The eighth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States from March 26, 2011 to December 6, 2012, and contained 26 episodes (47 segments), beginning with the episodes 'A Friendly Game' and 'Oral Report'. The series chronicles the exploits. The eighth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States from March 26, 2011 to December 6, 2012, and contained 26 episodes (47 segments), beginning with the episodes 'A Friendly Game' and 'Oral Report'.

Next →The eighth season of the American animated television series, created by former and animator, originally aired on in the United States from March 26, 2011 to December 6, 2012, and contained 26 episodes (47 segments), beginning with the episodes 'A Friendly Game' and 'Oral Report'. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The season was by series creator Hillenburg and writer, who also acted as the. In 2011, an anthology series consisting of five episodes from the season, was launched.The show itself received several recognition, including the for Favorite Cartoon. The series was also nominated in various international Kids' Choice Awards ceremonies for the same category. At the the show received four nominations—including, Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for as, and Outstanding Sound Editing -Animation.

At the, the series was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Animation. The show won the for the International category. The episode ' was well received at the, being nominated for three categories, including a successful win for Dan Driscoll for the Character Animation in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production category. In 2012, it was reported that the show was receiving a decline in ratings. Pointed to a few possible problems: It could be too old, or it may be shown on TV too often.

Another issue could be its licensing to, an Internet, the previous year. As a result, Netflix CEO announced not to renew their existing deal with, owner of the SpongeBob trademark. Since then, Viacom's deal with Netflix expired, removed its shows such as SpongeBob, and, and moved its programmings to, Netflix's top competitor.Several compilation DVDs that contained episodes from the season were released.

The SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Eighth Season DVD was released in on March 12, 2013, on October 28, 2013, and on October 30, 2013. Contents.Production The season aired on, which is owned by, and was produced by and Nickelodeon. The season's executive producers were series creator and, who also acted as the series'. Due to the success of the show, the reported that Nickelodeon picked up SpongeBob SquarePants for an eighth season on December 14, 2009, during the year which the show was celebrating its tenth anniversary on television. Brown Johnson, president of animation for Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids & Family Group, announced the renewal of the series.

The season was ordered with 26 episodes, that would bring the total number of episodes for the series to 178. With its episode count of 178, SpongeBob SquarePants surpassed in episodes, it became the sixth Nickelodeon series with most episodes. Johnson said 'After a decade on our air, SpongeBob has emerged as one of the most beloved and popular characters in television history.

Audiences of all ages have fallen in love with this show and we're delighted to be serving up additional original episodes to our viewers for many years.' Nickelodeon President said 'There are a bunch of different theories about SpongeBob. You can't dismiss the fact that it is a creatively excellent property. It's a character of good, positive energy.

It came at a time when people wanted something more positive.' On March 26, 2011, the with the 'A Friendly Game' and 'Oral Report'. 'A Friendly Game' was written by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas and, with serving as. 'Oral Report' was written by Alexander, Cervas and Dani Michaeli, and the animation was directed by.Animation was handled overseas in at. In 2012, Nickelodeon produced and debuted ', the first full-length episode of the series that was produced in animation.

Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, and Christopher Finnegan of animated it, and Caballero and Walsh also served as its directors. Production on the episode began in October 2011 at,.

According to Finnegan, it took about five months to shoot, with a couple of months on either end for and post. Animation directors credited with episodes in the eighth season included Caballero, Walsh,. Episodes were written by a team of writers, which consisted of Alexander, Banks, Marc Ceccarelli, Cervas, Sean Charmatz, Andrew Goodman, Derek Iversen, Michaeli,. The season was by Alexander, Brookshier, Cash, Ceccarelli, Cervas, Charmatz, Springer, and Waller.

This is the last season to be produced in.Cast The eighth season featured as the voice of the title character and his pet snail Gary. SpongeBob's best friend, a named, was voiced by, while played the voice of, an arrogant and ill-tempered. Other members of the cast were as, a miserly crab obsessed with money who is SpongeBob's boss at the; as, a small green and Mr. Krabs' business rival; as, Plankton's sentient computer sidekick; as, a squirrel from; as, SpongeBob's boating school teacher; and as, a teenage whale who is Mr. Krabs' daughter.In addition to the regular cast members, episodes feature guest voices from many ranges of professions, including actors, musicians, and artists. For instance, in the episode 'Ghoul Fools', American actor and comedian guest starred in the episode as Lord Poltergeist, ghost pirate who runs a 'haunted house boat.'

And returned in the episode 'Mermaid Man Begins', reprising their roles as SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite superheroes, respectively. They reappeared in 'Super Evil Aquatic Villain Team Up is Go!' , voicing their respective roles. In 'Pet Sitter Pat', voiced her recurring role as Grandma SquarePants, SpongeBob's grandmother. Reprised his role as the Flying Dutchman for 'Ghoul Fools'. In 'The Way of the Sponge', comedian guest starred as Fuzzy Acorns, 's karate instructor.

Guest starred in the special episode ' as Santa Claus. In 'Hello Bikini Bottom', voiced the character of Colonel Carper, a concert manager who wants to become SpongeBob and Squidward's band manager.

Samberg said 'I've been a SpongeBob fan for years, so I was honored to be asked. It's one of the few shows ever that's just as funny for kids as it is for adults.'

Reception Ratings During its peak years in early 2000, SpongeBob SquarePants received enormous ratings and number of viewers. By 2012, it was reported that the series' ratings were declining. The average number of viewers aged 2 to 11 watching SpongeBob at any given time dropped 29% in the first quarter from a year earlier, according to. Business writer John Jannarone suggested that the age of the series and oversaturation of the show might be contributing to the decline of the series' ratings, and might also be directly responsible for the decline in Nickelodeon's overall ratings. Media analyst Todd Juenger, directly attributes the decline in Nickelodeon's ratings to the availability of streaming video content on services like Netflix, a provider of Internet., the president and CEO of, contradicted the notion saying he did not think 'the limited amount of Nick library content on Netflix.

has had a significant impact'. A Nickelodeon spokesman says SpongeBob is performing consistently well and remains as the number one rated animated series in all of children's television. He added 'there is nothing that we have seen that points to SpongeBob as a problem.' Dauman blamed the drop on 'some ratings systemic issues' at Nielsen, citing extensive set-top-box data that 'does in no way reflect' the Nielsen data.Juenger also notes that SpongeBob could affect the ratings of other Nickelodeon programming because children often change channels to find their favorite program, then stay tuned into that network. Nickelodeon recently reduced its exposure in television. In the first quarter of 2012, the network cut back on the number of episodes it aired by 16% compared with a year earlier.On April 22, 2013, Netflix CEO announced their intentions not to renew their existing deal with Viacom.

Since then, Viacom's deal with Netflix expired, and shows such as SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer were removed. However, seasons five through eight of SpongeBob are still available to stream on Netflix in Canada. On June 4, 2013, Viacom announced a multi-year licensing agreement which would move its programs, such as SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer, to, Netflix's top competitor.

Amazon agreed to pay more than $200 million to Viacom for the license, its largest subscription streaming transaction ever. Reviews and accolades At the, Dani Michaeli, Sean Charmatz, Nate Cash, and were nominated for for the episode 'Patrick's Staycation'. Moreover, directors Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh also received a nomination at the for Directing in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production for the episode '.

Nominated for the same episode, Dan Driscoll won the Character Animation in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production category. Savelen Forrest received the same nomination for his work on the episode, but lost. The episode was also nominated at the for Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR Animation in Television. 'It's a SpongeBob Christmas!' Was nominated at the for Special Award for a TV Series.The show itself received several recognition. At the the show received four nominations—including, Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for as, and Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation.

At the, the series was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Animation. The show was nominated at the for the Children's Program category. At the, the show won the International category. At the 2011 and 2012, SpongeBob SquarePants won the Top Television Series category. Furthermore, at the, the show won the Favorite Cartoon category. The series also won the and the 2011 for the same category. SpongeBob SquarePants also received Favorite Cartoon nominations at the, and at the 2012.

At the, the show won the Best Children and Youth Program category.The season received positive reviews from media critics. In his review for, Tom Russo was positive on the season DVD set. Russo praised the episode that 'topped the shortlist', 'Plankton's Good Eye', writing 'the micro-antagonist clones one of SpongeBob's eyeballs for himself, and suddenly develops a more bubbly worldview.' Author Richard Reitsma cited a scene in 'Squidward's School for Grown-Ups', in which SpongeBob tries to win back Patrick's friendship by dressing as the operatic (just as did in the classic 1957 cartoon ), as an example of the supposed gay subtext in the series, claimed to exist by some critics of the show and denied by its creator. Episodes. See also:The episodes are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order.No.overallNo. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateU.S.

Viewers(millions)153a1a'Accidents Will Happen'Written by:, andStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier and Nate Cash (directors)July 18, 2011 ( 2011-07-18)N/AWhen twists his ankle on the job, he threatens to take unless his employer, agrees to cater to him to his every need. Krabs, who eventually gets tired of doing everything for Squidward, hires and to investigate the scene.

It is revealed in that Squidward is lying. The episode ends with Squidward catering Mr. Krabs as punishment for faking an accident.153b1b'The Other Patty'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, andStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier and Nate Cash (directors)June 25, 2011 ( 2011-06-25)3.82 Mr. Krabs and find a common enemy — a popular new restaurant — and work together to steal the secret formula of its burgers.154a2a'Drive Thru'Written by: and Dani MichaeliStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director)July 19, 2011 ( 2011-07-19)N/AInstead 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 window.

However, to avoid spending money, Mr. Krabs refuses to purchase adequate equipment for the drive-thru, nor hire extra employees to work the drive-thru. When SpongeBob and Squidward get overwhelmed, Mr. Krabs keeps pounding more holes into the walls of the restaurant to create more drive-thrus, until the Krusty Krab falls into pieces.154b2b'The Hot Shot'Written by: Aaron Springer and Derek IversenStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director)June 18, 2011 ( 2011-06-18)N/ASpongeBob gets driving lessons from the son of a legendary, Tony Fast Jr.155a3a'A Friendly Game'Tom YasumiWritten by:, Zeus Cervas, andStoryboarded by: Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas (directors)March 26, 2011 ( 2011-03-26)4.55 SpongeBob and decide to build an indoor in SpongeBob's house. Squidward tells the two to keep the noise down while constructing the course.

SpongeBob and Patrick try not to disturb Squidward while Patrick distracts SpongeBob to make him lose the game.155b3b'Sentimental Sponge'Alan SmartWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier and Nate Cash (directors)April 2, 2011 ( 2011-04-02)N/AAfter Patrick tells him to be more sentimental, SpongeBob becomes a hoarder, disturbing Squidward.1564'Frozen Face-Off'Andrew Overtoom and Tom YasumiWritten by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Derek Iversen, Dani Michaeli, andStoryboarded by: Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas (directors)July 15, 2011 ( 2011-07-15)5.76SpongeBob and Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Plankton, Karen, and Gary participate in a 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 evade attacks from a snow monster.157a5a'Squidward's School for Grown-Ups'Alan SmartWritten by: Aaron Springer, Sean Charmatz, and Richard PurselStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer and Sean Charmatz (directors)June 4, 2011 ( 2011-06-04)5.02 When Patrick suddenly grows a, he decides it is time for him to act like a grown-up.

He tags along with Squidward, who offers to teach him everything he knows about how to be mature, much to SpongeBob's dismay. When at an, the two watch SpongeBob, who performs an titled 'Dear Friend.'

Patrick's beard is revealed to be a, and he becomes friends with SpongeBob again.157b5b'Oral Report'Alan SmartWritten by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Dani MichaeliStoryboarded by: Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas (directors)March 26, 2011 ( 2011-03-26)4.55 While preparing to give an for boating school, SpongeBob comes down with. SpongeBob asks Sandy for help, and receives a pair of that enable him to see people in their so he will not feel nervous. However, during his oral presentation, the goggles malfunction, and SpongeBob runs out of school in panic, taking a boatmobile with him. He ends up giving his oral report to two police officers.158a6a'Sweet and Sour Squid'Tom YasumiWritten by: Aaron Springer and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director)July 20, 2011 ( 2011-07-20)N/APlankton tries to befriend Squidward in order to get the Krabby Patty secret formula.

However, Squidward refuses to converse with him until SpongeBob tells Plankton that he must compliment Squidward's music in order to start a friendship. Plankton can not stand Squidward's clarinet playing, but goes along with it anyways. After Squidward reveals that he doesn't know the formula, Plankton runs off with his clarinet.158b6b'The Googly Artiste'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Derek IversenStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier and Nate Cash (directors)July 21, 2011 ( 2011-07-21)N/AWhen doing arts and crafts with SpongeBob, Patrick is coveted by everyone in town after an praises his artwork. He soon becomes a famous artist, which makes Squidward jealous.

When Patrick gets, he starts gluing googly eyes on Krabby Patties and selling them.1597'A SquarePants Family Vacation'Andrew Overtoom and Tom YasumiWritten by: Aaron Springer, Sean Charmatz, and Derek IversenStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer and Sean Charmatz (directors)November 11, 2011 ( 2011-11-11)3.57 SpongeBob invites Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Sandy, Mrs.

Puff, Larry, Squidward, and Plankton to watch a slideshow of his family vacation to the. In the slideshow, SpongeBob, his parents, and Patrick go on a road trip.Note: This is episode is part of.160a8a'Patrick's Staycation'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, Sean Charmatz, and Dani MichaeliStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Sean Charmatz (directors)November 8, 2011 ( 2011-11-08)N/APatrick wants to take a vacation, so SpongeBob comes up with a solution — a 'staycation', a vacation at home — which delights Patrick.Note: This is episode is part of.160b8b'Walking the Plankton'Alan SmartWritten by: Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas (directors)November 7, 2011 ( 2011-11-07)N/AMr. 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 she realizes that this is part of his plan to steal the formula. They both hop on the same cruise as Mr.

Krabs and SpongeBob.Note: This is episode is part of.161a9a'Mooncation'Alan SmartWritten by: Sean Charmatz, Steven BanksStoryboarded by: Sean Charmatz and Vincent Waller (directors)November 10, 2011 ( 2011-11-10)N/ASandy prepares her rocket to go to the for a vacation. However, SpongeBob accidentally stows away, and when on the Moon, the two set out camp. SpongeBob and Sandy play sports, including on its. After accidentally crashing the sandboard into the, they rush to return home before the fuel runs out.Note: This is episode is part of.161b9b'Mr. Krabs Takes a Vacation'Tom YasumiWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Sean Charmatz, and Steven BanksStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Sean Charmatz (directors)November 9, 2011 ( 2011-11-09)N/AMr. Krabs takes a vacation with SpongeBob and Pearl to the Bikini Bottom Mint.

However, Pearl does not want to tag along, so she stays at a destroyed museum. When two seize the mint, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs stop them and are rewarded with a one-dollar bill with their faces on it. Pearl confiscates the money and spends it on a new pair of shoes.Note: This is episode is part of.16210'Ghoul Fools'Andrew Overtoom and Tom YasumiWritten by: Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Derek IversenStoryboarded by: Luke Brookshier and Marc Ceccarelli (directors)October 21, 2011 ( 2011-10-21)3.91SpongeBob and Patrick find a houseboat haunted by a crew of ghost pirates.

Shown here in 2011, created SpongeBob SquarePants, which premiered on May 1, 1999.is an American created by and, for. The series is set in the fictional city of Bikini Bottom, and centers on the adventures and endeavors of, an over-optimistic that annoys other characters.

Many of the ideas for the show originated in an unpublished, educational comic book titled The Intertidal Zone, which Hillenburg created in the mid-1980s. He began developing SpongeBob SquarePants into a television series in 1996 after the cancellation of, another Nickelodeon television series that Hillenburg previously directed.Since its debut on May 1, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has broadcast 262 episodes, and its premiered on November 11, 2018.

On July 17, 2019, the series was renewed for its thirteenth season. It will consist of 13 episodes., a feature-length film, was released in theaters on November 19, 2004 and grossed over US$140 million worldwide., a television film guest starring, debuted as part of the fifth season. In 2009, Nickelodeon celebrated the show's tenth anniversary with and., a, was released in theaters on February 6, 2015 and grossed over US$324 million worldwide.Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants have been nominated for a variety of different awards, including 17 (with six wins), 17 (with eight wins), 15 (with one win), 16 (with 15 wins), and four (with two wins).

Several compilation DVDs have been released. In addition, the first eleven seasons have been released on, and are available for Regions 1, 2 and 4 as of March 31, 2020. Main article:The first season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 20 episodes (41 segments, since the first episode has three segments). This is the only season that used. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateProd.codeU.S. Main article:The second season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 20 episodes (39 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order.

InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateProd.code21a1a'Your Shoe's Untied'Written by:, andStoryboarded by: Chris Headrick & (directors)November 2, 2000 ( 2000-14221b1b'Squid's Day Off'Written by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Jim Schumann (director)November 2, 2000 ( 2000-14522a2a'Something Smells'Edgar LarrazabalWritten by:, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H. GreenblattOctober 26, 2000 ( 2000-14322b2b'Bossy Boots'Tom YasumiWritten by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, andStoryboarded by: Chris Headrick (director)October 26, 2000 ( 2000-14623a3a'Big Pink Loser'Sean DempseyWritten by:, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Jay Lender (director), William ReissNovember 16, 2000 ( 2000-14423b3b'Bubble Buddy'Sean DempseyWritten by: Jay Lender, William Reiss, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Jay Lender (director), William Reiss & Chuck KleinNovember 16, 2000 ( 2000-14824a4a'Dying for Pie'Edgar LarrazabalWritten by: Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H. Greenblatt & Erik WieseDecember 28, 2000 ( 2000-14724b4b'Imitation Krabs'Tom YasumiWritten by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Chris Headrick & Chuck Klein (directors)December 28, 2000 ( 2000-15025a5a'Wormy'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Jim Schumann (director)February 17, 2001 ( 2001-14925b5b'Patty Hype'Sean DempseyWritten by: Jay Lender, William Reiss, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Jay Lender (director), William ReissFebruary 17, 2001 ( 2001-15226a6a'Grandma's Kisses'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Jim Schumann & Octavio Rodriguez (directors)March 6, 2001 ( 2001-15426b6b'Squidville'Edgar LarrazabalWritten by: Aaron Springer, C.H.

Greenblatt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H. GreenblattMarch 6, 2001 ( 2001-15627a7a'Prehibernation Week'Edgar LarrazabalWritten by: Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H. GreenblattMay 5, 2001 ( 2001-15127b7b'Life of Crime'Sean DempseyWritten by: Jay Lender, William Reiss, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Jay Lender (director), William ReissMay 5, 2001 ( 2001-157288'Tom YasumiWritten by: Walt Dohrn, Paul Tibbitt, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Chris Headrick & Erik Wiese (directors)December 6, 2000 ( 2000-15529a9a'Survival of the Idiots'Written by: Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H.

GreenblattMarch 5, 2001 ( 2001-16029b9b'Dumped'Andrew OvertoomWritten by: Paul Tibbitt, Walt Dohrn, and Merriwether WilliamsStoryboarded by: Carson Kugler (director), Caleb MeurerMarch 5, 2001 ( 2001-16130a10a'No Free Rides'Tom YasumiWritten by: Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, and Mr. LawrenceStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H. GreenblattMarch 7, 2001 ( 2001-16230b10b'I'm Your Biggest Fanatic'Sean DempseyWritten by: Jay Lender, William Reiss, and Mr. Main article:The third season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 20 episodes (37 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateProd.code41a1a'The Algae's Always Greener'Frank WeissWritten by:, andStoryboarded by: Aaron Springer (director), C.H.

Main article:The fourth season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 20 episodes (38 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateProd.codeU.S. Viewers(millions)61a1a' Fear of a Krabby Patty'Written by: andStoryboarded by: C.H. Greenblatt (director)May 6, 2005 ( 2005-4012.6061b1b' Shell of a Man'Written by: Mike Bell and Paul TibbittStoryboarded by: Mike Bell and Vincent Waller (directors)May 6, 2005 ( 2005-4022.6062a2a'The Lost Mattress'Alan SmartWritten by: Mike Bell andStoryboarded by: Mike Bell (director)May 13, 2005 ( 2005-406N/A62b2b'Krabs vs. Main article:The sixth season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 26 episodes (47 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. Main article:The seventh season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 26 episodes (50 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order.

InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. Main article:The eighth season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 26 episodes (47 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. Main article:The tenth season of SpongeBob SquarePants consists of 11 episodes (22 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. It is the shortest season, lacking the usual 26 episode length.No.overallNo. InseasonTitleAnimation directorsWritten byOriginal air dateU.S.

Viewers(millions)205a1a'Whirly Brains'Written by:Storyboarded by: Fred Osmond, (director)October 15, 2016 ( 2016-10-15)1.77205b1b'Mermaid Pants'Written by:Storyboarded by: John Trabbic, Dave Cunningham (director)October 29, 2016 ( 2016-10-29)2.17206a2a'Unreal Estate'Written by:Storyboarded by: Brian Morante, Adam Paloian (director)June 3, 2017 ( 2017-06-03)1.69206b2b'Code Yellow'Tom YasumiWritten by: Andrew GoodmanStoryboarded by: John Trabbic, Dave Cunningham (director)June 3, 2017 ( 2017-06-03)1.69207a3a'Mimic Madness'Bob JaquesWritten by: Mr. This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Karate Island DVD on July 18, 2006. On TV, this episode first aired on September 10, 2006 in Germany. This episode first aired on September 10, 2006 in Germany.

^ This episode first aired on September 30, 2006 in Germany. This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Whale of a Birthday DVD on October 31, 2006. On TV, this episode first aired on October 14, 2006 in Germany. ^ This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 4, Volume 2 DVD on January 9, 2007. ^ This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 4, Volume 2 DVD on January 9, 2007. On TV, this episode first aired on November 4, 2006 in Germany. ^ This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 4, Volume 2 DVD on January 9, 2007.

On TV, this episode first aired on November 18, 2006 in Germany. ^ This episode was first released on the SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 4, Volume 2 DVD on January 9, 2007. On TV, this episode first aired on December 9, 2006 in Germany.

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