SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 8

What Season 8 of SpongeBob SquarePants

Season 8 Episodes

1. 

   8x01 A Friendly Game

   Mar 26, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.1

   SpongeBob and Patrick decide to build an indoor miniature golf course in SpongeBob's pineapple house after it has rained outside. Squidward, who was sleeping and annoyed, tells the two to keep the noise down in constructing the course. They must not disturb Squidward, while Patrick distracts SpongeBob to make him lose in the process.

   Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Steven Banks

2. 

   8x02 Oral Report

   Mar 26, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 9.0

   While preparing to give an oral report for boating school, SpongeBob comes down with stage fright. SpongeBob asks Sandy for help, and receives a pair of goggles that would enable him to see people in their undergarments, so he will not feel nervous. However, in his oral presentation, his goggles malfunction, which makes SpongeBob to panic and run out with a boatmobile. Beating the red light, it calls the attention of a police, who starts chasing after him.

   Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli

3. 

   8x03 Sentimental Sponge

   Apr 2, 2011 · 11 min

   Squidward becomes concerned when Patrick convinces SpongeBob that he needs to become more sentimental.

   Directing: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash · Writing: Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash

4. 

   8x04 Squidward's School for Grown Ups

   Jun 4, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 8.6

   When Patrick suddenly grows a beard, he decides it is time to act like a grown-up. He tags along with Squiward, who offers to teach him everything he knows about how to be mature, much to SpongeBob's dismay.

   Directing: Aaron Springer, Sean Charmatz · Writing: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel, Sean Charmatz · Starring: Teresa Parente

5. 

   8x05 The Curse of the Hex

   Jun 11, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.2

   An evil hagfish curses the Krusty Krab.

   Directed by: Aaron Springer · Written by: Aaron Springer, Richard Pursel · Starring: Kristen Wiig

6. 

   8x06 The Hot Shot

   Jun 18, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 9.0

   SpongeBob gets driving lessons from the son of a legendary race-car driver, Tony Fast Jr.

   Directed by: Aaron Springer · Written by: Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen · Starring: Thomas F. Wilson

7. 

   8x07 The Other Patty

   Jun 25, 2011 · 12 min

   Mr. Krabs and Plankton, his business rival and Chum Bucket owner, set out to find clues on why they have no customers. The enemies find a common enemy—a popular new restaurant—in which they must work together to steal the secret formula of its "Flabby Patty" burgers.

   Directing: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash · Writing: Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash

8. 

   8x08 Frozen Face-Off

   Jul 15, 2011 · 23 min · ★ 9.2

   SpongeBob and the gang, including Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Plankton and Karen, and Gary, participate in a sled worm race for one million dollars. However, just before the race begins, Plankton sneaks off to the Krusty Krab and uses a robot as his replacement in the race. Plankton goes inside the Krusty Krab to steal the Krabby Patty formula, while the group must keep a yeti, who is attacking them, away.

   Directed by: Zeus Cervas · Written by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Derek Iversen · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker

9. 

   8x09 Accidents Will Happen

   Jul 18, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.5

   When Squidward gets hurt on the job, he menaces to take legal action unless his employer, Mr. Krabs, agrees to cater to him to his every need. Mr. Krabs, who eventually gets tired of doing everything for Squidward, hires SpongeBob and Patrick to investigate the scene.

   Directing: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Nate Cash

10. 

    8x10 Drive Thru

    Jul 19, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.6

    Instead of paying money to repair a hole in the wall of the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs decides to use it to gain more income by turning it into a drive-thru window. However, his two employees, SpongeBob and Squidward, have difficulty in keeping up with orders, which results to wreak havoc.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

11. 

    8x11 Sweet and Sour Squid

    Jul 20, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.6

    Plankton tries to befriend Squidward in order to get the Krabby Patty secret formula. However, Squidward refuses to discourse with him until SpongeBob tells Plankton that he must compliment Squidward's music in order to strike up a friendship. The two become friends and share their music to all of Bikini Bottom.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Mr. Lawrence, Aaron Springer

12. 

    8x12 The Googly Artiste

    Jul 21, 2011 · 11 min

    When doing arts and crafts with his best friend SpongeBob, Patrick is coveted by everyone in town after an art critic praises his artwork. He soon becomes a famous artist, which makes Squidward jealous. When he reaches an artist's block, Patrick must find new inspirations for his next masterpiece.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Nate Cash

13. 

    8x13 Barnacle Face

    Sep 16, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 7.4

    The night before a school dance, Pearl gets a barnacle on her face. Mr. Krabs asks SpongeBob to help his daughter remove the blemish to save money, instead of taking Pearl to expensive treatment.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Andrew Goodman, Dani Michaeli

14. 

    8x14 Pet Sitter Pat

    Sep 16, 2011 · 23 min

    When SpongeBob gets an invitation to his Grandma's birthday party, he asks his best friend Patrick to pet-sit Gary. However, Patrick only causes trouble, which makes SpongeBob angry.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel · Starring: Marion Ross

15. 

    8x15 Mermaid Man Begins

    Sep 23, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 8.4

    SpongeBob and Patrick learn the secret origins of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy from the heroes themselves.

    Directing: Sean Charmatz, Zeus Cervas · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel · Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Bob Joles

16. 

    8x16 Plankton's Good Eye

    Sep 23, 2011 · 11 min

    Plankton grows himself another eye because he lacks depth perception. However, it changes his personality and causes him to be nice, because the eye is from SpongeBob's DNA.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker

17. 

    8x17 House Sittin' for Sandy

    Sep 30, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 7.6

    SpongeBob gladly accepts to house sit Sandy's Treedome, while she is away. Sandy first shows SpongeBob what he should do, and all is quiet until Patrick arrives for a visit. The best friend causes chaos and wreak havoc, which results to the house getting destroyed.

    Directed by: Aaron Springer · Written by: Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen, Sean Charmatz

18. 

    8x18 Smoothe Jazz at Bikini Bottom

    Sep 30, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 7.8

    Squidward and SpongeBob win backstage passes and tickets to Kelpy G's live concert. However, Patrick eats their passes shortly after the concert begins. Losing their passes, SpongeBob and Squidward try to sneak backstage to meet Kelpy G.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel

19. 

    8x19 Ghoul Fools

    Oct 21, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.6

    SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates headed by Lord Poltergeist. The two get caught in a feud between them and the Flying Dutchman.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli · Starring: Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Elliott

20. 

    8x20 Walking the Plankton

    Nov 7, 2011 · 11 min

    Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob win free tickets to a cruise, thanks to Plankton, but they do not know that it is a secret plan to steal the Krabby Patty formula. At the same time, Plankton tricks his computer wife Karen for a vacation, and she is initially excited until when she realizes that this is part of his plan to steal the formula. He lies to her and the both hop on the same cruise as Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

21. 

    8x21 Patrick's Staycation

    Nov 8, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 7.8

    When feeling that he is doing the same activities every day, Patrick moans that he needs a break. SpongeBob suggests a vacation out of town, which cheers him. When at a travel agency, Patrick is given options, but they are thrown out when it is revealed that he cannot afford a trip. SpongeBob comes up with a solution—a "staycation", a vacation at home—which delights Patrick.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Sean Charmatz · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Dani Michaeli, Nate Cash

22. 

    8x22 Mr. Krabs Takes a Vacation

    Nov 9, 2011 · 11 min

    Mr. Krabs takes a vacation with SpongeBob and Pearl to the Bikini Bottom Mint. However, his daughter does not want to tag along, so she stays at a museum. SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs proceed inside the mint, but the tour guide is instantly annoyed by their antics. When two bank robbers seize the mint, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs stop them and they are rewarded with a special edition one-dollar bill with their faces on it, but Pearl confiscates the dollars and spends them on a new pair of shoes, causing Mr. Krabs to blast endless tear beams in the mint.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Sean Charmatz · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Steven Banks

23. 

    8x23 Mooncation

    Nov 10, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 8.2

    SpongeBob meets Sandy, who is preparing her rocket to go to the Moon for a vacation. However, SpongeBob accidentally stows away, and when on the Moon, the two set out camp. SpongeBob and Sandy play sports including sandboarding on its craters. After accidentally crashing the sandboard into the fuel tank, they immediately start the rocket because they need to return home before the fuel runs out.

    Directed by: Vincent Waller, Sean Charmatz · Written by: Vincent Waller, Steven Banks, Sean Charmatz · Starring: Ernest Borgnine

24. 

    8x24 A SquarePants Family Vacation Mid-Season Finale

    Nov 11, 2011 · 22 min · ★ 7.8

    SpongeBob invites Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Sandy, Mrs. Puff, Larry, Squidward, and Plankton to watch a slideshow of his family vacation to the Great Barrier Reef. In the slideshow, SpongeBob and his parents are on a family road trip with Patrick, but the two best friends get lost and end up in a forest for adventure.

    Directed by: Aaron Springer, Sean Charmatz · Written by: Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen, Sean Charmatz

25. 

    8x25 The Krabby Patty That Ate Bikini Bottom

    Nov 25, 2011 · 12 min · ★ 7.6

    While looking for spare change, Mr. Krabs notices an over-sized soybean at Sandy's Treedome. Mr. Krabs is interested in what could have enlarged the plant, and Sandy revealed an experimental growth formula, which Mr. Krabs steals out of sight. At the Krusty Krab, he uses the growth formula on a Krabby Patty, but it keeps on growing until chaos erupts.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

26. 

    8x26 Bubble Buddy Returns

    Nov 25, 2011 · 11 min

    SpongeBob receives a letter from an old friend Bubble Buddy, asking to babysit his son Shiny, who causes mischievous antics. SpongeBob must keep Shiny out of trouble and away from sharp and pointy edges.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Writing: Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Starring: Brad Abrell

27. 

    8x27 The Way of the Sponge

    Nov 26, 2011 · 11 min

    Sandy introduces Fuzzy Acorns, "the greatest karate master ever", to SpongeBob. The master is training Sandy to earn the "blacker belt", the highest belt in karate. SpongeBob wishes he had a belt, which Fuzzy overhears and tells SpongeBob that if he wants one, he has to earn it. Fuzzy offers to train SpongeBob so that he can earn the belt, which he reluctantly accepts.

    Directed by: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Written by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Andrew Goodman · Starring: Rich Fulcher

28. 

    8x28 Bubble Troubles

    Nov 26, 2011 · 11 min · ★ 7.8

    After making bubbles with hot sauce, SpongeBob and Patrick accidentally destroy Sandy's air supply by causing a fire and fill her Treedome with water by contaminating it. They must help her find enough oxygen in order to help them breath. In the end, SpongeBob goes to the surface to create a giant air-filled bubble, and puts it into the Treedome.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli

29. 

    8x29 Are You Happy Now?

    Mar 31, 2012 · 12 min

    Squidward tries to find his happiest memory, but gives up after hope is lost. Desperately, SpongeBob "helps" him create one.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Dani Michaeli

30. 

    8x30 Planet of the Jellyfish

    Mar 31, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob and Sandy battle an evil Jellyfish overlord, who is replacing everyone in town with clones. After searching for clues, they figure out that its weakness is mayonnaise.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Writing: Mr. Lawrence, Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli

31. 

    8x31 Restraining SpongeBob

    Apr 2, 2012 · 12 min · ★ 7.6

    A fed-up Squidward has had it with SpongeBob's annoying antics, pranks, wisecracks, and practical jokes and issues SpongeBob a restraining order against his neighbor. SpongeBob is afraid that he will violate the restraining order again. (According to this restraining order, SpongeBob is not allowed to come within 15 feet of Squidward, lest he end up going to jail for the rest of his life.)

    Directed by: Vincent Waller, Sean Charmatz · Written by: Paul Tibbitt, Vincent Waller, Sean Charmatz

32. 

    8x32 Glove World R.I.P.

    Apr 3, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob and Patrick spend a final day at Glove World before it shuts down forever, only for a new amusement park called Glove Universe to open.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

33. 

    8x33 Home Sweet Rubble

    Apr 4, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob's pineapple house is falling apart and is in needing repairs, so he gets all of his friends to help him refurbish it. However, despite the big changes, SpongeBob is not happy with it. In the end, his pet snail Gary helps him with his can, which contains a fully furnished pineapple.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel

34. 

    8x34 Fiasco!

    Apr 5, 2012 · 11 min

    Squidward discovers a piece of art by an artist named "Fiasco", and Mr. Krabs decides to use it as an attraction to his customers at the Krusty Krab. But soon after, Plankton steals it, believing he can reverse engineer the Krabby Patty formula from it.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

35. 

    8x35 Free Samples

    Apr 6, 2012 · 12 min

    Plotting to ruin Mr. Krabs, Plankton, his business rival, drives away his customers. As a result, Mr. Krabs is forced to give out free Krabby Patties in order to try to win them back.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Dani Michaeli

36. 

    8x36 InSPONGEiac

    Apr 9, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob has difficulty falling asleep, while Patrick struggles to stay awake.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

37. 

    8x37 Treats!

    Apr 10, 2012 · 12 min

    SpongeBob brings home a box of new snail treats that Gary will do anything to get – especially when they run out.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli

38. 

    8x38 Squiditis

    Apr 11, 2012 · 11 min

    When Squidward goes home sick with a fake illness, SpongeBob thinks he has caught it for real.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Derek Iversen

39. 

    8x39 For Here or to Go

    Apr 12, 2012 · 11 min

    Mr. Krabs organizes a guessing game to his customers at the Krusty Krab for a Krabby Patty. When Plankton tries it, he actually wins. Mr. Krabs will do anything to stop him from collecting his prize.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Steven Banks

40. 

    8x40 Karen 2.0

    Apr 13, 2012 · 11 min

    When Plankton replaces his computer wife Karen with an upgrade called Karen 2.0, the original Karen leaves and gets a job at the Krusty Krab.

    Directed by: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Written by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel · Starring: Sirena Irwin

41. 

    8x41 Extreme Spots

    Jul 21, 2012 · 11 min · ★ 8.0

    When the drasticals come to town, SpongeBob and Patrick try to do whatever it takes to join them, no matter how extreme – or dangerous. Whether attempting sand motorbiking, hang gliding, seashell surfing or extreme bubble blowing, SpongeBob and Patrick undertake the challenge in an effort to demonstrate they are extreme.

    Directing: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Writing: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli · Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Mark Fite

42. 

    8x42 Squirrel Record

    Jul 21, 2012 · 11 min

    Sandy is determined to break a record number of world records, in record time, so SpongeBob joins her for an action-packed weekend of dangerous record setting.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli

43. 

    8x43 Demolition Doofus

    Jul 21, 2012 · 11 min

    Mrs. Puff enters SpongeBob into a demolition derby, but SpongeBob's awful driving makes him a superstar.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli

44. 

    8x44 Face Freeze!

    Jul 21, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob and Patrick get face freeze after making too many faces despite being warned not to by Mr. Krabs.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

45. 

    8x45 The Good Krabby Name

    Sep 3, 2012 · 12 min

    Mr. Krabs wants all of Bikini Bottom to eat at the Krusty Krab, so SpongeBob and Patrick go on an advertising blitz.

    Directed by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli

46. 

    8x46 Squid Baby

    Sep 3, 2012 · 11 min

    A head injury makes Squidward think he's a baby, and SpongeBob and Patrick must look after him.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

47. 

    8x47 License to Milkshake

    Sep 7, 2012 · 11 min

    SpongeBob returns to the Milkshake Academy after discovering his milkshake license has expired.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas · Starring: Michael McKean

48. 

    8x48 Hello Bikini Bottom! Season Finale

    Oct 8, 2012 · 23 min · ★ 8.1

    A concert promoter named Colonel Carper wants SpongeBob and Squidward to form a band together and send them on a "world tour". However, the greedy Mr. Krabs decides to manage them in order to make his own profits from his to employees' success.

    Directing: Aaron Springer, Sean Charmatz · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli, Sean Charmatz · Starring: Andy Samberg

49. 

    8x49 Super Evil Aquatic Villain Team Up Is Go!

    Oct 14, 2012 · 11 min

    Plankton teams up with Man Ray to get the Krabby Patty formula and rule the world.

    Directing: Aaron Springer · Writing: Aaron Springer, Dani Michaeli · Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Bob Joles

50. 

    8x50 Gary's New Toy

    Oct 14, 2012 · 11 min

    Spongebob must take drastic measures when Gary’s new red ball starts to control him.

    Directed by: Marc Ceccarelli · Written by: Derek Iversen, Marc Ceccarelli

51. 

    8x51 Chum Fricassee

    Oct 21, 2012 · 11 min

    Squidward quits the Krusty Krab to work for Plankton, turning the Chum Bucket into an overnight success.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker

52. 

    8x52 Move It or Lose It

    Oct 21, 2012 · 11 min

    Mr. Krabs and Plankton circulate petitions about the bulldozing of a Bikini Bottom restaurant.

    Directing: Zeus Cervas, Casey Alexander · Writing: Casey Alexander, Mr. Lawrence, Zeus Cervas

Season 8 Cast

Tom KennySpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail / French Narrator (voice) / Patchy The Pirate52 episodes

Bill FagerbakkePatrick Star (voice)52 episodes

Rodger BumpassSquidward (voice)52 episodes

Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)52 episodes

Carolyn LawrenceSandy Cheeks (voice)52 episodes

Mary Jo CatlettMrs. Puff (voice)52 episodes

Mr. LawrencePlankton / Larry the Lobster (voice)52 episodes

Jill TalleyKaren Plankton (voice)52 episodes

Lori AlanPearl Krabs (voice)52 episodes

Ernest BorgnineMermaid Man (voice)3 episodes

Dee Bradley BakerPerch Perkins (voice)3 episodes

Tim ConwayBarnacle Boy (voice)2 episodes

Bob JolesMan Ray (voice)2 episodes

Brian Doyle-MurrayFlying Dutchman (voice)Episode 1

Johnny KnoxvilleJohnny Krill (voice)Episode 1

Mark FiteNot Dead Ted (voice)Episode 1

Marion RossGrandma SquarePants (voice)Episode 1

Andy SambergColonel Carper (voice)Episode 1

Michael McKeanCaptain Frostymug (voice)Episode 1

Brad AbrellBubble Buddy (voice)Episode 1

Teresa ParenteSpongeBob (voice)Episode 1

Kristen WiigMadame Hagfish (voice)Episode 1

Chris ElliottLord Poltergeist (voice)Episode 1

Rich FulcherFuzzy Acorns (voice)Episode 1

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