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SpongeBob SquarePants Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
Friend or Foe
Tue, Apr 17, 200722 mins
Eugene H. Krabs and Sheldon J. Plankton have been business rivals and bitter enemies for longer than anyone can remember, but, one day, during another one of Plankton's failed attempts at stealing the Krabby Patty formula, Eugene reveals that they were not always this way. There was a time when the two rivals were actually the best friends. Through a series of flashbacks, Eugene tells the tale of how that great friendship between him and Sheldon turned sour, and how the Krabby Patty was born in the process.
Episode 2
The Original Fry Cook/Night Light
Tue, Jul 31, 200730 mins
The Original Fry Cook: Mr. Krab's old fry cook pays a special visit to the Krusty Krab. SpongeBob is in awe of his predecessor, who has since become a world renowned chef following his departure from Krabs' restaurant. When SpongeBob tries to impress the impressive chef, he instead finds his fry cook skills are in question. Taking the chef's critique to heart, SpongeBob decides to quit - his beloved Krusty Krab deserves someone better. Without his employee of the month, Krabs is stuck with an overpriced chef that will charge him an arm and a leg to flip one burger. He must find SpongeBob and convince him to return to work-or lose a fortune on his original cook. Night Light: Tales of the boogeyman sends SpongeBob into panic. Every dark corner in his house could be a potential hiding place for the infamous monster. So SpongeBob invests in as many night lights as his house can fit, and even invites Pat over for a slumber party that's guaranteed to keep the boogeyman at bay.
Episode 3
Rise and Shine/Waiting/Fungus Among Us
24 mins
Rise and Shine: Take a look inside Patrick Star's rock where we see that his morning routine is anything but ordinary. Waiting: SpongeBob discovers that his breakfast cereal has an offer for free toy. After gathering the necessary proofs of purchase, SpongeBob mails his requests. But now the hardest part is upon him: waiting for the toy to arrive. So SpongeBob sets up camp right next to his mailbox, determined to be present when the mailman shows up with his treasure.
Episode 4
Spy Buddies/Boat Smarts/Good Ol' Whatshisname
Tue, Jul 24, 200724 mins
Spy Buddies: Determined to uncover Plankton's next devious plot, Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Patrick to spy on him. Boat Smarts: Watch an instructional video on the best (and worst) boating techniques as demonstrated by Squidward and SpongeBob. Good Ol' Whatshisname: Mr. Krabs holds a contest for his employees: The first one to learn the names of every Krusty Krab customer wins a tropical vacation.
Episode 5
New Digs/Krabs á la Mode
Wed, Jul 25, 200724 mins
New Digs: After arriving one minute late for work, SpongeBob decides to move into the Krusty Krab so that he will never be late to work again. Krabs a la Mode: When Plankton secretly turns down the thermostat at the Krusty Krab the entire restaurant freezes over. But with a couple of frozen Krabby Patties tied to his shoes for skates, SpongeBob turns the frozen floor into an ice skating rink - and Mr. Krabs charges money for it.
Episode 6
Roller Cowards/Bucket, Sweet Bucket
Fri, Jul 27, 200724 mins
Roller Cowards: The scariest roller coaster ever has just opened at Bikini Bottom's amusement park. At first SpongeBob and Patrick are determined to ride this monster coaster. But the more they think about how scary it is the more they chicken out. Bucket, Sweet Bucket: Plankton tricks SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward into fixing up the Chum Bucket with a series of sob stories.
Episode 7
To Love a Patty/Breath of Fresh Squidward
Thu, Jul 26, 200723 mins
To Love a Patty: SpongeBob has trouble saying Goodbye to the most perfect Krabby Patty he has ever cooked up. He falls in love with "Patty", saves her from a muscle-bond customer, takes her home and out on a special date. Breath of Fresh Squidward: After electrocuting himself on his own security fence, Squidward's personality gets completely scrambled. Now he is the most jovial Squid to ever live in Bikini Bottom - and he's starting to get on SpongeBob's nerves.
Episode 8
Money Talks/SpongeBob vs. The Patty Gadget/Slimy Dancing
Tue, Jul 31, 200724 mins
Money Talks: Mr. Krabs makes a wish that he could talk to money. When his wish is magically granted, Mr. Krabs learns (to his horror) what all of his dollars, pennies and quarters have been longing for: they want Mr. Krabs to spend them. SpongeBob vs. Patty Gadget: SpongeBob competes against a patty-making machine. It's SpongeBob vs. a robot fry cook to see who's best, sponge or machine? Slimy Dancing: Squidward trains SpongeBob for the Bikini Bottom dance contest and ends up hiding inside SpongeBob during the dance competition.
Episode 9
The Krusty Sponge/Sing a Song of Patrick
23 mins
The Krusty Sponge: SpongeBob becomes the latest local obsession after a notable food critic gives him high ratings. Now Mr. Krabs is looking to cash in on the fad by making everything in the Krusty Krab Sponge-themed. Sing a Song of Patrick: SpongeBob helps Patrick get his song some air time at the local radio station. But the song Patrick wrote is so bad, an angry mob attacks him.
Episode 10
A Flea in Her Dome/The Donut of Shame/The Krusty Plate
Wed, Aug 1, 200723 mins
A Flea in Her Dome: Sandy comes back from Texas with fleas and SpongeBob and Patrick try to help Sandy rid her Tree Dome of them. The Donut of Shame: When Patrick accidentally takes SpongeBob's donut he is wracked with guilt over his heinous crime. The Krusty Plate: During an evening of washing dishes at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob battles a persistent speck of food that is affixed to one of the dinner plates.
Episode 11
Goo Goo Gas/Le Big Switch
24 mins
Goo Goo Gas: Plankton plans on making Mr. Krabs helpless by turning him and the rest of the Krusty Krab staff into babies with a gas he created. Le Big Switch: After being enrolled in a chef exchange program, SpongeBob switches places with a snooty French chef from a high-end restaurant.
Episode 12
Atlantis SquarePantis
Tue, Nov 13, 200742 mins
Atlantis Squarepantis: SpongeBob finds the missing half of an ancient medallion believed to be a relic from the lost city of Atlantis. He brings his find to the Bikini Bottom Museum where the other half is on display. The two sides are reunited, and suddenly a magical van appears that beckons to take SpongeBob to the legendary city. Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and Mr. Krabs all join him in the van and head for Atlantis. Each passenger is eager to experience the many riches the city is rumored to contain: Mr. Krabs wants to dive into Atlantis' gold and jewels, Squidward wants to absorb all of the Atlantean culture, Sandy wants to study the advanced technology, and SpongeBob and Patrick just want to see the city's most prized possession, The Oldest Living Bubble. Plankton, who has secretly stowed away in the van's glove compartment, plans to take advantage of Atlantis' weaponry. When the van finally arrives at the city everyone is greeted by Atlantis' king himself, Lord Royal Highness, who spares no time in taking the visitors on a tour. Atlantis proves to be even more wonderful than anyone could have imagined. For SpongeBob and Patrick, their most joy-filled moment arrives when they finally get to behold to the Oldest Living Bubble. This moment is quickly ruined however when a flash from Patrick's camera causes the bubble to burst. Now SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Sandy and Squidward are on the run from the Atlantean Guards. Just to make their escape even more difficult, Plankton emerges with an enormous Atlantean tank. The Atlanteans are instantly in awe of Plankton's diminutive size, so as compensation for bursting the bubble relic, Plankton is offered up as a replacement and put on display at Atlantis' museum. SpongeBob and company return home with memories from their adventure and one souvenir: a photograph of the Oldest Living Bubble.
Episode 13
Picture Day/Pat No Pay/Blackjack
Thu, Aug 2, 200724 mins
Picture Day: It's Picture Day for the Boating School Year Book, and SpongeBob has spent all morning getting ready for it. Now all he has to do is make it to Boating School without getting dirty. But this proves to be more difficult than SpongeBob imagined. Pat No Pay: When Patrick eats his weight in Krabby Patties without paying, Mr. Krabs puts him to work in the restaurant. Blackjack: SpongeBob's parents are missing. All clues of their whereabouts point to his nefarious cousin Blackjack, the family bully who used to torment SpongeBob when they were little. If SpongeBob wants to see his parents again, he must face his fears and stand up to Blackjack on his own.
Episode 14
Blackened Sponge/Mermaidman vs. SpongeBob
Fri, Aug 3, 200724 mins
Blackened Sponge: While trying to wrestle open the cap off of a tube of toothpaste SpongeBob accidentally punches himself in the face leaving behind a hideous black eye. Too embarrassed to tell anyone the truth behind the shiner, SpongeBob makes up a tale about a fight with a giant thug. But unbeknownst to SpongeBob, the bully in his story really exists, and he is not happy about this fictitious rumor that's going around about him. Mermaidman vs. SpongeBob: Plankton has brainwashed Mermaidman and Barnacleboy! With the dynamic duo under Plankton's control, he orders them to wreak havoc on the Krusty Krab. It's up to SpongeBob SquarePants and his trusty spatula to save the day!
Episode 15
The Inmates of Summer/To Save a Squirrel
Fri, Nov 23, 200724 mins
The Inmates of Summer: Instead of getting on the ship headed for summer camp, SpongeBob and Patrick accidentally board a ship full of prisoners on their way to jail on Inferno Island. To Save a Squirrel: SpongeBob and Patrick stow away on one of Sandy's extreme wilderness expeditions. But when they get accidentally left behind, they must band together in order to survive in the wild.
Episode 16
Pest of the West
Tue, Apr 15, 200824 mins
Pest of the West: While researching his family tree SpongeBob discovers that he was related to the great Western hero, and famous chili-slinger, SpongeBuck. The tale of his ancestor's fame begins in the town of Dead Eye Gulch, which used to be called Bikini Gulch before the no-good Dead Eye Plankton came along. Everything in town has been taken over by Dead Eye - everything except Pappy Krabs' Krusty Kantina, the local watering hole where Hopalong Squidward can be found working behind the counter serving customers like Pecos Patrick. But now that Dead Eye has his big ugly eye set on taking over the Krusty Kantina, it looks like all hope is lost for this town...until SpongeBuck arrives. He cheerily announces he's there for the job of chili cook posted in the newspaper, but the townsfolk are so desperate for someone to stand up to Dead Eye that they immediately hire SpongeBuck as their sheriff too! This sponge may not have the experience, the skills, or the smarts to take down Dead Eye, but he's not going to let that stop him from trying!
Episode 17
20,000 Patties Under the Sea/The Battle of Bikini Bottom
Fri, Nov 23, 200724 mins
20,000 Patties Under the Sea: SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs turn an old submarine into a mobile Krusty Krab. Not to be undone by his competitor's new gimmick, Plankton responds with his own traveling Chum Bucket, and the two rival restaurants engage in an undersea battle complete with torpedoes, a giant sea monster and chum. The Battle of Bikini Bottom: When Patrick and SpongeBob discover they have clashing views on cleanliness, their disagreement blows up into an epic battle. Is it possible for a soap-lover like SpongeBob to ever be friends with a dirt-monger like Patrick?
Episode 18
Whatever Happened to SpongeBob? (WhoBob WhatPants)
Tue, Oct 14, 200824 mins
Whatever Happened to SpongeBob? (WhoBob WhatPants): When SpongeBob tries to spend some quality time with his friends, he just ends up being a nuisance to everyone instead. They all tell him to go away, so with a heavy heart, SpongeBob decides to do just that-he packs up to leave Bikini Bottom forever. Along the way, SpongeBob takes a nasty tumble and bumps his head, making him lose his memory. He doesn't remember anything, not even his own name. With nothing but a bottle of bubbles in his pocket, SpongeBob stumbles into New Kelp City. Lost and confused, he does the only thing that feels familiar to him-blowing bubbles. But in this town, bubble blowing has been declared illegal, and the law is enforced by a tough and ruthless street gang. SpongeBob uses his bubble-blowing skills to trap the gang in a bubble, which floats them right out of the city. Now that they are freed from the thugs' rule of terror, the citizens of New Kelp City declare SpongeBob their new mayor. Meanwhile, SpongeBob's old friends from Bikini Bottom realize that they miss their yellow buddy, and are desperate to find him and bring him back home. But now that SpongeBob has fame and glory in New Kelp City, will he ever want to go back?
Episode 19
The Two Faces of Squidward/SpongeHenge
Fri, Nov 23, 200723 mins
The Two Faces of Squidward: Squidward is rushed to the hospital when SpongeBob accidentally slams the door on Squidward's face. He undergoes surgery to have his face fixed to look normal again-but things don't go exactly as planned. Instead of looking like his old self again, the surgery has made him incredibly handsome! His dazzling beauty is making everyone in Bikini Bottom fall head over heels for the new Squidward. SpongeHenge: A very windy day in Bikini Bottom is blowing air through SpongeBob's holes resulting in a chorus of pretty flute-like sounds. This attracts all the local jellyfish who love the music coming out of SpongeBob. But when the jellyfish become a public nuisance, SpongeBob tries to lure them out of town by moving his home to a faraway cave.
Episode 20
Banned in Bikini Bottom/Stanley S. SquarePants
Fri, Nov 23, 200723 mins
Banned in Bikini Bottom: SpongeBob loves Krabby Patties so much, he just can't help singing and dancing when he's around the delicious sandwiches. But Miss Priss, who is against all things fun and delicious, is appalled by his behavior and has Krabby Patties banned from Bikini Bottom! Stanley S. SquarePants: When Stanley, SpongeBob's klutzy, absent-minded cousin, comes to visit Bikini Bottom, he quickly turns SpongeBob's life upside down.
