Episode 1: Astrology With Squidward: Cancer
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Cancer.
Season guide
SpongeBob SquarePants Specials — Episodes and Where to Watch
112 episodes · first aired 2001-01-01
Special installments of the series.
Episode guide
Episode 2: Astrology With Squidward: Gemini
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Gemini.
Episode 3: Astrology With Squidward: Leo
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Leo.
Episode 4: Astrology With Squidward: Pisces
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Pisces.
Episode 5: Astrology With Squidward: Sagittarius
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Sagittarius.
Episode 6: Astrology With Squidward: Taurus
2001-01-011 min
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Taurus.
Episode 7: You Wish
2001-03-0922 min
Vote for the new ending of ‘Shanghied’ with Patchy the Pirate.
Episode 8: Backstage Pants
2002-03-1214 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. It is a series of short clips hosted by crew members. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
Episode 9: SpongeBob's Start
2002-03-123 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this feature, Stephen Hillenburg talks about his idea for SpongeBob and the creation of his world. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
Episode 10: Drawing Characters
2002-03-123 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Sherm Cohen draws SpongeBob and Squidward. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
Episode 11: The Graveyard Shift: In the Beginning
2002-03-123 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Jay Lender talks briefly about the story process and then reads the storyboards of "Graveyard Shift." It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
Episode 12: Show Design
2002-03-123 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Nick Jennings talks about the problems with the chrome backgrounds in "SB-129" when Squidward travels into the future. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
Episode 13: Holiday Party
2002-12-042 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Merry Nickmas short. In this short, SpongeBob and other Nicktoons characters celebrate Christmas at Santa's workshop at the North Pole.
Episode 14: Plankton's Holiday Hits
2002-12-041 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Merry Nickmas short. In this short, Plankton sings parodies of Christmas songs.
Episode 15: SpongeBob (Re-Hydrated)
2003-01-011 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Nicktoons short. In this short, SpongeBob fights an army of Patrick clones in a parody of The Matrix Reloaded.
Episode 16: Bikini Bottom's 7 Life Strategies
2003-03-043 min
This special gives a look into how to live life successfully in Bikini Bottom. It appears as a bonus feature on the Lost at Sea and Complete First Season DVDs.
Episode 17: Behind the Scenes: Special Delivery
2003-07-291 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, a man who works with handling fan mail for the show is introduced. It can be found in the Tide and Seek DVD.
Episode 18: The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants
2003-10-2811 min
Stephen Hillenburg talks about the origin of the title character. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
Episode 19: Recollections From the First Season Crew
2003-10-286 min
In this special, the crew looks back on the first season and how the show came together. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
Episode 20: Everybody's Talking: The Voices Behind SpongeBob SquarePants
2003-10-2815 min
In this special, the voice actors talk about their characters and the voices they provide. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
Episode 21: Drawing the Goo Lagoon
2003-10-283 min
In this special, John Seymore draws Goo Lagoon. It appears as a bonus feature on the Tales from the Deep and Complete First Season DVDs.
Episode 22: Around the World With SpongeBob SquarePants
2004-10-051 min
In this special, the opening of the show plays in the following languages: English, Portuguese, French, Japanese, German and Spanish. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
Episode 23: Inside the Pineapple with David Hasselhoff
2004-11-1512 min
Cast and crew discuss the creation of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Episode 24: The Absorbing Tale Behind The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
2005-03-0119 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, cast and crew members introduce the world of SpongeBob. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
Episode 25: Case of the Sponge "Bob"
2005-03-0115 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the real-life counterparts to the undersea creatures that inhabit Bikini Bottom can be seen. This special is hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau and Stephen Hillenburg. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
Episode 26: Saving the Surf
2005-03-014 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, The Surfrider Foundation preaches the importance of protecting our beaches and provides information on how to become a member. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
Episode 27: The Endless Summer
2005-06-303 min
SpongeBob goes to work to find Mr. Krabs taking advantage of global warming. SpongeBob tries to help by causing more global warming.
Episode 28: How to Draw SpongeBob SquarePants & His Underwater Buddies
2005-09-2727 min
In this tutorial, Sherm Cohen teaches the viewer how to draw SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton. Bonus feature from the Complete Third Season DVD.
Episode 29: Behind the Scenes: The Voices of SpongeBob & Friends
2006-09-127 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the actors are shown matched up with their cartoon counterparts. It can be found in the fourth season DVD.
Episode 30: Crossing the Street
2006-11-021 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob attempts to help an old lady cross the street.
Episode 31: Anything for Baby
2006-11-021 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob cheers up a crying baby on a bus trip.
Episode 32: Flowers for Sandy
2006-11-021 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob surprises Sandy with flowers.
Episode 33: Me Money
2006-11-021 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob cleans Mr. Krabs' money.
Episode 34: Pie
2006-11-021 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick make a pie.
Episode 35: Behind the Scenes With Pick Boy and SpongeBob
2007-01-097 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. The Nick host Pick Boy invades a recording session of SpongeBob SquarePants. It can be found in the fourth season DVD.
Episode 36: Can't Swim
2007-01-121 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, when Mr. Krabs and Plankton were best friends, Plankton saves Mr. Krabs from drowning.
Episode 37: Loop dee Loop
2007-03-281 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, while playing the "Loop de Loop," Plankton almost gets run over, but Mr. Krabs saves him.
Episode 38: Remodeling
2007-04-051 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, Mr. Krabs and Plankton make a sandcastle, but when a bully stomps their castle, he learns the castle's true power.
Episode 39: Behind the Pantis
2007-11-1212 min
A behind-the-scenes look at "Atlantis SquarePantis." Aired on Nickelodeon and later released on the SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis DVD.
Episode 40: Inside the SpongeBob Animation Studios
2007-11-132 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the South Korean animation studio, Rough Draft Studios, is viewed, where the series is produced. It can be found in the SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis DVD.
Episode 41: Are We There Yet?
2007-11-131 min
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, SpongeBob continuously annoys Squidward in a stopped bus saying, "Are we there yet?"
Episode 42: Beware Flying Jellyfish
2007-11-131 min
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, Patrick gets stung by a jellyfish.
Episode 43: Documenting Our Road Trip
2007-11-131 min
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, Sandy decides to record everyone on the bus to document the trip to Atlantis.
Episode 44: Sea Horse Riding Made Easy
2008-04-151 min
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck is trying to ride a seahorse while an announcer is speaking.
Episode 45: Spurskate
2008-04-151 min
A Pest of the West short. In this short, an advertisement for the latest craze in transportation, "spurskates," is shown.
Episode 46: Saloon Door Sorrows
2008-04-151 min
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck goes to see his friends over at the Krusty Kantina.
Episode 47: Yokel to Tough Guy
2008-04-151 min
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck goes from a yokel to a tough guy.
Episode 48: What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Gary)
2008-10-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Gary is throwing a party.
Episode 49: What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Sandy)
2008-10-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Sandy and Big fish are practicing karate.
Episode 50: What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Mr. Krabs)
2008-10-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Mr. Krabs is making Krabby Patties instead of SpongeBob.
Episode 51: What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Patrick)
2008-10-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Patrick tries to catch jellyfish, but gets stung instead.
Episode 52: Plankton's Special Sinister Commentary
2009-03-039 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. Plankton sits in a theater, watches some of "SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One," and rips on SpongeBob and the other characters. It can be found in the SpongeBob vs. The Big One DVD.
Episode 53: Separation Anxiety
2009-04-221 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Patrick glues his feet to his surfboard and then surfs.
Episode 54: Surfing Dreams
2009-04-221 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Squidward has a surfing dream.
Episode 55: SpongeBoard
2009-04-221 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Patrick surfs using SpongeBob as a surfboard.
Episode 56: How the Episode "The Big Wave" Was Filmed in Greek
2009-09-21
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. Thanasis Tsaltabasis is seen performing the voice of Jack Kahuna Laguna in Greek. It can be found in the Greek release of the SpongeBob vs. The Big One DVD.
Episode 57: Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
2009-09-2243 min
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
Episode 58: Life Lessons from Bikini Bottom
2009-09-229 min
"Life Lessons from Bikini Bottom" is a SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. It is an old-style educational film reel and basically acts as a profiler for the various characters. It can be found in the The First 100 Episodes DVD.
Episode 59: Help Wanted: The Seven Seas Edition
2009-09-2211 min
In this special, "Help Wanted," the first episode of the series, is shown in numerous languages, including Chinese, Finnish, Danish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Greek, Dutch, and Spanish (Spain). It can be found in the The First 100 Episodes DVD.
Episode 60: Behind the Scenes of the SpongeBob Opening
2009-09-257 min
A behind-the-scenes look at the opening credits that accompany "Truth or Square." This can be found on the SpongeBob's Truth or Square DVD.
Episode 61: Balloons
2009-12-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob tries to blow up balloons, but finds it harder than he thought.
Episode 62: Juice Man
2009-12-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob becomes "Juice Man" when he absorbs some spilled juice.
Episode 63: Traffic
2009-12-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob entertains some residents who are stuck in traffic.
Episode 64: The Outfit
2009-12-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob is trying to pick out a costume for the costume party.
Episode 65: How to Make SpongeBob SquarePants
2010-03-165 min
TMDB does not provide an episode synopsis.
Episode 66: SpongeGod
2010-07-131 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Clash of Triton short. In this short, Patrick asks what SpongeBob would do if he were a god.
Episode 67: The Story of King Neptune
2010-07-131 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Clash of Triton short. In this short, SpongeBob tells the origin of King Neptune to Patrick.
Episode 68: Tips for Jellyfish Fields
2010-10-051 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, the narrator tells some simple guidelines for a visit to Jellyfish Fields.
Episode 69: Jellyfishing Safety Tips
2010-10-051 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, SpongeBob talks about jellyfishing safety tips.
Episode 70: Plankton Pays
2010-10-051 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, Plankton accidentally gets shocked by a ton of jellyfish.
Episode 71: Moldy Sponge
2010-10-301 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants holiday short. In this short, SpongeBob turns into a moldy sponge while trying to take out the trash, which is full of moldy kitchen sponges.
Episode 72: SpongeBob's Legendary Dance Party
2010-11-161 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, SpongeBob teaches one how to dance.
Episode 73: Things to Do When Encountering a Legendary Creature
2010-11-161 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, Patrick is reading a book called Bikini Bottom Legends.
Episode 74: The Legend of SpongeBob
2010-11-161 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, the legend of SpongeBob is told.
Episode 75: Behind the Scenes: Legends of Bikini Bottom
2010-11-166 min
A DVD bonus feature showing a behind-the-scenes look at "The Legends of Bikini Bottom".
Episode 76: GumShoe SquarePants
2011-03-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, SpongeBob hunts down clues on a new case, but he only ends up stepping on Plankton.
Episode 77: SpongeLock Holmes and Dr. Patson
2011-03-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick are searching for SpongeBob's missing house key.
Episode 78: What if the Mystery Ended This Way...?
2011-03-081 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, alternate endings are shown for the mystery from "The Great Patty Caper."
Episode 79: Time Machine
2011-06-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to see the young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
Episode 80: Lessons Learned
2011-06-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to make themselves smarter.
Episode 81: And Krabs Saves the Day
2011-06-141 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, Mr. Krabs spills tartar sauce on Man Ray.
Episode 82: Sandy's Vacation in Ruins
2011-11-125 min
Spongebob's love for shiny things gets him and Sandy into some trouble.
Episode 83: Change of Sea-Nery: Getting to the Bottom of a Stop-motion Bikini Bottom
2012-11-068 min
A DVD bonus feature. It is a behind-the-scenes look at It's a SpongeBob Christmas!
Episode 84: Plankton's Diary: Karen
2013-04-121 min
Plankton talks about Karen in his video diary.
Episode 85: Plankton's Diary: Evil Laugh
2013-04-191 min
Plankton talks about his evil laugh in his video diary.
Episode 86: Plankton's Diary: Plankton's Evil Plan
2013-06-092 min
Plankton talks about his evil plans in his video diary.
Episode 87: Plankton. A Thank You Would Be Nice.
2015-06-083 min
In this short, Plankton explains the impact plankton have made on the planet.
Episode 88: Gary's Holiday Sing-Along
2015-12-092 min
Gary sings holiday classics.
Episode 89: Frozen Krabby Patty
2017-02-181 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Patrick appears in a Frozen Krabby Patty commercial.
Episode 90: More Feeling
2017-02-181 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, SpongeBob tells Patrick to put more feeling in his lines.
Episode 91: What Else Can a Krabby Patty Do?
2017-02-181 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick show what a Krabby Patty can do.
Episode 92: Krabby Patty Report
2017-02-181 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Perch Perkins and Patrick fight over Krabby Patties.
Episode 93: Krabby Patty Jingle
2017-02-181 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Mr. Krabs plays the piano and sings about Krabby Patties.
Episode 94: Bike Safety Tips
2017-05-151 min
In this short, SpongeBob teaches Patrick the basics of bicycle safety. The short was made for Nationwide's Make Safe Happen campaign.
Episode 95: Plankton's Color Nullifier
2017-11-032 min
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob: You Bring the Color short. In this short, SpongeBob plans to bring the whole world together with a colorful new Krabby Patty, but Plankton tries to steal it.
Episode 96: SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy's Beach Bash!
2019-01-0423 min
"SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy's Beach Bash!" is a SpongeBob SquarePants episode, produced as a stand-alone special for season twelve. In this episode, Patchy and some of SpongeBob's biggest fans wash up on the island above Bikini Bottom to celebrate SpongeBob Appreciation Day.
Episode 97: Movie Etiquette
2019-05-241 min
To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, the folks behind the show created a funny short about movie etiquette starring SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward.
Episode 98: Patchy's Playlist
2019-11-3022 min
Patchy takes a fun-filled journey through the world of SpongeBob's best musical moments.
Episode 99: The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
2019-12-07113 min
SpongeBob must stop an active undersea volcano from destroying Bikini Bottom.
Episode 100: The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special
2020-06-0523 min
For the first time ever, the voices behind SpongeBob, Patrick, and the rest of Bikini Bottom are re-creating the show’s most iconic moments. You voted -- now see which of your favorite scenes get re-made in a hilarious new way!
Episode 101: SpongeBob's Spookiest Scenes Countdown Special
2020-10-0222 min
A power outage won't stop Patchy the Pirate from counting down some of the spookiest SpongeBob scenes ever.
Episode 102: The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special
2021-01-1020 min
Gear up for SpongeBob's greatest skills, spills, and thrills as our STAR host, Nate Burleson, counts down the sportiest SpongeBob scenes of ALL TIME that YOU voted for! You won't believe what #1 is!
Episode 103: SpongeBob SquarePants Sings Keep It Cool
2021-10-233 min
The SpongeBob SquarePants cast sings about climate change.
Episode 104: The Patrick Star Fan Favorites Special
2021-11-1223 min
Break out the mayonnaise, set the belts to Wumbo and prepare to scream "Leedle Leedle Leedle Lee." Unspeakable - YouTube star and Patrick Star superfan - is counting down the greatest Patrick Star scenes of all time.
Episode 105: Twas the Night Before Spongemas
2022-12-2222 min
on Christmas Eve, SpongeBob and his friends look back on some of the fun and less-than-jolly Christmas moments. And when Christmas morning comes around, they realize that what matters most is the loving warmth of the holiday cheer.
Episode 106: The Tidal Zone: A SpongeBob Universe Special
2023-01-1345 min
Observe, if you will, four tales of undersea exploits that defy explanation. Cross over into new dimensions where minds switch, bodies shrink, and robots rise in... The Tidal Zone Special.
Episode 107: A Very Patchy Holiday Livestream
2023-12-1522 min
Patchy the Pirate livestreams his favourite holiday memories to SpongeBob fans.
Episode 108: SpongeBob's Super Bowl Party
2024-02-0522 min
Patrick, SpongeBob, and Gary throw a Super Bowl party.
Episode 109: Super Bowl LVIII: Live from Bikini Bottom
2024-02-11264 min
TMDB does not provide an episode synopsis.
Episode 110: Beneath the Bun: Secrets of the Krabby Patty
2024-12-2322 min
Perch Perkins, Bikini Bottom's leading journalist, leads a deep-dive retrospective into the secrets, scandals, and successes of the legendary undersea snack - the Krabby Patty.
Episode 111: SpongeBob: Order Up!
2025-07-183 min
Squidward is annoyed by SpongeBob ringing the bell indicating an order is ready to be served. Produced in 2015 as a theatrical short, releasing alongside Smurfs (2025).
Episode 112: Shanghaied (SpongeBob Day Edition)
2026-07-1416 min
Three never-before-seen alternate endings of the classic episode “Shanghaied”
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