SpongeBob SquarePants (season 9)
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Country of origin | United States |
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Original network | Nickelodeon |
Original release | July 21, 2012 – present |
The ninth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on July 21, 2012, beginning with the episode "Extreme Spots" and "Squirrel Record". The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The season was executive produced by series creator Stephen Hillenburg and writer Paul Tibbitt, who also acted as the showrunner.
The season was first announced on January 3, 2011, and premiered on July 21, 2012. A total of 26 episodes were produced for the season bringing the number of episodes up to 204.
Production
The season aired on Nickelodeon, which is owned by Viacom, and was produced by United Plankton Pictures and Nickelodeon. The season's executive producers were series creator Stephen Hillenburg and Paul Tibbitt, who also acted as the series' showrunner.[1][2] During production of the eighth season, Deadline.com reported on January 3, 2011 that Nickelodeon had renewed the series for a ninth season, with 26 episodes in order, which would push the series over the 200th episode mark.[3][4][5][6][7][8] SpongeBob SquarePants became the Nickelodeon series with most episodes, surpassing Rugrats with 172 episodes, having 178 after the eighth season had complete broadcast on television.[9]
In a statement, Brown Johnson, president of animation for Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group, said "SpongeBob's success in reaching over 200 episodes is a testament to creator Stephen Hillenburg's vision, comedic sensibility and his dynamic, lovable characters. The series now joins the club of contemporary classic Nicktoons that have hit this benchmark, so we're incredibly proud."[3][10][11][12] Series creator Stephen Hillenburg executive produces the show alongside Paul Tibbitt, who has work on show since after the pilot.[3] Tibbitt served as a director and writer on for its first three seasons and eventually taking over the showrunner position from Hillenburg.[3] Tibbitt said "We never imagined we would be on for that long but we're going to keep going. The trick is to try to keep the episodes funny and simple and press from there."[3][13]
On July 21, 2012, the season premiered with the episodes "Extreme Spots" and "Squirrel Record" during a SpongeBob SquarePants television marathon event called "The Super Spongy Square Games".[14][15][16][17] The episode "Extreme Spots" was written by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Derek Iversen, while Tom Yasumi served as animation director.[18] It was guest starred by actor Johnny Knoxville.[14][15][16][17] Moreover, "Squirrel Record" was written by Brookshier, Ceccarelli and Iversen, and was directed by Alan Smart.[19] During the television event, Nickelodeon also debuted two more episodes—"Demolition Doofus" and "Face Freeze"—of the eighth season.[14][15][16][17]
The animation was handled in South Korea at Rough Draft Studios.[20][21] Production switched to high-definition in the season; the first episode "Extreme Spots", aired July 21, 2012.[22] Episodes were written by a team of writers, which consisted of Casey Alexander, Brookshier, Ceccarelli, Zeus Cervas, Andrew Goodman, Iversen, Kaz, Kyle McCulloch, Mr. Lawrence, Blake Lemons, and Jack Pendarivs. The season was storyboarded by Alexander, Brookshier, Bob Camp, Ceccarelli, Cervas, Blake Lemons, Lynne Naylor, Fred Osmond & Joe Wierenga. The animation directors were Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi.[lower-alpha 1]
As confirmed by Vincent Waller on his Twitter account, production on the show was halted halfway through its ninth season due to working on The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, but has since resumed to finish the season after a year-long hiatus.[23] Also, according to an interview with Princess Grace Foundation-USA, creator Stephen Hillenburg says he will return for the show following production on the second film adaptation.[24]
Season 9 resumed when a new two-segment episode led into the 2015 Kids' Choice Sports Awards on July 16, 2015; Viacom claimed at the beginning of the year that several new episodes would premiere over the summer of 2015, but only "Lost in Bikini Bottom"/"Tutor Sauce" and "Squid Plus One"/"The Executive Treatment" aired before the end of Labor Day on September 7, which is the effective end of Nickelodeon's summer season.[25] In October 2015, Vincent Waller & Marc Ceccarelli took Paul Tibbitt's place as showrunner.
Cast
The ninth season had a cast of six main actors. Tom Kenny provided the voice of the title character SpongeBob SquarePants and his pet snail Gary. SpongeBob's best friend, a starfish named Patrick Star, was voiced by Bill Fagerbakke,[26] while Rodger Bumpass played the voice of Squidward Tentacles, an arrogant and ill-tempered octopus.[27] Other members of the cast were Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks, a squirrel from Texas;[28] Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, a miserly crab obsessed with money and SpongeBob's boss at the Krusty Krab;[29] and Mr. Lawrence as Plankton, a small green copepod and Mr. Krabs' business rival.[30] The season had a number of secondary characters including Jill Talley as Plankton's computer wife, Karen;[31] Mary Jo Catlett as Mrs. Puff, SpongeBob's driving instructor;[32] Lori Alan as Pearl, Mr. Krabs' daughter;[33] and Brian Doyle-Murray as the Flying Dutchman.[34][35]
In addition to the regular cast members, episodes feature guest voices from many ranges of professions, including actors, musicians, and artists. For instance, the season premiere "Extreme Spots" was guest starred by American stunt performer and Jackass actor Johnny Knoxville voicing the character of Johnny Krill.[36][37] The writing staff wrote the episode specifically for Knoxville.[38] Executive producer Paul Tibbitt said, "[Nickelodeon] wanted to do a show about extreme sports and the first thing that came to mind was Johnny Knoxville, because there are few humans living that are as extreme as him." Knoxville accepted the role because he is a fan of the show.[39][40] Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway returned, reprising their respective roles as Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy in "Patrick-Man!". The episode was Borgnine's last voice-over work for the series as, on July 8, 2012, he died at the age of 95.[41] In "License to Milkshake," comedian and Spinal Tap band member Michael McKean guest starred as the voice of Captain Frostymug.[42][43] Rapper Biz Markie guest appeared as Kenny the Cat in the episode of the same name.[44] In "The Executive Treatment," an American stage actor, comedian and director Frank Ferrante guest starred as the voice of Stockholder Eel.
Reception
In a DVD review for a season release, Paul Mavis of DVD Talk was positive on the episode "Extreme Spots", writing "[It] gets big laughs from some very funny bits, including a motorcycle ripping off SpongeBob's arms, and SpongeBob's pathetic attempts at 'extreme jump roping' and 'extreme pillow fighting.'"[22] However, the episode "Squirrel Record" was described by Mavis as "the weakest entry" on the set.[22]
In 2013, the controversial episode "SpongeBob, You're Fired!" was criticized for its line that is referring to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps benefit).[45][46][47] During a scene from the episode, Patrick Star tried to show SpongeBob "the benefits of being unemployed," at which he said in response, "Unemployment may be fun for you, but I need to get a job."[45][46][47] The scene was meant to demonstrate the title character's "eternal optimism and willingness to get back to work," and "do it in a way that's still funny and relatable."[46] However, it was reported that political activists claim the "notorious line" as a "slam" to the Food Stamps benefit.[45][46][47] In a report by The Hollywood Reporter, it stated there that the episode may have a political agenda about the social safety net.[48] It added that "It's not the first time SpongeBob has waded into social commentary, though usually when it does, it bugs the right and supports the left."[48] This incident sparked a political debate,[45][48][49][50] after the New York Post and Fox News remarked on the episode. The Media Matters for America, a politically progressive media watchdog group, responded.[48][51] According to the group, the attacking news media, both owned by News Corporation, are using the episode "to slam poor people who use social services."[51][52] In response to Fox News, Media Matters immediately posted an item titled "Right-Wing Media Use SpongeBob SquarePants' Firing To Attack Social Safety Net", arguing that the talking heads "are using the firing of fictional cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants to attack the social safety net and those who rely on it."[48][51][53] The article said "Right-wing media have a long history of attacking the social safety net. Media Matters was "also particularly bothered by [a] line from The Post story: "Lest he sit around idly, mooching off the social services of Bikini Bottom, a depressed SpongeBob sets out to return to gainful employment wherever he can find it," reporter Andrea Morabito wrote. "No spoilers -- but it's safe to say that our hero doesn't end up on food stamps, as his patty-making skills turn out to be in high demand."[48][48][51] Furthermore, the coverage from Fox News prompted civil rights activist, and talk show host Al Sharpton of MSNBC to "stick up for poor Americans."[54][55][56] Sharpton remarked in the October 31 episode of PoliticsNation, "The right-wingers found a new hero in its war against the poor [...] SpongeBob SquarePants. That's right. SpongeBob SquarePants [...] So a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea doesn't need government help. That means no one does?"[54][55][56]
Nickelodeon declined to comment on the issue caused by the message of the episode.[56] However, Russell Hicks of Nickelodeon said the show is "tapping into the news of the moment, but did not specifically address any political leanings or ideologies within the episode."[47] In a statement, Hicks said "Like all really great cartoons, part of SpongeBob's long-running success has been its ability to tap into the zeitgeist while still being really funny for our audience. As always, despite this momentary setback, SpongeBob's eternal optimism prevails, which is always a great message for everyone."[47]
The episode "Gary's New Toy" received a nomination at the 2013 Golden Reel Awards for the Best Sound Editing - Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue and ADR Animation in Television category.[57] The show itself received several recognition. At the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards, the series was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Animation.[58] The show won the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Cartoon.[59] It also won the ASCAP Film and Television Awards for Top Television Series.[60] At the BMI Film & TV Awards, the show won the BMI Cable Award.[61] Sarah Noonan was nominated at the Artios Awards of the Casting Society of America for her work.[62]
Episodes
- Note: The following episodes listed in the chart are arranged according to their production order, rather than by their original air dates.[63]
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [64] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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179a | 1a | "Extreme Spots" | Tom Yasumi | Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Derek Iversen | July 21, 2012 | 3.70[65] |
When the Drasticals come to town, SpongeBob and Patrick, try to do whatever it takes to join them, no matter how extreme – or dangerous. Whether attempting sand motorbiking, hang gliding, seashell surfing or extreme bubble blowing, SpongeBob and Patrick undertake the challenge in an effort to demonstrate they are extreme. Guest appearance: Johnny Knoxville as Johnny Krill. | ||||||
179b | 1b | "Squirrel Record" | Alan Smart | Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Derek Iversen | July 21, 2012 | 3.70[65] |
Sandy is determined to break a record number of world records, in record time, so SpongeBob joins her for an action-packed weekend of dangerous record setting. | ||||||
180a | 2a | "Patrick-Man!" | Alan Smart | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Derek Iversen | October 27, 2012 | 4.10[66] |
Patrick becomes a "superhero" and starts terrorizing the citizens of Bikini Bottom. Guest appearances: Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway as Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. | ||||||
180b | 2b | "Gary's New Toy" | Tom Yasumi | Marc Ceccarelli and Derek Iversen | October 14, 2012 | 2.36[67] |
SpongeBob must take drastic measures when Gary's new red ball starts to control him. | ||||||
181a | 3a | "License to Milkshake" | Tom Yasumi | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. Lawrence | September 7, 2012 | 3.13[68] |
SpongeBob returns to the milk-shake academy after discovering his milk-shake license has expired. Guest appearance: Michael McKean as Captain Frostymug. | ||||||
181b | 3b | "Squid Baby" | Alan Smart | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. Lawrence | September 3, 2012 | 3.36[69] |
A head injury causes Squidward to regress to an infant state, and SpongeBob and Patrick must take care of him until he recovers. | ||||||
182a | 4a | "Little Yellow Book" | Alan Smart | Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and Derek Iversen | March 2, 2013 | 4.73[70] |
Squidward discovers SpongeBob's diary and reads it to everyone in the Krusty Krab, and SpongeBob is devastated. | ||||||
182b | 4b | "Bumper to Bumper" | Alan Smart | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. Lawrence | November 17, 2012 | 4.01[71] |
Mrs. Puff tries a new method to get SpongeBob to pass his driving test. At first point it's successful, but her parole officer arrests her for driving recklessly during the test and tears up SpongeBob's license, so as usual, it fails. | ||||||
183a | 5a | "Eek, an Urchin!" | Alan Smart | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, and Mr. Lawrence | October 27, 2012 | 4.10[66] |
SpongeBob finds an urchin in the Krusty Krab and tries to get rid of it. | ||||||
183b | 5b | "Squid Defense" | Tom Yasumi | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Blake Lemons, and Derek Iversen | January 1, 2013 | 3.70[72] |
After Squidward is cornered in a dark alley and his groceries are stolen, he asks SpongeBob and Sandy to teach him karate so he can defend himself if it ever happens again. | ||||||
184a | 6a | "Jailbreak!" | Alan Smart | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, and Mr. Lawrence | March 16, 2013 | 3.81[73] |
Plankton teams up with his criminal friends to break out of jail in order to steal Mr. Krabs' secret formula. Luckily, SpongeBob intervenes with the jailbreak plot. | ||||||
184b | 6b | "Evil Spatula" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Blake Lemons, and Andrew Goodman | March 9, 2013 | 4.04[74] |
SpongeBob replaces his broken spatula with one from Plankton, which may have magical strength and powers. | ||||||
185 | 7 | "It Came from Goo Lagoon" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, Derek Iversen, and Mr. Lawrence | February 17, 2014 | 4.04[75] |
SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward discover a wave of mucus bubbles coming from Goo Lagoon and Sandy realizes they are dangerous, but no one listens to her due to the trio's promoting of the bubbles, until they become a giant goo ball, which Plankton is trying to control. | ||||||
186a | 8a | "Safe Deposit Krabs" | Alan Smart | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Blake Lemons, and Derek Iversen | May 25, 2013 | 4.18[76] |
Mr. Krabs finds himself trapped in Bikini Bottom's brand-new bank, "Bank of Bikini Bottom Bank", on the verge of getting instant interest, and it's up to SpongeBob and Patrick to save him. | ||||||
186b | 8b | "Plankton's Pet" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, and Mr. Lawrence | January 19, 2013 | 4.37[77] |
After failing again to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula, Plankton gets a pet amoeba to cheer himself up. | ||||||
187a | 9a | "Don't Look Now" | Tom Yasumi | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, and Mr. Lawrence | October 14, 2013 | 3.42[78] |
SpongeBob and Patrick watch a horror movie and are convinced that the villain of the movie exists and is after them. | ||||||
187b | 9b | "Séance Shméance" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. Lawrence | October 14, 2013 | 3.42[78] |
SpongeBob attempts to contact spirits in order to find a long-lost sandwich recipe. | ||||||
188a | 10a | "Kenny the Cat" | Tom Yasumi | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Blake Lemons, and Mr. Lawrence | March 29, 2014 | 4.33[79] |
SpongeBob becomes obsessed with Bikini Bottom's new star, Kenny the Cat, who can hold his breath for an incredible amount of time. Sandy, however, thinks Kenny is a fraud. After SpongeBob invites Kenny to the Krusty Krab and discovers that he is indeed a fraud, he tries to help Kenny cover up against logic-backed Sandy. Guest appearance: Biz Markie as Kenny the Cat. | ||||||
188b | 10b | "Yeti Krabs" | Alan Smart | Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Mr. Lawrence | March 29, 2015 | 2.25[80] |
Squidward stops doing work at the Krusty Krab, so Mr. Krabs tells a scary story about a yeti crab that eats lazy employees. When a real one shows up at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob takes it seriously and starts working in overdrive. | ||||||
189 | 11 | "SpongeBob, You're Fired" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Marc Ceccarelli, Luke Brookshier, and Mr. Lawrence | November 11, 2013 | 5.19[81] |
After being let go by Mr. Krabs in a cost-cutting measure, SpongeBob looks to take his talents elsewhere. Note: Due to complaints about inappropriate content, this episode was banned from being rerun on Nickelodeon. However, it is available on DVD. | ||||||
190a | 12a | "Lost in Bikini Bottom" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Jack Pendarvis | July 16, 2015 | 3.20[82] |
SpongeBob gets lost after trying to take a short-cut to the Krusty Krab. | ||||||
190b | 12b | "Tutor Sauce" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Jack Pendarvis | July 16, 2015 | 3.20[82] |
SpongeBob is sad because he failed another driving test and starts ruining patties. Mr. Krabs offers to teach SpongeBob how to drive, but SpongeBob repeatedly destroys the Krusty Krab. | ||||||
191a | 13a | "Squid Plus One" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch and Jack Pendarvis | September 7, 2015 | 1.98[83] |
Squidward receives an invitation to a gallery opening and scrambles to find a friend to take with him, but whenever he tries to invite someone he either ends up offending him or vice versa. Meanwhile, SpongeBob eagerly awaits Squidward's invite. | ||||||
191b | 13b | "The Executive Treatment" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Jack Pendarvis | September 7, 2015 | 1.98[83] |
While trying to order the executive sandwich from the Krusty Krab, Patrick gets swept up in the fast-paced world of business. He is afraid to say he is not a part of the business out of fear of being convicted as a spy. Patrick continues to disappoint the manager of the business, as his answer to all of the questions is "a sandwich?". Guest appearance: Frank Ferrante as the business manager. | ||||||
192a | 14a | "Company Picnic" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch and Jack Pendarvis | September 25, 2015 | 1.61[84] |
Mr. Krabs holds the Krusty Krab's first annual company picnic to boost morale, but Plankton hosts his own picnic on the same day. | ||||||
192b | 14b | "Pull Up a Barrel" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Jack Pendarvis | September 18, 2015 | 2.09[85] |
Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob and Squidward a tale from his old navy days. | ||||||
193a | 15a | "Sanctuary!" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch | October 16, 2015 | 1.28[86] |
SpongeBob takes stray snails into his home. Guest appearance: Bob Barker as Bob Barnacle. | ||||||
193b | 15b | "What's Eating Patrick?" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch and Jack Pendarvis | October 2, 2015 | 1.77[87] |
Patrick enters an eating competition to uphold Binkini Bottom's honor. | ||||||
194a | 16a | "Patrick! The Game" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch | November 11, 2015 | 2.05[88] |
Patrick creates a board game, and invites SpongeBob, Squidward, and Sandy to come play it. However, Squidward accuses Patrick of making up too many rules, and later destroys the game. | ||||||
194b | 16b | "The Sewers of Bikini Bottom" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kaz | November 11, 2015 | 2.05[88] |
After accidentally flushing Mr. Krabs' safe, SpongeBob and Squidward must go into the sewers to retrieve it or they're fired. | ||||||
195a | 17a | "SpongeBob LongPants" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kaz | February 15, 2016 | 2.93[89] |
SpongeBob's life changes when he swaps his old square pants for a new pair of jeans. | ||||||
195b | 17b | "Larry's Gym" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Jack Pendarvis | February 15, 2016 | 2.93[89] |
When Larry the Lobster opens a new gym, SpongeBob becomes his #1 customer. | ||||||
196a | 18a | "The Fishbowl" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch and Jack Pendarvis | May 2, 2016 | 1.96[90] |
Sandy tries to study SpongeBob and Patrick's behavior, but her science experiment goes horribly awry. | ||||||
196b | 18b | "Married to Money" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Josh Androsky and Daniel Dominguez | May 3, 2016 | 1.76[91] |
Mr. Krabs takes Plankton’s advice, and finally marries the only thing he ever loved...money. | ||||||
197a | 19a | "Mall Girl Pearl" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Clare O'Kane | March 12, 2016 | 3.11[92] |
Pearl tries to get a job at the Bikini Bottom Mall, but only one store is hiring, and it's not very popular. Guest appearances: Betty White as Beatrice and Aubrey Plaza as Nocturna. | ||||||
197b | 19b | "Two Thumbs Down" | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch | March 12, 2016 | 3.11[92] |
SpongeBob breaks his thumbs after using them too much. He then realizes that he may never use his thumbs ever again. | ||||||
198a | 20a | "Sharks vs. Pods" | Tom Yasumi | Solomon Georgio | May 4, 2016 | 1.81[93] |
The next confrontation of the toughest guys in town, "The Sharks", may be too much for SpongeBob to handle. Guest appearances: Henry Winkler as Sharkface, Michael McKean as Lonnie the Shark, David Lander as Donnie the Shark | ||||||
198b | 20b | "CopyBob DittoPants" | Alan Smart | Kaz | May 5, 2016 | TBA |
Plankton clones SpongeBob to steal the secret formula, but his plans may be ruined by the original SpongeBob. | ||||||
199a | 21a | "Sold!"[94] | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch and Kaz[95] | May 6, 2016 [96] | TBA |
SpongeBob and Patrick believe their homes have been sold, so they move away, which thrills Squidward.[97] | ||||||
199b | 21b | "Lame and Fortune"[94] | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | TBA | 2016[98][99] | TBA |
200[100] | 22 | "Factory Fresh"[101] | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | Kyle McCulloch[102] | 2016[103][104] | TBA |
SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs seek business advice from an ad executive in Mr. Krabs' endeavor to launch a line of frozen Krabby Patties. Guest appearance: Jon Hamm as Don Grouper.[105] | ||||||
201a | 23a | "Sandy's Nutmare"[106] [107] | Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi | TBA | 2016 [108][109] | TBA |
Guest appearance: Eric Bauza as The Shalmon. [110] [111] |
- ↑ Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.
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