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SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 13

64 episodes Premiered Oct 22, 2020 Updated Oct 25, 2026

Season 13 of SpongeBob SquarePants continues the nautical adventures of the titular character and his neighbors in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The narrative arc features a variety of comedic scenarios involving SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick Star, and his neighbor Squidward Tentacles. During this season, Mr. Krabs explores the financial potential of pets, discovering that they can be more profitable tha

Previously on SpongeBob SquarePants

Season 13 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ SpongeBob SquarePants is a square 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.
  • ⚡ The series centers on the interactions between SpongeBob, his friend Patrick Star, and his neighbor Squidward Tentacles.
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Season overview

Season 13 of SpongeBob SquarePants continues the nautical adventures of the titular character and his neighbors in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The narrative arc features a variety of comedic scenarios involving SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick Star, and his neighbor Squidward Tentacles. During this season, Mr. Krabs explores the financial potential of pets, discovering that they can be more profitable than their owners. The residents face various social and professional challenges, including Squidward attempting to avoid work by feigning illness and later establishing a club dedicated to his dislike of SpongeBob. The season also features domestic storytelling as Karen recounts a fairytale. Additionally, the group dynamic shifts when SpongeBob and Patrick accompany Squidward on a trip to a tropical resort. The Krusty Krab restaurant also sees a change in its menu offerings when Sandy Cheeks introduces her homemade snacks, which quickly become popular with the customers. These episodes maintain the series' focus on the daily lives and interactions of the citizens of Bikini Bottom as they navigate their subterranean environment through humor and various escapades.

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Season 13 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S13·E1 Mytharc

A Place for Pets

Oct 22, 2020 · 11 min

When customers bring pets into the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs soon realizes pets are more profitable than owners.

S13·E2 Core

Lockdown for Love

Oct 22, 2020 · 11 min

Plankton ruins another date with Karen, so she puts the Chum Bucket on lockdown until he proves his affection.

S13·E3 Core

Krusty Koncessionaires

Nov 7, 2020 · 14 min

The Krusty Krab crew goes to a big concert to sell krabby patties in the stands.

S13·E4 Core

Dream Hoppers

Nov 7, 2020 · 7 min

SpongeBob explores the melodious dreamscrapes of his sleeping neighbors.

S13·E5 Core

My Two Krabses

Jan 18, 2021 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs gets ready for a hot date, but SpongeBob and Patrick give him a little more help than he needs.

S13·E6 Core

Lighthouse Louie

Jan 18, 2021 · 11 min

SpongeBob cleans up the boating school's lighthouse, where he finds a cute but uncomfortable companion.

S13·E7 Core

Bubble Bass’s Tab

Apr 9, 2021 · 11 min

Bubble Bass doesn't pay his tab after ordering food at the Krusty Krab, so Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Squidward to his house to try and make him pay.

S13·E8 Core

Kooky Cooks

Apr 9, 2021 · 11 min

After a disaster at a fancy restaurant, Mrs. Puff thinks Mr. Krabs is too cheap, so he hires SpongeBob and Squidward as waiters to impress her.

S13·E9 Core

Under the Small Top

Apr 16, 2021 · 11 min

Squidward's house becomes infested with a mail-order flea circus meant for SpongeBob.

S13·E10 Core

Squidward's Sick Daze

Apr 16, 2021 · 11 min

Squidward fakes being sick to get out of work, but his agony only begins when SpongeBob arrives to care for him.

S13·E11 Core

Knock Knock, Who’s There?

Apr 23, 2021 · 11 min

SpongeBob watches Mr. Krabs's house while he's away and goes to extreme measures to prevent burglary.

S13·E12 Core

Plankton’s Intern

Apr 30, 2021 · 11 min

Plankton needs help to steal the secret formula, so he hires an intern who knows more about Mr. Krabs than anyone else.

S13·E13 Core

Pat the Dog

Jul 9, 2021 · 11 min

Patrick is sent to the pound for acting like a worm, but he will only be able to leave if SpongeBob can train him.

S13·E14 Core

Pat Hearts Squid

Jul 9, 2021 · 11 min

Squidward is forced to live at Patrick's house, but his dominant demeanor rubs off on Patrick more than desired.

S13·E15 Core

Something Narwhal This Way Comes

Nov 19, 2021 · 11 min

Two familiar faces from SpongeBob's past visit Bikini Bottom, but they bring a big problem along with them.

S13·E16 Core

C.H.U.M.S

Nov 19, 2021 · 11 min

After falling down the drain, Plankton finds an unlikely ally in the sewers.

S13·E17 Core

SpongeBob's Road to Christmas

Dec 10, 2021 · 24 min

SpongeBob and his pals journey to the North Pole to give Santa a present.

S13·E18 Core

Patrick’s Tantrum

Feb 25, 2022 · 11 min

Patrick goes into a destructive fit whenever he hears a bell, so his friends help him in their own ways.

S13·E19 Core

Goofy Scoopers

Feb 25, 2022 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick make it their mission to reunite the recently fired robot band from Goofy Goobers.

S13·E20 Core

Hiccup Plague

Apr 22, 2022 · 11 min

No one in Bikini Bottom is safe from a case of contagious hiccups.

S13·E21 Core

Potato Puff

Apr 22, 2022 · 11 min

Mrs. Puff's new substitute teacher gives SpongeBob a crash course in driving.

S13·E22 Core

There Will Be Grease

Apr 29, 2022 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs and Plankton must work together after discovering a well of miracle-grease under their restaurants.

S13·E23 Core

Kwarantined Krab

Apr 29, 2022 · 11 min

The Krusty Krab goes under emergency quarantine, but no one knows who carries the mysterious illness...

S13·E24 Core

The Big Bad Bubble Bass

May 6, 2022 · 11 min

Karen tells the fairytale of a nerd trying to steal an action figure from his three little neighbors.

S13·E26 Core

Food PBBFT! Truck

May 13, 2022 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Squidward try to sell Krabby Patties from a food truck in the darkest depths of the ocean.

S13·E27 Core

Upturn Girls

May 13, 2022 · 11 min

Pearl and Narlene have a whales' day out in the big city.

S13·E28 Core

Say Awww!

May 20, 2022 · 11 min

Frustrated that he's seen as cute instead of evil, Plankton builds a robot to punish anyone who says 'aww!'.

S13·E29 Core

Patrick the Mailman

May 20, 2022 · 11 min

Patrick crushes the mailman, so he and SpongeBob deliver the mail around Bikini Bottom.

S13·E30 Core

Captain Pipsqueak

Jul 22, 2022 · 11 min

Plankton joins the League of E.V.I.L.

S13·E31 Core

Plane to Sea

Jul 22, 2022 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward on a plane to a tropical resort.

S13·E32 Core

Squidferatu

Oct 14, 2022 · 15 min

Squidward ventures to Nosferatu's castle after accidentally receiving his mail.

S13·E33 Core

Slappy Daze

Oct 14, 2022 · 7 min

Nosferatu's minion Slappy kills some time around Bikini Bottom.

S13·E34 Core

Welcome to Binary Bottom

Jan 13, 2023 · 11 min

In an alternate reality, Bikini Bottom is inhabited entirely by robots.

S13·E37 Core

Abandon Twits

Jan 20, 2023 · 11 min

The Krusty Krew builds a boat for their penny-pinching captain.

S13·E38 Core

Wallhalla

Jan 20, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob discovers a crazed castaway living in his walls.

S13·E39 Core

The Salty Sponge

Jan 27, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob works the grill at the toughest joint in town.

S13·E40 Core

Karen for Spot

Feb 3, 2023 · 11 min

Karen looks after Spot while Plankton goes out of town.

S13·E41 Core

Ma and Pa’s Big Hurrah

Mar 10, 2023 · 11 min

When SpongeBob's parents come to visit, their thirst for thrills comes as a big surprise.

S13·E42 Core

Yellow Pavement

Mar 17, 2023 · 11 min

You'll learn all you need to get your boating license in this educational driving film.

S13·E43 Core

The Flower Plot

Mar 24, 2023 · 11 min

The Chum Bucket is replaced by a flower shop with a charming new owner.

S13·E44 Core

SpongeBob’s on Parade

Mar 31, 2023 · 11 min

The Krusty Krab enters a float in the annual Bikini Bottom Parade.

S13·E45 Core

Delivery to Monster Island

Apr 7, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Plankton must work together to survive an island of deadly monsters.

S13·E46 Core

Ride Patrick Ride

Jun 19, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob teaches Patrick how to ride a bike.

S13·E47 Core

Hot Crossed Nuts

Jun 20, 2023 · 11 min

Sandy's homemade snack becomes a big hit at the Krusty Krab.

S13·E48 Core

Sir Urchin and Snail Fail

Jun 21, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite comedy duo has a falling out on live television.

S13·E49 Core

Friendiversary

Jun 22, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob celebrates the anniversary of his friendship with Squidward. Squidward does not.

S13·E50 Core

Mandatory Music

Jun 26, 2023 · 11 min

Squidward's lack of talent lands him in a court ordered music class.

S13·E51 Core

Arbor Day Disarray

Jun 27, 2023 · 11 min

Sandy gives her friends special saltwater trees, but they need more attention than she expected.

S13·E52 Core

Ain’t That the Tooth

Jun 28, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick mistake a burglar for the tooth fairy.

S13·E53 Core

Dopey Dick

Jun 29, 2023 · 15 min

Squidward joins a crew of sailors hunting down the great white jellyfish.

S13·E55 Core

My Friend Patty

Jul 18, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob befriends a sentient Krabby Patty whose only wish is to be eaten.

S13·E56 Core

FUN-Believable

Jul 19, 2023 · 11 min

Rube hosts an episode of "FUN-Believable! With Rube" where he explores little known oddities and attractions around Bikini Bottom.

S13·E57 Core

Spatula of the Heavens

Jul 20, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob embarks on an epic journey to have his beloved spatula reforged by the legendary Guru Greasetrap.

S13·E58 Core

Gary’s Playhouse

Aug 7, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob builds a snail-house outside for Gary to play in while he is at work.

S13·E59 Core

Swimming Fools

Aug 8, 2023 · 11 min

SpongeBob builds a pool in his backyard and Squidward tries to resist taking a dip.

S13·E60 Core

The Goobfather

Aug 9, 2023 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs must reckon with the Goobfather after he adds "Patty Whips" to the menu at the Krusty Krab.

S13·E61 Core

SquidBird

Aug 10, 2023 · 11 min

Squidward gets left with a mess when SpongeBob and Patrick use carrier clams to send messages to each other.

S13·E62 Core

Allergy Attack!

Oct 30, 2023 · 11 min

After cooking his kazillionth Krabby Patty, SpongeBob believes he's developed an allergy to them.

S13·E63 Mytharc

Big Top Flop

Oct 31, 2023 · 11 min

When the circus comes to town and steals his customers away, Mr. Krabs tries to sabotage the show.

S13·E64 Mytharc

Sandy, Help Us!

Nov 1, 2023 · 11 min

Sandy spends the day solving everyone's issues, only to return home to her own monster of a problem.

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