SpongeBob SquarePants

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AIRED ON 3/16/2013

Season 9 : Episode 11

Show Summary

SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the highest-rated children's cartoon shows of the era and of all time. It follows a naive and eternally optimistic sea-sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants and his endeavors in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. Many supporting and equally popular characters tag along with SpongeBob, including a starfish, a squid, a crab, and even a squirrel who lives underwater. The show first aired on May 1st, 1999, and quickly took off with children. The show is just as popular now as it ever was! Cast of Characters SpongeBob SquarePants - SpongeBob is the main character of the series and, as stated before, is somewhat dim-witted, sometimes to the point of driving his brighter friends up the wall. Despite this shortcoming, SpongeBob is a selfless creature. SpongeBob is a well-known fry cook at the Krusty Krab, Bikini Bottom's premier daytime eatery, and for good reason. No one denies that SpongeBob makes a delicious Krabby Patty, the burger of choice at the restaurant. SpongeBob lives in his pineapple home with his pet snail Gary. Patrick Star - Patrick is SpongeBob's best friend and is not the brightest fish in the sea - he lives under a rock, after all. Usually, SpongeBob and Patrick come up with a clueless idea that they think will be fun, but they usually end up in a lot of trouble for it. Because of his personality and dim-witted antics, Patrick is one of the most popular characters in the series. Squidward Tentacles - Squidward is a snobbish squid who lives in a moai between the houses of the two people he hates the most - SpongeBob and Patrick. He is constantly unhappy, mainly because of their antics. They have somehow been misinformed that Squidward is their friend, so Squidward is always badgered by them both. Squidward also dislikes his job at the Krusty Krab with SpongeBob. The only things that keep Squidward going are his tiki-shaped home and playing his clarinet. Sandy Cheeks - Sandy is a cowgirl from Texas. She is quite powerful and agile, so make sure you don't set her off! She is a very nice person though, and isn't all muscle. In fact, her love of science is what allows her to live underwater. She lives in a tree growing inside a large dome that keeps air in. If she leaves her air bubble, she'll wear a suit that lets her breathe. Mr. Eugene H. Krabs - Mr. Krabs is the owner of the Krusty Krab and is notable for his large cheapskate side. Mr. Krabs is completely in love with his money and lets nothing stand between him and it. He also has a daughter, Pearl the whale, though it is never explained how Pearl is a whale and Mr. Krabs is a crab. Gary the Snail - Gary is SpongeBob's pet snail and is the equivalent of an underwater cat. Although most of his sounds are cat-like mews, SpongeBob can understand exactly what Gary is saying, and Gary understands SpongeBob as well, probably better than SpongeBob understands himself. Sheldon J. Plankton - Plankton is Mr. Krab's arch rival and the not-so-proud owner of the Chum Bucket, the restaurant across the street from the Krusty Krab. Plankton has tried to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula from his rival Mr. Krabs on numerous occasions but has never succeeded. His wife Karen is a computer he built himself. Larry the Lobster - Larry is a macho lifeguard at the Bikini Bottom beach, Goo-Lagoon. He is constantly working out and is often the voice of reason when Spongebob tries something particularly dim-witted at the beach. Mrs. Poppy Puff - Mrs. Puff is the local driving school teacher in Bikini Bottom. She is a good teacher, but just cannot pass one student: SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob has failed her class many times and has gotten on Mrs. Puff's nerves so much that she now has a severe hatred for him and has actually been driven slightly insane by him. Squilliam Fancyson - Squilliam is Squidward's rich and snobbish rival. He boasts about his money and is everything Squidward wants to be. He and Squidward's neighbors are the main reasons for Squidward's bitterness. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy - These two are a retired duo of superheroes that have their own television show. Mermaid Man is portrayed as a senile character, and Barnacle Boy, who is 68 years old, is constantly annoyed by him. Man Ray and the Dirty Bubble - These are a pair of dastardly villains in Bikini Bottom. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are too old to fight them alone and usually need the help of SpongeBob and his friends to get the job done. The Dirty Bubble is literally a bubble and can be popped by pointy objects. Man Ray wears a mask and has no real face behind it. He has been known to have a bit of a soft side. The Flying Dutchman - The Flying Dutchman lives in his flying pirate ship and haunts Bikini Bottom. His hobby and main reason for existing is simply to scare the citizens of Bikini Bottom. Theme Song Captain: Are ya ready kids? Kids: Aye, aye, captain! Captain: I can't hear you! Kids: AYE, AYE, CAPTAIN! Captain: Ohhh..... who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Kids: SpongeBob SquarePants! Captain: Absorbent and yellow and porous is he! Kids: SpongeBob SquarePants! Captain: If nautical nonsense be something you wish,Kids: SpongeBob SquarePants! Captain: Then drop on the deck, and flop like a fish! Kids: SpongeBob SquarePants! Captain: Ready? Everyone: SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob SquarePants! Captain: SpongeBob... SquarePants!moreless

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

Mr. Eugene H. Krabs

Bill Fagerbakke

Bill Fagerbakke

Patrick Star

Rodger Bumpass

Rodger Bumpass

Squidward Tentacles

Carolyn Lawrence

Carolyn Lawrence

Sandy Cheeks

Tom Kenny

Tom Kenny

SpongeBob SquarePants/Gary/Narrator

Mr. Lawrence

Mr. Lawrence

Plankton

Fan Reviews (1457)

SUBMIT REVIEW
  • Spongebob has NEVER gone downhill.

    8.0
    This show has never ever EVER gone downhill. This show started in 1999. First, It had a few boring episodes like Spongebob using a cleaner. Then, it's first run ended in early 2000. About a month later, It started it's second run. These were different episodes. It had different plots like Spongebob trying to tie his shoe. Okay, it's a couple episodes later, & Eventually, it started it's third season in 2001. There were some bad, & good episodes this season. This season had it's best episode of the season. It was about Spongebob breaking his butt. Then a movie came, & eventually, it had it's fourth season. This was a very good season with awesome episodes like "Dunces & Dragons". Then, the best season of all, Season 5, premiered in 2005. This was a perfect season. There were many good episodes this season. Like Patrick getting a job, Sandy getting fleas, How Krabs & Plankton became rivals, & much much more. Season 6 aired in 2006. This was a great season. This was an extended season. After this, Season 7 aired in 2008. This was also an extended season. Season 8 started in 2011. This season is currently in production. Season 9 is airing tomorrow. Season 10 will start in 2015. Grades:

    Season 1 (1999-2000) A good season with big ideas. 6/10

    Season 2 (2000-2001) A different sesason with better ideas. 7/10

    Season 3 (2001-2002) A fine season with good ideas. 5/10

    Season 4 (2002-2004) A superb season with amazing ideas. 9/10

    Season 5 (2004-2007) A perfect season with perfect ideas. 10/10

    Season 6 (2007-2008) A great season with great ideas. 8/10

    Season 7 (2008-2010) A great season with great ideas. 8/10

    Season 8 (2010-2012) A great season with great ideas. 8/10

    Season 9 (2012-2015) A great season with great ideas. 8/10

    Season 10 (2015-whenever) WHATEVER.

    Grades:

    Animation: Rocks. 10/10

    Voice: Cute. 10/10

    Music: Awesome. 10/10

    Everything Else: 8/10

    Year Summary:

    1999: Good start 7/10

    2000: Season 1 ends and Season 2 begins. 8/10

    2001: Season 2 ends and Season 3 begins ad gives out eps like 'Bossy Boots' and 'Idiot Box'. 9.2/10

    2002: Season 3 ends and Season 4 starts with a movie. This is where SH quit. 10/10

    2003: The middle of Season 4. 8/10

    2004: The end of Season 4 and going on to Season 5. 7/10

    2005: The middle of season 5. 10/10

    2006: The third quarter of Season 5. 7/10

    2007: The last section of Season 5 and carrying on to Season 6. 8/10

    2008: The second half of Season 6 and The first 3 eps (6 segs) of Season 7. 8/10

    2009: The middle of Season 7 (episodes 4 - 20, segs 7 - 40) 10/10

    2010: The end of Season 7 (eps 21 - 26, segs 41 - 52) and 1/5 of Season 8. 7/10

    2011: 2/5 and 3/5 of Season 8. 10/10

    2012: 4/5 and 5/5 of Season 8 along with the first quarter of Season 9. 6/10

    2013: The middle of Season 9. Good so far. 10/10

    This show rocks.moreless
  • I like it but....

    7.0
    I like Spongebob, but has been blocked in my region bcoz in category violence cartoon :(
  • Why Do I Hate Spongebob?

    1.0
    The reason why I hate Spongebob is in one episode, his dumb friend Patrick said that he should keep his garbage instead of throwing it away? Really Patrick, have you lost you're mind? Thanks to you Patrick Star with you're dumb idea I now hate this show with a fiery passion. And he collects all of his trash. I mean I would like to see the final episode of Spongebob when Squidward says to him "Take Your @$%* And Get Out Of My and he sends Spongebob and Patrick to jail. Or just see Spongebob burn in %$@#. Because Spongebob had toke the last from me. He is evil, he is a user and I can't stand the sight of him anymore. And three words for My Property!" So, there you have, you get the fact why I hate Spongebob.moreless
  • Getting better

    8.5
    While Spongebob still may not be at it's Golden Age quality, it is MUCH much better now than it was back in Season 6. I don't even want to talk about those days.
  • It had magic 1999-2006

    6.5
    Looks like It was funny when they were scared of getting cancelled in 2004 along with other shows people will always miss(Hey Arnold and a lot of other shows) and really ramped up in popularity. Slid after 2007 hit. have not watched it since October 27th 2010.
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    Animation, Comedy, Kids

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    cultural phenomenon, dumb friends, feel good comedy, for the child in you, talking animals