SpongeBob SquarePants

10 Best Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 3

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E16

#15 - Rock-a-Bye Bivalve (Season 3 - Episode 16)

SpongeBob and Patrick find an abandoned clam and decide to take care of it. But they don't realize the responsibility they are giving themselves (mostly Patrick, who won't help SpongeBob).

The episode was rated 7.69 from 169 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E35

#14 - Plankton's Army (Season 3 - Episode 35)

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It's the 25th anniversary of Plankton's first attempt to steal the Krabby Patty Secret Formula, and Plankton is lurking around for another attempt, his relatives.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 118 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E31

#13 - Gary Takes a Bath (Season 3 - Episode 31)

The day that Gary has to take a bath arrives, but Gary doesn't want to take a bath, and SpongeBob tries everything possible to make sure he takes a bath.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 111 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E26

#12 - New Student Starfish (Season 3 - Episode 26)

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Patrick gets bored everyday when SpongeBob goes to boating school. So SpongeBob insists that Patrick could join him. But what happens when Patrick makes SpongeBob lose a Noodle Student Star?

The episode was rated 7.71 from 120 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E15

#11 - Krab Borg (Season 3 - Episode 15)

After watching a horror movie, the next day at work SpongeBob thinks that Mr. Krabs is a robot. SpongeBob soon convinces Squidward that Mr. Krabs is a robot, and the two think that robots are going to take over the entire sea. Then they both question Mr. Krabs, and try to make him admit that he is a robot. Finally they realize the truth, which is just how the movie ended.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 158 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E27

#10 - Clams (Season 3 - Episode 27)

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In celebration for Mr. Krabs' one millionth dollar, he takes Squidward and SpongeBob on a fishing trip. But a giant clam snatches Mr. Krabs' precious dollar. How will he get it back?

The episode was rated 7.77 from 115 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E34

#9 - Missing Identity (Season 3 - Episode 34)

While at a diner, SpongeBob tells the story of when he lost his name tag (identity) and searched for it all day.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 137 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E17

#8 - Wet Painters (Season 3 - Episode 17)

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Mr. Krabs has SpongeBob and Patrick paint the inside of his house, with a strict rule not to get paint on anything besides the wall because the paint is permanent. But they accidentally spill paint on Mr. Krabs' first dollar.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 167 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E8

#7 - Idiot Box (Season 3 - Episode 8)

SpongeBob and Patrick buy a big screen TV, just so they can use the box using imagination, while Squidward refuses to believe that they are using their imagination inside the box on account of all the noise they are making.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 260 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E18

#6 - Krusty Krab Training Video (Season 3 - Episode 18)

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This episode is a training video for new employees of the Krusty Krab. The video goes over the basics of being an employee, such as: good hygiene, clean work area, being a good employee, and dealing with the customer. And, of course, the unforgettable POOP session.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 160 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E20

#5 - Chocolate with Nuts (Season 3 - Episode 20)

SpongeBob and Patrick decide to become rich entrepreneurs by selling chocolate bars door to door. But instead of making money, they lose money.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 174 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E40

#4 - Pranks a Lot (Season 3 - Episode 40)

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SpongeBob and Patrick buy a prank called Invisible Spray. After taunting each other with the spray, they run out and decide to haunt Bikini Bottom while being invisible, preferably being ghosts. But with their last victim Mr. Krab, he washes them out with water and exposes them nude (they took their clothes off because the spray stains clothes) to the whole Krusty Krab, embarrassing them.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 18 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E23

#3 - My Pretty Seahorse (Season 3 - Episode 23)

It's spring in Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob finds a wild seahorse and decides to keep her. He names her Mystery and he keeps on confining her into small, cramped spaces, so she becomes unhappy. Mr. Krabs convinces SpongeBob that releasing her is the right thing to do.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 163 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E39

#2 - SpongeBob Meets the Strangler (Season 3 - Episode 39)

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SpongeBob goes on his early litter patrol when he catches The Strangler. After he calls the police, The Strangler (disguised with a fake mustache) decides to be SpongeBob's bodyguard. After three parties at SpongeBob's house, The Strangler tries to strangle SpongeBob, but never gets the chance to be alone.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 22 votes.

SpongeBob SquarePants - S3E38

#1 - The Camping Episode (Season 3 - Episode 38)

SpongeBob and Patrick decide to go camping for the weekend, they camp out in the backyard. Squidward lures a sea bear to the campsite by doing stuff that would allure a sea bear.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 20 votes.

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