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The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16

Every episode of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16!

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Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 19 - The Green Tentacle
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S16:E19

    Sandy seeks Squidward's help to heal her sick tree, but his alternative gardening methods give her a headache.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Danny Giovannini

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  2. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 20 - Happy Krabby Birthday
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S16:E20

    SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday present for Mr. Krabs.

    Director:Sherm Cohen
    Writer:Kaz

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  3. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 21 - Karate Pals
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S16:E21

    The Gal Pals become unstoppable after Sandy teaches them karate. Before long, the entire town has gotten in on the action.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Luke Brookshier

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  4. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 22 - Karen's Klatch
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S16:E22

    Plankton infiltrates a party thrown by Karen for her computer friends, but Karen quickly uncovers his ruse.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Mr. Lawrence

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  5. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 14 - Heart of Garbage
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S16:E14

    SpongeBob and Patrick must search for Squidward after the inside of his home turns into a vast garbage jungle.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Mike Bell

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  6. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 18 - Pigskin Pearl
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S16:E18

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

    Directors:Sherm Cohen, Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Andrew Goodman

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  7. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 13 - Krusty Kafeteria
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S16:E13

    The Krusty Krew take on cafeteria duty at Pearl's school.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Andrew Goodman

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  8. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 15 - Near-Mint Plankton
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S16:E15

    In his latest secret formula scheme, Plankton disguises himself as a collectible figurine and winds up trapped in Bubble Bass' basement.

    Director:Sherm Cohen
    Writer:Luke Brookshier

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  9. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 16 - Pardon My Wand
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S16:E16

    SpongeBob obtains a magician's wand and accidentally causes magical mayhem wherever he goes.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Mr. Lawrence

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  10. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 17 - Stupor-stition
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S16:E17

    On Friday the 13th, Mr. Krabs' extreme superstitions become a disruption for everyone around him.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Kaz

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  11. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 7 - The Kreepy Krab
    8.9/10(295 votes)

    S16:E7

    Slappy brings his macabre sensibilities to the Krusty Krab when he's hired there as a server.

    Director:Sherm Cohen
    Writer:Ben Kurzrock

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  12. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 1 - SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up
    7.8/10(228 votes)

    S16:E1

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

    Directors:Sherm Cohen, Dave Cunningham, Ian Vazquez
    Writers:Kaz, Luke Brookshier, Danny Giovannini, Andrew Goodman

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  13. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 11 - Hog Huntin
    7.3/10(94 votes)

    S16:E11

    SpongeBob and Patrick must track down Old Man Jenkins' prized worm hog.

    Director:Sherm Cohen
    Writer:Mike Bell

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  14. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 4 - Curse of the WereDoodle
    7.0/10(265 votes)

    S16:E4

    DoodleBob bites SpongeBob, transforming him into a "WereDoodle".

    Director:Sherm Cohen
    Writer:Luke Brookshier

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  15. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 9 - Go Fetch!
    6.8/10(127 votes)

    S16:E9

    Gary's favorite ball falls into a monster-filled trench.

    Director:Adam Paloian
    Writer:Adam Paloian

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  16. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 12 - SpongeBob TrashPants
    6.8/10(87 votes)

    S16:E12

    SpongeBob cleans up Bikini Bottom.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Kaz

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  17. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 3 - Squidward's Tough Break
    6.7/10(141 votes)

    S16:E3

    Squidward loses his memories and adopts a new tough guy persona.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Danny Giovannini

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  18. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 6 - Exchange Student Driver
    6.7/10(150 votes)

    S16:E6

    Mrs. Puff sends SpongeBob far away to a driving school in Klopnod.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Mike Bell

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  19. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 8 - The Haunted Bucket
    6.7/10(116 votes)

    S16:E8

    SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket.

    Directors:Sherm Cohen, Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Danny Giovannini

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  20. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 10 - Laundro-Madness
    6.6/10(135 votes)

    S16:E10

    Squidward spends a day at the laundromat with his fellow Bikini Bottomites.

    Director:Dave Cunningham
    Writer:Mr. Lawrence

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  21. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 2 - Bizarro Bottom
    6.4/10(162 votes)

    S16:E2

    SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Mike Bell

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  22. SpongeBob SquarePants Season 16 Episode 5 - Gorilla Suit Day
    6.2/10(146 votes)

    S16:E5

    SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and is mistaken for a real gorilla.

    Director:Ian Vazquez
    Writer:Mr. Lawrence

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"The Green Tentacle" is the best rated episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" season 16. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Dave Cunningham and written by Danny Giovannini, it aired on 5/15/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Happy Krabby Birthday".