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Hey guys, Austin hither. I've been getting dorsum into SpongeBob SquarePants for a while now and in the spirit of its 21st anniversary, I wanted to make a inaugural on my peak 15 favorite episodes (including one of its specials) from the drawing. (Disclaimer: I'm not a first-three-flavor purist and there are some post-outset motion-picture show episodes on this.)

Having lasted over two decades now, this cartoon has touched many generations of children including me, and I believe now is a prime number fourth dimension for me to reveal the episodes I favor watching the most. Just know this is all subjective and don't get upset if you see something you dislike on this. And to make information technology come off every bit more personal, most of the entries will exist featuring original photos taken by yours truly. I've spent a lot of my spare time taking photos of some of my favorite episodes and I've managed to go some skillful ones in for (most of) the entries. Oh, and before you say anything -- yes. I'thousand 1 of those weirdos who watches Television shows with the closed captions on, so don't get angry if yous meet those (or whatsoever glares or awkward angles; I tried to avert those).

Let's do this!

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Number 15: "Roller Cowards" (season 5, episode 6-A)

In this animation, SpongeBob and Patrick both take hold of wind of a new ride at Glove World called the Fiery Fist o' Pain and seek to ride it, however they feel frightened by it and try to hibernate their true feelings.

While I concur with most that much of the seasons v-viii era is rather poor real estate, this is an episode from that era I bask watching whenever it comes upwards. This episode features some strong development for the two primary characters -- with both being informed of a new ride at their favorite amusement park nonetheless feeling timid about riding it. A lot of people see things that can return them as being fearful when attempting, and trying out a big new funfair ride can be among them, or actually merely trying out anything brand new out of fear or unfamiliarity, making SpongeBob and Patrick'southward qualms very relatable. The conflict is handled quite well -- with SpongeBob and Patrick trying their best to put on brave faces for the park'southward newest ride and each other, withal secretly trying to put it off out of fearfulness for their lives as they endeavour to put it off with trying out other parts of Glove Globe first; it'due south quite endearing and steadily-handled, and it speaks to their child-like demeanors and friendship. The episode also makes some creative and comedic work with the temper and park elements, such as the ghoulish version of Glove World in SpongeBob'south dreams and the duo getting frightened by what they retrieve is a Fist o' Hurting casualty -- only for it to be an one-time man being denied entry for medical reasons. At that place are quite a few other jokes to balance the more than dramatic components out, with my personal favorites being SpongeBob having his ice foam vanquish his head while giving information technology a persona -- afterwards turning out to exist the cone's own persona when an employee was cleaning the mess up! ("What are you lot [a random employee] lookin' at?") -- and Patrick beating his reflection when it doubts his conviction, making for some colorful moments. XD Towards the end, SpongeBob and Patrick both come up clean about their hidden fears and (unwittingly) become on the ride regardless, coming to experience skillful almost having gotten over their fears in the terminate -- admitting comically losing their spines as the rumors before had told them -- and wanting to go on the ride again. It'southward a gem within the 5th flavour and gives a good bulletin to be okay with trying new things and not being scared of them, and SpongeBob and Patrick learning skillful lessons in not being afraid of letting each other knows their concerns. ^w^

Number xiv: "New Student Starfish" (season 3, episode thirteen-A)

In this animation, SpongeBob brings Patrick along with him for a day at Mrs. Puff's Boating School, only things start getting out of mitt when Patrick gets SpongeBob into trouble, costing him one of his good noodle stars.

This has always been a archetype for me to get behind, peculiarly with the potent focus information technology has on SpongeBob and Patrick'south friendship. As far as jokes become, there are quite a few solid ones to get about -- ranging from Patrick drawing up Mrs. Puff as the iconic "big fat meanie" as a shot comes upwardly where she resembles the drawing, to him and SpongeBob getting into an afterclass fight where neither of them actually fight, much to a crowd'south discontent. XD They certainly display the creative ways Patrick inadvertently gives SpongeBob problems at schoolhouse. With the main conflict, i tin can certainly gain the growing tension SpongeBob experiences every bit Patrick continues to blotch his good record while he tries to take a expert day, yet comes to hate bringing him and calling the echinoderm, "a stupid star". Patrick'due south also got adept intentions, as he just wants to have fun with his best pal, even though he creates trouble for the poriferan. Having shut friends in the same class(es) as you can be fun in some ways, but information technology can create problems if they serve equally distractions or delinquents; this gets carried out with the twosome getting each other (mostly Patrick with SpongeBob) through bad behaviors, landing them into detention. This episode also manages to comprise some good themes for responsibleness -- largely through symbolism, including the egg Roger representing the need to focus and cooperate to keep things going, especially as the low-cal keeping him warm goes out. In the climax, SpongeBob apologizes for insulting Patrick while he expresses condolences for getting SpongeBob in trouble. This is supported when they piece of work together to save Roger, growing closer to each other after the ordeal and both gaining lessons in cooperation and respect -- not to mention information technology has its share of gags like Patrick mistaking the light bulb lighting the supply closet as the just working one and climbing over the others to go it. After, Mrs. Puff (who witnessed the rescue) bestows them with gold stars for their teamwork. Information technology'south a classic that really tests the main characters' friendship in a comedic and endearing way.

Number 13: "Squid Noir" (flavour 11, episode 8-A)

This time, Squidward loses his clarinet earlier an open-mic jazz operation, so he becomes a hard-boiled noir detective to face up witnesses and effort to notice information technology.

This episode was the cap-off of a color-themed week from Nickelodeon featuring new episode releases in Nov 2017, and I'grand happy to say it sure delivered. I dearest the detective temper bolstered in this episode, featuring noir-colored scenery and jazz music throughout much of it; it really comes off like a archetype detective feature (and I'one thousand surprised it hasn't been washed sooner). I like the mystery elements incorporated into the plot, featuring a number of potential suspects (like Mr. Krabs and Bubble Bass) hating Squidward'southward clarinet and threatening to suspension it before his jazz operation beforehand, along with the subtle jelly splatters present upon the initial reveal of the missing instrument. It'southward handled pretty well and gives viewers a good sense of curiosity as to what happened to the clarinet. I also similar the voice commitment Roger Bumpass gave to Squidward here, giving him a deeper, more hard-boiled vox forth with narration to sell the detective theme. The episode also provides some fun good cop-bad cop character writing with SpongeBob helping out Squidward; it makes for a good contrast with Squidward being to the point of things and SpongeBob finding more eccentric and comedic means to become leads out of suspects (along with the missing coins gag lol). My personal favorite of these is the "MermaidMan VS Suburban Dad" toy fight; it's a pretty amusing scene every bit the duo interrogate Bubble Bass for the clarinet's whereabouts. The catastrophe likewise turned out to exist quite the twist with the jellyfishes turning out to be the clarinet thieves, fifty-fifty trying their tentacles at playing information technology. I was admittedly surprised at first but did find the twist convincing looking dorsum at the jelly earlier at the scene. Information technology's all-in-all a fun season 11 episode with first-class use of atmosphere and a fun mystery story.

Number 12: "Patrick-Human being!" (season nine, episode 2-A)

In this episode, Patrick gets inspired to get Bikini Lesser'southward newest superhero and goes about to clean it of crime -- albeit misguidedly.

While it may non exist that well-recepted of a skit, I've always found this to be a pretty solid and enjoyable season 9 episode every bit well as a fun Patrick-centered hazard. I like how this episode taps into Patrick's insecurity most wanting to make positive contributions for his peers, something I deduced in my analysis on him and something that I can chronicle to with him being upset over SpongeBob leaving for work. Patrick in his heroic modify-ego is pretty entertaining, going most to try and assistance out the Bottomites in colorful ways and the running gag of him failing to accept off in flight similar a typical superhero. My personal favorite scene of him doing this is him keeping Mr. Krabs from snatching a dollar off a sidewalk after abandoning the "old lady"; information technology cracks me upward with how seriously Patrick takes his self-proclaimed part and the "crime" level of Eugene's actions. Besides humor, Patrick'south intentions (as misguided or bothersome equally they are) come up off equally endearing with him trying to help the people, and his efforts get augmented when he unmasks and fights the Muddied Chimera. Speaking of that, it got some decent incorporation, with the former lady guise needing hands to turn their head being a practiced, subtle tell for viewers. Towards the stop, Patrick manages to stop the Muddy Bubble'southward attack on the Krusty Krab upon (albeit indirectly) popping him and his peers come to appreciate his aid -- leading to him retiring out of too much piece of work and getting ordered to clean the Krusty Krab in return for some of the trouble he caused. While I do think the scene with Mrs. Puff should've been cutting out to develop the story more, it'due south not enough to ruin this episode for me -- an otherwise funny and enlightening season nine episode giving Patrick a sometime independent superhero role.

Number 11: "Planet of the Jellyfish" (season eight, episode 17-B)

With this trippy animation, an alien comes to Bikini Bottom and starts to abduct citizens using conflicting jellyfishes, and it's up to SpongeBob and Sandy to save the town.

This has got to be one of the cartoon'south trippiest episodes, but it'due south at a level I can definitely become behind! The plot feels so surreal, featuring an conflicting monster duplicating conflicting jellyfishes to kidnap the Bikini Bottomites and replacing them with alien versions of themselves, known every bit "jellians". Information technology actually expresses creativity and a skillful sense of danger and intended creepiness to those watching. Despite the intensity of the conflicting genre, the episode manages to keep things light -- coming with some funny jokes similar SpongeBob'due south would-be jellian getting botched by a film dark with popcorn, and SpongeBob suspecting Sandy of being a jellian when she expressed disdain for mayonnaise. Speaking of (not-frozen) mayonnaise, it was really a clever pick to use every bit the jellians' Achilles heel; not only does information technology come off as a child-friendly means of taking down the episode'southward villains, merely it besides plays well into SpongeBob'due south fry cooking piece of work. The climax with SpongeBob and Sandy against the jellians' leader was pretty action-packed too, managing to generate some suspense when the now frozen mayo (due to the fight being in a freezer) proving ineffective against the jellians -- only to kill them off and rescue everybody once Sandy heated the place. It also ends with a funny bewilderment as Patrick orders a bask patty without mayo, creating suspicion that not all of the jellians got killed off (a surprising bewilderment I must say, and one I wish had been taken advantage of in a later on episode). It also leaves me curious as to how the alien leader got to Bikini Lesser in the outset place and what they had intended; I observe the blank possibilities interesting to think nearly. This animation delivers a existent fun alien-themed story and information technology manages to treat the genre with intrigue, high stakes and lots of creative potential to keep me interested in it.

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Number 10: "Who R Zoo?" (season 12, episode 21-A)

With this episode, SpongeBob gets banned from the Bikini Bottom Zoo later playing with the animals, so he and Patrick create and run a zoo with chimera animals.

While it may not even be one twelvemonth onetime at the fourth dimension this list comes out, this season 12 skit has become an instant favorite of mine. :iii Equally an avid zoology major and supporter of accredited zoos & aquariums, this feels like a dream come up true -- seeing the two primary characters run a zoo together, and being successful with information technology for a bit, too. Anyhow, it does provide a lot of fun visuals -- seeing various animals appear in marine life-form at Bikini Bottom Zoo and the many animate being-shaped chimera residents, and the episode does have some funny jokes similar Squidward getting swallowed past the sea monster bubble and hatching from a chimera egg with Patrick commentating information technology. XD I could also connect with SpongeBob's conflict and antics here; he had a lot of wholesome relationships with the real animals, and I bet getting cut off from something like that would be pretty hard to go through -- fifty-fifty if he may accept been putting himself in unsafe situations as the zookeeper had explained. The skit also provides some amusing $.25 like jabs at animal behaviors (like giraffe necking) and some bubble animal performances -- including a fleck where Squidward gets swallowed and excreted as an egg, with Patrick commentating on it ("And Squidward is reborn!") among the amusing chimera aesthetics. He does, yet, beginning realizing the troubles of keeping and then many animals when a rampage gets started by Squidward, leading to the animals escaping and creating havoc for the town -- something a lot of novices fail to realize with wild brute care, bubble or otherwise. The climax is also pretty wholesome, with SpongeBob's calls getting the real zoo animals' attention and ultimately scaring off the chimera versions, followed past SpongeBob donating the bubble animals to the Bikini Bottom Zoo and returning the existent ones, resulting in the zookeeper lifting the ban and SpongeBob promising to be more careful around them. Information technology'south a skit that speaks to my life'south interests in a fun style.

Number ix: "Ripped Pants" (season 1, episode 2-B)

In this season one classic, SpongeBob tries to amuse Sandy past repeatedly ripping his pants, simply he ultimately goes also far with the joke and loses his peers' interests.

To keep things interesting, we're getting some more pre-first film episodes on hither, and this is ane I dearest to this mean solar day. This episode really brought virtually some peculiar developments for SpongeBob; in particular, he expresses insecurity about his friends non caring for his antics. This is quite evident when Larry offers to go weightlifting with Sandy, and that it ate at the attention-wanting SpongeBob until he rips his pants via "weightlifting", becoming a laughing stock. Similar a lot of other people, I can place with the poriferan'south conflict here; he just wants to have a good time with one of his best friends, only for the spotlight to be taken until coming across a means of grabbing attention again, and it's something I've felt with onetime friends of mine. Through the story, SpongeBob'due south running gag is well-handled, popping upwards following jokes like him getting knocked out by a frisbee or ordering some ice cream dishes from a food cart; it's managed in a way where it builds onto the plot without feeling too repeated. Things, on the other hand, get dramatic when SpongeBob pretends to drown, disgusting Sandy with his near-death stunt (though the heavenly lights just flickering off was funny), and leaving him friendless; information technology felt like a real consequence following his behavior. The episode climaxes with SpongeBob singing about his sick-idea methods and the lessons he had learned; the song feels like something sung from the heart with his low-key music and lyric commitment and it reflects the change of center the sea sponge gained; this results in Sandy accepting his apology and the two getting dorsum together. This episode is a fun and memorable archetype from the starting time flavour with an endearing message to be yourself to go others to like you and not human activity like some attention-hogging fool.

Number 8: "Plankton's Pet" (flavor 9, episode eight-B)

With this episode, Plankton gets worn out with stealing the Krabby Patty formula and seeks an escape past adopting an amoeba he names Spot.

This is my favorite Plankton-centered episode past a long shot. While most all of the copepod's episodes involve him trying to undercut Mr. Krabs, this 1 gives him a more mature protagonist role equally he looks to become himself a pet. It'southward a welcome deviation from his usual schemes and it helps add another more caring aspect to his character. The story is well-paced and entertaining throughout, featuring Sheldon coming to learn how he should bond with Spot and a lot of it comes off as wholesome for me. With things like taking Spot out for walks and preparation him to exist a guard canis familiaris/retriever come off as pretty endearing, and existence a fellow pet-owner, I observe information technology pretty relatable also. The episode does come up with some funny jokes that piece of work well with the scenes -- such as 3 random fishes awwing at Plankton's outburst when something happens to Spot, and Sheldon's surprised reaction when Spot steals a Krabby Patty...only to swallow it seconds after. XD The episode as well has an emotional aspect to it when Plankton loses Spot after he punishes him for eating the Krabby Patty, which got me concerned for him. I also like the supportive role SpongeBob held in this episode -- start by helping Plankton selecting his pet and later helping when Spot goes missing; it shows his helpfulness for a peer he's usually at odds with. After a mixup resulting in the shelter animals getting loose, SpongeBob finds Spot having subconscious (somehow) as a second pupil on Plankton's middle, and the amoeba manages to bravely scare the other animals off to save them, showing his loyalty for his master. What'south particularly notable is that this episode too establishes continuity in the franchise, being followed by at least three other episodes, making this an extra game-changer. Information technology'southward an excellent episode that brings an endearing light to the evidence's main villain and a wholesome new grapheme.

Number 7: "Pickles" (season 1, episode half-dozen-B)

In this animation, a picky consumer named Chimera Bass orders a Krabby Patty and complains about it missing pickles, making SpongeBob experience insecure about his fry cooking skills.

This certainly is an impactful classic for the titular protagonist, and it'south my favorite to circumduct around SpongeBob's fry cooking career. While shown to be exceptional at his task, established with his fluency and skills in filling orders hither, this episode shows SpongeBob can feel insecure about his abilities to fully deliver for a client, making him lose confidence. A lot of people accomplished in their work can feel doubtful about themselves if a tough effigy comes along and puts them down for their work, helping to make the primary conflict quite relatable. Going across relatability, the story handles information technology well with the introduction of Bubble Bass, a character known to have discriminating tastes in foods. While I'm not a large fan of Bubble Bass, I thought he was entertaining in his debut -- from making an over-the-top guild at the register to doing a good job triggering the disharmonize for SpongeBob with his Krabby Patty appearing to lack pickles, starting the downward spiral. As for jokes, some of them work well with the sponge'southward escalating cocky-incertitude -- like him failing to figure out how to slumber properly the following night, making for a good laugh while showing but how discombobulated SpongeBob has become. Meanwhile, I really like how Mr. Krabs is depicted here, too; he really comes off every bit a caring employer here, letting SpongeBob accept time off to get himself together and afterwards helping to restore his confidence. At the end, SpongeBob manages to regain his brownie and confidence, and Bubble Bass gets his comeuppance when he gets driven out later on SpongeBob finds out how the pickles went missing -- having been hidden nether his natural language all along. It'due south an excellent season ane episode that really displays SpongeBob'southward occupational virtues and shows him rise from what appear to be his lows in the workplace.

Number half dozen: "MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy V" (season iii, episode 12-B)

This time, retired superheroes MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy get into a fight as the latter's ill of being a sidekick, and MermaidMan recruits the main cast to help stop him.

I similar a lot of the episodes revolving effectually these geriatric superheroes, even so this ane remains my favorite of the bunch. This episode gives viewers a proficient in-depth wait at the structure of MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy'southward human relationship, entailing the latter as being fed upwardly with being treated like a kid sidekick instead of a beau hero. This is showcased with MermaidMan ordering a Pipsqueak Patty for him, followed by the gang taunting him with infantile insults. Information technology tin exist hard for some people to become respect for the things they do -- even if it'southward groundbreaking for the good of others, and BarnacleBoy wanting to be respected as a hero (not to mention existence shown equally the more competent of the two) makes his case relatable for myself and other viewers; it likewise makes for quite a twist when he sides with ManRay and the Muddy Chimera to become the villain BarnacleMan, committing a bunch of disturbances across Bikini Bottom, and getting MermaidMan to recruit the gang as backup. Meanwhile, this did bring forth a fun concept with MermaidMan introducing the I.J.50.South.A., a Justice League-esque grouping of past super heroes, and having the characters wearing apparel up as them. While looking cool, it, of course, led to the gang falling autonomously as they accidentally took each other out. Some other funny jokes include "evil" existence cleaved into "every villain is lemons" (fitting for the theme) and one guy at Make-Out Reef being caught smooching a pillow (a artistic play on the action in that location). In the terminate, BarnacleMan wins but chooses to rejoin MermaidMan on the grounds of getting more respect, leading to the 2 becoming friends once again. Information technology's a great skit to add depth to two of my favorite side characters and give the lesson of being respectful to those close to you. May Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway remainder in peace. :3

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Number 5: "Feral Friends" (season x, episode 11-A)

With this episode, a foreign event known as Neptune's Moon occurs over Bikini Bottom, de-evolving all of the marine life into standard animals, and it's upwards to Sandy to keep them safe for the next ii hours.

When I offset saw this episode, I felt the urge to watch information technology once more, and it'southward get my favorite episode from the tenth season -- with its use of innovative concepts and solid focus on Sandy! I beloved the concept of this skit. This episode introduces Neptune's Moon; as explained by the French narrator, it's a once-a-century miracle where a lime dark-green glowing moon emerges and turns all aquatic life into primitive organisms for ii hours. All I'thou thinking is, why hasn't this been washed before? It's a very unique thought involving a rare celestial event, making it all the more than fascinating for me, not to mention we go to see the marine characters every bit their non-anthropomorphized species' forms. As for the graphic symbol writing, Sandy was quite enjoyable here; along with being this episode's birthday girl and enjoying the event at first, she also takes curiosity in the issue and understandably gets concerned when her peers turn into full-blown animals -- especially helping to keep most of them safe when Squidward gets exposed and becomes a feral giant octopus; it helps her come up off every bit a helpful friend in the unusual event. We besides get a good zoology-themed bit merely before the climax, with some informative tidbits existence stated about the major characters' species; forth with giving a few fun facts, they're depicted in means that stick true to the program'due south cartoonish nature -- such as when Mr. Krabs and Mrs. Puff comically fight each other every bit predator and prey as they're covered; it'southward a skillful mix of pedagogy and amusement. I as well like how accurate the sea animal characters were designed and scaled during the event; they really come off every bit realistic animals while withal having aspects to make them feel like the usual characters -- like a few behaviors akin to their usual selves (like SpongeBob laughing when filtering leaner in the tank). In the climax, Squidward invades the treedome with the intent of devouring the others, putting upward a tough struggle until Sandy saves the gang by calling for Pearl to keep him decorated until the 2 hours vesture off, reverting the gang to normal. While there may be a big animation error with Squidward viewing the moon earlier emerging from the restroom, it doesn't drag the episode downward for me. It features a unique concept with some informative tidbits on the characters' species and heady action $.25, and it makes for a good Sandy-focused storyline.

Number iv: "Chocolate With Nuts" (season 3, episode 12-A)

With this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick go door-to-door chocolate bar salesmen to make money for fancy living.

Now for the sibling of my number six entry, which, in my opinion, is the cartoon's funniest episode! Having SpongeBob and Patrick become door-to-door entrepreneurs makes for an engaging set-upwardly; it fits their innocent, child-like demeanors to want to become entrepreneurs after reading (Squidward's) Fancy Living Assimilate, and their efforts to sell chocolate to the people come off equally comedic (which I'll cover) and endearing with how committed they are to succeeding. At present for the gilded mine that is the slew of jokes; fifty-fifty starting off with a bang, the episode comes with a ton of jokes to match the themes -- including a con man repeatedly scamming SpongeBob and Patrick with carrier bags, Patrick misinterpreting some of the pointers he's given (chiefly with him saying "I love you" to a customer), and, of class, a random fish screaming "CHOCOLATE!!!" while chasing them around town. :rotflol: They all come off equally witty and/or unpredictable, and about all of them alloy very well with the salesmen theme, making them more than natural and hilarious. Of course, the episode too displays some enlightening aspects out of the main duo, coming up with some clever solutions to sell chocolate (like lying for the sake of profits) and understandably having a difficult time getting to their goals with frivolous purchases and dejections from consumers; they come off as (more-or-less) honest efforts to endeavor and make themselves successful. At the finish, the crazed fish chasing them for chocolate offers them a huge corporeality of money for their products, allowing SpongeBob and Patrick to become entrepreneurs and rent a eatery for a dark; information technology's something that came from their endeavour to make that guy their beginning customer and he gave them a ton of cash, making their piece of work feel well-rewarded. It'due south a hilarious classic that really delivers on the highs and lows of being rookie salespeople. I can see why Kaz, one of the show's writers, calls this his favorite episode*!

*Seriously, he does.

Number three: "Large Pink Loser" (flavour 2, episode three-A)

With this classic from season two, Patrick gets overwhelmed by SpongeBob's many achievements and seeks to have him serve as a role model -- leading to the sea star copying his friend's life exactly.

Kicking off the final three, we have my favorite episode to circumduct around my favorite SpongeBob SquarePants character! This episode provides a very solid look into Patrick's graphic symbol, as well as providing some invoking development for him. Forth with showcasing his commonly lazy demeanor, this provides the first look into his insecurity over not making accomplishments of his own, leaving him feeling upset when compared to his more successful peers -- including his best friend SpongeBob. I've felt a lot of these doubts in one's capabilities, as have others, and they help to brand Patrick relatable here. They also provide reasoning for his subsequently efforts to copy every aspect of SpongeBob's life; while I practise think Patrick was going overboard with imitating his friend, it does come off as understandable -- given how the ocean sponge was shown to have a cupboard literally overflowing with awards, along with his friend helping guide him to successes. Existence true to his helpful nature, SpongeBob helps Patrick quite a chip on the trek to an accomplishment, helping him seek work at the Krusty Krab and giving him pointers on the job, and later getting Patrick to go for his own laurels-winning methods; they help to brand him an encouraging simply reasonable guide for the sea star while creating a expert conflict. Over the plot's course, Patrick'south other efforts to brand achievements make for some entertaining views -- from confusing the Krusty Krab with himself as callers try placing orders (ane of my favorite Patrick jokes) and eating peoples' meals upon completion to struggling to unscrew the lid of a jar. Along with beingness very comedic, they feel similar honest efforts to win an honour -- even with how misguided they are -- making his actions come up off equally endearing. In the finish, as Patrick and SpongeBob copy each other, Patrick finally wins himself an laurels -- for doing admittedly nothing. While it may be a little cheesy, it gives Patrick the reassurance to know he's been making achievements all forth, letting him let go of copying his friend. This classic episode provides multiple dimensions to Patrick'due south graphic symbol, letting him abound to meet he does have achievements to call his own while imparting the lesson that (nearly) everyone is capable of aspiring to great things and make rewarding achievements of their own.

Number 2: "Band Geeks" (flavour 2, episode 15-B)

With this widely-beloved episode, Squidward gets informed by his onetime rival Squlliam Fancyson of an upcoming Bubble Bowl performance, and the quondam octopus seeks to create a marching band for information technology.

This is probably what you lot had expected to be my number one choice equally with most other people. Regardless, I agree that this is one of the best pre-film one episodes! This episode opened up a few doors for Squidward, introducing united states to his old rival, Squlliam Fancyson 3, and revealing he had once held a dream of performing at the Bubble Bowl. While Squidward is a grouch much of the time, he nevertheless has dreams like many other people, and like a lot of people, his dreams got taken abroad from him. This conundrum is felt past many, helping Squidward be a relatable graphic symbol; this is augmented by the introduction of his jacka** rival calling to brag about nearly taking his dream, merely to get a second shot at it. Similar to Bubble Bass, I'chiliad not into Squilliam's grapheme all that much, but I found his debut enjoyable -- coming off as a snobby rich man to brag well-nigh the big outcome to our octopus and later attention in the hopes of Squidward blowing it; it really helps with the stakes. As with the story, it'south well-paced and entertaining throughout -- featuring a diverse assortment of jokes such as Patrick asking if mayonnaise is an musical instrument, the players misinterpreting a lot of their instructions, and the cast blaring very loud music upon control. XD Information technology also helps to build some tension for Squidward trying to pulsate up a band on short detect, and creating conflict amongst the band members as they practice; it adds to the empathy to gain from the struggles. Things go emotional towards the end, too, with the cast destroying the instruments and Squidward'due south hopes, leading to a wholesome bit from SpongeBob every bit he motivates the Bottomites to pull themselves together. Ultimately, information technology all pays off for Squidward every bit the cast performs brilliantly at the Bubble Bowl, wowing the crowd with Sweet Victory, a well-composed victory song, and giving Squilliam a heart attack at the sight. It works every bit Squidward had tried to go the Bottomites to this signal and they managed to assemble to aid him wow the crowd and one-up his rival. Information technology's impactful, funny and does a great job making Squidward an engaging figure. For me, this is certainly the all-time episode to predate the first movie, and it's my favorite Squidward-centered skit! But we notwithstanding accept one more than entry to go...

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Number 1: "Have You Seen This Snail?" (season 4, episode iii)

With this special episode, Gary runs abroad from dwelling after SpongeBob accidentally drives him away, and the ocean sponge gives in all of his efforts to find his pet. Meanwhile, Gary finds a new owner who consistently fattens him upwardly for something sinister.

While some of you may be utterly surprised, I stand to say "Have You Seen This Snail?" is my all-time favorite episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, with me finding information technology impactful, comedic, relatable and emotional all in one 22-minute skit. For any good pet owner such as me with Lion, the loss of any pet -- whether through decease, giveaway or them actually running away -- is a very hard thing to go through. In SpongeBob'south case though, it'south extra disheartening every bit he accidentally forgets to feed Gary when he gets distracted by his new MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy paddle ball set and its Dirty Bubble challenge (requiring that he makes over 29 trillion sequent hits). Meanwhile, Gary got driven to remember SpongeBob no longer cares for him equally he repeatedly gets driven off past his owner's paddleball exploits, making him run away to the heart of the city. One of the things that really help to sell the melancholy nature include Gary coming off as (comically) struggling to get by -- until he finds a pampering old woman, Gramma (voiced by Amy Poehler, who did a good job with her role of an affectionate new owner), who gives him a luxurious new life with more he tin can consume and other comforts (and renaming him "Ms. Tuffsy"). This is also sold past SpongeBob coming to realize his mistake days after his snail ran off, growing very concerned as to search the whole boondocks, and becoming heartbroken in one case he catches wind of Gary's running away notation -- to where information technology causes problems with his task. Both of these, specially the latter, really paint a bold film of the kind of problem SpongeBob unintentionally created with his neglect, and they create a stiff conflict with Gary not wanting to go back (shown with him raspberrying a photograph of the sponge) versus SpongeBob wanting to make things correct (equally dealt with some pet owners). The latter also helps SpongeBob remain a character to support with his urge to bring Gary back.

Amidst the misfortune, the episode sports a broad variety of jokes to proceed things lighthearted and funny. Many of them alloy well into SpongeBob and Patrick's search for the runaway snail, or with Gary's new lease on his own; some of these gags include Patrick serving as sediment bait when he ingests the contents of 1 of Gary's cans, Gary mistaking some boyfriend stray snails offering nachos for ruthless thugs, and, of course, the hilarious moment of Squidward screaming freaked out while SpongeBob and Patrick stand up in identify for a few seconds in their search. A lot of the jokes come off as witty and assist give the heartwrenching search a more positive spin to it. For the emotional side of things, there'south also the song Gary Come Abode. Sung by the Tony Award-winning singer Stew, the song is quite emotional -- having a lowkey crush and coming with somber visuals like SpongeBob reminiscing on the by and scenes where Gary is just out of his reach. Those and the lyrics similar, "More a pet, yous're my best friend." and, "Come dorsum, 'cause we are family unit, and forgive me for making yous wanna roam." really pull at the heartstrings with the desperation of SpongeBob'due south search. Every bit the story goes on, SpongeBob gains development in needing to work harder to accomplish goals -- explained when Mr. Krabs indirectly gives advice on searching for Gary -- and to be a better owner to his dearest pet, reflecting on a lot of the things the snail loves and where he'd amend. Meanwhile, Gary comes to meet how much his old owner truly loves him, and after finding out the nighttime twist of Gramma over-pampering all of her past snails, he makes a suspension for his previous owner. And as predictable, the episode ends with Gary and SpongeBob having a heartwarming reunion just every bit the latter was about to give up the search, followed by SpongeBob vowing to treat Gary ameliorate.

It'due south a wholesome and extraordinary special that makes me get emotional over the conflict and showtune, gets me with its hilarious jokes, and wins me over with its character development and wholesome ending involving our main protagonist and his companion fauna; it truly is a must-see masterpiece in my eyes. No matter who says what, I'm proud to telephone call this my favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episode!

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Some honorable mentions (brace yourselves):

"Assistance Wanted"

"Tea At the Treedome"

"Jellyfishing"

"Plankton"

"Pizza Commitment"

"MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy"

"F.U.N."

"Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost"

"SB-129"

"Karate Choppers"

"Valentine's Day" (not on the list every bit information technology's a vacation special, but loved)

"Neptune's Spatula"

"Squid'southward Day Off"

"MermaidMan and BarnacleBoy 3"

"Wormy"

"Patty Hype"

"I'm Your Biggest Fanatic"

"Squidville"

"Christmas Who?" (not on the list as it's a holiday special, but loved)

"Survival of the Idiots"

"Pressure level" (considered just non included due to constraints)

"The Smoking Peanut"

"Shanghaied"

"Frankendoodle"

"Sailor Rima oris"

"Jellyfish Hunter"

"The Fry Cook Games"

"Club SpongeBob"

"My Pretty Seahorse"

"Nasty Patty"

"Just One Bite"

"Idiot Box"

"Krab-Borg"

"Rock-a-Cheerio Bivalve"

"Moisture Painters"

"Krusty Krab Training Video" (considered just not included due to constraints)

"Ugh"

"The Camping ground Episode"

"Pranks A Lot"

"Fright of a Krabby Patty"

"The Lost Mattress"

"Skill Crane"

"Selling Out"

"Dunces and Dragons"

"Enemy In-Law"

"MermainMan and BarnacleBoy VI: The Movement Pic"

"Patrick SmartPants"

"Krusty Towers"

"Ghost Host" (considered but not included due to constraints)

"Wishing You lot Well"

"That's No Lady"

"Best Frenemies"

"Friend Or Foe"

"The Original Fry Cook"

"The Donut of Shame" (considered but not included due to constraints)

"Sing a Song of Patrick"

"Pest of the Due west" (a guilty pleasure)

"House Fancy" (minus the toenail scene)

"Non Normal" (considered but not included due to constraints)

"A Life in a Day"

"Suction Cup Symphony"

"Sandcastles In the Sand"

"Overbooked"

"Squidward in Clarinetland"

"SpongeBob's Last Stand"

"The Bad Guy Guild for Villains"

"The Groovy Patty Caper" (a guilty pleasure)

"It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" (not on the list as it'south a holiday special, merely loved)

"Hello Bikini Bottom!"

"License to Milkshake"

"It Came from Goo Lagoon"

"Safe Deposit Krabs"

"What'south Eating Patrick?"

"Larry's Gym"

"Mall Girl Pearl"

"Sharks vs. Pods"

"Goodbye, Krabby Patty?"

"The Whole Molar"

"Patrick's Coupon"

"The Fable of Boo-Kini Bottom" (not on the listing as it's a holiday special, but loved)

"Whale Watching"

"Krusty Kleaners"

"The Night Patty"

"Gary & Spot"

"SpongeBob's Large Birthday Blowout" (considered but non included due to constraints)

"The Goofie Newbie"

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And that does it for this first countdown! While a part of me believes the drawing has gone on for much longer than what may exist platonic (I would've been fine having just the first iv seasons plus the first movie), I, at the same time, can't assist merely feel respect and admiration for it having lasted over 2 decades at present -- with its fun characters, creative story lines and iconic funny scenes. Every bit seen by my countdown (and honorable mentions), I've come to find enjoyment in quite a few episodes from all across the franchise's duration and, looking back, I'thousand happy that information technology's been a significant part of my childhood and life as of yet. While I don't know how much longer it'll actually go, I hope to continue enjoying these and much of the original series equally long every bit I tin.

I promise you guys enjoyed this first countdown. What are your favorite SpongeBob SquarePants episodes? Experience costless to politely leave your comments downwardly below. I will have the side by side countdown, one for my elevation ten favorite Danny Phantom episodes, fix in the next couple of weeks -- coming belatedly Baronial or early September. Stay tuned!

The SpongeBob SquarePants franchise was created by the late Steve Hillenburg (Aug 1961 - Nov 2018), and it belongs to Nickelodeon, United Plankton Pictures Inc. and Viacom.

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