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SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 16

22 episodes Premiered Jun 27, 2025 Updated Oct 25, 2026

SpongeBob SquarePants continues its long-running narrative set in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom, located deep within the Pacific Ocean. The series centers on the titular character, a yellow sea sponge who resides in a pineapple home alongside his pet snail, Gary. As a dedicated fry cook at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob frequently finds himself in the middle of various nautical adventures and unexpected situatio

Previously on SpongeBob SquarePants

Season 16 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ SpongeBob SquarePants is a yellow sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea.
  • ⚡ The series is set in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom located in the Pacific Ocean.
  • ⚡ SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant.
  • ⚡ SpongeBob lives with his pet snail named Gary.
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Season overview

SpongeBob SquarePants continues its long-running narrative set in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom, located deep within the Pacific Ocean. The series centers on the titular character, a yellow sea sponge who resides in a pineapple home alongside his pet snail, Gary. As a dedicated fry cook at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob frequently finds himself in the middle of various nautical adventures and unexpected situations. The season maintains the established tone of the franchise, which has been airing since its 1999 debut. The narrative structure focuses on the interactions between SpongeBob and his circle of friends within their underwater environment. These episodes explore the daily life and comedic mishaps that occur when the characters gather in Bikini Bottom. The series remains an animated comedy that highlights the lighthearted and often nonsensical nature of the protagonist's experiences. By continuing to follow the established dynamics of the characters and their aquatic setting, the season provides further installments of the adventures that have defined the franchise throughout its history. The focus remains on the core premise of a square sponge living in a pineapple and navigating the challenges and joys of life under the sea with his companions.

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Season 16 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 16: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S16·E2 Core

Bizarro Bottom

Sep 12, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E3 Core

Squidward's Tough Break

Sep 12, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E4 Core

Curse of the WereDoodle

Sep 19, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E5 Core

Gorilla Suit Day

Sep 19, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E6 Core

Exchange Student Driver

Sep 26, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E7 Core

The Kreepy Krab

Sep 26, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E8 Core

The Haunted Bucket

Oct 3, 2025 · 16 min

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

S16·E9 Core

Go Fetch!

Oct 3, 2025 · 7 min

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

S16·E10 Core

Laundro-Madness

Oct 10, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E11 Core

Hog Huntin

Oct 17, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E13 Core

Krusty Kafeteria

Oct 24, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E14 Core

Heart of Garbage

Nov 7, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E15 Core

Near-Mint Plankton

Nov 7, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E16 Core

Pardon My Wand

Nov 14, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E17 Core

Stupor-stition

Nov 14, 2025 · 11 min

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

S16·E18 Core

Pigskin Pearl

Nov 28, 2025 · 23 min

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

S16·E19 Core

The Green Tentacle

May 15, 2026 · 11 min

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

S16·E20 Core

Happy Krabby Birthday

May 22, 2026 · 11 min

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

S16·E21 Mytharc

Karate Pals

May 29, 2026 · 11 min

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

S16·E22 Mytharc

Karen's Klatch

Jun 5, 2026 · 11 min

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

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