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SpongeBob SquarePants: Escape from Beneath Glove World (2020)
Welcome to Glove World!
Glove World is a location that we do see a fair amount of in the show, however, until now, we have never really gotten a look at the inner workings. In this episode, we get to have a look at what goes down behind-the-scenes for the four-fingered theme park and even get some surprising lore bits.
At the start of the episode, we see our dynamic duo sees a show involving an animatronic robot based on Hieronymus Glove, the park's president. Going behind the scenes to meet the robot, they think it's the real Mr. Glove, even after accidentally knocking his head clean off. The park staff breaks it to them that the real Hieronymus is frozen - which can be interpreted as a clever nod to the theory of Walt Disney freezing himself in Disney World upon his death. Unfortunately, they're still in trouble for park damage. Hence, they get thrown in jail... Beneath Glove World! They escape, while chasing after one of their jail mates, and that's when things get creative.
Hieronymus Glove's robot as the villain is a highlight. When he was taken in for repairs, he snaps and... suddenly has a personality? (I wouldn't question it, it's Spongebob...) He essentially becomes a doppelganger and swears revenge on SpongeBob and Patrick for knocking his head off. His almost Shakespearean attitude makes for a fun time.
On top of this, there were quite a few memorable gags poking fun at theme parks. Special mention to "THERE REALLY IS A SOCK WORLD! ...AND IT REALLY STINKS!" Once again, SpongeBob rarely fails in the quote department.
It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets good, it makes for a fun time. An overlooked gem for sure.
Final Score: 8/10 - Would recommend.
Amphibia (2019)
You won't be disappointed
After watching the Owl House and being overwhelmed with how creative, beautiful, and charming it was, I found myself needing to scratch an itch for more cartoon shows. A friend finally convinced me to watch this and... I don't know where to even begin. It's just incredible!
The story may seem like a typical "everyone gets stranded in a magical world" plot, but it goes above and beyond that and makes you feel for the world and everyone in it. There's plot twists galore, fun moments to be had, heart in all the right places, GOOD filler episodes, and it's all capped off with some of the best season finales I have ever seen.
The four leads get a nigh inhuman balance of screentime with everyone else. The minor characters get plenty of time to shine and no one feels out of place. There is not a single character that I truly dislike, and even when I did it was in a "love to hate" sort of way.
It even sports a very important message about change and how, while it may be painful, it is necessary for us to grow as people.
Is it perfect? Of course not, no show is. But anything wrong with it would just be what I would consider to be minor nitpicks. Like many shows, it does have a bit of a slow start, but once it heats up, it STAYS on fire the whole rest of the way. This truly is a show for the ages, and one of a few animated masterpieces found on Disney Channel. Don't sleep on this one!
The Owl House (2020)
Please, PLEASE watch it!
(Last Edited: 4/11/2023)
The show ended just last weekend. I feel a little broken, I'll admit. I have been following this show since Summer of 2021, witnessing this show go from being a controversial subject, to becoming a legendary show, praised as the best show on Disney Channel since Gravity Falls and being regarded as one of the WORST instances of corporations dragging a show through the mud due to low ratings.
However, for those of us who saw it the whole way through, we know that Dana Terrace and crew ultimately had the last laugh as the show's second season AND third season of three hour-long specials were nothing short of fantastic.
I will attest, it does take a moment to pick up speed. Season 1 has a lot of filler episodes and they... vary in quality. However, once you reach episode 15, the story kicks into overdrive. Understanding Willow, Enchanting Grom Fright, Agony of a Witch, Echoes of the Past, Eda's Requiem, Knock Knock Knockin' on Hooty's Door, it just kept getting better, and better, and better.
Was it overstuffed? A bit, yes. But Dana and her crew gave it the best they could, given the circumstances, and turned out a show that will be remembered as a masterpiece for years to come. And I'd be hard-pressed to say that it wasn't worth getting through the rough patches to witness the majesty that this show brings. Please, PLEASE go watch it! If you love magic, fantasy, dark looming threats, and even a hint of love in there, you WILL enjoy it.
SpongeBob SquarePants: SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout (2019)
A wonderful send-off to a man who's made the childhood of millions
Let's get the obvious out of the way. This is MILES better than Truth or Square, which is arguably one of the worst episodes of the entire show. Why's that? Well, for one, this actually feels like an anniversary honoring the legacy of the show. There's cameos a-plenty, the entire main cast has a role in this blowout, and almost every aspect about the show's environment is explored... and out of it, too!
The golden moment of this special, however, is the Trusty Slab - a human counterpart to the Krusty Krab. Here, we see just how perfect for their roles everyone of the main cast is. Tom Kenny, unsurprisingly, is a major highlight due to how freakin' talented he is. He truly feels like SpongeBob in the flesh here!
What else is there to say? Every gag sticks the landing; it's immensely quotable ("WHAT AM I LOOKING AT?!"), especially how late in the show this is; it's unique, it's surprising, it's heartwarming, it's the whole package! Don't let the bad taste of Truth or Square steer you away. Don't skip this one. My favorite episode of S12. (10/10)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Wet Painters/Krusty Krab Training Video (2002)
A personal favorite
Wet Painters - Ohhh my gosh. I could go on and on about how much I love Wet Painters. In this episode, Mr. Krabs gives SpongeBob and Patrick a task to paint his house; however, before he leaves them to it, he treatens to, and I quote, "have yer rear ends cut off... AND MOUNTED OVER ME FIRE PLACE!" if they do so much as let a jot of paint get on anything. Hilarious antics ensue when they accidentally get paint on his first dollar, and try to get it off. Every gag, every line, every scene in this episode just makes me crack a smile every, single, time, without fail. All three of our characters are perfectly characterized; and the ending is nothing but the perfect conclusion for a man who just tricked his employees into thinking they were dead meat. I can't do it justice. My favorite of S3, and a top contender of favorite episode of the entire show. Don't sleep on it! (10/10)
Krusty Krab Training Video - Another episode that I love to death. It's a mock-up of one of those old training videos, corresponding to the Krusty Krab. The big reason why this is such a joy to watch for me is the narrator. He's witty, he's informative, he's immensely quotable, I absolutely love this guy. Every gag sticks the landing, and SpongeBob eagerness bouncing off of the narrator's charming patience is the icing on the cake. It could've easily overstayed it's welcome, but no, I wouldn't have it a minute shorter. Love it! (10/10)
Overall - I... don't believe it. A perfect score for BOTH halves! I think it goes without saying that I absolutely adore this pair, through and through, no strings attached. I don't think I can properly do this justice. Maybe it's just me, but this is, quite possibly, my favorite duo.
Score: 10 + 10 = 20/20 -> 10/10 PERFECT SCORE! Must-see.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Procrastination/I'm with Stupid (2001)
The scales of balance...
Procrastination - This episode is stupidly relatable in many ways. When does you inspiration for your assignment come? Right before it's due! What keeps you from completing it? Everything. How much progress feels like enough in a small period of time? Literally just the very beginning! And don't you just love it when you nearly have a panic attack trying to complete it, only to discover that it's been canceled? It's not just relatable. It's hilarious, it's quotable, it's well animated for S2 - It's an underrated classic, to be sure. Don't sleep on this one! (10/10)
I'm with Stupid - *Clap* I've been waiting to tear into this one... What is the ABSOLUTE WORST episode of post-movie Era? Many would answer with this one. And, oh boy, do I agree. When Patrick starts panicking that his parents are coming over, SpongeBob offers to make him look smart. Patrick suddenly becomes full of himself and starts thinking SpongeBob is actually dumb. What follows is SpongeBob being berated for roughly 8 minutes. Not only is it uncharacteristic of Patrick to punch SpongeBob around like this, even in later seasons, it is absolutely INFURIATING to watch someone's good deed blow up in his face like this. And the gag with his parents not being his actual parents? ...Wha... Why...? What kind of AWFUL people manipulate someone's stupidity into making them think they're blood-related?! It is, without a doubt, my least favorite episode of seasons 1 - 3, and one of my least favorites of the entire show. DO NOT watch this. (1/10)
Overall - I love Procrastination. It's been one of my favorites ever since I first saw it over a decade ago. But I can't fully recommend this as a duo because of how much I can't stand I'm with Stupid. I've hated it even since I was small, and believe me I liked a Pal for Gary (another horrible episode) when I was that age! It's best to catch Procrastination when it's aired separately from it's twin.
Score: 10 + 1 = 11/20 -> 5.5/10.
The Loud House: Singled Out/Brave the Last Dance (2020)
Single or couple
Singled Out - When a bunch of Lyn's friends start dating, she feels the need to join in and starts dating a random boy that she barely knows anything about. Eventually, Lyn realizes she doesn't want that and dumps him. I like this episode's message about not thrusting yourself head-first into love just because everyone else is. It feels like an issue that never seems to quite go away. Unfortunately, that's about all that this episode has going for it. It's not terrible, but there are times where it gets quite annoying and it's not all that funny. Pass. (5/10)
Brave the Last Dance - This plot is pretty simple. Clyde asks a girl to the dance, he gets friendzoned, and he is mortally embarrassed because of it. However, when he ends up going anyways, he finds someone else to dance with him. That's the short summary, at least. I feel like this episode is a bit overlooked, honestly. Sure, Clyde's proposal is cheesy, but I find it genuinely charming and Clyde's about as lovably dorky as he usually gets. Plus, I found the ending very sweet and it goes to show that it's never too late for opportunities at love. Give it a second chance, some time! (8/10)
Overall: This show may have fallen from grace, but that doesn't stop it from having something fun every now and then. I wouldn't say it's totally dead in the water yet!
Score: 5 + 8 = 13/20 -> 6.5/10 Would recommend.
The Loud House: Schooled! (2020)
Swing and miss
Oh, dear, oh, dear... This episode had SO much potential. This is a big step forward for the Loud family with Lori going off to college, Lincoln and his pals going off the middle school, and Lily going off to preschool. However, what we get is a ton of Canadian stereotypes, a bad characterization of Lily and Lori, and a resolution that's full-on RASCIST on Lincoln's end! Trust me, that sounds like a low blow, but getting booted from Canada just for not liking maple syrup? Is that supposed to be FUNNY?! It's not entirely bad, mind you, there are some things here and there that got a chuckle out of me, particularly the ending gag with the thermometer. But ultimately, this feels like I'm taking a class for how to anger your northernly neighbors. And I, for one, find such a class to be utterly pointless. (3/10)
The Loud House: Silence of the Luans/Undercover Mom (2021)
Undercover pranker and undercover parent
Silence of the Luans - If Luan's first and second jabs in April Fools' Day stuck but the third didn't, then I think you see the pattern. Apparently, Luan did too! Caged for her legitimate CRIMES against her family, someone else starts pranking the Loud family. Guess what? It's Lily! I do find it quite comedic how Lily just keeps picking up on the traits of the others, it feels very human - even if it's over-the-top like this. Not terrible, but not too standout. (6/10)
Undercover Mom - This one teaches a decent lesson, but it's done in a way that makes me genuinely despise Rita Loud. Fearing that her kids are hiding something from her, which they are, she conducts a study, disguised as a new kid, in order to get into their business. It's out of character, painfully obvious, and quite baffling that none of the girls pick up. When they do, however, they're rightfully livid. At least she makes things right in the end, but ugh. I understand that you want to help them, but this is NOT how you do it! Your kids aren't talking. Get. The hint. (3/10)
Overall: This duo, while not terrible, does some things very wrong that I genuinely find evil. I'd skip this, honestly...
Score 3 + 6 = 9/20 -> 4.5/10; Not recommended.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Growth Spout/Stuck in the Wringer (2009)
Frustrating, but maybe there is some hope
Growth Spout - We don't get Mr. Krabs trying to be a good father very often, but when we do, it's genuinely sweet. Growth Spout, I feel, is a diamond in the rough. Pearl is having a serious growth spurt and needs a LOT of food. Nothing seems to work until SpongeBob suggests that he makes a Krabby Patty for her - surprise, it works! Predictable? Sure. But I love how this episode portrays Mr. Krabs. He's not being too greedy; he's just trying to get her daughter to stop growing at an exponential rate and I feel like some people overlook it. On top of that, there are some good jokes and gags in there! My personal favorite being the gold tooth. Give it a shot! You might be surprised at what you find. (7/10)
Stuck in the Wringer - *Tongue clicking noises* Oh, how the mighty have fallen... Have you ever wanted to see SpongeBob be such a miserable whelp for 10 minutes? Well, this is for you! I despise this episode. Everything about it ticks me off. Whether it be Patrick being extremely dumb even by his standards, to SpongeBob being set free by crying, to the crowd wrongly calling out SpongeBob when his best friend RUINED HIS ENTIRE DAY, AND PRESUMABLY HIS LIFE TOO, AND HAS EVERY RIGHT TO BE FURIOUS WITH HIM... nothing about this is fun. It's simply frustrating, and it more than warrants the low rating that it has. Skip this one. (1/10)
Overall - While I found that Growth Spout was pleasantly surprising, Stuck in the Wringer has no right to be paired up with it. I would recommend one but not the other, but overall, I'd suggest skipping it entirely. There is better, even in the infamous S7.
Score: 1 + 7 = 8/20 -> 4/10; Would not recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Chocolate with Nuts/Mermaidman and Barnacleboy V (2002)
Yet another classic duo
Chocolate with Nuts - Ah, this one's a classic. SpongeBob and Patrick try to become entrepreneurs by selling chocolate bars. While, initially, they keep falling into the hands of a greedy con-artist, they eventually do find their fortune when one of the most famous background fish of the entire show comes in and purchases their entire stock. In my eyes, this is the undisputed king of quotable episodes. Every line is a winner, every gag sticks the landing, and SpongeBob and Patrick as a duo are at their best here. What can I say? It's amazing! (10/10)
Mermaidman and Barnacleboy V - As a Mermaidman and Barnacleboy episode, this one is super creative and a ton of fun. Barnacleboy turns to the side of evil as a means of getting back at Mermaidman for treating him like a child. In addition to being home of the legendary line "EVERY, VILLAIN, IS, LEMONS. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS E. V. I. L.!", we get to see what would happen if SpongeBob and the gang were given superpowers for a day. Obviously, it doesn't go too well, but it's really funny. And the ending's very sweet, considering what this show is. Probably my favorite appearance of the Superhero duo, and one of my favorites of S3! (9/10)
Overall - No surprises here, this duo is a real standout, and a perfect testament to how legendary Season 3 could get. Whenever this pair comes on, I never change it. Give this a watch if you haven't, yet!
Score: 9 + 10 = 19/20 -> 9.5/10; Near Perfection! Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: No Weenies Allowed/Squilliam Returns (2002)
Are you a weenie, or do you MAKE weenies?
No Weenies Allowed - Ah, this one's an old favorite of mine. SpongeBob tries to get into the Salty Spittoon, which I assume is a fight club, but Reg says that he can't go in because he's not tough enough. Hilarious antics ensue. Whether it be SpongeBob going to "WEENIE HUT JUNIOR'S?!" as a means to recoup, or Patrick beating himself up - literally! - to get SpongeBob in only for SpongeBob to slip on an ice cube, this one is a constant joy and I always find myself quoting it. (9/10)
Squilliam Returns - Oh, boy... This one hurts. The setup is fantastic. The gags, the scenery, the fact that Squidward is showing Squilliam who's boss, it's all great! So why the low rating? Simple. THE ENDING. I always tune in to this episode, yet often finding myself tabbing away once Squilliam asks SpongeBob for his name, leading to everything crashing down. Maybe he is trying to impress someone by lying to him, but it almost worked! It takes an interesting "what if" scenario and turns it into another gut punch to someone who's constantly getting gut punched. Not necessary, writers. (5/10)
Overall - While the ending of Squilliam Returns does bring this down a bit for me, I still think these two are a fine pair on their own. No Weenies Allowed in particular is one of my favorites of Season 3.
Score: 9 + 5 = 14/20 -> 7/10; Would recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Grandma's Kisses/Squidville (2001)
From Grandma's House to the Big City
Grandma's Kisses - Sit tight. I've got beef with this one. When SpongeBob is humiliated for getting a kiss from Grandma in public, he takes it into his own hands to stop being humiliated by his grandma by "growing up". And Patrick helps him. ...Only for him to go back on it, almost immediately! What follows is SpongeBob constantly getting taunted with things that aren't necessarily "baby" things, like some cookies and a good story. And when he finally snaps, I'm not laughing at how over-the-top it is, I genuinely feel bad for the poor guy. Plus, I find it irritating how the others make fun of him for being a grandma's boy. Come on, like you're any better, SQUIDWARD, the Momma's boy of the whole dang show! It has a good message, sure, but golly do I despise this episode way more than I should. (3/10)
Squidville - This episode is the answer to an age-old question: why doesn't Squidward just... move away? The answer being simple. Too much of a good thing can wear on you. He needs SpongeBob and Patrick to spice things up, even if it's to his dismay, oftentimes. This is another episode that I think paints Squidward's character very well. Plus, it has plenty of fun gags and quotes! What more can you ask for? (9/10)
Overall - While I love Squidville for how it portrays Squidward, but Grandma's Kisses bogs this duo down for me, drastically. Watch one, not the other, call it day.
Score: 9 + 3 = 12/20 -> 6/10; Not recommended, but not terrible.
The Loud House: Picture Perfect/Undie Pressure (2016)
Perfection VS Imperfections
Picture Perfect - It's Rita and Lyn Loud Sr.'s anniversary and Lincoln wants to get them the perfect gift. So he goes digging through the attic and finds a camera, deciding to take a picture of him and the girls. When the initial picture turns out to give an impression of total chaos, Lincoln tries to make them take it again. Cue Lincoln's trickery once again. What I love about this episode is what it does with its message of not trying to change those around you. It's also quotable, especially Lori with her biting remarks. Otherwise, it's a solid episode with a satisfying conclusion. (8/10)
Undie Pressure - The girls are starting to get sick of Lincoln's habit of laying around in his underwear, to which he responds with every else's habits also being annoying. Thus, a competition is started. This episode continues the theme of not trying to change those around you, but I think this episode does it a lot better. Here, Lincoln loses the competition and is forced to give up his habit but no one else does. Lola realizes that trying to change Lincoln when they can't change themselves is unfair, to which everyone agrees. A satisfying conclusion, topped with gags a-plenty and an amazing characterization of Lola make this one of the better episodes of Season 1. (9/10)
Overall - This double-episode is a solid addition to the Loud family and both carry the same message, but in a different way that makes them stand out.
Score: 8 + 9 = 17/20 -> 8.5/10 Would Recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Secret Box/Band Geeks (2001)
The legendary duo
The Secret Box - Patrick has a secret that he wishes to keep even from Spongebob, and thus hilarious antics ensue. This episode has gag, after gag, after gag and everyone lands perfectly. It also gives a good lesson about personal belongings: Even your best friend has a right to hang onto something in secret. Even if its a tad overshadowed by the other one, this is still a remarkably quotable and funny episode. (9/10)
Band Geeks - I'm pretty sure you all know that this is going to be yet another review of glowing praise. And really, can you blame me? It's freaking Band Geeks! The episode where Squidward "drums up a marching band" in order to impress Squilliam Fancyson, who debuts in this episode. There are thousands of people who know every line and the gags get me every time. It's worth noting that this one of Squidward's very few true victories, and that even further cements it as one of the all-time greats. Every viewing puts a smile on my face. Go see it. (10/10)
Overall - There's a reason why this is the highest rated episode of Spongebob on this website. Secret Box is very good on its own, but Band Geeks helps to keep it afloat. While it's not my absolute favorite or even my favorite of this season, I can perfectly understand why everyone else loves it so much.
Score: 9 + 10 = 19/20 -> 9.5/10 Near perfection! Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Arrgh!/Rock Bottom (2000)
From buried treasure to an entire buried city
Arrgh! - When Spongebob and Patrick bring a board game to the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs joins in and quickly becomes obsessed with it. It spirals into Mr. Krabs creating a mock treasure hunt and eventually they do find treasure. This is Mr. Krabs being greedy done right. He bosses the boys around and tries keeping the treasure for himself only to get what's coming in the end as Spongebob and Patrick get gold but he doesn't. There's also plenty of gags such as Patrick misreading the compass in a hilarious fashion and is very quotable as always. (8/10)
Rock Bottom - Ah, Rock Bottom. Perhaps one of the most famous episodes of the first season. This golden episode involves Spongebob and Patrick accidentally taking the wrong bus and ending up lost in another town. Quotable doesn't even begin to describe it. It's got atmosphere, it has gags, and it has Spongebob trying to survive on his own which, in moderation, can be a lot of fun. It's no secret why this episode is a fan favorite. (10/10)
Overall - Once again, another classic duo with one amazing episode back-to-back with one that's still great in succession with each other. Another fine piece of early Spongebob Squarepants!
Score: 10 + 8 = 18/20 -> 9/10 Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: SB-129/Karate Choppers (1999)
FUUUUUUTURE or Karate
SB-129 - I absolutely love this episode to death, and it's easily my favorite of Season 1. Squidward tries getting away from Spongebob and Patrick and accidentally locks himself in the freezer. Somehow, no one notices and we jump to 2000 years later, as Squidward has been cryogenically frozen! He travels through time, going to the past, getting lost in time, and then eventually ending up right back where he started. It's endlessly quotable, has plenty of great gags, it nails Squidward's character, and I never get tired of seeing it. I almost never click away! (10/10)
Karate Choppers - "I love karate!" "I love ka-ra-te!" "I love money-ey!" "I hate all of you." That never gets old. In this episode, Spongebob and Sandy's favorite past time, karate, is established. They play it so much that it threatens Spongebob's job, and eventually they have to find something else to do...only to go right back to it. Once again, this episode is immensely quotable and a ton of fun. Plus, there's actual stakes here! That always makes things interesting and is refreshing to see in a show where it's usually just comedic antics. (9/10)
Overall - What can I say? I'm floored. Two undisputed classics back to back in one 30-minute slot. What's especially impressive is that this is Season 1! It has no right to be this good. But it is, and I love it for that.
Score: 10 + 9 = 19/20 -> 9.5/10 Near perfection! Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Pizza Delivery/Home Sweet Pineapple (1999)
From delivering pizzas to...nearly losing your house
Pizza Delivery - An undisputed classic. Spongebob and Squidward are being tasked with delivering a pizza despite 1) not delivering, 2) not making pizza. Things quickly get out of hand when Spongebob and Squidward's chemistry make each other's lives harder. What hasn't been said already? It's funny, it's quotable, it has a great ending that cements Squidward's character well, and overall it does almost everything right. Go see it! (10/10)
Home Sweet Pineapple - Bittersweet but still plenty of fun. When Spongebob's house gets destroyed by nematodes, Spongebob tries everything to make sure he doesn't have to move back in with his parents. Patrick is absolutely a highlight in this episode, whether it be actually trying to be a good friend or having nightmares about- "SPIIIDERS!!!" ...that. It's a solid episode that while usually funny, knows when to be serious by this show's standards, and has a satisfying conclusion. (8/10)
Overall - While one of these two is clearly better than the other, both are able to stand on their own and be perfectly established as classic Spongebob episodes.
Score: 10 + 8 = 18/20 -> 9/10 Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: BubbleStand/Ripped Pants (1999)
Another timeless duo
Bubblestand - This is one of my personal favorites. Spongebob decides to run - you guessed it - a bubblestand, where Spongebob gives bubble blowing lessons. Patrick and Squidward eventually get lessons to varying results. This episode takes a simple concept and turns it into laugh-per-minute gags, quotable lines a-plenty, and just some good, clean fun. The best part? Easy. "Now it's time to bring it around town!" (9/10)
Ripped Pants - This one's a timeless classic. Spongebob and Sandy are enjoying a day at the beach when Spongebob accidentally rips his pants while trying to show off to everyone. He takes this gag and runs it into the ground and he gets what's coming to him afterwards. This episode teaches a good lesson that I'm sure most modern shows can learn from: Just because a joke is funny once, doesn't mean it's ALWAYS funny. While it's not the most quotable episode, it's still a fun episode with a great message. Oh yeah, it's got a great song, too! (9/10)
Overall - Even after all these years, it's remarkable how well these two hold up - It's the second episode, too. This has definitely earned the title of "timeless". This episode's a win for me!
Score: 9 + 9 = 18/20 -> 9/10 Would highly recommend.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Help Wanted/Reef Blower/Tea at the Treedome (1999)
The three that started it all
Help Wanted - It's the big day that Spongebob has been preparing for what can be assumed his entire life: the day to apply for a job at the Krusty Krab! As the very first episode, it does a great job setting up the four most important characters, those being Spongebob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs. It also has plenty of good gags and quotes, especially from Mr. Krabs. For a 7-minute pilot episode, it does its job well and it's worth checking out. (8/10)
Reef Blower - This is one of exceptionally short 4-minute episodes. There's not much to this episode, honestly. Spongebob finds a "Reef Blower" (which is a pun on leaf blower if you couldn't tell already) and plays around with it; all the while, Squidward is trying to enjoy his afternoon regardless of issues. This episode's note-worthy for being one of a small handful of episodes where no one talks, and it is done better later on, this is still a nice sit-down for a quick chuckle. (7/10)
Tea at the Tree Dome - Now for the actual first full-length episode! When Spongebob meets a butt-kicking squirrel named Sandy, he joins her for tea only to realize that her home has absolutely zero water. Patrick provides moral support throughout the entirety of Spongebob's visit and eventually he faces the same problems that Spongebob has. Right out of the gate, we see that even as a newborn, this show has a wealth of quotable lines, like the now infamous "I don't need it... I don't need it..." and my personal favorite "WHAT KIND OF PLACE IS THIS?!" The characterizations are also solid and the ending makes perfect sense. Easily the best of the three. (9/10)
Overall - These three episodes are each good at different things and, especially for the pilot episode, hold up very well all these years later.
Score: 8 + 7 + 9 = 24/30 -> 8/10 Would recommend.