The BEST episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants season 16
Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants season 16!
The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
#1 - Near-Mint Plankton
Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/7/2025
In his latest secret formula scheme, Plankton disguises himself as a collectible figurine and winds up trapped in Bubble Bass' basement.
#2 - SpongeBob TrashPants
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/24/2025
SpongeBob cleans up Bikini Bottom.
#3 - SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2025
When Patrick's Time Closet goes on the fritz, SpongeBob's history is re-written by time traveling interlopers.
#4 - Go Fetch!
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/3/2025
Gary's favorite ball falls into a monster-filled trench.
#5 - Squidward's Tough Break
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2025
After Squidward loses his memory, he adopts a new tough guy persona.
#6 - Gorilla Suit Day
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2025
SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and is mistaken for a real gorilla.
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#7 - The Haunted Bucket
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2025
SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket.
#8 - Heart of Garbage
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/7/2025
SpongeBob and Patrick must search for Squidward after the inside of his home turns into a vast garbage jungle.
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#9 - Karen's Klatch
Season 16 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/2/2026
Plankton infiltrates a party thrown by Karen for her computer friends, but Karen quickly uncovers his ruse.
#10 - Pigskin Pearl
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/28/2025
Pearl becomes a star player after joining her high school football team.
#11 - Hog Huntin
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/17/2025
SpongeBob and Patrick must track down Old Man Jenkins' prized worm hog.
#12 - The Kreepy Krab
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/26/2025
Slappy brings his macabre sensibilities to the Krusty Krab when he's hired there as a server.
#13 - Curse of the WereDoodle
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2025
DoodleBob bites SpongeBob, transforming him into a "WereDoodle".
#14 - Bizarro Bottom
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2025
SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers.
#15 - Exchange Student Driver
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2025
Mrs. Puff sends SpongeBob far away to a driving school in Klopnod.
#16 - Laundro-Madness
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/10/2025
Squidward spends a day at the laundromat with his fellow Bikini Bottomites.
#17 - Pardon My Wand
Season 16 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/14/2025
SpongeBob obtains a magician's wand and accidentally causes magical mayhem wherever he goes.
#18 - Stupor-stition
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/14/2025
On Friday the 13th, Mr. Krabs' extreme superstitions become a disruption for everyone around him.
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#19 - Krusty Kafeteria
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/24/2025
The Krusty Krew take on cafeteria duty at Pearl's school.
#20 - The Green Tentacle
Season 16 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/2/2026
Sandy seeks Squidward's help to heal her sick tree, but his alternative gardening methods give her a headache.
#21 - Happy Krabby Birthday
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/2/2026
SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday present for Mr. Krabs.
#22 - Karate Pals
Season 16 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/2/2026
The Gal Pals become unstoppable after Sandy teaches them karate. Before long, the entire town has gotten in on the action.