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Recess S2E11 — The Substitute
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Recess•Season 2•Episode 11

The Substitute

7.4/10 · 122 votesOct 31, 199811 min

Ranked #19 of 25 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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Substitute teacher Mr. E. captivates all the kids with his command of authority, except T.J.

Directed bySusie Dietter
Written byPhil Walsh
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Andrew Lawrence

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TJ Detweiler (voice)

Rickey D'Shon Collins

Rickey D'Shon Collins

Vince LaSalle (voice)

Pamela Adlon

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Ashley Spinelli (voice)

Ashley Johnson

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Gretchen Grundler (voice)

Jason Davis

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Mikey Blumberg (voice)

Courtland Mead

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Gus Griswald (voice)

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Susie Dietter

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Phil Walsh

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Episode Summary

"The Substitute" is episode 11 of Recess season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 122 votes, ranking #19 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Susie Dietter and written by Phil Walsh, it aired on October 31, 1998.

Next: E12 · Gretchen and the Secret of YoBest of Season 2