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SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6

47 episodes Premiered Mar 3, 2008 Updated Oct 25, 2026

Season six of SpongeBob SquarePants presents a variety of new experiences for the titular character as he navigates life in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom. Throughout the season, SpongeBob encounters numerous firsts that challenge his typical routine. The narrative explores his attempts at different roles and activities, including a stint as a tabloid reporter and a foray into the world of professional wrestl

Previously on SpongeBob SquarePants

Season 6 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 resides in a pineapple located in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.
  • ⚡ SpongeBob is employed as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant.
  • ⚡ SpongeBob shares his home with his pet snail, Gary.
  • ⚡ The series centers on the misadventures of SpongeBob, who frequently encounters trouble during his daily life.
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Season overview

Season six of SpongeBob SquarePants presents a variety of new experiences for the titular character as he navigates life in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom. Throughout the season, SpongeBob encounters numerous firsts that challenge his typical routine. The narrative explores his attempts at different roles and activities, including a stint as a tabloid reporter and a foray into the world of professional wrestling. The season also highlights domestic and social complications, such as an incident where SpongeBob shrinks his final pair of square pants and a chaotic appearance at a slumber party hosted by Pearl. Beyond these specific events, the season continues to follow SpongeBob in his established life as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. He remains a resident of his pineapple home alongside his pet snail, Gary. The episodes maintain the established tone of the series, focusing on the misadventures of the yellow sponge who often finds himself in trouble without intending to do so. These stories build upon his long-standing existence in the Pacific Ocean, showcasing his personality and his interactions with the environment and citizens of his underwater community.

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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 6: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S6·E1 Mytharc

Krabby Road

Mar 3, 2008 · 12 min

Plankton creates a band to steal the Krabby Patty secret recipe.

S6·E2 Core

Not Normal

Mar 4, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob becomes "normal."

S6·E3 Core

Gone

Mar 5, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob wakes up to find Bikini Bottom deserted.

S6·E5 Core

Penny Foolish

Mar 7, 2008 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs becomes obsessed over a penny SpongeBob found.

S6·E6 Core

Nautical Novice

Mar 29, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob tries to impress Mrs. Puff by memorizing the history of boating.

S6·E7 Core

Spongicus

Mar 29, 2008 · 11 min

Plankton builds a coliseum and holds a gladiator show.

S6·E8 Core

Pest of the West

Apr 11, 2008 · 24 min

While researching his family tree, SpongeBob finds that he is a distant relative of SpongeBuck, a sheriff from Bikini Bottom's past who helped save the citizens from the quickest w

S6·E9 Core

The Splinter

Jun 2, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob gets a splinter at work.

S6·E10 Core

Giant Squidward

Jun 3, 2008 · 12 min

Squidward becomes a giant when he is sprayed with fertilizer.

S6·E11 Core

A Life in a Day

Jun 4, 2008 · 11 min

Larry's daredevil antics inspire Patrick to live a dangerous life.

S6·E12 Core

Sun Bleached

Jun 5, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob accidentally gets too much sun-tan.

S6·E13 Core

House Fancy

Jun 6, 2008 · 11 min

Squidward prepares his house for a TV show.

S6·E14 Core

No Nose Knows

Aug 4, 2008 · 11 min

Patrick wants a nose.

S6·E15 Core

Patty Caper

Aug 5, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob investigates the disappearance of the Krabby Patty secret ingredient.

S6·E16 Core

Plankton's Regular

Aug 6, 2008 · 11 min

Plankton learns that he has a regular customer who visits the Chum Bucket daily.

S6·E17 Core

Boating Buddies

Aug 7, 2008 · 11 min

Squidward must attend boating school after getting a ticket.

S6·E19 Core

What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?

Oct 13, 2008 · 24 min

When SpongeBob tries to spend quality time with his friends, he just ends up being a nuisance to them instead. He has no other choice but to pack and move to another city. In the p

S6·E20 Core

The Slumber Party

Nov 28, 2008 · 12 min

Mr. Krabs interferes with Pearl's slumber party.

S6·E21 Core

Grooming Gary

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob enters Gary into a pet show.

S6·E22 Core

Porous Pockets

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob becomes popular after obtaining a large amount of wealth.

S6·E23 Core

Krusty Krushers

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs wants to manage SpongeBob and Patrick as a tag-team wrestling duo to win $1,000,000.

S6·E24 Core

The Card

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

When Patrick finds a rare trading card and SpongeBob tries to protect it.

S6·E25 Core

Dear Vikings

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob wants to learn about the vikings.

S6·E26 Core

Ditchin'

Nov 28, 2008 · 11 min

SpongeBob ditches boating school, then gets distracted on his way back.

S6·E27 Core

Shuffle-Boarding

Feb 16, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick pretend to be their heroes at a shuffleboarding contest, but get sidetracked on the way home.

S6·E28 Core

Slide Whistle Stooges

Feb 16, 2009 · 12 min

SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward play with slide whistles.

S6·E29 Core

Cephalopod Lodge

Feb 17, 2009 · 11 min

When Squidward is banished from the Cephalopod Lodge, SpongeBob and Patrick try to help him get back in.

S6·E30 Core

Grandpappy the Pirate

Feb 18, 2009 · 11 min

Mr. Krabs seeks the help of SpongeBob, Squidward, and Patrick to convince his grandfather that he is a pirate.

S6·E31 Core

Professor Squidward

Feb 19, 2009 · 11 min

Squidward poses as Squilliam to teach a music class.

S6·E32 Core

Sand Castles in the Sand

Mar 16, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick use their sand creations to battle each other.

S6·E33 Core

Toy Store of Doom

Mar 17, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob and Patrick are locked in a toy store after closing.

S6·E34 Core

Pet or Pests

Mar 18, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob adopts a stray worm who gives birth to worm babies overnight.

S6·E35 Core

Komputer Overload

Mar 19, 2009 · 11 min

Plankton tries to replace Karen with new computer inventions.

S6·E36 Core

Choir Boys

Mar 20, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob wants to join the choir that Squidward participates in.

S6·E38 Core

Shell Shocked

Jun 1, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob searches for alternatives when Gary needs a new shell.

S6·E39 Core

Pineapple Fever

Jun 2, 2009 · 11 min

Squidward is stuck indoors with SpongeBob and Patrick during a storm.

S6·E40 Core

Single Cell Anniversary

Jun 3, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob helps Plankton find an anniversary gift for Karen.

S6·E41 Core

Squid’s Visit

Jun 4, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob tries to get Squidward to visit him at home.

S6·E42 Core

Gullible Pants

Jun 5, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob is left in charge of the Krusty Krab for a few minutes.

S6·E44 Core

No Hat for Pat

Jun 19, 2009 · 11 min

Patrick wants to wear the Krusty Krab hat.

S6·E45 Core

Overbooked

Jun 19, 2009 · 11 min

SpongeBob must be at Patrick's birthday party, help Sandy with her presentation, and help Mr. Krabs build a telescope, all at the same time.

S6·E46 Mytharc

Chum Bucket Supreme

Jun 19, 2009 · 11 min

Plankton hires Patrick as advertising director at the Chum Bucket.

S6·E47 Mytharc

Chum Caverns

Jul 18, 2009 · 11 min

Plankton falls into an underground cave and uses its scenery to attract customers.

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