Ep 27. Lost Leader / League of Randals

The episode "Lost Leader / League of Randals" is the 27th episode of Season 3 of the animated television series Recess. The episode is divided into two 11-minute segments, each featuring different storylines.

In the first segment, "Lost Leader," the school's principal, Dr. Prickly, announces that he will be leaving to take a job at another school. The news sends shockwaves through the student body, particularly the main characters of the show: T.J. Detweiler, Vince LaSalle, Gretchen Grundler, Mikey Blumberg, and Spinelli. They all suspect that something is not quite right, and that Dr. Prickly may have been forced out of his job.

Determined to prove their theory, the gang investigates various leads, including a mysterious phone call that Dr. Prickly receives in his office. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and red herrings, including a blundering janitor, a strict substitute principal, and a school board meeting that seems to confirm their suspicions.

In the end, the kids discover that there was a simple explanation for Dr. Prickly's departure: he was simply moving to another school to be closer to his family. Despite their disappointment at not uncovering a scandal, the kids are relieved that their beloved principal was not forced out of his job.

The second segment, "League of Randals," is centered around the character of Randall Weems, the school snitch and arch-nemesis of T.J. and his friends. Randall is feeling left out after being excluded from various social events, and decides to start his own club: the League of Randals.

At first, the club consists only of Randall himself, but he soon attracts other misfits and outcasts from the school, including a boy who collects erasers and a girl who loves to organize things. The club gains momentum and popularity, much to the chagrin of T.J. and his friends, who feel threatened by the newfound unity of their former enemies.

In an effort to undermine the League, T.J. and his friends launch a series of pranks and hijinks, including a fake treasure hunt that leads the Randals into a trap. However, the League retaliates by unleashing their own brand of mischief and mayhem, including a food fight and a wildly inappropriate puppet show.

In the end, T.J. and Randall come to a truce, realizing that they have more in common than they thought. The League dissolves, but the members all feel a newfound sense of belonging and camaraderie, even if it means being the school misfits.

Overall, "Lost Leader / League of Randals" is a classic episode of Recess, providing a fun and entertaining look at the social dynamics of school life. The show is well-known for its relatable characters and charming humor, and this episode is no exception.