Recess (1997) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Recess
Rating: 7.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.

TV-Y7 • 1997 • 6 seasons

7.7

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Comic tales of a group of good friends, 4 boys and 2 girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.

Cast

Andrew Lawrence

Rickey D'Shon Collins

Pamela Adlon

Ashley Johnson

Jason Davis

Courtland Mead

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Is Recess appropriate for kids?

Comic tales of a group of good friends, 4 boys and 2 girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority. Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Recess

This season contains no sexual content or nudity whatsoever. The storylines may include very mild crush-based humor or playful flirtation jokes consistent with elementary school rivalries. Any interactions between characters remain entirely innocent and focused on friendship or lighthearted misunderstandings.

Violence and gore in Recess

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in Recess

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Recess

There is no prominent substance use or drug references throughout this season. The characters engage in age-appropriate comic adventures where the focus remains on elementary school social dynamics and pranks. The dialogue centers on schoolyard banter, misunderstandings, and the consequences of the children's imaginative schemes.

Mature themes in Recess

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Recess

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Recess yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Recess appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Recess is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Comic tales of a group of good friends, 4 boys and 2 girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.

What age rating does Recess have?

Recess is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Recess about?

Comic tales of a group of good friends, 4 boys and 2 girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.

How many seasons does Recess have?

Recess has 6 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Recess?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Recess.

How violent is Recess?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Recess per our reviewers.

Is the language in Recess appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Recess.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Recess?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Recess.

What mature themes appear in Recess?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Recess.