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The Best Episodes Directed By Ian Vazquez

Every TV Episode Directed by Ian Vazquez Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 21 - Karate Pals
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Karate Pals

    S16:E21

    The Gal Pals become unstoppable after Sandy teaches them karate. Before long, the entire town has gotten in on the action.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 17 Episode 8 - The SquarePants Method
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The SquarePants Method

    S17:E8

    Mr. Krabs rents out the Krusty Krab for a big blockbuster movie, thrilled by the promise of free publicity, and a famous actor shows up to portray SpongeBob in it.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 15 Episode 19 - Delivery of Doom
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Delivery of Doom

    S15:E19

    SpongeBob is challenged by E.V.I.L. to make a delivery to their secret lair in 10 minutes or less.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  4. undefined Season 15 Episode 22 - A Fish Called Sandy
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - A Fish Called Sandy

    S15:E22

    Sandy decides to finally give herself gills so she can truly experience Bikini Bottom, but they come with a strange side effect.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  5. undefined Season 16 Episode 2 - Bizarro Bottom
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Bizarro Bottom

    S16:E2

    SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  6. undefined Season 16 Episode 8 - The Haunted Bucket
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - The Haunted Bucket

    S16:E8

    SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 16 Episode 12 - SpongeBob TrashPants
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - SpongeBob TrashPants

    S16:E12

    SpongeBob cleans up Bikini Bottom.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  8. undefined Season 16 Episode 18 - Pigskin Pearl
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Pigskin Pearl

    S16:E18

    Pearl becomes a star player after joining her high school football team.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  9. undefined Season 14 Episode 10 - Tango Tangle
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Tango Tangle

    S14:E10

    Plankton and Karen take dance lessons and quickly become top of the class.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  10. undefined Season 14 Episode 23 - Sandy's Country Christmas
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Sandy's Country Christmas

    S14:E23

    When one of Sandy's experiments goes awry, the Cheeks family team up to save Christmas in Bikini Bottom.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  11. undefined Season 15 Episode 7 - Wiener Takes All
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Wiener Takes All

    S15:E7

    Tired of doing grunt work at the Krusty Krab, Squidward takes a new job as Manager of Weenie Hut Jr's.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  12. undefined Season 15 Episode 13 - Jeffy T's Prankwell Emporium
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Jeffy T's Prankwell Emporium

    S15:E13

    Squidward's prankster dad visits and brings all sorts of gags with him, much to Squidward's annoyance.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  13. undefined Season 15 Episode 16 - Firehouse Bob
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Firehouse Bob

    S15:E16

    SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward feel the heat when they become volunteer firefighters.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 16 Episode 1 - SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up

    S16:E1

    When Patrick's Time Closet goes on the fritz, SpongeBob's history is re-written by time traveling interlopers.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 15 Episode 4 - The Sandman Cometh
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Sandman Cometh

    S15:E4

    When Patrick can't fall asleep, he seeks assistance from the Sandman.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 16 Episode 16 - Pardon My Wand
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Pardon My Wand

    S16:E16

    SpongeBob obtains a magician's wand and accidentally causes magical mayhem wherever he goes.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 15 Episode 10 - Dome Alone
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Dome Alone

    S15:E10

    Sandy suspects Plankton's up to no good, so she recruits Patrick to investigate.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 14 Episode 17 - The Dirty Bubble Bass
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Dirty Bubble Bass

    S14:E17

    Bubble Bass and the Dirty Bubble team up to become Bikini Bottom's nastiest nefarious nuisance.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  19. undefined Season 15 Episode 1 - UpWard
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - UpWard

    S15:E1

    Lady Upturn introduces Squidward, and his musical "talents," to her high society friends after she becomes his patron.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  20. undefined Season 16 Episode 5 - Gorilla Suit Day
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Gorilla Suit Day

    S16:E5

    SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and is mistaken for a real gorilla.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  21. undefined Season 14 Episode 21 - Kreepaway Kamp
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Kreepaway Kamp

    S14:E21

    While at Kamp Koral for a reunion, SpongeBob and the gang are stalked by a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows as campers start disappearing one by one!

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 14 Episode 2 - Buff for Puff
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Buff for Puff

    S14:E2

    Mr. Krabs steps out of his shell and into the gym after Larry shows him up at the beach.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  23. undefined Season 13 Episode 52 - Ain’t That the Tooth
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Ain’t That the Tooth

    S13:E52

    SpongeBob and Patrick mistake a burglar for the tooth fairy.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  24. undefined Season 13 Episode 53 - Dopey Dick
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Dopey Dick

    S13:E53

    Squidward joins a crew of sailors hunting down the great white jellyfish.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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  25. undefined Season 13 Episode 39 - The Salty Sponge
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - The Salty Sponge

    S13:E39

    SpongeBob works the grill at the toughest joint in town.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
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Ian Vazquez Ratings Summary

"Karate Pals" is the best rated episode directed by Ian Vazquez. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/29/2026 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The SquarePants Method".