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SpongeBob SquarePants S17E9 — The Nerds
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SpongeBob SquarePants•Season 17•Episode 9

The Nerds

6.7/10 · 62 votesJul 17, 202611 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 17•−0.5 vs season avg

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Squidward creates his very own comic book, which becomes a hit around Bikini Bottom.

Directed bySherm Cohen
Written byMike Bell
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Cast9

Tom Kenny

Tom Kenny

SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail / French Narrator (voice) / Patchy The Pirate

Bill Fagerbakke

Bill Fagerbakke

Patrick Star (voice)

Rodger Bumpass

Rodger Bumpass

Squidward (voice)

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Mr. Krabs (voice)

Carolyn Lawrence

Carolyn Lawrence

Sandy Cheeks (voice)

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

Mrs. Puff (voice)

Mr. Lawrence

Mr. Lawrence

Plankton / Larry the Lobster (voice)

Jill Talley

Jill Talley

Karen Plankton (voice)

Lori Alan

Lori Alan

Pearl Krabs (voice)

Crew8

S

Sherm Cohen

Director

Mike Bell

Mike Bell

Writer

Z

Zeus Cervas

Storyboard Artist

M

Michelle Bryan

Animation Director

M

Marc Ceccarelli

Executive Producer

Vincent Waller

Vincent Waller

Executive Producer

J

Joe Crowley

Line Producer

N

Nick Carr

Music Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Nerds" is episode 9 of SpongeBob SquarePants season 17. It scored 6.7/10 from 62 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Sherm Cohen and written by Mike Bell, it aired on July 17, 2026.

Next: E10 · The SquarePants MethodBest of Season 17