The Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.8/10(7997 votes)

   #1 - Dumped

   S2:E153/5/2001

   Suddenly, Gary seems to be hanging out with Patrick more than SpongeBob. SpongeBob thinks it's because he loves Patrick more. But, what's the real reason that Gary is attached to Patrick all of a sudden?

   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Carson Kugler

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Carson Kugler

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
2. 

   9.7/10(15 votes)

   #2 - Band Geeks

   S2:E269/7/2001

   Squidward enlists the aid of SpongeBob and the rest of Bikini Bottom to form a marching band to impress Squidward's old high school rival, Squilliam Fancyson.

   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams
3. 

   9.4/10(2682 votes)

   #3 - Grandma's Kisses

   S2:E163/6/2001

   SpongeBob asks his grandma not to kiss him because her public displays of affection are embarrassing.

   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann, Octavio E. Rodriguez

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann, Octavio E. Rodriguez

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
4. 

   9.4/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Just One Bite

   S2:E3110/5/2001

   When SpongeBob learns that Squidward has never actually tried a Krabby Patty, he becomes obsessed with the idea that Squidward must try it.

   Directors:Jay Lender, Sam Henderson

   Writers:Sam Henderson, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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   Directors:Jay Lender, Sam Henderson

   Writers:Sam Henderson, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams
5. 

   9.3/10(2563 votes)

   #5 - Squid's Day Off

   S2:E411/2/2000

   Squidward is put in charge of the Krusty Krab when Mr. Krabs goes to the hospital and decides to take the day off, but can't help thinking SpongeBob will do something wrong.

   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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   Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Jim Schumann

   Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
6. 

   9.3/10(2328 votes)

   #6 - Survival of the Idiots

   S2:E143/5/2001

   Despite Sandy's warning, SpongeBob and Patrick sneak into her treedome, during a terrible snowstorm and since the doorknob is frozen, SpongeBob and Patrick realize they have to wait until spring. Will SpongeBob and Patrick be able to survive the entire winter? Or will Sandy, and the cold weather, stop them first?

   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams
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7. 

   9.2/10(2263 votes)

   #7 - No Free Rides

   S2:E183/7/2001

   To avoid another year with SpongeBob in her class, Mrs. Puff passes him with bogus extra credit and lets him have his license, but soon realizes that the consequences are beyond bad. When SpongeBob receives a new boat-mobile from his parents, Mrs. Puff attempts to steal it, and SpongeBob will stop at nothing to stop her.

   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt

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   Director:Aaron Springer

   Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt
8. 

   9.2/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Life of Crime

   S2:E245/5/2001

   SpongeBob and Patrick find out that you can borrow anything without permission as long as you return it, or that's what wise Mr. Krabs says. SpongeBob and Patrick want a balloon, but neither one has any money, so they "borrow" it and it pops. They decide to run away and live like criminals, because they think they're now "thieves."

   Director:Jay Lender

   Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender

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   Director:Jay Lender

   Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender
9. 

   9.2/10(8 votes)

   #9 - The Fry Cook Games

   S2:E309/28/2001

   SpongeBob and Patrick compete in the Fry Cook Games after they get in a fight. Who will come out victorious?

   Directors:Jay Lender, Dan Povenmire

   Writers:Dan Povenmire, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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   Directors:Jay Lender, Dan Povenmire

   Writers:Dan Povenmire, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams
10. 

    9.1/10(2130 votes)

    #10 - Patty Hype

    S2:E132/17/2001

    The Krusty Krab hasn't had costumers in weeks, so SpongeBob comes up with an idea, but Mr. Krabs and Squidward laugh at the idea. So SpongeBob opens his own restaurant and becomes a huge success in Bikini Bottom.

    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender

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    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender
11. 

    8.9/10(1932 votes)

    #11 - Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy III

    S2:E711/27/2000

    Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy decide to go on vacation, but unfortunately they don't have anyone to look after the Merma-lair, so they ask SpongeBob and Patrick to look after it. However, they accidentally release Man Ray from a prison made of frozen tartar sauce.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
12. 

    8.9/10(1816 votes)

    #12 - I'm Your Biggest Fanatic

    S2:E193/7/2001

    While at a jellyfishing fan convention, SpongeBob meets Kevin C. Cucumber, who gives him a chance to see if he can join his club, The Jellyspotters. However, SpongeBob is unaware that Kevin is only trying to make a fool out of him, but soon discovers the truth after the club attacks him with a robotic queen jellyfish.

    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender

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    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, William Reiss, Jay Lender
13. 

    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #13 - The Secret Box

    S2:E259/7/2001

    Patrick keeps a small box everywhere he goes and refuses to tell SpongeBob what's in it. Curiosity eventually gets the better of our spongy hero, as he decides to try and sneak a peek while Patrick is sleeping.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
14. 

    8.8/10(1999 votes)

    #14 - Something Smells

    S2:E110/26/2000

    SpongeBob eats a peanut onion sundae and acquires a hideous case of bad breath. And he can't quite understand why everyone runs away from him whenever he talks to them.

    Director:Aaron Springer

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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    Director:Aaron Springer

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams
15. 

    8.8/10(1978 votes)

    #15 - Your Shoe's Untied

    S2:E311/2/2000

    SpongeBob forgets how to tie his shoes, so he must re-learn how. But no one else knows how, either.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
16. 

    8.8/10(2181 votes)

    #16 - Squirrel Jokes

    S2:E811/27/2000

    SpongeBob tells jokes in a talent show at the Krusty Krab, but ends up saying jokes about squirrels, which makes Sandy mad.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, Merriwether Williams
17. 

    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Artist Unknown

    S2:E289/21/2001

    Squidward starts to teach an art class at the Recreation Center, but SpongeBob is the only person who shows up.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Walt Dohrn

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Paul Tibbitt, Mark O'Hare, Walt Dohrn
18. 

    8.7/10(1860 votes)

    #18 - Big Pink Loser

    S2:E511/16/2000

    Patrick realizes that he has never won any awards in his life, so he decides to copy everything that SpongeBob does. SpongeBob has won countless awards, so Patrick is sure that he will win one.

    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams

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    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, Merriwether Williams
19. 

    8.7/10(1898 votes)

    #19 - Christmas Who?

    S2:E912/6/2000

    SpongeBob brings Christmas to Bikini Bottom.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Erik Wiese, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn
20. 

    8.7/10(1807 votes)

    #20 - Imitation Krabs

    S2:E1112/28/2000

    In another attempt to steal the Krabby Patty formula, Plankton makes a robot that looks just like Mr. Krabs. But in order to get the formula, he will have to do some odd things as part of the "secret handshake."

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Chuck Klein, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Chuck Klein, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn
21. 

    8.7/10(1754 votes)

    #21 - Pressure

    S2:E203/8/2001

    Sandy and SpongeBob get into a fierce competition doing extreme underwater sports.

    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, David B. Fain

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    Director:Jay Lender

    Writers:William Reiss, Jay Lender, David B. Fain
22. 

    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Shanghaied

    S2:E223/9/2001

    When a giant anchor falls onto SpongeBob's house, Squidward, SpongeBob and Patrick decide to climb the anchor, and they find the boat of the Flying Dutchman, who imprisons them.

    Directors:Aaron Springer, Alan Smart

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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    Directors:Aaron Springer, Alan Smart

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams
23. 

    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - The Bully

    S2:E3210/5/2001

    At boating school, a new student shows up, but he says he's gonna kick SpongeBob's butt!

    Director:Aaron Springer

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams

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    Director:Aaron Springer

    Writers:Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, Merriwether Williams
24. 

    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Procrastination

    S2:E3511/30/2001

    SpongeBob must write an 800-word essay for boating school but gets distracted easily.

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn
25. 

    8.6/10(2021 votes)

    #25 - Bossy Boots

    S2:E210/26/2000

    When Pearl remodels the Krusty Krab into a hip local hangout, SpongeBob worries about the fate of the original restaurant (not to mention, his position as Fry Cook!).

    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn

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    Directors:Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Chris Headrick

    Writers:Mr. Lawrence, Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn