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SpongeBob SquarePants Season 17 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 17 Episode Guide

Season 17

8 Episodes 2026 - 2026

Episode 1

The Nerds/The SquarePants Method

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Squidward's comic book becomes a Bikini Bottom hit. Mr. Krabs rents the Krusty Krab for a blockbuster film, excited about free publicity, and a famous actor arrives to play SpongeBob.

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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

Home Away from Home/SpongeBob SpareParts

Fri, Jun 19, 202623 mins

The homes on Conch Street spring to life and embark on a quest to rescue Patrick's rock.

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Episode 4

Lady in the Lighthouse/Bitter Groans and Gardens

Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Squidward plays detective after a stranger vandalizes Mrs. Puff's Boating School. Later, he competes in a gardening contest but can't match SpongeBob's green thumb.

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Episode 5

The Fry Cook and the Elves/It's About Mime

Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Squidward tries to prove anyone can create a comic book and gains devoted fans. Meanwhile, an actor follows SpongeBob around to prepare for an upcoming movie role.

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Episode 6

Plankton's Squeeze Play/How the West Was Dumb

Fri, Jul 10, 2026

To get closer to the secret formula, Plankton swaps bodies with Squidward and must learn to adapt to his new lanky form; Sandy teaches SpongeBob cowboy skills while panning for bubbles, unaware Mr. Krabs is trailing them for treasure.

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Episode 7

My Tighty Whiteys/What Ever Happened to Baby Prunes?

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

SpongeBob goes on a desperate search after his favorite pair of underwear goes missing; Baby Prunes shares the story of her days as a child star to explain why she despises chocolate.

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Episode 8

Night School Knuckleheads/Painfully Employed

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

At night school, SpongeBob and Patrick dive into a series of classes on wildly different subjects; Plankton hires Bubble Bass at the Chum Bucket and realizes he can utilize him to get his hands on a Krabby Patty.

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