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The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants

Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants!

Best episode
S2E15 Dumped
9.88,017 votes
Worst episode
S7E5 Someone's in the Kitchen with Sandy
3.21,616 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.8avg
Binge time
5d 8h
650 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 15 - Dumped
    9.8/10(8017 votes)

    S2:E15

    Suddenly, Gary seems to be hanging out with Patrick more than SpongeBob. SpongeBob thinks it's because he loves Patrick more. But, what's the real reason that Gary is attached to Patrick all of a sudden?

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Carson Kugler
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  2. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 12 - Squilliam Returns
    9.5/10(3243 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Squidward's old school rival, Squilliam, returns to Bikini Bottom to brag to Squidward, Squidward tells him that he owns a five star restaurant to get him to stop. Squidward must get Spongebob to turn the Krusty Krab into a fancy restaurant before Squilliam arrives.

    Directors:Jay Lender, Sam Henderson
    Writers:Sam Henderson, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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  3. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 10 - Can You Spare a Dime?
    9.5/10(2821 votes)

    S3:E10

    Squidward quits his job after Mr. Krabs accuses him of stealing the first dime he ever made, but Squidward has a hard time finding a new job.

    Directors:Jay Lender, Sam Henderson
    Writers:Sam Henderson, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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  4. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 4 - Frankendoodle
    9.5/10(2596 votes)

    S3:E4

    SpongeBob creates DoodleBob.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  5. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 16 - Grandma's Kisses
    9.4/10(2691 votes)

    S2:E16

    SpongeBob asks his grandma not to kiss him because her public displays of affection are embarrassing.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann, Octavio E. Rodriguez
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  6. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 1 Episode 17 - Squeaky Boots
    9.3/10(3117 votes)

    S1:E17

    Mr. Krabs gives SpongeBob a pair of "special" boots because he bought them for Pearl, but she didn't want them. SpongeBob loves them, but the squeaking drives Mr. Krabs crazy.

    Director:Steve Fonti
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Chris Mitchell, Steve Fonti

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  7. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 4 - Squid's Day Off
    9.3/10(2571 votes)

    S2:E4

    Squidward is put in charge of the Krusty Krab when Mr. Krabs goes to the hospital and decides to take the day off, but can't help thinking SpongeBob will do something wrong.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  8. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 14 - Survival of the Idiots
    9.3/10(2332 votes)

    S2:E14

    Despite Sandy's warning, SpongeBob and Patrick sneak into her treedome, during a terrible snowstorm and since the doorknob is frozen, SpongeBob and Patrick realize they have to wait until spring. Will SpongeBob and Patrick be able to survive the entire winter? Or will Sandy, and the cold weather, stop them first?

    Director:Aaron Springer
    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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  9. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 1 Episode 5 - Ripped Pants
    9.2/10(3595 votes)

    S1:E5

    While at Goo Lagoon, SpongeBob accidentally rips his pants while trying to impress Sandy, causing everyone to laugh.

    Director:Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Peter Burns, Paul Tibbitt

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  10. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 18 - No Free Rides
    9.2/10(2268 votes)

    S2:E18

    To avoid another year with SpongeBob in her class, Mrs. Puff passes him with bogus extra credit and lets him have his license, but soon realizes that the consequences are beyond bad. When SpongeBob receives a new boat-mobile from his parents, Mrs. Puff attempts to steal it, and SpongeBob will stop at nothing to stop her.

    Director:Aaron Springer
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt

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  11. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 1 Episode 14 - Hall Monitor
    9.1/10(2839 votes)

    S1:E14

    SpongeBob is finally given the chance to be a hall monitor at his boating school, but he wastes the school day giving a speech and doesn't get to do anything. That doesn't mean he can't be a Hall Monitor outside of school, right?

    Director:Chuck Klein
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Chuck Klein, Jay Lender

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  12. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 13 - Patty Hype
    9.1/10(2136 votes)

    S2:E13

    The Krusty Krab hasn't had costumers in weeks, so SpongeBob comes up with an idea, but Mr. Krabs and Squidward laugh at the idea. So SpongeBob opens his own restaurant and becomes a huge success in Bikini Bottom.

    Director:Jay Lender
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender

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  13. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 2 - Doing Time
    9.1/10(2043 votes)

    S3:E2

    After SpongeBob accidentally drives into a shipment of juice to the senior home, Mrs. Puff is mistakenly arrested.

    Director:Aaron Springer
    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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  14. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Chum Bucket
    9.1/10(1964 votes)

    S3:E3

    SpongeBob is forced to work at the Chum Bucket.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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  15. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 8 - Idiot Box
    9.1/10(1816 votes)

    S3:E8

    SpongeBob and Patrick buy a big screen TV, just so they can use the box using imagination, while Squidward refuses to believe that they are using their imagination inside the box on account of all the noise they are making.

    Directors:Kent Osborne, Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Kent Osborne

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  16. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 17 - Wet Painters
    9.0/10(1864 votes)

    S3:E17

    Mr. Krabs has SpongeBob and Patrick paint the inside of his house, with a strict rule to not get paint on anything besides the walls.

    Directors:C.H. Greenblatt, Kaz
    Writers:Mark O'Hare, C.H. Greenblatt, Kaz

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  17. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 6 - One Krab's Trash
    9.0/10(1827 votes)

    S3:E6

    Mr. Krabs has a garage sale and sells SpongeBob the most valuable of items.

    Directors:Kaz, Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Kent Osborne

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  18. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 20 - Chocolate with Nuts
    9.0/10(1823 votes)

    S3:E20

    SpongeBob and Patrick decide to become rich entrepreneurs by selling chocolate bars door to door.

    Directors:Kaz, Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Kaz, Kent Osborne

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  19. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 7 - Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy III
    8.9/10(1936 votes)

    S2:E7

    Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy decide to go on vacation, but unfortunately they don't have anyone to look after the Merma-lair, so they ask SpongeBob and Patrick to look after it. However, they accidentally release Man Ray from a prison made of frozen tartar sauce.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  20. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 19 - I'm Your Biggest Fanatic
    8.9/10(1818 votes)

    S2:E19

    While at a jellyfishing fan convention, SpongeBob meets Kevin C. Cucumber, who gives him a chance to see if he can join his club, The Jellyspotters. However, SpongeBob is unaware that Kevin is only trying to make a fool out of him, but soon discovers the truth after the club attacks him with a robotic queen jellyfish.

    Director:Jay Lender
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender

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  21. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 3 Episode 9 - As Seen on TV
    8.9/10(1682 votes)

    S3:E9

    After SpongeBob has a small role in a commercial for the Krusty Krab, he thinks he is now famous.

    Director:Aaron Springer
    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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  22. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 1 Episode 15 - Jellyfish Jam
    8.8/10(2246 votes)

    S1:E15

    A wild jellyfish follows SpongeBob home, so he decides to keep it. The jellyfish loves to party and dance. Unluckily, SpongeBob's house turns into a party overnight with more jellyfish coming by the second.

    Director:Ennio Torresan Jr.
    Writers:Peter Burns, Erik Wiese, Ennio Torresan Jr.

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  23. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 8 - Squirrel Jokes
    8.8/10(2185 votes)

    S2:E8

    SpongeBob tells jokes in a talent show at the Krusty Krab, but ends up saying jokes about squirrels, which makes Sandy mad.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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  24. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 1 - Something Smells
    8.8/10(2005 votes)

    S2:E1

    SpongeBob eats a peanut onion sundae and acquires a hideous case of bad breath. And he can't quite understand why everyone runs away from him whenever he talks to them.

    Director:Aaron Springer
    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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  25. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 3 - Your Shoe's Untied
    8.8/10(1984 votes)

    S2:E3

    SpongeBob forgets how to tie his shoes, so he must re-learn how. But no one else knows how, either.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dumped" is the best rated episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. It scored 9.8/10 from 8,017 votes. Directed by Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Carson Kugler and written by Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams, it aired on March 5, 2001. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Squilliam Returns".

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