I am gonna review every episode of SpongeBob and you are gonna like it

Season 1, Episode 2, Segment 2: Ripped Pants
Original Airdate: July 17th, 1999
Writers: Paul Tibbitt, Peter Burns

This is perhaps the SpongeBob episode I have seen the most in my lifetime. The reason? It was the first of five episodes on an old VHS I owned as a kid, and I used to watch that tape all the time. Obviously this is a very iconic episode, but it is also a good one? Well, let her rip!

Humor: Overall I can say that this is a funny episode. Is it all that quotable or standout? Not a whole lot. There are a couple quite funny moments, such as the "sand in my buns" innuendo, SpongeBob's underwear ripping off at the end, and of course the song (which we'll get to). The episode throws plenty of amusing moments at you, however in complete honesty it's only flaw is that it isn't laugh out loud funny all that much. Still, solid nonetheless. Score: 39/50

Plot: Despite the fact that a story about ripping pants may not seem to have such substance, there's obviously more to it then that. It's about how you don't need to put on an act to impress your friends, just be yourself. Good stuff. It becomes almost sad seeing SpongeBob becoming rejected more and more as time goes on, but it all works out in the end so it's all good. Score: 17/20

Characters: Again everyone's pretty likeable, even the foil Larry never comes across as a prick. We can really get behind SpongeBob in this episode, his only intentions in this episode is to get people to enjoy his company. Sandy's nice as well, though it does seem a little much for her to essentially abandon him for awhile in the second half. Still it's understandable, he did just cause her great worry. All in all every character in this episode is relatable and none of them unpleasant to watch. Score: 18/20

Song: What can be said? The song is a classic, it takes an already solid song and adds lyrics that both have meaning to them while also having a lot of humor. It's not a song I listen to on it's own very much, but I always look forward to it when I view this episode. Score: 9/10

Final Score: 83/100 Extremely solid, recommended for anyone.
 
Season 1, Episode 3, Segment 1: Jellyfishing
Original Airdate: July 31st, 1999
Writers: Steve Fonti, Chris Mitchell, Peter Burns, Tim Hill

This episode is another famous one that has gotten some flack in recent years from some for being a "Squidward abuse" episode. Let's see if...it is (no clever segway today I'm afraid)

Humor: This is defiantly an episode that relies on humor as it's main source of entertainment, but does it succeed? For the most part, yes. It has plenty of amusing moments throughout. The only problem is the lack of particularity memorable, quotable moments. It does have one in the "firmly grasp" scene, and some other funny ones like the rope burn and Patrick blowing on the soup. However the episode can drag for a little while without anything all too noteworthy happening sometimes. But it's entertaining throughout and none of the jokes really stand out as failures. Humor: 46/60

Plot: The plot here serves merely as a device for the jokes, and it is a good set up for such. The plot introduces us to another classic SpongeBob element: jellyfishing, jellyfishing, jellyfishing! It's a fine plot however there's certainly nothing all that compelling to it, and the fact that it's a setup to the characters getting hurt is pretty obvious throughout. Score: 14/20

Characters: SpongeBob and Patrick are well meaning in this episode, never cause intentional malice to Squidward, and show plenty of remorse for getting him hurt. Sure they're idiots in this one, but they're likeable ones, never suspending are disbelief too much. Squidward is dislikable to not really mind seeing him get beat up, but not enough to become grating. Well done all around, this episode once again helps us learn what personalities these characters have. Score: 18/20

Final Score: 78/100 Defiantly solid but flawed (to be honest this one isn't too flawed, in just doesn't stand out too much in humor or plot)
 
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Season 1, Episode 3, Segment 2: Plankton!
Original Airdate: July 31st, 1999
Writers: Ennio Torresan, Jr., Erik Wiese, Doug Lawrence

Alas the main cast has been fully assembled, as is pretty obvious from the title we are introduced to Plankton in this episode. But is this a good one, or worth less then a protozoan's waste?

Humor: Honestly I think it's really good here. Whereas some earlier introduction episodes seem to take the focus off the humor a bit, this one doesn't cut back on it at all. This episode features the classic "Booster seat? Hot dog!" line, Plankton's record player, the whole Squidward scene and of course the "ingredients" to Plankton: One percent evil, 99 percent hot gas. There are defiantly many funnier episodes to come, but this is one of the earliest ones where I feel they found their groove. Score: 53/60

Plot: For the first time in the show's history the plot goes to an unplausible, sci-if route, but that's not a bad thing. Plankton being introduced opens up the possibility of many more "out there" plots. Seeing him literally control SpongeBob's words and actions are really entertaining, and give us the opportunity to see SpongeBob acting VERY differently without any character derailment. If I had one complaint about it, it's that how Plankton messes the scheme up is almost TOO stupid of him, but it's very funny nonetheless to see regardless, Score: 19/20

Characters: We are introduced to the wonderfully entertaining Plankton, and he's in full form. Besides the very beginning and very end he's shown to actually be a competent villain, but he's also very funny and fits in with the SpongeBob universe. None of the other characters really stand out persay, but they're all completely in character when they're not being brain-controlled. Score: 18/20

Final Score: 91/100
 
Season 1, Episode 4, Segment 1: Naughty Nautical Neighbors
Original Airdate: August 7th, 1999
Writers: Sherm Cohen, Aaron Springer, Doug Lawrence

This is a very nostalgic episode to me, I didn't even see it that much as a kid but it always had a certain charm to me. But has that changed over time? Let's see if this episode is...naughty or nice.

Humor: It's quite solid here. There's quite a few funny moments, with my favorites being the classic "If I had a dollar for every brain you didn't have, I'd have one dollar" line, Patrick slamming down on his rock and turning his body all accordion-like, and when in the rush to get as much soda from Squidward as possible Patrick asks to have his full glass refilled. The last ones hard to explain why it's so funny, it's probably just the delivery and timing to it all. No doubt the comedy is here. Score: 53/60

Plot: It's a nice little plot about how true friends stick together even after being angry at each other for a while. Seeing the two compete for Squidward's friendship has a lot of potential and is executed well, and we are shown the great friendship the two have. Score: 17/20

Characters: Here's where my only issue comes in. Squidward is completely unlikable in the start of this episode. Him getting SpongeBob and Patrick mad each other is COMPLETELY uncalled for, they did absolutely nothing to him. Sure he's meant to be the antagonist in this episode, and it is fun to seem him try and reunite the two afterwards, he's still genuinely frustrating to watch in the beginning. SpongeBob and Patrick are nice enough in this episode, but even they have a few moments that are a little mean spirited (like SpongeBob breaking Squidward's basonnette (sp?) or them both destroying Squidward's house) where they don't seem to care about what they've done. Their friendship and how they overcome challenges is nice to see from them, and Squidward does get his comeuppance, but there really are some problems here. Score: 11/20

Score: 81/100
 
Nice job on calling out Squidwsrd here, Cruz it proves my point that Little yellow Book didn't invent the idea if Squid being a jerk. Not that I'm defending that one we.
 
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Season 1, Episode 4, Segment 2: Boating School
Original Airdate: August 7th, 1999
Writers: Ennio Torresan Jr., Eric Wiese, Doug Lawrence

Here we are, while the main cast has all been introduced we are still seeing some side characters for the first time. To begin with, we have the show's unofficial eight most major character: Mrs. Puff. But does her debut pass or fail?

Humor: It's clear they're starting to understand how to work the characters into humorous situations. Truth be told there aren't too many extremely quotable moments here, besides a few ("Patrick SquarePants!", "1924" and "act natural"), but it's entertaining essentially throughout. In fact this may be the episode with the least down time yet (besides the ultra short Reef Blower). Not a whole lot to say here, just a funny episode, though we have a lot funnier to come. Humor: 53/60

Plot: While the Boating School formula has gotten quite tired over the years, here it was fresh, in fact it was the first time we really got to see SpongeBob be bad at something. It seems as if the Boating School was introduced to still put SpongeBob in a school setting despite being an adult, and this episode takes advantage of that. This episode is about the classic plot point of cheating. They use this potential trope quite well by having a very unique way of having SpongeBob do it, few characters in media would even be ABLE to get the answers the way he does. It's also nice to see Patrick genuinely help out SpongeBob once in a while (it's not his fault SpongeBob messed it up) If I had one minor nitpick, it's that SpongeBob probably should have known what he was doing was cheating, but I guess it's possible he thought he was allowed outside help during the exam. Score: 17/20

Characters: SpongeBob almost seems out of character cheating in this episode, until we learn he doesn't realize he's doing so, and his reaction to it is VERY him. Patrick is shown to be caring enough for his best friend to help him out, while also showing some of his less desirable but funny traits (reading SpongeBob's diary, eating his food, of course wearing his pants) Squidward's brief cameo is funny and fits him well, while Gary is shown character for the first time, kind of being the voice of reason (37 *meow* 38 times). Truth be told we don't see much of Mrs. Puff's personality yet, but she doesn't do anything out of character, and isn't annoying either. Score: 17/20

Score: 90/100
 
Season 1, Episode 5, Segment 1: Pizza Delivery
Original Airdate: August 14th, 1999
Writers: Sherm Cohen, Aaron Springer, Peter Burns

A beloved episode in the community, it's pretty likely this one's good, but let's see if it truly delivers...

Humor and Music: The song in this episode is purely for humor, so I included it in here. But what can be said about the humor? It's classic and many of it is now iconic. The Krusty Krab Pizza starts off simple, but SpongeBob's increasingly ridiculous singing is very entertaining. The pioneers jokes and "it's not just a boulder, it's a rock!" line are also great. Also it's a pretty small visual joke but I love Squidward trying to deal with his blowing nose in the windstorm. The episode's full of great moments, many of them visual, but there's also a lot of great lines, and it's overall a fun experience. Score: 56/60

Plot: I love it. I really do. This whole episode is like a mini road trip episode, and we really get to see what an excellent combo SpongeBob and Squidward are. Sure the plot ITSELF isn't that interesting, though how the conclude the delivery is an unexpected and funny twist, but it's a perfect set up for a SpongeBob episode. Score: 19/20

Characters: We are first shown SpongeBob's overcommitment to his work, not to mention his optimism no matter the adversity. Managing to be this and also funny is an amazing character type. Squidward also remains likable and in character, as we can relate to being peeved off in this situation. Also seeming him stick up for SpongeBob is epic. Mr. Krabs is kind of a jerk but he barely appears, and he's certainly being himself. Score: 19/20

Score: 94/100
 
I feel bad about my straight up lie in my last post but I'm really looking into creating a whole new format for these reviews, I wanna do the best and most detailed analysis I can and I feel the current format is too broad to do such. But I'm working on it, have no worries!
 
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