Ep 37. Prickly is Leaving / Randall's Friends

Prickly is Leaving / Randall's Friends, is the thirty-seventh episode of the third season of the popular animated television series, Recess. The episode is a two-part story that follows the daily adventures of the gang of fourth-graders during their school recess.

In the first part, Prickly is Leaving, Principal Prickly announces his resignation from the school due to his unhappiness with the educational system. His announcement shakes up the school, and the students are left wondering who will be his replacement.

The Gang, especially T.J. and Spinelli, are particularly upset about Prickly's departure since they've come to respect and appreciate the principal. They hatch a plan to show their appreciation for Prickly and try to convince him to stay.

Meanwhile, the teachers are holding interviews to find a new principal, which leads to some hilarious situations as the candidates attempt to impress the school staff with their qualifications.

In the second part of the episode, Randall's Friends, Randall, the school snitch, ends up befriending the gang after he saves them from Prickly's wrath as they try to execute their plan to convince him to stay. The unlikely friendship leads to some uncomfortable situations for both Randall and the gang as they try to navigate their newfound camaraderie.

Randall becomes a reliable source of information for the group, which leads to some comical scenarios, but he also uses his newfound popularity to his advantage. The gang realizes that they have to keep a cautious watch over Randall to ensure he doesn't abuse his new position.

Overall, Prickly is Leaving / Randall's Friends is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of Recess that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal in a fun and engaging way. Fans of the series will appreciate the familiar characters and the nostalgic feeling of watching a classic episode of the show.