Specials
2001 · 111 episodes
Special installments of the series.
Episodes
1. Astrology With Squidward: Cancer
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Cancer.
2. Astrology With Squidward: Gemini
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Gemini.
3. Astrology With Squidward: Leo
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Leo.
4. Astrology With Squidward: Pisces
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Pisces.
5. Astrology With Squidward: Sagittarius
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Sagittarius.
6. Astrology With Squidward: Taurus
January 1, 2001 · 1m
Squidward talks about the Zodiac sign Taurus.
7. You Wish
March 9, 2001 · 22m
Vote for the new ending of ‘Shanghied’ with Patchy the Pirate.
8. Backstage Pants
March 12, 2002 · 14m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. It is a series of short clips hosted by crew members. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
9. SpongeBob's Start
March 12, 2002 · 3m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this feature, Stephen Hillenburg talks about his idea for SpongeBob and the creation of his world. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
10. Drawing Characters
March 12, 2002 · 3m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Sherm Cohen draws SpongeBob and Squidward. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
11. The Graveyard Shift: In the Beginning
March 12, 2002 · 3m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Jay Lender talks briefly about the story process and then reads the storyboards of "Graveyard Shift." It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
12. Show Design
March 12, 2002 · 3m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, Nick Jennings talks about the problems with the chrome backgrounds in "SB-129" when Squidward travels into the future. It can be found in the Nautical Nonsense and Sponge Buddies DVD.
13. Holiday Party
December 4, 2002 · 2m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Merry Nickmas short. In this short, SpongeBob and other Nicktoons characters celebrate Christmas at Santa's workshop at the North Pole.
14. Plankton's Holiday Hits
December 4, 2002 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Merry Nickmas short. In this short, Plankton sings parodies of Christmas songs.
15. SpongeBob (Re-Hydrated)
January 1, 2003 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Nicktoons short. In this short, SpongeBob fights an army of Patrick clones in a parody of The Matrix Reloaded.
16. Bikini Bottom's 7 Life Strategies
March 4, 2003 · 3m
This special gives a look into how to live life successfully in Bikini Bottom. It appears as a bonus feature on the Lost at Sea and Complete First Season DVDs.
17. Behind the Scenes: Special Delivery
July 29, 2003 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, a man who works with handling fan mail for the show is introduced. It can be found in the Tide and Seek DVD.
18. The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants
October 28, 2003 · 11m
Stephen Hillenburg talks about the origin of the title character. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
19. Recollections From the First Season Crew
October 28, 2003 · 6m
In this special, the crew looks back on the first season and how the show came together. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
20. Everybody's Talking: The Voices Behind SpongeBob SquarePants
October 28, 2003 · 15m
In this special, the voice actors talk about their characters and the voices they provide. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
21. Drawing the Goo Lagoon
October 28, 2003 · 3m
In this special, John Seymore draws Goo Lagoon. It appears as a bonus feature on the Tales from the Deep and Complete First Season DVDs.
22. Around the World With SpongeBob SquarePants
October 5, 2004 · 1m
In this special, the opening of the show plays in the following languages: English, Portuguese, French, Japanese, German and Spanish. Bonus feature from the Complete First Season DVD.
23. Inside the Pineapple with David Hasselhoff
November 15, 2004 · 12m
Cast and crew discuss the creation of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
24. The Absorbing Tale Behind The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
March 1, 2005 · 19m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, cast and crew members introduce the world of SpongeBob. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
25. Case of the Sponge "Bob"
March 1, 2005 · 15m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the real-life counterparts to the undersea creatures that inhabit Bikini Bottom can be seen. This special is hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau and Stephen Hillenburg. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
26. Saving the Surf
March 1, 2005 · 4m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, The Surfrider Foundation preaches the importance of protecting our beaches and provides information on how to become a member. It can be found in the The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD.
27. The Endless Summer
June 30, 2005 · 3m
SpongeBob goes to work to find Mr. Krabs taking advantage of global warming. SpongeBob tries to help by causing more global warming.
28. How to Draw SpongeBob SquarePants & His Underwater Buddies
September 27, 2005 · 27m
In this tutorial, Sherm Cohen teaches the viewer how to draw SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton. Bonus feature from the Complete Third Season DVD.
29. Behind the Scenes: The Voices of SpongeBob & Friends
September 12, 2006 · 7m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the actors are shown matched up with their cartoon counterparts. It can be found in the fourth season DVD.
30. Crossing the Street
November 2, 2006 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob attempts to help an old lady cross the street.
31. Anything for Baby
November 2, 2006 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob cheers up a crying baby on a bus trip.
32. Flowers for Sandy
November 2, 2006 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob surprises Sandy with flowers.
33. Me Money
November 2, 2006 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob cleans Mr. Krabs' money.
34. Pie
November 2, 2006 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Best Day Ever short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick make a pie.
35. Behind the Scenes With Pick Boy and SpongeBob
January 9, 2007 · 7m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. The Nick host Pick Boy invades a recording session of SpongeBob SquarePants. It can be found in the fourth season DVD.
36. Can't Swim
January 12, 2007 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, when Mr. Krabs and Plankton were best friends, Plankton saves Mr. Krabs from drowning.
37. Loop dee Loop
March 28, 2007 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, while playing the "Loop de Loop," Plankton almost gets run over, but Mr. Krabs saves him.
38. Remodeling
April 5, 2007 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe short. In this short, Mr. Krabs and Plankton make a sandcastle, but when a bully stomps their castle, he learns the castle's true power.
39. Behind the Pantis
November 12, 2007 · 12m
A behind-the-scenes look at "Atlantis SquarePantis." Aired on Nickelodeon and later released on the SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis DVD.
40. Inside the SpongeBob Animation Studios
November 13, 2007 · 2m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. In this special, the South Korean animation studio, Rough Draft Studios, is viewed, where the series is produced. It can be found in the SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis DVD.
41. Are We There Yet?
November 13, 2007 · 1m
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, SpongeBob continuously annoys Squidward in a stopped bus saying, "Are we there yet?"
42. Beware Flying Jellyfish
November 13, 2007 · 1m
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, Patrick gets stung by a jellyfish.
43. Documenting Our Road Trip
November 13, 2007 · 1m
An Atlantis SquarePantis short. In this short, Sandy decides to record everyone on the bus to document the trip to Atlantis.
44. Sea Horse Riding Made Easy
April 15, 2008 · 1m
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck is trying to ride a seahorse while an announcer is speaking.
45. Spurskate
April 15, 2008 · 1m
A Pest of the West short. In this short, an advertisement for the latest craze in transportation, "spurskates," is shown.
46. Saloon Door Sorrows
April 15, 2008 · 1m
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck goes to see his friends over at the Krusty Kantina.
47. Yokel to Tough Guy
April 15, 2008 · 1m
A Pest of the West short. In this short, SpongeBuck goes from a yokel to a tough guy.
48. What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Gary)
October 14, 2008 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Gary is throwing a party.
49. What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Sandy)
October 14, 2008 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Sandy and Big fish are practicing karate.
50. What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Mr. Krabs)
October 14, 2008 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Mr. Krabs is making Krabby Patties instead of SpongeBob.
51. What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Patrick)
October 14, 2008 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants What Ever Happened to SpongeBob? short. In this short, Patrick tries to catch jellyfish, but gets stung instead.
52. Plankton's Special Sinister Commentary
March 3, 2009 · 9m
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. Plankton sits in a theater, watches some of "SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One," and rips on SpongeBob and the other characters. It can be found in the SpongeBob vs. The Big One DVD.
53. Separation Anxiety
April 22, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Patrick glues his feet to his surfboard and then surfs.
54. Surfing Dreams
April 22, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Squidward has a surfing dream.
55. SpongeBoard
April 22, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One short. In this short, Patrick surfs using SpongeBob as a surfboard.
56. How the Episode "The Big Wave" Was Filmed in Greek
September 21, 2009
A SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. Thanasis Tsaltabasis is seen performing the voice of Jack Kahuna Laguna in Greek. It can be found in the Greek release of the SpongeBob vs. The Big One DVD.
57. Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
September 22, 2009 · 43m
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
58. Life Lessons from Bikini Bottom
September 22, 2009 · 9m
"Life Lessons from Bikini Bottom" is a SpongeBob SquarePants DVD bonus feature. It is an old-style educational film reel and basically acts as a profiler for the various characters. It can be found in the The First 100 Episodes DVD.
59. Help Wanted: The Seven Seas Edition
September 22, 2009 · 11m
In this special, "Help Wanted," the first episode of the series, is shown in numerous languages, including Chinese, Finnish, Danish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Greek, Dutch, and Spanish (Spain). It can be found in the The First 100 Episodes DVD.
60. Behind the Scenes of the SpongeBob Opening
September 25, 2009 · 7m
A behind-the-scenes look at the opening credits that accompany "Truth or Square." This can be found on the SpongeBob's Truth or Square DVD.
61. Balloons
December 8, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob tries to blow up balloons, but finds it harder than he thought.
62. Juice Man
December 8, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob becomes "Juice Man" when he absorbs some spilled juice.
63. Traffic
December 8, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob entertains some residents who are stuck in traffic.
64. The Outfit
December 8, 2009 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square short. In this short, SpongeBob is trying to pick out a costume for the costume party.
65. How to Make SpongeBob SquarePants
March 16, 2010 · 5m
66. SpongeGod
July 13, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Clash of Triton short. In this short, Patrick asks what SpongeBob would do if he were a god.
67. The Story of King Neptune
July 13, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Clash of Triton short. In this short, SpongeBob tells the origin of King Neptune to Patrick.
68. Tips for Jellyfish Fields
October 5, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, the narrator tells some simple guidelines for a visit to Jellyfish Fields.
69. Jellyfishing Safety Tips
October 5, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, SpongeBob talks about jellyfishing safety tips.
70. Plankton Pays
October 5, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob's Last Stand short. In this short, Plankton accidentally gets shocked by a ton of jellyfish.
71. Moldy Sponge
October 30, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants holiday short. In this short, SpongeBob turns into a moldy sponge while trying to take out the trash, which is full of moldy kitchen sponges.
72. SpongeBob's Legendary Dance Party
November 16, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, SpongeBob teaches one how to dance.
73. Things to Do When Encountering a Legendary Creature
November 16, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, Patrick is reading a book called Bikini Bottom Legends.
74. The Legend of SpongeBob
November 16, 2010 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Legends of Bikini Bottom short. In this short, the legend of SpongeBob is told.
75. Behind the Scenes: Legends of Bikini Bottom
November 16, 2010 · 6m
A DVD bonus feature showing a behind-the-scenes look at "The Legends of Bikini Bottom".
76. GumShoe SquarePants
March 8, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, SpongeBob hunts down clues on a new case, but he only ends up stepping on Plankton.
77. SpongeLock Holmes and Dr. Patson
March 8, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick are searching for SpongeBob's missing house key.
78. What if the Mystery Ended This Way...?
March 8, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants The Great Patty Caper short. In this short, alternate endings are shown for the mystery from "The Great Patty Caper."
79. Time Machine
June 14, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to see the young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.
80. Lessons Learned
June 14, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to make themselves smarter.
81. And Krabs Saves the Day
June 14, 2011 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Back to the Past short. In this short, Mr. Krabs spills tartar sauce on Man Ray.
82. Sandy's Vacation in Ruins
November 12, 2011 · 5m
Spongebob's love for shiny things gets him and Sandy into some trouble.
83. Change of Sea-Nery: Getting to the Bottom of a Stop-motion Bikini Bottom
November 6, 2012 · 8m
A DVD bonus feature. It is a behind-the-scenes look at It's a SpongeBob Christmas!
84. Plankton's Diary: Karen
April 12, 2013 · 1m
Plankton talks about Karen in his video diary.
85. Plankton's Diary: Evil Laugh
April 19, 2013 · 1m
Plankton talks about his evil laugh in his video diary.
86. Plankton's Diary: Plankton's Evil Plan
June 9, 2013 · 2m
Plankton talks about his evil plans in his video diary.
87. Plankton. A Thank You Would Be Nice.
June 8, 2015 · 3m
In this short, Plankton explains the impact plankton have made on the planet.
88. Gary's Holiday Sing-Along
December 9, 2015 · 2m
Gary sings holiday classics.
89. Frozen Krabby Patty
February 18, 2017 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Patrick appears in a Frozen Krabby Patty commercial.
90. More Feeling
February 18, 2017 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, SpongeBob tells Patrick to put more feeling in his lines.
91. What Else Can a Krabby Patty Do?
February 18, 2017 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, SpongeBob and Patrick show what a Krabby Patty can do.
92. Krabby Patty Report
February 18, 2017 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Perch Perkins and Patrick fight over Krabby Patties.
93. Krabby Patty Jingle
February 18, 2017 · 1m
A SpongeBob SquarePants Goodbye, Krabby Patty? short. In this short, Mr. Krabs plays the piano and sings about Krabby Patties.
94. Bike Safety Tips
May 15, 2017 · 1m
In this short, SpongeBob teaches Patrick the basics of bicycle safety. The short was made for Nationwide's Make Safe Happen campaign.
95. Plankton's Color Nullifier
November 3, 2017 · 2m
A SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob: You Bring the Color short. In this short, SpongeBob plans to bring the whole world together with a colorful new Krabby Patty, but Plankton tries to steal it.
96. SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy's Beach Bash!
January 4, 2019 · 23m
"SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy's Beach Bash!" is a SpongeBob SquarePants episode, produced as a stand-alone special for season twelve. In this episode, Patchy and some of SpongeBob's biggest fans wash up on the island above Bikini Bottom to celebrate SpongeBob Appreciation Day.
97. Movie Ettique
May 24, 2019 · 1m
To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, the folks behind the show created a funny short about movie etiquette starring SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward.
98. Patchy's Playlist
November 30, 2019 · 22m
Patchy takes a fun-filled journey through the world of SpongeBob's best musical moments.
99. The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
December 7, 2019 · 1h 53m
SpongeBob must stop an active undersea volcano from destroying Bikini Bottom.
100. The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special
June 5, 2020 · 23m
For the first time ever, the voices behind SpongeBob, Patrick, and the rest of Bikini Bottom are re-creating the show’s most iconic moments. You voted -- now see which of your favorite scenes get re-made in a hilarious new way!
101. SpongeBob's Spookiest Scenes Countdown Special
October 2, 2020 · 22m
A power outage won't stop Patchy the Pirate from counting down some of the spookiest SpongeBob scenes ever.
102. The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special
January 10, 2021 · 20m
Gear up for SpongeBob's greatest skills, spills, and thrills as our STAR host, Nate Burleson, counts down the sportiest SpongeBob scenes of ALL TIME that YOU voted for! You won't believe what #1 is!
103. SpongeBob SquarePants Sings Keep It Cool
October 23, 2021 · 3m
The SpongeBob SquarePants cast sings about climate change.
104. The Patrick Star Fan Favorites Special
November 12, 2021 · 23m
Break out the mayonnaise, set the belts to Wumbo and prepare to scream "Leedle Leedle Leedle Lee." Unspeakable - YouTube star and Patrick Star superfan - is counting down the greatest Patrick Star scenes of all time.
105. Twas the Night Before Spongemas
December 22, 2022 · 22m
on Christmas Eve, SpongeBob and his friends look back on some of the fun and less-than-jolly Christmas moments. And when Christmas morning comes around, they realize that what matters most is the loving warmth of the holiday cheer.
106. The Tidal Zone: A SpongeBob Universe Special
January 13, 2023 · 45m
Observe, if you will, four tales of undersea exploits that defy explanation. Cross over into new dimensions where minds switch, bodies shrink, and robots rise in... The Tidal Zone Special.
107. A Very Patchy Holiday Livestream
December 15, 2023 · 22m
Patchy the Pirate livestreams his favourite holiday memories to SpongeBob fans.
108. SpongeBob's Super Bowl Party
February 5, 2024 · 22m
Patrick, SpongeBob, and Gary throw a Super Bowl party.
109. Super Bowl LVIII: Live from Bikini Bottom
February 11, 2024 · 4h 24m
110. Beneath the Bun: Secrets of the Krabby Patty
December 23, 2024 · 22m
Perch Perkins, Bikini Bottom's leading journalist, leads a deep-dive retrospective into the secrets, scandals, and successes of the legendary undersea snack - the Krabby Patty.
111. SpongeBob: Order Up!
July 18, 2025 · 3m
Squidward is annoyed by SpongeBob ringing the bell indicating an order is ready to be served. Produced in 2015 as a theatrical short, releasing alongside Smurfs (2025).