SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 12
Season 12 of SpongeBob SquarePants continues the adventures of the titular character and his friends within the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom. This season features a variety of nautical nonsense, including an episode where SpongeBob and Patrick spend a day working on Old Man Jenkins's farm. The narrative explores the nocturnal activities of SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, as narrated by Sandy, leading to the revela
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- SpongeBob SquarePants is a yellow sponge who resides in a pineapple home located in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.
- SpongeBob is employed as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant.
- SpongeBob lives with his pet snail, Gary.
- Patrick Star is a primary companion to SpongeBob and lives under a rock.
Season overview
Season 12 of SpongeBob SquarePants continues the adventures of the titular character and his friends within the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom. This season features a variety of nautical nonsense, including an episode where SpongeBob and Patrick spend a day working on Old Man Jenkins's farm. The narrative explores the nocturnal activities of SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, as narrated by Sandy, leading to the revelation of his secret companion. Patrick Star is also a central figure, as he makes discoveries regarding the nature of his home beneath his rock and pursues new employment opportunities specifically to obtain free ice cream. Furthermore, the season depicts SpongeBob as he ventures into the dreams of his sleeping neighbors. These episodes maintain the established tone of the series, focusing on the daily lives and unexpected situations encountered by the residents of Bikini Bottom. Through these various vignettes, the season expands upon the established character dynamics and settings, providing viewers with additional stories involving the familiar cast of characters as they navigate their underwater environment and engage in a series of lighthearted and comedic escapades.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
The Nitwitting
Jan 13, 2019 · 11 min
Patrick inducts SpongeBob into his prestigious society of dullards and doofuses.
The Ballad of Filthy Muck
Jan 20, 2019 · 11 min
Patrick takes his grime to a new extreme, playing around in so much trash that he becomes unrecognizable.
The Krusty Slammer
Jan 27, 2019 · 11 min
Mr. Krabs turns the Krusty Krab into a jailhouse after Plankton breaks the law, but crime only pays for so long.
King Plankton
Jun 22, 2019 · 11 min
Plankton practices ruling the world by shrinking himself down and declaring himself king of SpongeBob's aquarium.
Stormy Weather
Jun 22, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob befriends a small storm cloud, but has to protect it from a crazed weather man.
Sandy's Nutty Nieces
Jun 29, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob gets in over his head when he volunteers to babysit Sandy's three nieces.
Insecurity Guards
Jun 29, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob and Patrick volunteer as guards at the museum, while Squidward attempts to hang his painting unnoticed.
Broken Alarm
Jul 6, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob breaks his precious alarm clock, but nothing else is loud enough to wake him up on time.
Senior Discount
Jul 6, 2019 · 11 min
Old Man Jenkins disrupts business as usual at the Krusty Krab, but Mr. Krabs can't find a way to kick him out.
SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout
Jul 12, 2019 · 44 min
The citizens of Bikini Bottom plan a surprise birthday party for SpongeBob, while he and Patrick tour the surface world and come across their real-life selves.
Gary & Spot
Jul 27, 2019 · 11 min
Sandy narrates the nocturnal adventures of Gary and his secret pal – Spot.
Gary's Got Legs
Jul 27, 2019 · 11 min
Gary is given a set of limbs to keep up with SpongeBob, but soon makes his owner look sluggish by comparison.
The Krusty Bucket
Aug 10, 2019 · 11 min
Plankton creates a clone of himself and Mr. Krabs, but neither restaurant is safe from the newcomer.
Karen’s Baby
Aug 10, 2019 · 11 min
Karen quickly learns that kids grow up too fast after her new child arrives in the mail.
Mind the Gap
Sep 14, 2019 · 11 min
Squidward closes the gap in SpongeBob's teeth, which causes a dramatic and unexpected change in his demeanor.
Breakin'
Sep 14, 2019 · 6 min
SpongeBob takes his first break ever at work, but how will he spend his precious time?
SpongeBob in RandomLand
Sep 21, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob and Squidward take a delivery to a dreaded town where the laws of logic no longer apply.
SpongeBob's Bad Habit
Sep 21, 2019 · 11 min
SpongeBob can't stop biting his nails, but he also can't figure out why!
The Goofy Newbie
Sep 28, 2019 · 11 min
Patrick takes a job at the Goofy Goober when he finds out the employees get free ice cream.
Squid's on a Bus
Sep 28, 2019 · 11 min
Squidward gleefully switches jobs with a bus driver for an easy ride… until SpongeBob and Patrick climb aboard.
The Ghost of Plankton
Oct 12, 2019 · 11 min
Plankton becomes a ghost to steal the secret formula, but requires a few lessons from the Flying Dutchman.
A Cabin in the Kelp
Oct 12, 2019 · 11 min
The Gal Pals take Pearl to a cabin in the woods for a weekend of silly pranks.
Dirty Bubble Returns
Nov 23, 2019 · 11 min
The newly reformed "Clean Bubble" takes a dishwashing job at the Krusty Krab, where he is tempted by the grime.
Handemonium
Nov 23, 2019 · 15 min
Plankton's giant Chum Bucket glove runs wild in town, but SpongeBob has a handy friend to help them out.
Plankton's Old Chum
Nov 30, 2019 · 11 min
Where Plankton usually dumps his rotten chum is too full, so he tricks SpongeBob into hiding it around the city.
The Hankering
Nov 30, 2019 · 11 min
Mr. Krabs has a secret taste for something… surprising.
Escape from Beneath Glove World
Jan 18, 2020 · 24 min
SpongeBob and Patrick are sent to jail in the underground tunnels of Glove World, leading to a daring escape.
Who R Zoo?
Feb 8, 2020 · 11 min
SpongeBob and Patrick create their own zoo made entirely of bubbles!
Biddy Sitting
Feb 8, 2020 · 11 min
SpongeBob and Patrick get tricked into babysitting a grouchy old lady, who does all she can to escape.
Shell Games
Mar 7, 2020 · 11 min
Patrick discovers that the rock he lives under is actually a sea turtle who overslept.
Jolly Lodgers
Mar 7, 2020 · 11 min
Squidward packs his bags after his house gets infested, but a different kind of pest waits at his hotel.
Swamp Mates
Apr 11, 2020 · 16 min
Bubble Bass finds himself stranded with Patrick in a mysterious swamp, looking for a lost action figure.
One Trick Sponge
Apr 11, 2020 · 11 min
SpongeBob learns a new magic trick, but he can’t find anyone to watch it.
Boss for a Day
Jul 17, 2020 · 11 min
Mr. Krabs has an accident and leaves SpongeBob in charge of the Krusty Krab. What could go wrong?
Pineapple RV
Jul 17, 2020 · 11 min
SpongeBob and Patrick turn the pineapple into a mobile home to take Squidward on the road trip he deserves.