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SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episodes

  • 1999-2026
  • 19 Seasons
  • Nickelodeon Network
  • Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • TV-Y7
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The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and often nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his underwater friends. Dwelling a few fathoms beneath the tropical isle of Bikini Atoll in the sub-surface city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob lives in a two-story pineapple. Instead of taking the logical approach to everyday challenges, SpongeBob approaches life in a wayward and unconventional way. Whether searching for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger flipping technique at the Krusty Krab or just hanging out with his best friend Patrick (an amiable starfish), SpongeBob's good intentions and overzealous approach to life usually create chaos in his underwater world.

Season 16 Episode Guide

Season 16

13 Episodes 0 - 2026

Episode 1

Bizarro Bottom/Squidward's Tough Break

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers. After Squidward loses his memory, he adopts a new tough guy persona.

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Episode 2

Curse of the WereDoodle/Gorilla Suit Day

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

DoodleBob bites SpongeBob, transforming him into a WereDoodle; SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and mistaken for a real gorilla.

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Episode 2

Kiss of the Nematode/Brainless Brawn

Fri, Jun 12, 2026

When SpongeBob unknowingly breaks a witch's curse, its victim insists on being cursed again; Larry begins to emulate Patrick when he finds out about his secret super strength.

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Episode 3

Exchange Student Driver / The Kreepy Krab

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

Mrs. Puff sends SpongeBob far away to a driving school in Klopnod. / Slappy brings his macabre sensibilities to the Krusty Krab when he's hired there as a server.

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Episode 4

SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up

Fri, Jun 27, 2025

When Patrick's time closet goes on the fritz, SpongeBob's history is re-written by time traveling interlopers.

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Episode 5

Laundro-Madness/ Hog Huntin'

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Squidward spends a day at the laundromat with his fellow Bikini Bottomites; SpongeBob and Patrick must track down Old Man Jenkins' prized worm hog.

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Episode 6

SpongeBob TrashPants/ Krusty Kafeteria

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

SpongeBob cleans up Bikini Bottom while the Krusty Krab crew takes over lunch duty at Pearl's school.

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Episode 7

The Haunted Bucket/Go Fetch

Fri, Oct 3, 2025

SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket; Gary's favorite ball falls into monster-filled trench.

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Episode 8

Heart of Garbage/ Near-Mint Plankton

Fri, Nov 7, 2025

SpongeBob and Patrick must search for Squidward after the inside of his home turns into a vast garbage jungle; in his latest secret formula scheme, Plankton disguises himself as a collectible figurine and winds up trapped in.

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Episode 9

Pardon My Wand / Stupor-stition

Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Using a magic wand, SpongeBob creates magical mayhem in Bikini Bottom. Meanwhile, on Friday the 13th, Mr. Krabs' intense superstitions drive everyone around him crazy.

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Episode 10

Pigskin Pearl

Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Pearl becomes a star player after joining her high school football team.

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Episode 11

The Green Tentacle/Happy Krabby Birthday

Fri, Apr 3, 2026

Sandy asks Squidward to help heal her sick tree, but his alternative methods give her a headache. SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday gift for Mr. Krabs.

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Episode 12

Karate Pals/Karen's Klatch

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

The Gal Pals become unstoppable after Sandy teaches them karate, and soon the entire town joins in. Plankton infiltrates Karen's party for her computer friends, but she quickly uncovers his scheme.

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Episode 14

Plankton Finally Steals the Formula!

Thu, May 7, 2026

Plankton finally makes his chance into stealing the Krabby Patty Formula After 26 Years.

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