Episode guide
SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 8
52 episodes · first aired Mar 26, 2011
Check out Bikini Bottom's new Flabby Patty restaurant, Patrick's art sensations, Plankton's turn to the nice side, and the last hurrah for Glove World. Plus, this season is packed with double-length specials including "Frozen Face-Off," "A SquarePants Family Vacation," and "Hello Bikini Bottom!" So dive in - the water's fine and the laughs come in waves!
- 1 A Friendly Game Mar 26, 2011 · 12m SpongeBob and Patrick decide to build an indoor miniature golf course in SpongeBob's pineapple house after it has rained outside. Squidward, who was sleeping and annoyed, tells the two to…
- 2 Oral Report Mar 26, 2011 · 11m While preparing to give an oral report for boating school, SpongeBob comes down with stage fright. SpongeBob asks Sandy for help, and receives a pair of goggles that would enable him to…
- 3 Sentimental Sponge Apr 2, 2011 · 11m Squidward becomes concerned when Patrick convinces SpongeBob that he needs to become more sentimental.
- 4 Squidward's School for Grown Ups Jun 4, 2011 · 11m 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…
- 5 The Curse of the Hex Jun 11, 2011 · 12m An evil hagfish curses the Krusty Krab.
- 6 The Hot Shot Jun 18, 2011 · 11m SpongeBob gets driving lessons from the son of a legendary race-car driver, Tony Fast Jr.
- 7 The Other Patty Jun 25, 2011 · 12m Mr. Krabs and Plankton, his business rival and Chum Bucket owner, set out to find clues on why they have no customers. The enemies find a common enemy—a popular new restaurant—in which…
- 8 Frozen Face-Off Jul 15, 2011 · 23m 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…
- 9 Accidents Will Happen Jul 18, 2011 · 12m When Squidward gets hurt on the job, he menaces to take legal action unless his employer, Mr. Krabs, agrees to cater to him to his every need. Mr. Krabs, who eventually gets tired of doing…
- 10 Drive Thru Jul 19, 2011 · 12m Instead of paying money to repair a hole in the wall of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs decides to use it to gain more income by turning it into a drive-thru window. However, his two employees…
- 11 Sweet and Sour Squid Jul 20, 2011 · 12m Plankton tries to befriend Squidward in order to get the Krabby Patty secret formula. However, Squidward refuses to discourse with him until SpongeBob tells Plankton that he must…
- 12 The Googly Artiste Jul 21, 2011 · 11m When doing arts and crafts with his best friend SpongeBob, Patrick is coveted by everyone in town after an art critic praises his artwork. He soon becomes a famous artist, which makes…
- 13 Barnacle Face Sep 16, 2011 · 12m The night before a school dance, Pearl gets a barnacle on her face. Mr. Krabs asks SpongeBob to help his daughter remove the blemish to save money, instead of taking Pearl to expensive…
- 14 Pet Sitter Pat Sep 16, 2011 · 23m When SpongeBob gets an invitation to his Grandma's birthday party, he asks his best friend Patrick to pet-sit Gary. However, Patrick only causes trouble, which makes SpongeBob angry.
- 15 Mermaid Man Begins Sep 23, 2011 · 11m SpongeBob and Patrick learn the secret origins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy from the heroes themselves.
- 16 Plankton's Good Eye Sep 23, 2011 · 11m Plankton grows himself another eye because he lacks depth perception. However, it changes his personality and causes him to be nice, because the eye is from SpongeBob's DNA.
- 17 House Sittin' for Sandy Sep 30, 2011 · 11m SpongeBob gladly accepts to house sit Sandy's Treedome, while she is away. Sandy first shows SpongeBob what he should do, and all is quiet until Patrick arrives for a visit. The best…
- 18 Smoothe Jazz at Bikini Bottom Sep 30, 2011 · 11m Squidward and SpongeBob win backstage passes and tickets to Kelpy G's live concert. However, Patrick eats their passes shortly after the concert begins. Losing their passes, SpongeBob and…
- 19 Ghoul Fools Oct 21, 2011 · 22m SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates headed by Lord Poltergeist. The two get caught in a feud between them and the Flying Dutchman.
- 20 Walking the Plankton Nov 7, 2011 · 11m Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob win free tickets to a cruise, thanks to Plankton, but they do not know that it is a secret plan to steal the Krabby Patty formula. At the same time, Plankton tricks…
- 21 Patrick's Staycation Nov 8, 2011 · 12m When feeling that he is doing the same activities every day, Patrick moans that he needs a break. SpongeBob suggests a vacation out of town, which cheers him. When at a travel agency…
- 22 Mr. Krabs Takes a Vacation Nov 9, 2011 · 11m Mr. Krabs takes a vacation with SpongeBob and Pearl to the Bikini Bottom Mint. However, his daughter does not want to tag along, so she stays at a museum. SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs proceed…
- 23 Mooncation Nov 10, 2011 · 12m SpongeBob meets Sandy, who is preparing her rocket to go to the Moon for a vacation. However, SpongeBob accidentally stows away, and when on the Moon, the two set out camp. SpongeBob and…
- 24 A SquarePants Family Vacation Nov 11, 2011 · 22m SpongeBob invites Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Sandy, Mrs. Puff, Larry, Squidward, and Plankton to watch a slideshow of his family vacation to the Great Barrier Reef. In the slideshow, SpongeBob and…
- 25 The Krabby Patty That Ate Bikini Bottom Nov 25, 2011 · 12m While looking for spare change, Mr. Krabs notices an over-sized soybean at Sandy's Treedome. Mr. Krabs is interested in what could have enlarged the plant, and Sandy revealed an…
- 26 Bubble Buddy Returns Nov 25, 2011 · 11m SpongeBob receives a letter from an old friend Bubble Buddy, asking to babysit his son Shiny, who causes mischievous antics. SpongeBob must keep Shiny out of trouble and away from sharp…
- 27 The Way of the Sponge Nov 26, 2011 · 11m Sandy introduces Fuzzy Acorns, "the greatest karate master ever", to SpongeBob. The master is training Sandy to earn the "blacker belt", the highest belt in karate. SpongeBob wishes he had…
- 28 Bubble Troubles Nov 26, 2011 · 11m After making bubbles with hot sauce, SpongeBob and Patrick accidentally destroy Sandy's air supply by causing a fire and fill her Treedome with water by contaminating it. They must help…
- 29 Are You Happy Now? Mar 31, 2012 · 12m Squidward tries to find his happiest memory, but gives up after hope is lost. Desperately, SpongeBob "helps" him create one.
- 30 Planet of the Jellyfish Mar 31, 2012 · 11m SpongeBob and Sandy battle an evil Jellyfish overlord, who is replacing everyone in town with clones. After searching for clues, they figure out that its weakness is mayonnaise.
- 31 Restraining SpongeBob Apr 2, 2012 · 12m A fed-up Squidward has had it with SpongeBob's annoying antics, pranks, wisecracks, and practical jokes and issues SpongeBob a restraining order against his neighbor. SpongeBob is afraid…
- 32 Glove World R.I.P. Apr 3, 2012 · 11m SpongeBob and Patrick spend a final day at Glove World before it shuts down forever, only for a new amusement park called Glove Universe to open.
- 33 Home Sweet Rubble Apr 4, 2012 · 11m 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…
- 34 Fiasco! Apr 5, 2012 · 11m Squidward discovers a piece of art by an artist named "Fiasco", and Mr. Krabs decides to use it as an attraction to his customers at the Krusty Krab. But soon after, Plankton steals it…
- 35 Free Samples Apr 6, 2012 · 12m Plotting to ruin Mr. Krabs, Plankton, his business rival, drives away his customers. As a result, Mr. Krabs is forced to give out free Krabby Patties in order to try to win them back.
- 36 InSPONGEiac Apr 9, 2012 · 11m SpongeBob has difficulty falling asleep, while Patrick struggles to stay awake.
- 37 Treats! Apr 10, 2012 · 12m SpongeBob brings home a box of new snail treats that Gary will do anything to get – especially when they run out.
- 38 Squiditis Apr 11, 2012 · 11m When Squidward goes home sick with a fake illness, SpongeBob thinks he has caught it for real.
- 39 For Here or to Go Apr 12, 2012 · 11m Mr. Krabs organizes a guessing game to his customers at the Krusty Krab for a Krabby Patty. When Plankton tries it, he actually wins. Mr. Krabs will do anything to stop him from collecting…
- 40 Karen 2.0 Apr 13, 2012 · 11m When Plankton replaces his computer wife Karen with an upgrade called Karen 2.0, the original Karen leaves and gets a job at the Krusty Krab.
- 41 Extreme Spots Jul 21, 2012 · 11m When the drasticals come to town, SpongeBob and Patrick try to do whatever it takes to join them, no matter how extreme – or dangerous. Whether attempting sand motorbiking, hang gliding…
- 42 Squirrel Record Jul 21, 2012 · 11m Sandy is determined to break a record number of world records, in record time, so SpongeBob joins her for an action-packed weekend of dangerous record setting.
- 43 Demolition Doofus Jul 21, 2012 · 11m Mrs. Puff enters SpongeBob into a demolition derby, but SpongeBob's awful driving makes him a superstar.
- 44 Face Freeze! Jul 21, 2012 · 11m SpongeBob and Patrick get face freeze after making too many faces despite being warned not to by Mr. Krabs.
- 45 The Good Krabby Name Sep 3, 2012 · 12m Mr. Krabs wants all of Bikini Bottom to eat at the Krusty Krab, so SpongeBob and Patrick go on an advertising blitz.
- 46 Squid Baby Sep 3, 2012 · 11m A head injury makes Squidward think he's a baby, and SpongeBob and Patrick must look after him.
- 47 License to Milkshake Sep 7, 2012 · 11m SpongeBob returns to the Milkshake Academy after discovering his milkshake license has expired.
- 48 Hello Bikini Bottom! Oct 8, 2012 · 23m A concert promoter named Colonel Carper wants SpongeBob and Squidward to form a band together and send them on a "world tour". However, the greedy Mr. Krabs decides to manage them in order…
- 49 Super Evil Aquatic Villain Team Up Is Go! Oct 14, 2012 · 11m Plankton teams up with Man Ray to get the Krabby Patty formula and rule the world.
- 50 Gary's New Toy Oct 14, 2012 · 11m Spongebob must take drastic measures when Gary’s new red ball starts to control him.
- 51 Chum Fricassee Oct 21, 2012 · 11m Squidward quits the Krusty Krab to work for Plankton, turning the Chum Bucket into an overnight success.
- 52 Move It or Lose It Oct 21, 2012 · 11m Mr. Krabs and Plankton circulate petitions about the bulldozing of a Bikini Bottom restaurant.