Ep 17. A Genius Among Us / The Spy Who Came in from the Playground

A Genius Among Us / The Spy Who Came in from the Playground is the seventeenth episode of the third season of the beloved animated series Recess. The episode follows the main gang of characters - T.J. Detweiler, Gretchen Grundler, Vince LaSalle, Mikey Blumberg, and Spinelli - as they navigate the challenges of being in elementary school and dealing with the different personalities around them.

In the first part of the episode, A Genius Among Us, the kids are excited to have a new genius student, Randall, in their class. But as Randall's intelligence gains him popularity and special privileges, the gang begins to question his intentions. Gretchen, who is also a genius, becomes suspicious of Randall's behavior and decides to investigate him. With the help of her friends, she sets up an experiment to catch Randall in the act of cheating on a test. Meanwhile, T.J. decides to confront Randall directly, leading to a heated altercation between the two. In the end, the gang learns a valuable lesson about acceptance and being true to oneself.

In the second part of the episode, The Spy Who Came in from the Playground, the gang receives a mysterious message from a secret agent requesting their help with a mission. They soon discover that the agent is actually a student at their school, working undercover for an organization dedicated to protecting playgrounds from bullies. The gang joins forces with the agent to gather information about a notorious playground bully, Lawson, who is causing chaos on the playground. They plan a daring mission to capture Lawson and bring him to justice, but their plan goes awry when they are discovered by Lawson and his gang. The gang must use their wits and teamwork to outsmart the bullies and save the playground from their tyranny.

Overall, A Genius Among Us / The Spy Who Came in from the Playground is a fun-filled episode that explores themes of intelligence, trust, and teamwork. With its quirky characters and silly antics, Recess continues to be a beloved show that both kids and adults can enjoy.