Ep 8. The Pest / The Legend of Big Kid

In Recess season 1 episode 8, titled "The Pest / The Legend of Big Kid," the gang at Third Street School is in for a wild ride as they attempt to deal with a pesky pest and unravel the mystery of a school legend.

In the first part of the episode, "The Pest," the gang is trying to enjoy their recess when they realize that they have a problem - a fly that just won't leave them alone. TJ, the gang's leader, declares war on the fly and sets out to get rid of it once and for all. But no matter what they do, the fly seems to keep coming back, much to the frustration of the gang.

As the gang continues to try and figure out how to get rid of the fly, they discover that one of their classmates, Randall, has been behind it all along. Randall admits to having released the fly on purpose in the hopes that it would be a distraction and get the gang in trouble. But when the gang calls him out on his actions and tells him they won't be playing into his games, Randall learns a valuable lesson about honesty and friendship.

In the second part of the episode, "The Legend of Big Kid," the gang becomes intrigued by a school legend about a student who was so big and strong that no one could beat him in a game of dodgeball. The gang is determined to uncover the truth behind the legend, with TJ leading the charge. But when they finally meet Big Kid, they discover that the legend may not be entirely true after all.

Big Kid turns out to be a shy and gentle giant who has never actually played dodgeball before. The gang decides to help him out by coaching him and getting him ready for a game against the infamous King Bob and his team. Despite Big Kid's nervousness, he manages to use his size and strength to become an unstoppable force on the court, leading the gang to victory over King Bob.

Overall, the "The Pest / The Legend of Big Kid" is a fun and lighthearted episode that teaches valuable lessons about honesty, friendship, and the importance of not judging a book by its cover.