Episode 1
The Nitwitting
11m6.2 / 10
Patrick inducts SpongeBob into his prestigious society of dullards and doofuses.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Kaz
TV series
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999TV-Y719 seasons7.7 / 10
Be there and be square!
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
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Episode 2
The Ballad of Filthy Muck
11m7.3 / 10
Patrick takes his grime to a new extreme, playing around in so much trash that he becomes unrecognizable.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by KazGuest stars John Gegenhuber, Fred Tatasciore
Episode 3
The Krusty Slammer
11m7.2 / 10
Mr. Krabs turns the Krusty Krab into a jailhouse after Plankton breaks the law, but crime only pays for so long.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Andrew Goodman
Episode 4
King Plankton
11m8.0 / 10
Plankton practices ruling the world by shrinking himself down and declaring himself king of SpongeBob's aquarium.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Kaz
Episode 5
Stormy Weather
11m9.0 / 10
SpongeBob befriends a small storm cloud, but has to protect it from a crazed weather man.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Mr. Lawrence
Episode 6
Sandy's Nutty Nieces
11m9.0 / 10
SpongeBob gets in over his head when he volunteers to babysit Sandy's three nieces.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Luke BrookshierGuest stars Maria Bamford
Episode 7
Insecurity Guards
11m9.0 / 10
SpongeBob and Patrick volunteer as guards at the museum, while Squidward attempts to hang his painting unnoticed.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Luke Brookshier
Episode 8
Broken Alarm
11m8.8 / 10
SpongeBob breaks his precious alarm clock, but nothing else is loud enough to wake him up on time.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Ben GruberGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 9
Senior Discount
11m8.5 / 10
Old Man Jenkins disrupts business as usual at the Krusty Krab, but Mr. Krabs can't find a way to kick him out.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Andrew GoodmanGuest stars John Gegenhuber
Episode 10
SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout
44m8.2 / 10
The citizens of Bikini Bottom plan a surprise birthday party for SpongeBob, while he and Patrick tour the surface world and come across their real-life selves.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm Cohen, Dave Cunningham, Adam Paloian, Jonas MorgansternWritten by Mr. Lawrence, KazGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker, David Hasselhoff, Dahlya Glick, Kel Mitchell, Jack Griffo, Daniella Taylor
Episode 11
Gary & Spot
11m7.0 / 10
Sandy narrates the nocturnal adventures of Gary and his secret pal – Spot.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Andrew Goodman
Episode 12
Gary's Got Legs
11m6.5 / 10
Gary is given a set of limbs to keep up with SpongeBob, but soon makes his owner look sluggish by comparison.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Luke Brookshier
Episode 13
The Krusty Bucket
11m7.2 / 10
Plankton creates a clone of himself and Mr. Krabs, but neither restaurant is safe from the newcomer.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Mr. Lawrence
Episode 14
Karen’s Baby
11m7.2 / 10mid season
Karen quickly learns that kids grow up too fast after her new child arrives in the mail.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Ben Gruber
Episode 15
Mind the Gap
11m7.5 / 10
Squidward closes the gap in SpongeBob's teeth, which causes a dramatic and unexpected change in his demeanor.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Mr. Lawrence
Episode 16
Breakin'
6m7.0 / 10
SpongeBob takes his first break ever at work, but how will he spend his precious time?
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Andrew Goodman
Episode 17
SpongeBob in RandomLand
11m7.0 / 10
SpongeBob and Squidward take a delivery to a dreaded town where the laws of logic no longer apply.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Kaz
Episode 18
SpongeBob's Bad Habit
11m8.0 / 10
SpongeBob can't stop biting his nails, but he also can't figure out why!
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Luke BrookshierGuest stars Sirena Irwin, Stephen Hillenburg
Episode 19
The Goofy Newbie
11m10.0 / 10
Patrick takes a job at the Goofy Goober when he finds out the employees get free ice cream.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by KazGuest stars Gary Anthony Williams
Episode 20
Squid's on a Bus
11m10.0 / 10
Squidward gleefully switches jobs with a bus driver for an easy ride… until SpongeBob and Patrick climb aboard.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by KazGuest stars Maurice LaMarche
Episode 21
The Ghost of Plankton
11m7.0 / 10
Plankton becomes a ghost to steal the secret formula, but requires a few lessons from the Flying Dutchman.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Stephen HillenburgGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray
Episode 22
A Cabin in the Kelp
11m7.0 / 10
The Gal Pals take Pearl to a cabin in the woods for a weekend of silly pranks.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Kaz
Episode 23
Dirty Bubble Returns
11m9.0 / 10
The newly reformed "Clean Bubble" takes a dishwashing job at the Krusty Krab, where he is tempted by the grime.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Mr. LawrenceGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 24
Handemonium
15m10.0 / 10
Plankton's giant Chum Bucket glove runs wild in town, but SpongeBob has a handy friend to help them out.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm Cohen, Adam PaloianWritten by Mr. LawrenceGuest stars Peter Bennett
Episode 25
Plankton's Old Chum
11m7.0 / 10
Where Plankton usually dumps his rotten chum is too full, so he tricks SpongeBob into hiding it around the city.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Kaz
Episode 26
The Hankering
11m8.3 / 10
Mr. Krabs has a secret taste for something… surprising.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Andrew GoodmanGuest stars Gilbert Gottfried
Episode 27
Escape from Beneath Glove World
24m7.0 / 10
SpongeBob and Patrick are sent to jail in the underground tunnels of Glove World, leading to a daring escape.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm Cohen, Dave CunninghamWritten by Mr. LawrenceGuest stars Rob Paulsen, Nyasha Hatendi, Maurice LaMarche
Episode 28
Who R Zoo?
11m10.0 / 10
SpongeBob and Patrick create their own zoo made entirely of bubbles!
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent Waller, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Mr. Lawrence
Episode 29
Biddy Sitting
11m10.0 / 10
SpongeBob and Patrick get tricked into babysitting a grouchy old lady, who does all she can to escape.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Kaz
Episode 30
Shell Games
11m9.0 / 10
Patrick discovers that the rock he lives under is actually a sea turtle who overslept.
Episode credits
Directed by Dave CunninghamWritten by Andrew GoodmanGuest stars Bobby Cannavale
Episode 31
Jolly Lodgers
11m9.0 / 10
Squidward packs his bags after his house gets infested, but a different kind of pest waits at his hotel.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Kaz
Episode 32
Swamp Mates
16m10.0 / 10
Bubble Bass finds himself stranded with Patrick in a mysterious swamp, looking for a lost action figure.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Luke BrookshierGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker, Martin Olson
Episode 33
One Trick Sponge
11m10.0 / 10
SpongeBob learns a new magic trick, but he can’t find anyone to watch it.
Episode credits
Directed by Sherm CohenWritten by Mr. Lawrence
Episode 34
Boss for a Day
11m10.0 / 10
Mr. Krabs has an accident and leaves SpongeBob in charge of the Krusty Krab. What could go wrong?
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Andrew Goodman
Episode 35
Pineapple RV
11m10.0 / 10finale
SpongeBob and Patrick turn the pineapple into a mobile home to take Squidward on the road trip he deserves.
Episode credits
Directed by Adam PaloianWritten by Luke Brookshier
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
More about SpongeBob SquarePants
Cast
Tom KennySpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail (voice)
Bill FagerbakkePatrick Star (voice)
Rodger BumpassSquidward (voice)
Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)
Carolyn LawrenceSandy Cheeks (voice)
Mary Jo CatlettMrs. Puff (voice)
Mr. LawrencePlankton / Larry the Lobster (voice)
Jill TalleyKaren Plankton (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Stephen Hillenburg
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 679
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NickelodeonUnited States
United Plankton PicturesUnited States
Nickelodeon ProductionsUnited States
Nickelodeon Animation StudioUnited States
Themes
boatingcrabfast food restaurantjellyfishjobsea creaturesquidsquirrel
