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The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2

Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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 2 Episode 26 - Band Geeks
    9.7/10(15 votes)

    S2:E26

    Squidward enlists the aid of SpongeBob and the rest of Bikini Bottom to form a marching band to impress Squidward's old high school rival, Squilliam Fancyson.

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

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  3. 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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  4. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 31 - Just One Bite
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E31

    When SpongeBob learns that Squidward has never actually tried a Krabby Patty, he becomes obsessed with the idea that Squidward must try it.

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

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 24 - Life of Crime
    9.2/10(9 votes)

    S2:E24

    SpongeBob and Patrick find out that you can borrow anything without permission as long as you return it, or that's what wise Mr. Krabs says. SpongeBob and Patrick want a balloon, but neither one has any money, so they "borrow" it and it pops. They decide to run away and live like criminals, because they think they're now "thieves."

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

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  9. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 30 - The Fry Cook Games
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S2:E30

    SpongeBob and Patrick compete in the Fry Cook Games after they get in a fight. Who will come out victorious?

    Directors:Jay Lender, Dan Povenmire
    Writers:Dan Povenmire, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 25 - The Secret Box
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    S2:E25

    Patrick keeps a small box everywhere he goes and refuses to tell SpongeBob what's in it. Curiosity eventually gets the better of our spongy hero, as he decides to try and sneak a peek while Patrick is sleeping.

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 28 - Artist Unknown
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E28

    Squidward starts to teach an art class at the Recreation Center, but SpongeBob is the only person who shows up.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt
    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Walt Dohrn

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  18. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 5 - Big Pink Loser
    8.7/10(1866 votes)

    S2:E5

    Patrick realizes that he has never won any awards in his life, so he decides to copy everything that SpongeBob does. SpongeBob has won countless awards, so Patrick is sure that he will win one.

    Director:Jay Lender
    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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  19. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 9 - Christmas Who?
    8.7/10(1902 votes)

    S2:E9

    SpongeBob brings Christmas to Bikini Bottom.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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  20. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 11 - Imitation Krabs
    8.7/10(1811 votes)

    S2:E11

    In another attempt to steal the Krabby Patty formula, Plankton makes a robot that looks just like Mr. Krabs. But in order to get the formula, he will have to do some odd things as part of the "secret handshake."

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Chuck Klein, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick
    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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  21. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 20 - Pressure
    8.7/10(1756 votes)

    S2:E20

    Sandy and SpongeBob get into a fierce competition doing extreme underwater sports.

    Director:Jay Lender
    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, David B. Fain

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  22. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 22 - Shanghaied
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    S2:E22

    When a giant anchor falls onto SpongeBob's house, Squidward, SpongeBob and Patrick decide to climb the anchor, and they find the boat of the Flying Dutchman, who imprisons them.

    Directors:Aaron Springer, Alan Smart
    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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  23. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 32 - The Bully
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    S2:E32

    At boating school, a new student shows up, but he says he's gonna kick SpongeBob's butt!

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

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  24. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 35 - Procrastination
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    S2:E35

    SpongeBob must write an 800-word essay for boating school but gets distracted easily.

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

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  25. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2 Episode 2 - Bossy Boots
    8.6/10(2025 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Pearl remodels the Krusty Krab into a hip local hangout, SpongeBob worries about the fate of the original restaurant (not to mention, his position as Fry Cook!).

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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Dumped" is the best rated episode of SpongeBob SquarePants season 2. 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 is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Band Geeks".