The BEST episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants season 6

Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants season 6!

The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.

Last Updated: 5/26/2026Network: NickelodeonStatus: Continuing

7.52

178 votes

#1 - Choir Boys

Season 6 - Episode 34 - Aired 3/20/2009

SpongeBob wants to join the choir that Squidward participates in.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Andrew Overtoom, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel

7.43

229 votes

#2 - The Slumber Party

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/28/2008

Pearl's getting ready for her slumber party, but Mr. Krabs' meddling in the party preparations is getting out of control.

Directors: Alan Smart, Tom King, Vincent Waller

Writer: Dani Michaeli, Tom King

7.28

328 votes

#3 - Suction Cup Symphony

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2008

The Bikini Bottom Symphony is accepting submissions for their composition contest, and Squidward is determined to win.

Writer: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Richard Pursel

7.28

202 votes

#4 - Krusty Krushers

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/28/2008

Mr. Krabs enrolls SpongeBob and Patrick in a tag-team wrestling tournament.

Directors: Alan Smart, Nate Cash, Sean Charmatz, Vincent Waller

Writer: Derek Iversen, Nate Cash, Sean Charmatz

7.25

202 votes

#5 - Professor Squidward

Season 6 - Episode 29 - Aired 2/19/2009

Squidward, mistaken for his rival Squilliam, is invited to teach at Bikini Bottom's most distinguished music school.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Andrew Overtoom, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

7.23

491 votes

#6 - Krabby Road

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2008

When SpongeBob mistakenly thinks that Plankton is starting a band, Plankton decides to use this to his advantage.

Directors: Alan Smart, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Vincent Waller

Writer: Eric Shaw, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash

7.21

227 votes

#7 - A Life in a Day

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2008

Everyone is in awe of Larry the Lobster's daredevil ways, especially SpongeBob and Patrick.

Writer: Chris Reccardi, Dani Michaeli

7.18

186 votes

#8 - Toy Store of Doom

Season 6 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/17/2009

SpongeBob and Patrick are locked in a toy store after closing time.

Directors: Andrew Overtoom, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Vincent Waller

Writer: Dani Michaeli, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash

7.15

297 votes

#9 - House Fancy

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/6/2008

When Squidward sees Squilliam on a TV show about fancy homes, Squidward becomes infuriated and tries to outdo him.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Tom Yasumi, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

7.12

186 votes

#10 - Grandpappy the Pirate

Season 6 - Episode 28 - Aired 2/18/2009

Mr. Krabs' granddad is coming to town! But instead of being excited, Mr. Krabs is nervous because his swarthy pirate granddad thinks that Mr. Krabs is a pirate, too.

Directors: Alan Smart, Casey Alexander, Vincent Waller, Zeus Cervas

Writer: Casey Alexander, Dani Michaeli, Zeus Cervas

6.92

231 votes

#11 - Komputer Overload

Season 6 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/19/2009

Plankton tries to replace Karen with new computer inventions.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Alan Smart, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel

6.91

200 votes

#12 - Grooming Gary

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/28/2008

SpongeBob decides to enter Gary in a pet show and gives him a makeover after seeing the competition.

Directors: Alan Smart, Casey Alexander, Vincent Waller, Zeus Cervas

Writer: Casey Alexander, Dani Michaeli, Zeus Cervas

6.91

210 votes

#13 - Pet or Pests

Season 6 - Episode 32 - Aired 3/18/2009

SpongeBob adopts a stray worm which soon gives birth to a litter of baby worms.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Andrew Overtoom, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel

6.91

150 votes

#14 - Cephalopod Lodge

Season 6 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/17/2009

When Squidward is banished from the Cephalopod Lodge, SpongeBob and Patrick try to help him get back in.

Directors: Andrew Overtoom, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Vincent Waller

Writer: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Richard Pursel

6.89

284 votes

#15 - Porous Pockets

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/28/2008

SpongeBob becomes the richest citizen of Bikini Bottom.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Tom Yasumi, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen

6.88

351 votes

#16 - Gone

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2008

SpongeBob wakes up one morning to find that everyone in Bikini Bottom is gone - even Gary!

Writer: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Steven Banks

6.88

166 votes

#17 - The Splinter

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2008

While working at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob accidentally gets a splinter.

Writer: Nate Cash, Sean Charmatz, Steven Banks

6.87

380 votes

#18 - Giant Squidward

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2008

When Squidward gets spritzed with plant growth spray, he becomes monstrously huge.

Directors: Alan Smart, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Vincent Waller

Writer: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Richard Pursel

6.84

273 votes

#19 - Slide Whistle Stooges

Season 6 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/16/2009

SpongeBob and Patrick are having fun with their new slide whistles, and, of course, it's driving Squidward crazy.

6.83

262 votes

#20 - Nautical Novice

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2008

SpongeBob's boating school class is going on a field trip.

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6.82

282 votes

#21 - Ditchin'

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/28/2008

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are having a book signing, but SpongeBob can't go because he has boating school.

Directors: Casey Alexander, Tom Yasumi, Vincent Waller, Zeus Cervas

Writer: Casey Alexander, Dani Michaeli, Zeus Cervas

6.78

237 votes

#22 - Boating Buddies

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/7/2008

In an attempt to get away from SpongeBob, Squidward drives off in his boat as fast as he can, but he is pulled over and ordered to go to boating school.

Directors: Aaron Springer, Andrew Overtoom, Vincent Waller

Writer: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel