A few days ago, my friend Colin Rockwood (@hqstation98) created a Twitter poll asking his followers which episode of Spongebob outshines the rest. Twitter allows for only four options, which led to some highly contentious debates (mainly with me) about which episodes should have made the cut. Here they are.
15. S3E15b: Mid-Life Crustacean
In this episode, Mr. Krabs is not merely a cheapskate; he is given a deeper and more meaningful portrayal as a desparate man trying to relive his younger years.
14. S3E15a: The Great Snail Race
The true colors of three main characters reveal themselves in this episode: Spongebob as competitive and ruthless, Patrick as calm and stupid, and Squidward as consistently himself as always.
13. S3E5a: Mermaidman and Barnacleboy IV
I wumbo, you wumbo, he, she, me wumbo.
12. S3E16b: I Had an Accident
Spongebob epitomizes introversion in this confusing, violent, and satisfying tale.
11. S3E4b: Idiot Box
Taking boxing to a new level, Spongebob and Patrick enlighten Squidward on the powers of the aquatic brain.
10. S1E17b: Rock Bottom
Spongebob finds *plthththth* himself abandoned *plthththth* in a *plthththth* strange *plthththth* new town called Rock *plthththth* Bottom.
9. S3E17b: The Camping Episode
It's as if this episode were written by a boy scout who takes sadistic pleasure in watching Squidward endure wave after wave of torture. Also featured in this episode is the best song in the series.
8. S3E8b: Squilliam Returns
The inner machinations of Spongebob's mind would be enough to get this episode to the top ten, but this segment also includes the always-hilarious rivalry between Squilliam and Squidward.
7. S2E19b: The Fry Cook Games
It's like the Olympics, but better.
6. S1E15a: Sleepy Time
It's like Inception, but better.
5. S2E16a: Graveyard Shift
The episode that makes you question why your walls always ooze green slime.
4. S1E14a: SB-129
Not only did this episode spawn a popular meme (caveman Spongebob), but it also chronicles Squidward's adventures through time.
3. S1E5a: Pizza Delivery
The Krusty Krab Pizza is, indeed, the pizza for me.
2. S2E15b: Band Geeks
In the words of my friend: "The most satisfying ending of any form of media. Ever."
1. S3E2a Club Spongebob
Ask the Conch what her favorite episode is, and you will find that this is the answer.
