Recess Episode Ratings Heatmap
1997 · 6 Seasons · 127 Episodes · Overall Score: 7.3/10 (23 rated)
Season 6 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 6 Details →Lowest score variance (σ = 0.44), maintaining an average of 7.2.
Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 |
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| Ep 1 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | 8.0 |
| Ep 2 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – |
| Ep 3 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 4 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – |
| Ep 5 | – | – | 7.0 | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 6 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – |
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| Ep 8 | – | – | 8.0 | – | – | – |
| Ep 9 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
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| Ep 13 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 14 | – | – | 8.0 | – | – | – |
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| Ep 17 | – | – | – | 8.0 | – | – |
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| Ep 25 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 26 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 27 | – | – | – | 7.0 | – | – |
| Ep 28 | – | – | – | 8.0 | – | – |
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| Season Avg | – | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | – | 8.0 |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 6 seasons and 127 episodes, Recess has earned an overall series rating of 7.3 out of 10. The series demonstrates an upward quality trajectory, with later seasons sustaining higher viewer acclaim than its debut.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 4, Episode 28 ("Nobody Doesn't Like T.J."), rated at an extraordinary 8.0/10 with 2 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 4, Episode 33 ("The Fuss Over Finster"), landing at 7.0/10.
The most precipitous single-episode shift occurred in Season 4 between Episode 30 ("Bonky Fever", 8) and Episode 31 ("Don't Ask Me", 7), a swing of 1 points.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Recess
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 4, Ep 28 | Nobody Doesn't Like T.J. | 8.0 | 2 | Feb 6, 2000 |
| #2 | Season 3, Ep 8 | Stand Up Randall | 8.0 | 1 | Oct 2, 1999 |
| #3 | Season 3, Ep 14 | Buried Treasure | 8.0 | 1 | Jan 15, 2000 |
| #4 | Season 4, Ep 17 | Mikey's Pants | 8.0 | 1 | Nov 14, 1999 |
| #5 | Season 4, Ep 30 | Bonky Fever | 8.0 | 1 | Feb 20, 2000 |
| #6 | Season 6, Ep 1 | Terrifying Tales of Recess | 8.0 | 1 | Aug 21, 2001 |
| #7 | Season 2, Ep 24 | Principal for a Day | 7.0 | 1 | Feb 27, 1999 |
| #8 | Season 3, Ep 1 | One Stayed Clean | 7.0 | 1 | Sep 11, 1999 |
| #9 | Season 3, Ep 2 | A Genius Among Us | 7.0 | 1 | Sep 11, 1999 |
| #10 | Season 3, Ep 4 | A Career to Remember | 7.0 | 1 | Sep 18, 1999 |