an elaborate funeral for the 4th grade class's beloved hamster, wherein they learn about how many lives the hamster has touched.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Bruce RubinGuest stars Erik von Detten, Ryan O'Donohue, Allyce Beasley, Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode 13
Vince completely loses his confidence at playing kickball when Ashley Q. beats him in a game.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Michael L. Kramer
Episode 14
A weird little boy keeps tagging along behind the kids, apparently causing a streak of bad luck.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Holly Huckins, Rachel Lipman
Episode 15
Jeffrey, an annoying jerk of a boy, insists that Gretchen will be his girlfriend.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Rachel LipmanGuest stars Kath Soucie
Episode 16
What do the kindergarteners have planned for T.J. when they capture him?
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Peter GaffneyGuest stars E. G. Daily
Episode 17
Miss Finster comes up with a new punishment that reduces T.J. to a vegetable.
Directed by Susie DietterWritten by Jeff Wright
Episode 18
Randall accuses Spinelli of hitting him with a rock during a dirt clod war so the kids put her on trial.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Scott ShelleyGuest stars Justin Shenkarow, Ryan O'Donohue, Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode 19
The kids dream about what the teachers' lounge must be like.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jonathan GreenbergGuest stars Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, April Winchell, Dabney Coleman
Episode 20
Loneliness compels Randall to want to make friends with the other kids.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Rachel LipmanGuest stars Blake McIver Ewing, Tress MacNeille, Ryan O'Donohue, April Winchell
Episode 21
The kids grow increasingly frustrated when rain keeps then indoors for recess days on end.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Lane RaichertGuest stars Ryan O'Donohue, April Winchell, Allyce Beasley
Episode 22
At first only Mikey wants to participate in the Thanksgiving can drive competition against the unbeatable Ashleys. But then the other kids join in to beat the Ashleys.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Michael L. KramerGuest stars Allyce Beasley, Dabney Coleman, Rachel Crane, Francesca Marie Smith, Anndi McAfee
Episode 23
Principal Prickly needs Mikey to sing the National Anthem at the PTA Spring Fling, but Mikey only sings well in the bathroom. So he brings in a music teacher to bring the Robert Goulet out of Mikey.
Directed by Susie Dietter, Chuck SheetzWritten by Jonathan GreenbergGuest stars Robert Goulet, Glenne Headly, Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode 24
The kids deal with a pompous expert on child research who wants to study them as they play.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Holly Huckins, Joe AnsolabehereGuest stars John Astin, Cathy Moriarty
Episode 25
Spinelli will do anything to keep her parents from attending parents' night and meeting the others.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Holly HuckinsGuest stars Sam McMurray, Katey Sagal, Paul Willson, April Winchell, Ryan O'Donohue, Allyce Beasley, Dabney Coleman, Anndi McAfee
Episode 26
Spinelli is inspired to form a cult based on the Swinger Girl when she thinks she's seen her swing over the top into another dimension.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Joe Ansolabehere, Rachel LipmanGuest stars Katey Sagal, Paul Willson, Lane Toran, Anndi McAfee
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Andrew LawrenceTJ Detweiler (voice)
Ross MalingerTJ Detweiler (voice)
Rickey D'Shon CollinsVince LaSalle (voice)
Pamela AdlonAshley Spinelli (voice)
Ashley JohnsonGretchen Grundler (voice)
Jason DavisMikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland MeadGus Griswald (voice)
Mayim BialikKristen Kurst (voice)
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