The WORST episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants
Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants!
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 - 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.
#2 - Happy Krabby Birthday
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/2/2026
SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday present for Mr. Krabs.
#3 - My Friend Patty
Season 13 - Episode 55 - Aired 7/18/2023
SpongeBob befriends a sentient Krabby Patty whose only wish is to be eaten.
#4 - Plankton and the Beanstalk
Season 13 - Episode 54 - Aired 7/17/2023
Plankton finds a magic bean that takes him to a land of giants.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Mutiny on the Krusty
Season 10 - Episode 51 - Aired 10/8/2016
When a storm sweeps the Krusty Krab away, its crew and customers will need a crazed Krabs to lead them back home.
#7 - Kenny the Cat
Season 10 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/29/2014
SpongeBob will do anything to get to meet his newest hero, Kenny The Cat.
#8 - House Worming
Season 10 - Episode 57 - Aired 2/25/2017
When worms move in to SpongeBob's holes, it's up to him to hide his disgusting new friends from everyone else.
#9 - Snooze You Lose
Season 10 - Episode 58 - Aired 3/4/2017
Squidward is so tired that SpongeBob and Patrick can't wake him up, but they won't let him miss his big audition!
#10 - Krusty Kafeteria
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/24/2025
The Krusty Krew take on cafeteria duty at Pearl's school.
#11 - Salsa Imbecilicus
Season 10 - Episode 49 - Aired 7/15/2016
When a freak accident causes everyone in town to become as stupid as Patrick, Sandy must save the day.
#12 - Old Man Patrick
Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/14/2018
Patrick thinks he's an old man, so it's up to SpongeBob to remind him how much fun being a kid can be.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Whirly Brains
Season 10 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/15/2016
SpongeBob and Patrick get hooked on the latest fad - flying your own brain like a tiny drone!
#16 - Allergy Attack!
Season 13 - Episode 62 - Aired 10/30/2023
After cooking his kazillionth Krabby Patty, SpongeBob believes he's developed an allergy to them.
#17 - Chatterbox Gary
Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/12/2018
Gary has a pet translation collar, and he's talking up a storm. Everyone loves it - except for Squidward.
#18 - Life Insurance
Season 10 - Episode 62 - Aired 3/18/2017
After a misunderstanding, SpongeBob and Patrick try to prove their life insurance protects them from any danger!
#19 - Hot Crossed Nuts
Season 13 - Episode 47 - Aired 6/20/2023
Sandy's homemade snack becomes a big hit at the Krusty Krab.
#20 - Wallhalla
Season 13 - Episode 38 - Aired 1/20/2023
SpongeBob discovers a crazed castaway living in his walls.
#21 - Sir Urchin and Snail Fail
Season 13 - Episode 48 - Aired 6/21/2023
SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite comedy duo has a falling out on live television.
#22 - SpongeBob's Road to Christmas
Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/10/2021
SpongeBob and his pals journey to the North Pole to give Santa a present.
#23 - Sharks vs. Pods
Season 10 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/4/2016
"The Sharks" are the toughest guys in town, but their next confrontation might be too much for SpongeBob to handle.
#24 - Unreal Estate
Season 10 - Episode 66 - Aired 6/3/2017
When SpongeBob thinks he's allergic to his pineapple, Squidward offers to help find him a new home.
#25 - Upturn Girls
Season 13 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/13/2022
Pearl and Narlene have a whales' day out in the big city.