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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 33 - Home Sweet Rubble
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E33

    SpongeBob's pineapple house is falling apart and is in needing repairs, so he gets all of his friends to help him refurbish it. However, despite the big changes, SpongeBob is not happy with it. In the end, his pet snail Gary helps him with his can, which contains a fully furnished pineapple.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 51 - Chum Fricassee
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E51

    Squidward quits the Krusty Krab to work for Plankton, turning the Chum Bucket into an overnight success.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Son of Stimpy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E5

    Stimpy squeezes, and a stench is born. Ren thinks it's just a stinky fantasy, but when Stinky floats away, Stimpy abandons his friend to search through rain and snow and dark of night. It'll take a Christmas miracle for Stinky to return to his warm, snugly home!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 24 - Enchanted Tiki Dreams
    9.7/10(6 votes)

    S7:E24

    Squidward gets to live in the world of his dreams, thanks to SpongeBob and Patrick.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Suction Cup Symphony
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    S6:E4

    Squidward writes a symphony.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 40 - Single Cell Anniversary
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    S6:E40

    SpongeBob helps Plankton find an anniversary gift for Karen.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Frozen Face-Off
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S8:E8

    SpongeBob and the gang, including Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Karen, and Gary, participate in a sled worm race for one million dollars. However, just before the race begins, Plankton sneaks off to the Krusty Krab and uses a robot as his replacement in the race. Plankton goes inside the Krusty Krab to steal the Krabby Patty formula, while the group must keep a yeti, who is attacking them, away.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Dog Show
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E10

    George Liquor, American, has worked tirelessly to groom Ren and Stimpy for the All County Dog Show, but before they can compete, they'll need to get past the toughest judge of all - Mr. Horse!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Ren's Brain
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E6

    Ren's status as Lord of the Manor is challenged.Stimpy the mad scientist replaces Ren's brain.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Sun Bleached
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S6:E12

    SpongeBob accidentally gets too much sun-tan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 37 - Whelk Attack
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S7:E37

    Large sea whelks invade Bikini Bottom.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 50 - Love That Squid
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S7:E50

    Squidward gets ready to go out on a date and SpongeBob assists him with a "practice date."

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    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 33 - SpongeHenge
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S5:E33

    A windy day in Bikini Bottom causes SpongeBob's holes to create a jellyfish-enticing sound.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Pest of the West
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S6:E8

    While researching his family tree, SpongeBob finds that he is a distant relative of SpongeBuck, a sheriff from Bikini Bottom's past who helped save the citizens from the quickest whip draw in town, the evil Dead Eye Plankton.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Squidward's School for Grown Ups
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S8:E4

    When Patrick suddenly grows a beard, he decides it is time to act like a grown-up. He tags along with Squiward, who offers to teach him everything he knows about how to be mature, much to SpongeBob's dismay.

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    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 38 - Shell Shocked
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S6:E38

    SpongeBob searches for alternatives when Gary needs a new shell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 35 - Shellback Shenanigans
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S7:E35

    Plankton impersonates Gary to try and steal the formula.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - A Visit to Anthony
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E16

    Ren and Stimpy's U.S. visit to a young fan named Anthony threatens to destroy all his youthful fantasies, so Anthony's overprotective father threatens to destroy them!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - SpongeBob vs. The Patty Gadget
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S5:E16

    Squidward invents a Krabby Patty-making machine to try to make SpongeBob lose his job. SpongeBob will not go down without a fight, so he competes against it.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Mermaid Man Begins
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S8:E15

    SpongeBob and Patrick learn the secret origins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy from the heroes themselves.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  21. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - House Worming
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S10:E2

    When worms move in to SpongeBob's holes, it's up to him to hide his disgusting new friends from everyone else.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Boat Smarts
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S5:E3

    Mrs. Puff presents a film on good and bad boat drivers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 26 - Le Big Switch
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S5:E26

    After being enrolled in a chef exchange program, SpongeBob switches places with a snooty French chef from a high-end restaurant.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Bucket Sweet Bucket
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S5:E12

    While Mr. Krabs is on vacation, Plankton tricks SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward into helping him redecorate the Chum Bucket.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - BlackJack
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S5:E23

    When SpongeBob's parents go missing, he suspects that his cousin BlackJack, the family bully who used to torment him when they were little, has kidnapped them.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Richard Pursel

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Richard Pursel Ratings Summary

"Home Sweet Rubble" is the best rated episode written by Richard Pursel. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/4/2012 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chum Fricassee".