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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
SpongeBob and Patrick decide to build an indoor miniature golf course in SpongeBob's pineapple house after it has rained outside. Squidward, who was sleeping and annoyed, tells the two to keep the noise down in constructing the course. They must not disturb Squidward, while Patrick distracts SpongeBob to make him lose in the process.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Steven Banks
Episode 2
While preparing to give an oral report for boating school, SpongeBob comes down with stage fright. SpongeBob asks Sandy for help, and receives a pair of goggles that would enable him to see people in their undergarments, so he will not feel nervous. However, in his oral presentation, his goggles malfunction, which makes SpongeBob to panic and run out with a boatmobile. Beating the red light, it calls the attention of a police, who starts chasing after him.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli
Episode 3
Squidward becomes concerned when Patrick convinces SpongeBob that he needs to become more sentimental.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Nate CashWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash
Episode 4
When Patrick suddenly grows a beard, he decides it is time to act like a grown-up. He tags along with Squiward, who offers to teach him everything he knows about how to be mature, much to SpongeBob's dismay.
Directed by Aaron Springer, Sean CharmatzWritten by Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel, Sean CharmatzGuest stars Teresa Parente
Episode 5
An evil hagfish curses the Krusty Krab.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Richard PurselGuest stars Kristen Wiig
Episode 6
SpongeBob gets driving lessons from the son of a legendary race-car driver, Tony Fast Jr.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Derek IversenGuest stars Thomas F. Wilson
Episode 7
Mr. Krabs and Plankton, his business rival and Chum Bucket owner, set out to find clues on why they have no customers. The enemies find a common enemy—a popular new restaurant—in which they must work together to steal the secret formula of its "Flabby Patty" burgers.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Nate CashWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash
Episode 8
SpongeBob and the gang, including Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Karen, and Gary, participate in a sled worm race for one million dollars. However, just before the race begins, Plankton sneaks off to the Krusty Krab and uses a robot as his replacement in the race. Plankton goes inside the Krusty Krab to steal the Krabby Patty formula, while the group must keep a yeti, who is attacking them, away.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Derek Iversen, Richard Pursel, Dani MichaeliGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 9
When Squidward gets hurt on the job, he menaces to take legal action unless his employer, Mr. Krabs, agrees to cater to him to his every need. Mr. Krabs, who eventually gets tired of doing everything for Squidward, hires SpongeBob and Patrick to investigate the scene.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Nate CashWritten by Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Nate Cash
Episode 10
Instead of paying money to repair a hole in the wall of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs decides to use it to gain more income by turning it into a drive-thru window. However, his two employees, SpongeBob and Squidward, have difficulty in keeping up with orders, which results to wreak havoc.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli
Episode 11
Plankton tries to befriend Squidward in order to get the Krabby Patty secret formula. However, Squidward refuses to discourse with him until SpongeBob tells Plankton that he must compliment Squidward's music in order to strike up a friendship. The two become friends and share their music to all of Bikini Bottom.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Aaron Springer
Episode 12
When doing arts and crafts with his best friend SpongeBob, Patrick is coveted by everyone in town after an art critic praises his artwork. He soon becomes a famous artist, which makes Squidward jealous. When he reaches an artist's block, Patrick must find new inspirations for his next masterpiece.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Nate CashWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Nate Cash
Episode 13
The night before a school dance, Pearl gets a barnacle on her face. Mr. Krabs asks SpongeBob to help his daughter remove the blemish to save money, instead of taking Pearl to expensive treatment.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Andrew Goodman, Dani Michaeli
Episode 14
When SpongeBob gets an invitation to his Grandma's birthday party, he asks his best friend Patrick to pet-sit Gary. However, Patrick only causes trouble, which makes SpongeBob angry.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard PurselGuest stars Marion Ross
Episode 15
SpongeBob and Patrick learn the secret origins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy from the heroes themselves.
Directed by Sean Charmatz, Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel, Sean CharmatzGuest stars Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Bob Joles
Episode 16
Plankton grows himself another eye because he lacks depth perception. However, it changes his personality and causes him to be nice, because the eye is from SpongeBob's DNA.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc CeccarelliGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 17
SpongeBob gladly accepts to house sit Sandy's Treedome, while she is away. Sandy first shows SpongeBob what he should do, and all is quiet until Patrick arrives for a visit. The best friend causes chaos and wreak havoc, which results to the house getting destroyed.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen, Sean Charmatz
Episode 18
Squidward and SpongeBob win backstage passes and tickets to Kelpy G's live concert. However, Patrick eats their passes shortly after the concert begins. Losing their passes, SpongeBob and Squidward try to sneak backstage to meet Kelpy G.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel
Episode 19
SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates headed by Lord Poltergeist. The two get caught in a feud between them and the Flying Dutchman.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc CeccarelliGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Elliott
Episode 20
Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob win free tickets to a cruise, thanks to Plankton, but they do not know that it is a secret plan to steal the Krabby Patty formula. At the same time, Plankton tricks his computer wife Karen for a vacation, and she is initially excited until when she realizes that this is part of his plan to steal the formula. He lies to her and the both hop on the same cruise as Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode 21
When feeling that he is doing the same activities every day, Patrick moans that he needs a break. SpongeBob suggests a vacation out of town, which cheers him. When at a travel agency, Patrick is given options, but they are thrown out when it is revealed that he cannot afford a trip. SpongeBob comes up with a solution—a "staycation", a vacation at home—which delights Patrick.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Sean Charmatz, Nate CashWritten by Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Nate Cash, Sean Charmatz
Episode 22
Mr. Krabs takes a vacation with SpongeBob and Pearl to the Bikini Bottom Mint. However, his daughter does not want to tag along, so she stays at a museum. SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs proceed inside the mint, but the tour guide is instantly annoyed by their antics. When two bank robbers seize the mint, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs stop them and they are rewarded with a special edition one-dollar bill with their faces on it, but Pearl confiscates the dollars and spends them on a new pair of shoes, causing Mr. Krabs to blast endless tear beams in the mint.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Sean Charmatz, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Steven Banks, Sean Charmatz
Episode 23
SpongeBob meets Sandy, who is preparing her rocket to go to the Moon for a vacation. However, SpongeBob accidentally stows away, and when on the Moon, the two set out camp. SpongeBob and Sandy play sports including sandboarding on its craters. After accidentally crashing the sandboard into the fuel tank, they immediately start the rocket because they need to return home before the fuel runs out.
Directed by Vincent Waller, Sean CharmatzWritten by Vincent Waller, Steven Banks, Sean CharmatzGuest stars Ernest Borgnine
Episode 24
SpongeBob invites Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Sandy, Mrs. Puff, Larry, Squidward, and Plankton to watch a slideshow of his family vacation to the Great Barrier Reef. In the slideshow, SpongeBob and his parents are on a family road trip with Patrick, but the two best friends get lost and end up in a forest for adventure.
Directed by Aaron Springer, Sean CharmatzWritten by Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen, Sean Charmatz
Episode 25
While looking for spare change, Mr. Krabs notices an over-sized soybean at Sandy's Treedome. Mr. Krabs is interested in what could have enlarged the plant, and Sandy revealed an experimental growth formula, which Mr. Krabs steals out of sight. At the Krusty Krab, he uses the growth formula on a Krabby Patty, but it keeps on growing until chaos erupts.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli
Episode 26
SpongeBob receives a letter from an old friend Bubble Buddy, asking to babysit his son Shiny, who causes mischievous antics. SpongeBob must keep Shiny out of trouble and away from sharp and pointy edges.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliGuest stars Brad Abrell
Episode 27
Sandy introduces Fuzzy Acorns, "the greatest karate master ever", to SpongeBob. The master is training Sandy to earn the "blacker belt", the highest belt in karate. SpongeBob wishes he had a belt, which Fuzzy overhears and tells SpongeBob that if he wants one, he has to earn it. Fuzzy offers to train SpongeBob so that he can earn the belt, which he reluctantly accepts.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Andrew Goodman, Derek IversenGuest stars Rich Fulcher
Episode 28
After making bubbles with hot sauce, SpongeBob and Patrick accidentally destroy Sandy's air supply by causing a fire and fill her Treedome with water by contaminating it. They must help her find enough oxygen in order to help them breath. In the end, SpongeBob goes to the surface to create a giant air-filled bubble, and puts it into the Treedome.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 29
Squidward tries to find his happiest memory, but gives up after hope is lost. Desperately, SpongeBob "helps" him create one.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Dani Michaeli
Episode 30
SpongeBob and Sandy battle an evil Jellyfish overlord, who is replacing everyone in town with clones. After searching for clues, they figure out that its weakness is mayonnaise.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 31
A fed-up Squidward has had it with SpongeBob's annoying antics, pranks, wisecracks, and practical jokes and issues SpongeBob a restraining order against his neighbor. SpongeBob is afraid that he will violate the restraining order again. (According to this restraining order, SpongeBob is not allowed to come within 15 feet of Squidward, lest he end up going to jail for the rest of his life.)
Directed by Vincent Waller, Sean CharmatzWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Vincent Waller, Sean Charmatz
Episode 32
SpongeBob and Patrick spend a final day at Glove World before it shuts down forever, only for a new amusement park called Glove Universe to open.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli
Episode 33
SpongeBob's pineapple house is falling apart and is in needing repairs, so he gets all of his friends to help him refurbish it. However, despite the big changes, SpongeBob is not happy with it. In the end, his pet snail Gary helps him with his can, which contains a fully furnished pineapple.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel
Episode 34
Squidward discovers a piece of art by an artist named "Fiasco", and Mr. Krabs decides to use it as an attraction to his customers at the Krusty Krab. But soon after, Plankton steals it, believing he can reverse engineer the Krabby Patty formula from it.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode 35
Plotting to ruin Mr. Krabs, Plankton, his business rival, drives away his customers. As a result, Mr. Krabs is forced to give out free Krabby Patties in order to try to win them back.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli
Episode 36
SpongeBob has difficulty falling asleep, while Patrick struggles to stay awake.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode 37
SpongeBob brings home a box of new snail treats that Gary will do anything to get – especially when they run out.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli
Episode 38
When Squidward goes home sick with a fake illness, SpongeBob thinks he has caught it for real.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen
Episode 39
Mr. Krabs organizes a guessing game to his customers at the Krusty Krab for a Krabby Patty. When Plankton tries it, he actually wins. Mr. Krabs will do anything to stop him from collecting his prize.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Steven Banks
Episode 40
When Plankton replaces his computer wife Karen with an upgrade called Karen 2.0, the original Karen leaves and gets a job at the Krusty Krab.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard PurselGuest stars Sirena Irwin
Episode 41
When the drasticals come to town, SpongeBob and Patrick try to do whatever it takes to join them, no matter how extreme – or dangerous. Whether attempting sand motorbiking, hang gliding, seashell surfing or extreme bubble blowing, SpongeBob and Patrick undertake the challenge in an effort to demonstrate they are extreme.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc CeccarelliGuest stars Johnny Knoxville, Mark Fite
Episode 42
Sandy is determined to break a record number of world records, in record time, so SpongeBob joins her for an action-packed weekend of dangerous record setting.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 43
Mrs. Puff enters SpongeBob into a demolition derby, but SpongeBob's awful driving makes him a superstar.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 44
SpongeBob and Patrick get face freeze after making too many faces despite being warned not to by Mr. Krabs.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode 45
Mr. Krabs wants all of Bikini Bottom to eat at the Krusty Krab, so SpongeBob and Patrick go on an advertising blitz.
Directed by Luke Brookshier, Marc CeccarelliWritten by Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 46
A head injury makes Squidward think he's a baby, and SpongeBob and Patrick must look after him.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode 47
SpongeBob returns to the Milkshake Academy after discovering his milkshake license has expired.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus CervasGuest stars Michael McKean
Episode 48
A concert promoter named Colonel Carper wants SpongeBob and Squidward to form a band together and send them on a "world tour". However, the greedy Mr. Krabs decides to manage them in order to make his own profits from his to employees' success.
Directed by Aaron Springer, Sean CharmatzWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli, Sean CharmatzGuest stars Andy Samberg
Episode 49
Plankton teams up with Man Ray to get the Krabby Patty formula and rule the world.
Directed by Aaron SpringerWritten by Aaron Springer, Dani MichaeliGuest stars Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Bob Joles
Episode 50
Spongebob must take drastic measures when Gary’s new red ball starts to control him.
Directed by Marc CeccarelliWritten by Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli
Episode 51
Squidward quits the Krusty Krab to work for Plankton, turning the Chum Bucket into an overnight success.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard PurselGuest stars Dee Bradley Baker
Episode 52
Mr. Krabs and Plankton circulate petitions about the bulldozing of a Bikini Bottom restaurant.
Directed by Zeus Cervas, Casey AlexanderWritten by Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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
