SpongeBob SquarePants has entertained viewers for over 20 years, and the best SpongeBob episodes carried the show to five Daytime Emmy Awards. SpongeBob SquarePants came to Nickelodeon in 1999 and ...

For a show that’s been around for twenty years, you’d be surprised to learn that Spongebob Squarepants only has a couple of episodes that are considered “specials” over its long runtime.

But the very best "SpongeBob" episodes make good use of the characters and relationships to tell a story we can all relate to even when the show is at its weirdest. Read more: 65 Best Cartoon ...

To celebrate the debut of “The Patrick Star Show,” Variety ranked the 15 best “SpongeBob Squarepants” episodes — though there are many more worthy candidates throughout its run.