The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2

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

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Jay Lender, William Reiss

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.

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

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

Writer: C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer, Merriwether Williams

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

Director: Aaron Springer

Writer: C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer, Merriwether Williams

Patrick's parents are coming over and Patrick doesn't want to look stupid, so he tells SpongeBob to be stupider than him.

Director: Aaron Springer

Writer: Mark O'Hare, C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer

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?

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

Mr. Krab's turns SpongeBob's idea for 'Jelly Krabby Patties' into a colossal customer favorite, and it leads to trouble when the local population of jellyfish become hunted to near-extinction.

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Walt Dohrn

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

Director: Jay Lender, Sam Henderson

Writer: Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams, Sam Henderson

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.

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

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

Writer: C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer, Merriwether Williams

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

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

SpongeBob and Squidward go on strike after they don't get their paycheck from Mr. Krabs. How long will the strike last?

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Walt Dohrn

An Alaskan Bull Worm is on the loose in Bikini Bottom, and Sandy must stop it from destroying the town.

Director: Jay Lender, Dan Povenmire

Writer: Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams, Dan Povenmire

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

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer

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

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Jay Lender, Bill Reiss

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.

Director: Aaron Springer

Writer: C.H. Greenblatt, Aaron Springer, Merriwether Williams

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.

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

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

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Jay Lender, William Reiss

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!).

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

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

Writer: Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams, William Reiss

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

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Paul Tibbitt, Merriwether Williams, Walt Dohrn

SpongeBob brings Christmas to Bikini Bottom.

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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."

Director: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

Writer: Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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

Director: Jay Lender

Writer: Jay Lender, William Reiss, David B. Fain