Recess
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.
Where to watch Recess in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open Recess there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Recess streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About Recess
Recess is a 1997 English-language animation, kids and comedy series created by Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere. The cast is led by Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon. It spans 6 seasons and 127 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Recess was produced by Walt Disney Television, Paul & Joe Productions, and Disney Television Animation and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 13, 1997, and carries a TV-Y7 certification.
- Created by
- Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere
- First aired
- September 13, 1997
- Last aired
- November 4, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-Y7
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 6 (127 episodes)
- Network
- ABC, UPN
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Television, Paul & Joe Productions, Disney Television Animation
Recess cast & crew
Recess was created by Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere.
The cast features Andrew Lawrence as TJ Detweiler (voice), Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vince LaSalle (voice), Pamela Adlon as Ashley Spinelli (voice), Ashley Johnson as Gretchen Grundler (voice), Jason Davis as Mikey Blumberg (voice), and Courtland Mead as Gus Griswald (voice).
Is Recess worth watching?
Recess holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 521 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 6 seasons and 127 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, kids, and comedy, Recess is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Recess
In United States, you can stream Recess on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Recess
Andrew Lawrence
TJ Detweiler (voice)
Rickey D'Shon Collins
Vince LaSalle (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Ashley Spinelli (voice)
Ashley Johnson
Gretchen Grundler (voice)
Jason Davis
Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland Mead
Gus Griswald (voice)
Recess — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Recess in United States?
Recess is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Recess on Disney Plus?
Yes — Recess is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Recess in?
Recess is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Recess are there?
Recess has 6 seasons with 127 episodes in total.
▸What is Recess rated?
Recess is rated TV-Y7. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 521 ratings.
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