Kersy's Top 30 Best *NEW GEN* SpongeBob SquarePants Episodes

*New generation meaning that I treat the post-movie SpongeBob era as something different. A bit like the G2 edition of SpongeBob.

With that in mind, I've been witnessing a lot of hate throughout the years that I myself decided not to follow the Sponge anymore. As in, I still like it, but I won't stalk every development like I used to. Therefore, I haven't seen much of post-movie. But after joining this site, I got the motivation to watch and see how the series is doing so far. Instead of bickering around the pre-movie era. And after a long time watching new episodes and finding more atrocities than imagined, I've compiled 101 likeable episodes. That's not bad, considering the backlash the new gen episodes have gotten. And out of all of those 101 episodes, I've compiled 30 I liked most. Before I start this list, consider the following notes :

1. Season 9 is not finished, yet. So although I have found great gems like Plankton's Pet, I'm not including them yet.

2. Here's a guide that'll hopefully make this more interesting :
- There are 6 Season 4 episodes
- There are 6 Season 5 episodes
- There are 6 Season 6 episodes
- There are 4 Season 7 episodes
- There are 8 Season 8 episodes

3. The lines under every pics are captions and aren't part of the review :)

And yeah, that's probably that. Let's begin!

#30


From : Season 7

One of the major plots that I've encountered throughout my post-movie adventure is the "Squidward torture" plots. Basically, the writers will have Squidward getting abused for very thin reasons for the sake of comedy. And to see an anti-thesis in a form of an episode is really cathartic. This episode is just nice. It wants Squidward to win. It almost felt like it represents how sorry the writers are for torturing Squidward to get cheap laughs out of slapstick-boning juveniles.


"Am I in season 3?" said Squidward.

It would've been a lot higher if it weren't lacking quality. Honestly, this episode is all about making the audience happy. It had emotions. But not production quality. There were barely any story. Or jokes. But you know what? I don't mind. This episode just makes me happy. Because there's only a few things that are more pleasing in modern SpongeBob to actually see Squidward enjoying his life.

#29


From : Season 5

This is one of those episodes that you just know you can't fail at. It's one of those concepts that would usually guarantee an at least watchable episode. And this episode didn't really bother on making a really fantastic one. So they just went out and make a good out of it.


Reppin' ma town, when you see me you know everything...

Honestly, I think this episode is a tad bit overrated. I know it's good and all, but it's not that great. The jokes are a bit hit-and-miss, but mostly quite funny. The story is well constructed, but as I said, you'd have to be an Anti-Lauren Faust fairy to develop a bad story out of this concept. I guess it's good enough to enter my countdown, but not good enough to be in the top 20 or 10. It's not the best, but it's enjoyable. I guarantee.

Enchanted Tiki Dreams Is The Second Best Season 7 Episode IMO,Anyway Roller Cowerds Is A Good One Too.

#28


From : Season 6

Have anyone else noticed that this episode feels short? Or is it just me. Because honestly, it felt really short. Perhaps it's just the way the story iss constructed. Speaking about the story, it's very light. Incredibly light. And with a concept like this, I'm just glad it didn't turn horribly wrong *shivers*.


Probably because you step on them...

But before A Pal For Gary flashbacks haunt me, I should admit that this episode was quite funny. It's got a lot of comedy in it. Particularly every segment including Angry Jack. He's just a really good character that I like. The commercial was hilarious. The shell-breaking gags were comical. And overall, it's just a safe, enjoyable episode. Just like our last competitor. The ending's a bit weird, though.

Interesting list!

Here are my guesses about the episodes on the list from each season.


Oh, and if I squint, this list will look like a butt.

Ohad said:

Interesting list!

Here are my guesses about the episodes on the list from each season.

Spoiler

Season 4
Fear of a Krabby Patty
Krabs vs. Plankton
Have you Seen This Snail?
Dunces and Dragons
Krusty Towers
Mrs. Puff, You're Fired

Season 5
Roller Cowards (approved)
Spy Buddies
New Digs
Krabs a la Mode
Bucket Sweet Bucket
The Two Faces of Squidward

Season 6
Shell Shocked (approved)
Spongicus
Suction Cup Symphony
Komputer Overload
Sand Castles in the Sand
Single Cell Anniversary

Season 7
Enchanted Tiki Dreams (approved)
The Inside Job
Kracked Krabs
Tunnel of Glove

Season 8
Drive-Thru
A Friendly Game
Sweet and Sour Squid
Mooncation
Ghoul Fools
Planet of the Jellyfish
Home Sweet Rubble
Treats!

Oh, and if I squint, this list will look like a butt.

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15/30 (counting the apporved ones)! Well done, good sir. Next on the list, is also on your list!

#27


From : Season 8

This episode had plenty of potential. Really. It could've been better than Sand Castles in The Sand. The basic concept is that both Patrick and SpongeBob competes in a game of golf. When I first saw this episode, I knew that this will lead into an episode that focused on the two characters and their competitive streak. What I didn't expect was Squidward showing up. So it kinda bothered me because the episode didn't really need him.


I don't need to squint. Cause that is some butt, right there...

In the end though, I did come to realise Squidward's function to the episode, and surprisingly, his house getting destroyed adds comedic effect. Probably because we didn't get to see Squidward himself suffer the aftermath (which would totally destroy the episode). It was a fun episode. Could've been better. But it was, in the end, good enough for me and for my top 30. So I put it in.

For the next few, here's some clues:

26. Ariel is a ghost, right?
25. Adding more kitchen sponge resemblance!
24. One sees reality, the other is on drugs.
23. You haven't gone crazy, John.
22. im cute lol
21. He plays drums?
20. Phineas and Ferb

Some easy ones thrown, there.

I love all of these episodes. Good list so far.

time to do dis hints

Roller Cowards is good. Don't think it would be my favorite from that season but it's decent.

A Friendly Game is alright.

Enchanted Tiki Dreams was one of the first great Season 7 episodes, and I would put it in a similar spot. Roller Cowards is amazing, I would put it at #2 on a post-movie countdown. Shell Shocked is decent. A Friendly Game was absolutely great even though I hated the Squid Abuse, but so did Club Spongebob, so yeah. However, I'm shocked that no Season 9 episodes made it, not even Extreme Spots or Plankton's Pet.

More_Spongebob_Sandy said:

However, I'm shocked that no Season 9 episodes made it, not even Extreme Spots or Plankton's Pet.

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She said she's not including any season 9 episodes, since it's not finished, yet.

#26


From : Season 7

I never thought that I would see a halloween themed episode based on pure comedic goodness. The only problem I have with this episode is the rather pacy pacing. It's very quick. It almost felt like it was shortened from 22 minutes. Also, this animation really didn't understand the rules that itself made. Dutchman's beard was seen savagely beaten by a lawn mower and we see the 2 dingus getting physically sprayed by water. Yet the conflict runs through the fact that ghosts are penetrable?


Ariel ain't got shrimp on us...

So in the end, it was similar to The Lion King 2 : Simba's Pride. It had a lot of nitpicks and holes, but the quality is enough to make it at least enjoyable. This was one of the funniest episodes I've ever seen. Specifically, I loved the 'mermaid' callback from Howard. I thought that was incredibly hilarious. For the 2nd time since season 1, though, the halloween special is less creepy than it's sister episode. But more on that, later...

TCOBB Is One Of The Better S7 Episodes. But I'don't Think Its One Of The Best Post Movie Episodes.

This one I always liked. Pretty decent for season 7.

I really like The Curse of Bikini Bottom.

#25


From : Season 7

What an, eh, interesting little episode. It had that Jekyll and Hyde feel to it, which made it even more interesting. It was very amusing. SpongeBob's abrasive side is a really good character. Always reminded me of Northern Englishmen. And he did some amusing insults. But most importantly, and I'll say it again, the episode's main strength is it's story. Nothing particularly outstanding with execution, but it's just got a perfectly attractive concept.


My name is *grunts* Sponge-BACK...

I love how they used Grandma SquarePants as a character. And the way she did that ending is really funny. But confusing at the same time. One of those things that makes no sense but is funny. One thing it did have as a defect is the particularly weaker-than-expected execution. Concepts like this should be in a more exhilarating episode. Also, there is another episode that did the "you have to say no" moral MUCH better. But more on that, later. MUCH later...

Kerststol said:

Always reminded me of Northern Englishmen.

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i used to hate the abrasive side. but then i re-watched it and i saw that it isn't bad at all.

Kerststol said:

Also, there is another episode that did the "you have to say no" moral MUCH better. But more on that, later. MUCH later...

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i'm guessing it's "treats!". i liked that one too.

I thought this was a pretty decent episode. Why some people here don't like is beyond me.

I love The Abrasive Side episode.

#24


From : Season 8

Another episode with a Jekyll & Hyde feel to it. Only vice versa. A goodie-two-shoe personality is taking over Plankton's soul and he hates it. This makes an awesome scenario of Plankton being nice and hating himself for being nice. The result is a funny, creative and interesting episode.


It's about being fabulous...

The only notable problem I have with this episode is the way it ends its conflict. Everyone hugs Plankton so hard for being nice, that his second eye just pops out. I'm kinda disturbed, here, actually. But apart from that, this episode is just quality. I like the acid-implying visuals that Plankton sees in SB's eye and I like how Plankton tries to fight his new "NEEVIL" personality. It's just a really weird but enjoyable episode.

Oh, and Bubble Bass made a return. Just pointing that out if anyone makes a big deal out of it...