193b. What's Eating Patrick?

[JoeyBoi]

This episode makes me absolutely love Patrick as a character so much more. This episode feels like an apology for all of the terrible things Patrick has done from seasons 6-8. I'm honestly surprised they didn't do this episode concept earlier, because it fits so well for the show. It's so heartwarming that Patrick did the contest because of the little kid because it actually gives him morality. The atmosphere of this episode is also just so over the top you have to love it. It's actually really intense and emotional for a Spongebob episode, which I can definitely appreciate. I honestly love this episode, and it just goes to show how much better the show has gotten in 9b.

Amazing episode (10/10)

1. What's Eating Patrick? (10)
2. Plankton's Pet (9)
3. Squid Plus One (8)
4. Pull up a Barrel (8)
5. It Came From Goo Lagoon (8)
6. Tutor Sauce (7)
7. Eek, an Urchin! (7)
8. Jailbreak (7)
9. License to Milkshake (6)
10. Lost in Bikini Bottom (6)
11. Extreme Spots (6)
12. The Executive Treatment (6)
13. Safe Deposit Krabs (6)
14. Squid Defense (6)
15. Gary's New Toy (6)
16. Bumper to Bumper (6)
17. Squirrel Record (5)
18. Séance Schméance (5)
19. Patrick-Man! (5)
20. Evil Spatula (5)
21. Company Picnic (5)
22. Kenny the Cat (5)
23. Yeti Krabs (4)
24. Don't Look Now (4)
25. Squid Baby (3)
26. Little Yellow Book (2)
27. Spongebob, You're Fired! (2)

As for the standalone 9b rating:

1. What's Eating Patrick? (10)
2. Squid Plus One (8)
3. Pull Up A Barrel (8)
4. Tutor Sauce (7)
5. Lost in Bikini Bottom (6)
6. The Executive Treatment (6)
7. Company Picnic (5)

(and if you're wondering why i reviewed this episode before sanctuary, it's because i really wanted to review this one first because i thought it was so good)

 

[spongie33]

It's honestly a good episode. 8/10.

 

[SlipperytheTotodile]

This episode makes me absolutely love Patrick as a character so much more. This episode feels like an apology for all of the terrible things Patrick has done from seasons 6-8. I'm honestly surprised they didn't do this episode concept earlier, because it fits so well for the show. It's so heartwarming that Patrick did the contest because of the little kid because it actually gives him morality. The atmosphere of this episode is also just so over the top you have to love it. It's actually really intense and emotional for a Spongebob episode, which I can definitely appreciate. I honestly love this episode, and it just goes to show how much better the show has gotten in 9b.

Amazing episode (10/10)

1. What's Eating Patrick? (10)
2. Plankton's Pet (9)
3. Squid Plus One (8)
4. Pull up a Barrel (8)
5. It Came From Goo Lagoon (8)
6. Tutor Sauce (7)
7. Eek, an Urchin! (7)
8. Jailbreak (7)
9. License to Milkshake (6)
10. Lost in Bikini Bottom (6)
11. Extreme Spots (6)
12. The Executive Treatment (6)
13. Safe Deposit Krabs (6)
14. Squid Defense (6)
15. Gary's New Toy (6)
16. Bumper to Bumper (6)
17. Squirrel Record (5)
18. Séance Schméance (5)
19. Patrick-Man! (5)
20. Evil Spatula (5)
21. Company Picnic (5)
22. Kenny the Cat (5)
23. Yeti Krabs (4)
24. Don't Look Now (4)
25. Squid Baby (3)
26. Little Yellow Book (2)
27. Spongebob, You're Fired! (2)

As for the standalone 9b rating:

1. What's Eating Patrick? (10)
2. Squid Plus One (8)
3. Pull Up A Barrel (8)
4. Tutor Sauce (7)
5. Lost in Bikini Bottom (6)
6. The Executive Treatment (6)
7. Company Picnic (5)

(and if you're wondering why i reviewed this episode before sanctuary, it's because i really wanted to review this one first because i thought it was so good)

Per JoeyBoi again

Rating: Perfect Episode

Rankings:
Whats Eating Patrick? (Perfect)
Plankton's Pet (Perfect)
License to Milkshake (Perfect)
The Executive Treatment (Amazing)
Patrick-Man! (Amazing)
Séance Schméance (Amazing)
Pull Up A Barrel (Awesome)
Squid Plus One (Awesome)
Eek, An Urchin! (Awesome)
Safe Deposit Krabs (Awesome)
SpongeBob You're Fired (Great)
Squirrel Record (Great)
Kenny the Cat (Great)
Extreme Spots (Good)
Sanctuary! (Good)
Evil Spatula (Good)
Tutor Sauce (Good)
Squid Baby (Okay)
Jailbreak! (Okay)
Squid Defense (Mediocre)
Company Picnic (Meh)
Lost in Bikini Bottom (Meh)
Bumper to Bumper (Meh)
Gary's New Toy (Bad)
It Came From Goo Lagoon (Bad)
Yeti Krabs (Bad)
Little Yellow Book (Inferior)
Don't Look Now (Terrible)

 

[Pugs4Thugs]

The plot of “What’s Eating Patrick?” is immediately interesting to me. Like Patrick in an eating contest? Sure, sounds good to me! After seeing this starfish inhale food across 9 seasons, seems like it’s about time we capitalize on that little trait of his. And the plot gets set up quite nicely in this beginning scene, which is also a funny scene so this episode really gets me excited quickly. Mr. Krabs having no soul is always going to be funny to me, don’t know what to tell you. So is slapstick involving Squidward (to a point).

This is a pretty good Patrick episode, I like him here. His dimwittedness captivates me. And seeing him train is pretty entertaining. There isn’t much I can say. I guess I also really liked seeing him win, of course, because of course I’d be rooting for Patrick. It’s wholesome. Especially the whole “hometown hero” aspect of this. And I like that Patrick is actually invested in the competition. He’s dumb, but he still cares. Like I said, the Patrick magic is returning!

I like how this episode even has a lesson, to appreciate and savor what you’re doing. Maybe it’s limited only to food, but I’m extrapolating it to all things. That’s a pretty good lesson, honestly.

In terms of the actual contest, it’s a very entertaining watch. Perch Perkins’ commentary is excellent (and I’ve noticed that he’s purple again in these last few episodes…very interesting). I mean it plays out exactly like a movie, which is the whole point, from the action-packed views to the emotional stakes. Is it super funny? No, but I’m noticing that a lot of these episodes are focusing on being all-around entertaining rather than providing laughs every second, and I’m okay with that. Always have been. Feels a lot like the old formula of season 1, except with the fast pace of the rest of the show. Very interesting…may have to keep an eye on this trend.

Episode Tier: Amazing
Episode Score: 9.2/10

 

[SpongebobMaster]

I REALLY like this episode

1. Plankton's Pet (10/10)
2. What's Eating Patrick? (10/10)
3. Pull Up A Barrel (10/10)
4. Lost In Bikini Bottom (9.5/10)
5. Patrick-Man! (9.5/10)
6. Safe Deposit Krabs (9.5/10)
7. Evil Spatula (9/10)
8. Tutor Sauce (9/10)
9. Don't Look Now (9/10)
10. Sanctuary! (8.5/10)
11. Seance Schmance (8.5/10)
12. Squid Plus One (8.5/10)
13. It Came From Goo Lagoon (8.5/10)
14. Bumper To Bumper (8.5/10)
15. Eek, An Urchin! (7/10)
16. License To Milkshake (6.5/10)
17. Extreme Spots (6.5/10)
18. Jailbreak! (6.5/10)
19. Gary's New Toy (6.5/10)
20. Squirrel Record (6/10)
21. Yeti Krabs (3.5/10)
22. Squid Defense (3/10)
23. Company Picnic (2/10)
24. Kenny The Cat (1/10)
25. Little Yellow Book (0.5/10)
26. Squid Baby (0/10)
27. SpongeBob You're Fired! (-99999999/10

 

[Spongeboy Fan 123]

Pretty funny episode. 9/10. Truly a Patrick episode done right. One of the better episodes of the 9b bunch (so far). Jack Pendarvis seems to be getting better and better by each episode... and who could forget Patrick actually being a hero?

Some crowning moments-
The kid with the "bwoken weg"
Taste bud party
no "cartoony xylophone" tracks (except a KK variation of "The Donut Dilemma" by Nick Carr.)
McNulty actually not cheating =O

I agree with your opinion.