TV.com

SpongeBob SquarePants Season 5 Episode 4

Spy Buddies / Boat Smarts / Good Ol' Whatshisname

Favorite

Watched It I've Watched This 1

Next
Episode Previous
Episode

8.1

User Rating

116 votes

Your Rating: 10
Your Rating: 9.5
Your Rating: 9
Your Rating: 8.5
Your Rating: 8
Your Rating: 7.5
Your Rating: 7
Your Rating: 6.5
Your Rating: 6
Your Rating: 5.5
Your Rating: 5
Your Rating: 4.5
Your Rating: 4
Your Rating: 3.5
Your Rating: 3
Your Rating: 2.5
Your Rating: 2
Your Rating: 1.5
Your Rating: 1

Rate Now

EPISODE REVIEWS
By TV.com Users

Write A Review

Episode Summary

EDIT

Spy Buddies / Boat Smarts / Good Ol' Whatshisname

AIRED: 7/23/07

Spy Buddies:
Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Patrick to spy on Plankton.

Boat Smarts:
SpongeBob and Squidward star in an instructional boating video with Squidward as the good driver and SpongeBob as the bad driver.

Good Ol' Whatshisname:
Mr. Krabs pits SpongeBob against Squidward in a work contest, promising the winner a fabulous prize. The challenge is to find out all of the customers' names. When they cover almost all of them, Squidward tries desperately to find out the name of a grumpy man.moreless

FAN RECAP

Fan Episode Reviews (31)

Funny!

10

By TeleKoopa, Jan 21, 2013

Spy Buddies: hilarious, specially the part where SpongeBob and Patrick spy Plankton and the crazy final scene.

Boat Smarts: I loved The Krusty Krab Training Video and even more this one. Squidward's crash dummy was just great.

Good Ol' Whathisname: a good short.
DO YOU AGREE?
0 0

Flag
Share Hide
Good Ol' Whathisname was the only episode without a perfect score

9.5

By fsaenz0125, Jul 29, 2012

Spy Buddies: An excellent episode with a perfect storyline. There were no problems (the ending was funny though but confusing) at all. This episode has some funny parts like SpongeBob in the 007 parody when he became a spy, SpongeBob and Patrick using the sleep ray on Sandy, Plankton getting burned, Patricl's pants (funniest part when it destroyed the Chum Bucket), Plankton using a song which made the customers leave, and the last part of the episode. Overall, this is the second best episode of the pair. 10/10

Boat Smarts: This was another perfect episode of SB. It was a little better than Spy Buddies. Most of the stuffs that SpongeBob does were hilarious. Squidward gets abused a lot here in this episode but it made me laugh a lot. Most of the storyline were great and funny to watch. Since there's nothing else to talk about I'll just conclude my review. 10/10

Good Ol Whathisname: This is the only episode that didn't get a perfect score for me. It wasn't the best in my opinion. My problems were how Squidward acted near the end before he went to jail. Funny parts were SpongeBob knowing all the names, then Squidward comes to know them as well, Squidward trying to get What Tis Too Ya's name, and the last part where Patrick is on jail. 9/10moreless
DO YOU AGREE?
1 0

Flag
Share Hide
Definitely not one of the better episodes

3.0

By Makeavelli269, Jul 03, 2012

"Spy Buddies" was the most tolerable of the three, but there was still a major plot hole: even if Mr. Krabs and Plankton were trying to assume each other's lives to see who had it harder, Plankton is known for not playing by the rules. He could have stolen the Krabby Patty formula at any time, and nobody really would have caught on. Kind of a wasted plot, really. All the potty jokes with Patrick's laser shorts were uncalled for, too.

"Boat Smarts" is not a good episode if you actually like Squidward and Mrs. Puff. It also shows just how much of an idiot SpongeBob has degenerated into. In the episode "Boating School," it is implied that SpongeBob repeatedly fails his driving tests because of nervousness, which is realistic. By the time of "Boat Smarts," SpongeBob no longer seems nervous, but is just a flat-out bad driver. The fact that Squidward and Mrs. Puff got the brunt of the abuse and SpongeBob got off scot-free in this episode can also leave a bad taste in people's mouths.

"Good Ol' Whatshisname" was definitely the worst, however. First of all, why did that guy feel the need to scream in Squidward's face when all Squidward wanted to know was his name? The ending was horrible, too. Squidward won the contest Mr. Krabs set up, but instead of a vacation, he gets...a pamphlet advertising a vacation. AND Squidward ends up in jail.

So, overall, a bad episode in general, but immediately becomes VERY bad if you like Squidward.moreless
DO YOU AGREE?
0 1

Flag
Share Hide
Great

8.5

By jmbsonic555, Nov 03, 2011

Spy Buddies: Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Patrick to spy on Plankton. 9 out of 10

Boat Smarts: SpongeBob and Squidward star in an instructional boating video with Squidward as the good driver and SpongeBob as the bad driver.

10 out of 10

Good Ol' Whatshisname: Mr. Krabs pits SpongeBob against Squidward in a work contest, promising the winner a fabulous prize. The challenge is to find out all of the customers' names. When they cover almost all of them, Squidward tries desperately to find out the name of a grumpy man.

6 out of 10

FINAL SCORE: 8.5 out of 10moreless
DO YOU AGREE?
0 0

Flag
Share Hide
"Boat Smarts" was the best of the three pairings

9.5

By tigerdude22, Sep 30, 2011

Spy Buddies: I thought that this was a superb episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". It would have been perfect if it weren't for one thing but I'll get to that part towards the end of the review. SpongeBob and Patrick spying on Plankton to see what he is up to was a very funny idea. SpongeBob and Patrick spying on Plankton at the baby store was very funny. The highlight of this episode though was when SpongeBob and Patrick were on a jetpack and they burned Plankton like twice (that part was so hilarious). Patrick using a gadget that shoots a laser from his butt was weird but very funny. The one thing that ruined this episode though was the ending... the ending was just lazily written and pretty confusing, okay I understand that Plankton was Mr. Krabs the whole time and Mr. Krabs was Plankton the whole time but the rest of it was just "What the heck" confusing. Overall, this was a superb episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". 9/10

Boat Smarts: This was a short episode but it made laugh so hard all the way. It may not be for kids though because there is alot of Squidward abuse in this episode and it's pretty violent for younger viewers to watch. This episode being a video on boating safety was very interesting. Squidward was the safe boat driver and SpongeBob was the unsafe boat driver. All of the Squidward abuses in this episode were hilarious especially the crash dummy scene and Squidward going in that spikey roller (that part is a little too violent for little kids to watch). The rest of this episode was laugh out loud hilarious. Overall, an excellent episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". 10/10

Good Ol' Whatshisname: I thought this was a superb episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". It was a little better than "Spy Buddies" but not as good as "Boat Smarts". Honestly, I don't see why this episode has so much hate. Why does this episode have so much hate? I just don't understand it at all. Sure, Squidward was a little out of character but that's pretty much the only little problem in this episode. Squidward wondering how SpongeBob knew everyone's names in the beginning of the episode was pretty funny. It was also pretty funny when Squidward found out that Mr. Whatzittooya was his real name. Patrick's cameo appearance at the end of the episode was also funny. My only little problem was that Squidward was a little out of character stealing Mr. Whatzittooya's wallet and running away with it to find out his name. Overall, besides Squidward, I don't understand how this episode got so much hate? well... I guess it depends if Squidward bugged you a lot in this episode or bugged you a little... in my opinion, Squidward only bugged me a little... overall superb episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". 9.5/10moreless
DO YOU AGREE?
1 1

Flag
Share Hide

See All Fan Reviews

Cast & Crew: STARS

EDIT

Bill Fagerbakke	Patrick Star
Carolyn Lawrence	Sandy Cheeks
Clancy Brown	Mr. Eugene H. Krabs
Jill Talley	Karen
Mary Jo Catlett	Mrs. Puff
Mr. Lawrence	Plankton

See All Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

EDIT

Bill Fagerbakke	Thadeus/Cop	Guest Star
Rodger Bumpass	Fish #3	Guest Star
Jill Talley	Operator	Guest Star

See All Cast & Crew

Watch Online

Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

FILTER BY TYPE

TRIVIA (17)
ADD TRIVIA
- In "Boat Smarts," Squidward would have gotten killed by the spike injury, not surviving it.
  EDIT SHARE
- In "Boat Smarts," Mrs. Puff talks about how a driver should check tire pressure and shows SpongeBob carelessly inflating his tires, but in "Pizza Delivery," one of the first things SpongeBob does is check the tire pressure.
  EDIT SHARE
- When Plankton is disguised as Mr. Krabs, he had the perfect opportunity to steal the formula, but he didn't. Why didn't he while Krabs is around town with SpongeBob and Patrick in pursuit? Not to mention he was holding it when he gives SpongeBob his "mission."
  EDIT SHARE
- In the calendar, you can see there are 31 days. But there are only 30 days in November.
  EDIT SHARE
- If Squidward was sent to jail for 10 years in "Good Ol' Whatshisname," how could he return in "New Digs"?
  EDIT SHARE
- When Squidward, Mr. Whatzitoya and the cop run up the ladder, they were not having their hands on the ladder. How could they climb the ladder without putting their hands on it?
  EDIT SHARE
- SpongeBob tells Mr. Krabs that Plankton bought some baby clothes, but he didn't buy some; he walked away out of the store with nothing.
  EDIT SHARE
- Spy Buddies: The reason Patrick didn't seem so worried when the Krabby Patty exploded in his pants is because starfish can regenerate themselves.
  EDIT SHARE
- This is the first and only time there has been a front combination lock at the Krusty Krab. The combination to the lock is 2,6,8, and a 4.
  EDIT SHARE
- In one scene, Patrick`s face got wiped on the sidewalk, but in the next scene, it was back in order.
  EDIT SHARE
- In this episode, the blonde fish's name was Suzie Fish, but in earlier episodes it was Nancy.
  EDIT SHARE
- In "Spy Buddies," Mr. Krabs says that Plankton has been trying to steal the secret formula for 20 years, but in "Plankton's Army," Mr. Krabs says Plankton has been trying to steal the secret formula for 25 years.
  EDIT SHARE
- In the episode "Spy Buddies," in the beginning, Mr. Krabs takes out the secret formula. This is the first episode where you can see the formula. You cannot actually see what it says, but you can see pictures on it.
  EDIT SHARE
- The ending of "Good Ol' Whathisname" is very similar to "SpongeBob Meets the Strangler."
  EDIT SHARE
- Even if Squidward did win a vacation on a cruise ship, it would probably expire within the ten years he was sent to prison.
  EDIT SHARE
- Since when do you get sent to ten years of prison just for stealing a wallet and "running" a stoplight?
  EDIT SHARE
- Despite what Nickelodeon says, some of the "new" SpongeBob episodes are not new.
  EDIT SHARE
QUOTES (20)
ADD QUOTES
- Squidward: Well, at least I can have peace and quiet for the next 10 years.
  EDIT SHARE
- SpongeBob: Plankton is buying baby clothes?
  Patrick: How embarrassing.
  EDIT SHARE
- Squidward: His name is Mr. What Zit Tooya. What kind of ridiculous name is that?
  What Zit Tooya: That's my ridiculous name, What Zit Tooya!
  EDIT SHARE
- Mr. Krabs: (disguised as Plankton) I did it! I win! I always win!
  SpongeBob: Not to bust your bubble, Plankton, but you always lose.
  Mr. Krabs: No, I always... (rips off the disguise) ...win!
  SpongeBob: Mr. Krabs?!
  EDIT SHARE
- Fish #2: Oh brother, I hated the real version of this song.
  Mr. Krabs: He's driving away all my customers! Alright, Plankton, you want my customers badly? You can have 'em!
  EDIT SHARE
- (Plankton looks at Patrick`s laser pants)
  Plankton: What the?
  EDIT SHARE
- SpongeBob: Patrick, I thought you were holding the rope.
  (Patrick falls)
  Patrick: I was. Be quiet, we`re on a secret mission!
  (Plankton walks in)
  Plankton: Secret mission, huh?! Don`t you think I wouldn`t know by now!? You want to eat in the Chum Bucket without your boss knowing. Let me get you a table.
  EDIT SHARE
- Patrick: Hey, SpongeBob! I can see you through this straw.
  EDIT SHARE
- Mrs. Puff: Well, at least he had his seat belt on.
  (Squidward frowns)
  EDIT SHARE
- Mrs. Puff: Today, we'll be discussing the differences between a driver with boat smarts.
  (Squidward smiles)
  Squidward: Ripping good day for a spot of driving!
  Mrs. Puff: And a driver without boat smarts.
  (SpongeBob walks in)
  SpongeBob: Hey, Squidward! Look what I can do with my feet! (wiggles his legs)
  EDIT SHARE
- Patrick: I wanna be a spy, too!
  Mr. Krabs: All right, you can be a spy.
  Spongebob & Patrick: We`re spy buddies!
  EDIT SHARE
- SpongeBob: Looks like you guys forgot your boat smarts.
  Mrs. Puff: Never mind.
  EDIT SHARE
- Girl: (driving) Jerk!!
  SpongeBob: (looking back) Hey there!
  EDIT SHARE
- Whatzitoya: What's it to ya?
  EDIT SHARE
- Mr. Krabs: You can`t beat me, Plankton, I always win!
  Plankton: Yeah, you got the easy part. Try doing my job.
  EDIT SHARE
- Plankton: Here you go, Eugene. 1 a dollar. (takes out a dollar)
  EDIT SHARE
- SpongeBob: But there`s one thing I just don`t get.
  Mr. Krabs: What`s that me boy?
  SpongeBob: That. (points at the second Patrick)
  EDIT SHARE
- Announcer: Boat Smarts with Mrs. Puff. This driving safety video is brought to you by C.O.B.B.U.T.K.S.B.S.P.O.T.R.A.O.O.B.A.T. Citizens of Bikini Bottom United to Keep SpongeBob SquarePants Off The Road And Out Of Boats All Together.
  EDIT SHARE
- Squidward: Hello.
  Mr. Krabs: (to SpongeBob & Squidward) One of you will have to volunteer for some extra work.
  Squidward: Goodbye.
  Mr. Krabs: I was just gonna ask one of you to spy on Plankton.
  SpongeBob: Oh, spy?! I`m a spy!
  EDIT SHARE
- Mr. Krabs: Have you found out what Plankton's up to?
  SpongeBob: I'm afraid we've lost him, Mr. Krabs.
  Mr. Krabs: Well, find him, lad. I'm not paying you to goof off with Patrick!
  SpongeBob: You're not paying me at all, Mr. Krabs.
  Mr. Krabs: Exactly, so get to work!
  SpongeBob: Yes, Mr. Krabs.
  (the cell phone beeps)
  Cell Phone: If you would like to make another call, please deposit 25 cents.
  EDIT SHARE
NOTES (27)
ADD NOTES
- We learn that SpongeBob knows all the names of the costumers of the Krusty Krab.
  EDIT SHARE
- The main characters in "Spy Buddies" were disguised as different characters.
  EDIT SHARE
- Plankton had a perfect chance to steal the formula in this episode.
  EDIT SHARE
- "Spy Buddies" is also referred to as "SpyBob".
  EDIT SHARE
- Ironically, the first instruction video, "Krusty Krab Training Video," SpongeBob was the good example, while Squidward was the bad. But, in "Boat Smarts," the roles are switched.
  EDIT SHARE
- We learned that Squidward was sent to jail for 10 years.
  EDIT SHARE
- Third appearance of the Mr. Krabs robot that Plankton built.
  EDIT SHARE
- This is the first time that SpongeBob and Patrick become spies.
  EDIT SHARE
- We learn that Plankton buys baby clothes.
  EDIT SHARE
- This is the first time that Squidward has been arrested.
  EDIT SHARE
- Character Debut: Mr. What Zit Tooya.
  EDIT SHARE
- We learn that the man's name is What Zit Tooya.
  EDIT SHARE
- This episode premiered as part of two SpongeBob New New New New New weeks.
  EDIT SHARE
- The combination for Mr. Krabs' locker is 5, 20, and a 0.
  EDIT SHARE
- Plankton doesn't appear in "Boat Smarts" and "Good Ol' Whathisname".
  EDIT SHARE
- This is Patrick and Sandy's Season 5 debut.
  EDIT SHARE
- Sandy doesn't appear in "Good Ol' Whathisname" nor in "Boat Smarts".
  EDIT SHARE
- "Boat Smarts" and "Good Ol' Whathisname" are available on the Bikini Bottom Adventures DVD.
  EDIT SHARE
- "Spy Buddies" is the second time Mr. Krabs and Plankton switch roles; the first time was in Season 3's "The Algae's Always Greener".
  EDIT SHARE
- According to Squidward's calendar that was in prison in the episode "Good Ol' Whatisname," that episode took place in November.
  EDIT SHARE
- Mrs. Puff doesn't appear in "Spy Buddies" and "Good Ol' Whatshisname."
  EDIT SHARE
- Patrick makes a cameo appearance "Good Ol' Whatshisname."
  EDIT SHARE
- This is the third time we see Squidward driving a boatmobile. First and second were in "Dying for Pie" and "Band Geeks."
  EDIT SHARE
- The intro to the" Spy Buddies" episode has the same song as the credits to Action League Now.
  EDIT SHARE
- "Boat Smarts" is the second episode to be an instruction video, the first was the "Krusty Krab Training Video."
  EDIT SHARE
- This was the third episode to have aired three episodes, unlike usual, where there are only two.
  EDIT SHARE
- "Spy Buddies" is available on the SpongeBob Friend or Foe DVD.
  EDIT SHARE
ALLUSIONS (7)
ADD ALLUSIONS
- Trading Places
  
  The way Plankton and Mr. Krabs make a bet that they can't live each other's lives is a reference to the 1983 film Trading Places, in which an upper class broker and a poor street hustler switch lives, not knowing that it is all part of a bet by two business owners. Similar to the film, the wager was for $1.
  EDIT SHARE
- Mr Krabs: Your mission, should you choose to accept it...
  
  This is a reference to Mission Impossible.
  EDIT SHARE
- When Squidward goes to jail, he feels peace, then he found out he had to stay with an idiot. This is like from the Looney Tunes episode, Wacky Wabbit, when Elmer Fudd wanted peace, but it is messed up, and he ends up in jail for peace, but he has to spend it with an idiot.
  EDIT SHARE
- Spongebob: Mr. Krabs is a robot!!!
  This is probably a quote from the kid's bible show, Veggietales, the famous episode, Larry Boy and the rumor weed, is when Junior and Laura thought Alfred was a robot.
  EDIT SHARE
- Guppies 'R Us
  This is a parody of the famous kid store, Toys 'R Us.
  EDIT SHARE
- Donut Hut
  This is an allusion to Pizza Hut.
  EDIT SHARE
- James Bond
  When Patrick is looking at SpongeBob through the straw, it references to the opening of Dr. No, where SpongeBob is James Bond and the gun is replaced with a spatula.
  
  That actually happens in all James Bond openings.
  EDIT SHARE