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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
SpongeBob SquarePants is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Philo, Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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 1
Plankton unleashes a new plan; to get the Krusty Krab to work 24 hours. SpongeBob thinks this is a dream, until he thinks he is being chased by killer Krabby Patties.
Directed by C.H. GreenblattWritten by Paul Tibbitt, C.H. Greenblatt
Episode 2
Mr. Krabs is going to a naval reunion, but molts (leaves his shell) before he goes. He asks SpongeBob to go in his shell and imitate him for the reunion.
Directed by Vincent Waller, Mike BellWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Mike Bell
Episode 3
Mr. Krabs complains that his back hurts, so SpongeBob and Patrick buy a new mattress and Squidward tries to take credit for it. They give the new mattress to Mr. Krabs, but Mr. Krabs put his money in his old mattress, which SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward must find while Mr. Krabs is at the hospital.
Directed by Mike BellWritten by Tim Hill, Mike Bell
Episode 4
Plankton tries to steal the formula, but slips and sues Mr. Krabs. Mr. Krabs hires a lawyer, but his lawyer slips and is hurt, so SpongeBob must try to help Mr. Krabs win the case by trying to open a briefcase that has something very important in it.
Directed by Vincent WallerWritten by Tim Hill, Vincent Waller, Mike Mitchell
Episode 5
Mr. Krabs gets a new toy vender by the name of "Skill Crane." At first, Squidward doesn't like it, but when Mr. Krabs lets him and SpongeBob give it a try, Squidward becomes obsessed with it. Can he win anything from the Skill Crane before it ruins his life?
Directed by Vincent WallerWritten by Vincent Waller, Kyle McCulloch, Aaron Springer
Episode 6
It's Sunday and Squidward just wants to relax. But when SpongeBob and Patrick elect him as Good Neighbor President, they won't leave him alone.
Directed by Aaron Springer, Mike BellWritten by Mike Bell
Episode 7
Mr. Krabs sells the Krusty Krab to a conglomerate that plans to turn it into a big corporate chain.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Tim Hill, Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseGuest stars C.H. Greenblatt
Episode 8
Squidward fools SpongeBob into thinking that he has a laughter-related illness and convinces SpongeBob that if he laughs one more time in the next 24 hours, his laugh box could explode.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 9
The adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are being told in a thrilling new motion picture. But after SpongeBob learns the heroes will be played by young actors, he sets out to make his own version of the movie using the real guys, fresh from their retirement home.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Paul Tibbitt, Chris MitchellGuest stars Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway
Episode 10
Mr. Krabs' mom is dating again, and it seems like things could be serious. Krabs tries to be happy for his mother, but he is absolutely horrified when he learns that the secret paramour is his arch-rival Plankton! Convinced that this just another trick aimed at getting the family formula for Krabby Patties, Krabs tries to reveal Plankton's schemes and break up the ill-favored fling.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Tim Hill, Luke Brookshier, Tom KingGuest stars Sirena Irwin
Episode 11
After Patrick accidentally falls off a cliff while jellyfishing, he wakes up with superior intellect.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Tim Hill, Chris Mitchell
Episode 12
Sandy's experimental teleportation device malfunctions, melding SpongeBob and Squidward into one body.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Steven Banks
Episode 13
While trying to beat a paddle-ball world record, SpongeBob forgets to feed Gary -- for 10 days. Gary runs away to downtown Bikini Bottom where he is taken in by a kindly old woman who confuses him with one of her many deceased pets. Once SpongeBob realizes that he has neglected Gary, he sets out in a town-wide search for him. Meanwhile, as Gary is wrapped in comfy blankets and indulged in an endless assortment of snacks, he discovers a very dark secret about this sweet old woman...
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Aaron SpringerGuest stars Amy Poehler
Episode 14
After a freak jousting accident at a Medieval Times-style restaurant, SpongeBob and Patrick are transported to a medieval version of Bikini Bottom. There they are mistaken for great knights and sent on a quest by King Krabs to rescue his daughter, the Princess Pearl, from the clutches of the evil wizard Planktonamor.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Tim Hill, Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese
Episode 15
After Mr. Krab's gets a huge hotel bill he decides that he can make a profit from opening his own. When Patrick decides to visit the hotel Mr. Krabs demands Squidward to never deny a guest even the most ridiculous request, but after Patrick frustrates Squidward so badly he quits his job. Then he decides to check into the Krusty Towers.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 16
Mrs. Puff gets fired from her boating school job due to her lack of passing Spongebob. Instead, a more-intense new instructor takes her place.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Tim Hill, Chris Mitchell
Episode 17
The Chimpanzee beneficiaries of Sandy's undersea treedome are paying a visit to see what progress she has made with her inventions. But Sandy doesn't think any of her work will satisfy the chimps, and if they don't like what she's invented Sandy could lose her funding forcing her to leave Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick decide to help their distraught friend by taking over her work and finishing her inventions.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven BanksGuest stars Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer
Episode 18
The Flying Dutchman takes up residence at SpongeBob's house where he proceeds to scare, startle and surprise SpongeBob around the clock. Eventually all the spooky shenanigans grow old, and SpongeBob is no longer afraid of the Dutchman. This creates a panic for the old ghost who now fears that he has lost his scary touch. So SpongeBob decides to lend a hand and help the Flying Dutchman learn to scare people again.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Tim Hill, Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray
Episode 19
Mr. Krabs wants to give his daughter Pearl the best birthday ever. While he works on the party, SpongeBob is assigned the task of figuring out what Pearl would like for a present. So he trails her through the Bikini Bottom mall and takes note of everything she thinks is "Coral." Once Pearl arrives at her party she is horrified to find that her dad's miserly ways have won out again. What was supposed to be the most fun and fabulous event ended up cheap and lame. It looks like Pearl's birthday will go down in history as the worst one ever - until SpongeBob shows up with a truck-load of presents. Everything Pearl looked at in the mall was so Coral that SpongeBob bought it all - maxing out Mr. Krab's credit card in the process.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Luke Brookshier, Tom King
Episode 20
SpongeBob receives an invitation to take part in a competition on mysterious Karate Island for the chance to be crowned "King of Karate." SpongeBob and Sandy arrive at Karate Island and it turns out that it was just all a set-up to make SpongeBob buy real estate.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven BanksGuest stars Pat Morita
Episode 21
When a customer orders the one thing that no one has ordered for years, the monster krabby patty, SpongeBob tries to lift it, but old Spat cracks in two. So he sells every single thing he owns (plus his clothes) for a new spatula, but the spatula refuses to flip a single patty, so SpongeBob tries to get his old spatula back. Will Spat forgive him? Will SpongeBob ever be dressed again?
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Steven Banks
Episode 22
Mr. Krabs makes SpongeBob go down the new wishing well after experiencing one for himself, and Patrick and Squidward accidentally join in. So, will they be able to get out and watch everybody's wishes come true? Or will Mr. Krabs just make them stay down there when he enjoys the money?
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 23
In the battle for fast food supremacy, Plankton has decided to throw in the towel and start a new business selling trinkets and souvenir gifts. He even renames his store from The Chum Bucket to The Chumporium. But Mr. Krabs doesn't buy the change for a second. He's determined to prove that this is nothing more than one of Plankton's elaborate schemes aimed at stealing the Krabby Patty formula.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Steven Banks
Episode 24
Gary starts biting everyone in town, starting with Squidward. When Squid asks if Gary has been up-to-date on all of his snail shots, SpongeBob reveals that he's never done any of that before. This only sends Squidward into a panic. Does he now have some rare snail-related disease? Is this the end for Squidward?
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven BanksGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 25
While Squidward is playing the clarinet, he accidentally swallows the reed. SpongeBob and Patrick take a microscopic submarine to try to retrieve it from inside Squidward.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King
Episode 26
Mr. Krabs forces SpongeBob to take a vacation, but he doesn't know how. Meanwhile, Patrick takes SpongeBob's place as fry cook.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Dani Michaeli
Episode 27
SpongeBob is going to have the best day ever. But when work, karate, jellyfishing and Squidward's clarinet recital don't go as planned will his day be ruined?
Directed by Nate Cash, Tuck TuckerWritten by Steven Banks, Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker
Episode 28
SpongeBob finds an old-time wig and starts wearing it everywhere he goes.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Tom King
Episode 29
A misunderstanding over a vacation getaway advertisement causes Patrick to think he must "get out of town" or face dire consequences. SpongeBob can't bear the thought of his best buddy moving away, so he decides to do what he can to hide Patrick's identity from his "pursuers." After many failed attempts at disguises, they finally settle on the perfect one: Patrick is transformed into a girl, Patricia, to be exact. Patricia catches the eye of Mr. Krabs and soon she becomes the most charming waitress/waiter at the Krusty Krab.
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks
Episode 30
After being covered in cement, the Bikini Bottomites are convinced that Squidward is an unknown species and SpongeBob tries to keep him as a pet.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Steven Banks
Episode 31
SpongeBob tries out his new magic kit on Squidward and is convinced he's turned his neighbor into an ice cream cone!
Directed by Casey Alexander, Chris MitchellWritten by Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, Steven Banks
Episode 32
For the 58th time in a row, SpongeBob has failed his driving test, so Patrick takes a test and passes. But SpongeBob is angry that he did.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 33
Patrick's ancestors were adlings, so Patrick is the legal king of Bikini Bottom and now he reigns/misrules Bikini Bottom.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Dani Michaeli
Episode 34
Patrick is jealous of SpongeBob's jellyfish net. When SpongeBob finds out that it's been stolen, he suspects Patrick is the culprit.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven BanksGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 35
It's Best Friends Day, so Patrick and SpongeBob trade presents.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Dani Michaeli
Episode 36
Take a look inside Patrick Star's rock, where we see that his morning routine is anything but ordinary.
Directed by Nate CashWritten by Steven Banks, Nate Cash
Episode 37
After SpongeBob discovers that his breakfast cereal has an offer for a free toy, he mails his requests. But now the hardest part is upon him: waiting for the toy to arrive.
Directed by Nate Cash, Tuck TuckerWritten by Steven Banks, Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker
Episode 38
After Patrick writes a song, SpongeBob helps him try to get it played on the radio.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 39
When SpongeBob hears that a ferocious biker gang is coming to town, SpongeBob dons his leather jacket, warms up his bike, and prepares to protect the town all by himself.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Tom KingWritten by Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks
Episode 40
A new Kelp Smoothie chain is opening up all over Bikini Bottom. The chain's smoothies are so delicious that soon everyone in town can be seen drinking one. But now that customers already have their smoothie, they don't need to buy a beverage with their Krusty Krab order. This could hurt Mr. Krabs' profits.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Erik WieseWritten by Zeus Cervas, Erik Wiese, Dani Michaeli
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
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)
NickelodeonUnited States
United Plankton PicturesUnited States
Nickelodeon ProductionsUnited States
Nickelodeon Animation StudioUnited States
