Ep 19. The Madness of King Bob / Call Me Guy

It's another day in the playground for the kids of Third Street School, but things take a turn for the worst when King Bob, the self-proclaimed ruler of the playground, starts acting strange. In "The Madness of King Bob," the third episode of season three of Recess, King Bob descends into madness, causing chaos and confusion among his loyal subjects.

T.J., Vince, Spinelli, Gretchen, and Mikey all notice that King Bob is acting weirdly, and they're not the only ones. Principal Prickly, Ms. Finster, and even King Bob's right-hand man, Sir Reginald, can tell that something is off about the eighth grader. King Bob starts making strange proclamations, like declaring a "green day" where everyone has to wear green, or announcing that the library is now a "no laughing zone."

At first, the other kids think it's just King Bob being King Bob, but it soon becomes clear that something more serious is going on. King Bob starts acting aggressively, threatening to banish anyone who disobeys him to the "forbidden zone," a part of the playground that is off-limits to everyone. He also starts taking away the other kids' toys and belongings, telling them that they are "taxes" they have to pay to the king.

The other kids try to take matters into their own hands by staging a "rebellion," but their efforts are quickly squashed by King Bob and his minions. It's up to T.J. and the gang to figure out what's going on with King Bob and how they can help him before things get even worse.

Meanwhile, in "Call Me Guy," the second half of the episode, Gretchen finds herself caught up in a love triangle between two boys: Guy, the new kid in school who has a crush on her, and Vince, who has been her friend for years. Gretchen is torn between her loyalty to Vince and her growing feelings for Guy, and she doesn't know what to do.

As Gretchen tries to navigate the complicated world of middle school romance, she starts to wonder whether Guy is really the right guy for her after all. With the help of her friends, she begins to realize that sometimes the best choice is the one that's been there all along.

Overall, "The Madness of King Bob / Call Me Guy" is an entertaining and heartfelt episode of Recess that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the ups and downs of growing up. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or just tuning in for the first time, this episode is sure to keep you entertained from start to finish.