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Yo, what's up? It's been a long time since I wrote something on this forum. A lot of things changed in these years, even my opinion towards some SB episodes. In fact, I spent some time watching some recent episodes, but also rewatching some older entries, and it seems like some of my previous opinions did change. So, I thought of starting again like I started off the first time, by giving my updated and revised thoughts about every single SB episode. I'm also going to compare my current opinions with the older ones, in order to find out what did or didn't change. In addition to GOOD, MEH, BAD and HORRIBLE, I'm using GREAT rating, too, when an episode is particularly good.
Thus, let's start off (again) with season 1:
[SIZE=14pt]1a) Help Wanted GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but its plot is far too simple)[SIZE=14pt] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]1b) Reef Blower GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, I like that characters don't talk)
[SIZE=14pt]1c) Tea at the Treedome GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, close to MEH for having a simplistic story)
[SIZE=14pt]2a) Bubblestand GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, really simple, but the bubble technique is gold)
[SIZE=14pt]2b) Ripped Pants MEH [/SIZE](MEH, my opinion didn't change, this relies just on one gag. It's quite repetitive, and Sandy has barely any personality here)
[SIZE=14pt]3a) Jellyfishing BAD [/SIZE](at first it was GOOD, then MEH, and lastly BAD. It didn't age that well, to be honest. If that jellyfish didn't zap Squidward at the very end, the ending would be much better)
[SIZE=14pt]3b) Plankton! GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but I decided to praise it further. Mediocre clarinet player...)
[SIZE=14pt]4a) Naughty Nautical Neighbors GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, and Squidward gets his comeuppance)
[SIZE=14pt]4b) Boating School GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, nothing changed)
[SIZE=14pt]5a) Pizza Delivery GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the pioneer hitchhiking and the ending are the best parts. The KK Pizza song... I don't care about it)
[SIZE=14pt]5b) Home Sweet Pineapple GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but the sequence with sleeping Patrick drags out a bit)
[SIZE=14pt]6a) Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, nothing changed, again)
[SIZE=14pt]6b) Pickles GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but Squidward didn't deserve those boos)
[SIZE=14pt]7a) Hall Monitor MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, actually Patrick wasn't enough. Spongebob is a tad annoying, and Mrs. Puff... don't ever get me started)
[SIZE=14pt]7b) Jellyfish Jam MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but the only truly memorable thing is the song. The rest is a bit dull, and the jellyfish are so annoying)
[SIZE=14pt]8a) Sandy's Rocket MEH [/SIZE](MEH, Spongebob is so stupid here, and Sandy is also pretty unsympathetic)
[SIZE=14pt]8b) Squeaky Boots MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but the real problem is its weak direction. I actually don't mind the squeaking)
[SIZE=14pt]9a) Nature Pants BAD [/SIZE](once MEH, but the whole concept is definitely stupid. Spongebob has NO reason to leave his life, considering his utterly positive and optimistic behavior. Patrick going insane is weird, but Squidward throwing a party is clearly the highlight)
[SIZE=14pt]9b) Opposite Day MEH [/SIZE](MEH, solid beginning and ending, the problem stands midway, as usual)
[SIZE=14pt]10a) Culture Shock GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but I liked Squidward's performance)
[SIZE=14pt]10b) F.U.N. GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but the song is a bit overrated)
[SIZE=14pt]11a) MuscleBob BuffPants MEH [/SIZE](MEH, Spongebob can't even lift up a glass, REALLY?)
[SIZE=14pt]11b) Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost GOOD [/SIZE](once MEH, I rewatched it, and it's better than I remembered it. The watermelon gag is amusing, and Squidward is demanding for a plausible reason)
[SIZE=14pt]12a) The Chaperone MEH [/SIZE](MEH, incredibly forgettable, but Spongebob's plan is pretty clever)
[SIZE=14pt]12b) Employee of the Month GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, I like their insanity)
[SIZE=14pt]13a) Scaredy Pants GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the Flying Dutchman being scared of Spongebob's pink hat never gets old)
[SIZE=14pt]13b) I Was a Teenage Gary MEH [/SIZE](once BAD, it's still pretty unsettling, but the ending is quite nice. It's no longer the worst S1 episode)
[SIZE=14pt]14a) SB-129 GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the best episode of S1. My highlight isn't "FUTURE", but "ALONE")
[SIZE=14pt]14b) Karate Choppers GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but how many times does Spongebob get fired?)
[SIZE=14pt]15a) Sleepy Time GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, unique concept)
[SIZE=14pt]15b) Suds MEH [/SIZE](MEH, I still don't really care about this one. I don't find it that funny or problematic)
[SIZE=14pt]16a) Valentine's Day MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but Patrick is unlikable. Besides, WHY doesn't he turn his head?)
[SIZE=14pt]16b) The Paper BAD [/SIZE](once GOOD, but after rewatching it, it definitely lacks of charm and decent jokes. My new worst S1 episode)
[SIZE=14pt]17a) Arrgh! GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, solid, despite Krabs being at his worst)
[SIZE=14pt]17b) Rock Bottom GOOD [/SIZE](once MEH, but after rewatching it, I quite enjoy the dark and eerie atmosphere of Rock Bottom. I didn't find it that hilarious, though)
[SIZE=14pt]18a) Texas GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, probably the chase sequence is a bit long)
[SIZE=14pt]18b) Walking Small MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but I can't find anything interesting here. Plus, I can't stand Stepping on the Beach anymore, and the ending falls flat)
[SIZE=14pt]19a) Fools in April MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD: the 1st half is good, and I even like Squidward's prank on Spongebob. However, the 2nd half is really weak, not to mention a pretty stupid ending)
[SIZE=14pt]19b) Neptune's Spatula MEH [/SIZE](MEH, I don't dislike the plot, but Neptune isn't an interesting character, either. I admit Krabs' scenes are kinda funny)
[SIZE=14pt]20a) Hooky GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, Squidward wins, yay)
[SIZE=14pt]20b) Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, not memorable, but still quite enjoyable)
Overall, season 1 has 6 GREAT, 18 GOOD, 14 MEH and 3 BAD episodes. Once my good episodes were 29, now they're down to 24, while the not-so-good episodes were only 12, but now are 17. So... yeah, season 1 is fairly decent, but maybe didn't age that well. Of course, it has some memorable episodes like SB-129 or Scaredy Pants, and bad episodes are more uninteresting and dull than irritating or terrible, but I didn't expect 14 mediocre/okay-ish episodes, to be fair.
* Season 1: 24/14/3.
Thus, let's start off (again) with season 1:
[SIZE=14pt]1a) Help Wanted GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but its plot is far too simple)[SIZE=14pt] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]1b) Reef Blower GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, I like that characters don't talk)
[SIZE=14pt]1c) Tea at the Treedome GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, close to MEH for having a simplistic story)
[SIZE=14pt]2a) Bubblestand GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, really simple, but the bubble technique is gold)
[SIZE=14pt]2b) Ripped Pants MEH [/SIZE](MEH, my opinion didn't change, this relies just on one gag. It's quite repetitive, and Sandy has barely any personality here)
[SIZE=14pt]3a) Jellyfishing BAD [/SIZE](at first it was GOOD, then MEH, and lastly BAD. It didn't age that well, to be honest. If that jellyfish didn't zap Squidward at the very end, the ending would be much better)
[SIZE=14pt]3b) Plankton! GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but I decided to praise it further. Mediocre clarinet player...)
[SIZE=14pt]4a) Naughty Nautical Neighbors GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, and Squidward gets his comeuppance)
[SIZE=14pt]4b) Boating School GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, nothing changed)
[SIZE=14pt]5a) Pizza Delivery GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the pioneer hitchhiking and the ending are the best parts. The KK Pizza song... I don't care about it)
[SIZE=14pt]5b) Home Sweet Pineapple GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but the sequence with sleeping Patrick drags out a bit)
[SIZE=14pt]6a) Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, nothing changed, again)
[SIZE=14pt]6b) Pickles GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but Squidward didn't deserve those boos)
[SIZE=14pt]7a) Hall Monitor MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, actually Patrick wasn't enough. Spongebob is a tad annoying, and Mrs. Puff... don't ever get me started)
[SIZE=14pt]7b) Jellyfish Jam MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but the only truly memorable thing is the song. The rest is a bit dull, and the jellyfish are so annoying)
[SIZE=14pt]8a) Sandy's Rocket MEH [/SIZE](MEH, Spongebob is so stupid here, and Sandy is also pretty unsympathetic)
[SIZE=14pt]8b) Squeaky Boots MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but the real problem is its weak direction. I actually don't mind the squeaking)
[SIZE=14pt]9a) Nature Pants BAD [/SIZE](once MEH, but the whole concept is definitely stupid. Spongebob has NO reason to leave his life, considering his utterly positive and optimistic behavior. Patrick going insane is weird, but Squidward throwing a party is clearly the highlight)
[SIZE=14pt]9b) Opposite Day MEH [/SIZE](MEH, solid beginning and ending, the problem stands midway, as usual)
[SIZE=14pt]10a) Culture Shock GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, but I liked Squidward's performance)
[SIZE=14pt]10b) F.U.N. GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but the song is a bit overrated)
[SIZE=14pt]11a) MuscleBob BuffPants MEH [/SIZE](MEH, Spongebob can't even lift up a glass, REALLY?)
[SIZE=14pt]11b) Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost GOOD [/SIZE](once MEH, I rewatched it, and it's better than I remembered it. The watermelon gag is amusing, and Squidward is demanding for a plausible reason)
[SIZE=14pt]12a) The Chaperone MEH [/SIZE](MEH, incredibly forgettable, but Spongebob's plan is pretty clever)
[SIZE=14pt]12b) Employee of the Month GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, I like their insanity)
[SIZE=14pt]13a) Scaredy Pants GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the Flying Dutchman being scared of Spongebob's pink hat never gets old)
[SIZE=14pt]13b) I Was a Teenage Gary MEH [/SIZE](once BAD, it's still pretty unsettling, but the ending is quite nice. It's no longer the worst S1 episode)
[SIZE=14pt]14a) SB-129 GREAT [/SIZE](GOOD, the best episode of S1. My highlight isn't "FUTURE", but "ALONE")
[SIZE=14pt]14b) Karate Choppers GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, but how many times does Spongebob get fired?)
[SIZE=14pt]15a) Sleepy Time GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, unique concept)
[SIZE=14pt]15b) Suds MEH [/SIZE](MEH, I still don't really care about this one. I don't find it that funny or problematic)
[SIZE=14pt]16a) Valentine's Day MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but Patrick is unlikable. Besides, WHY doesn't he turn his head?)
[SIZE=14pt]16b) The Paper BAD [/SIZE](once GOOD, but after rewatching it, it definitely lacks of charm and decent jokes. My new worst S1 episode)
[SIZE=14pt]17a) Arrgh! GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, solid, despite Krabs being at his worst)
[SIZE=14pt]17b) Rock Bottom GOOD [/SIZE](once MEH, but after rewatching it, I quite enjoy the dark and eerie atmosphere of Rock Bottom. I didn't find it that hilarious, though)
[SIZE=14pt]18a) Texas GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, probably the chase sequence is a bit long)
[SIZE=14pt]18b) Walking Small MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD, but I can't find anything interesting here. Plus, I can't stand Stepping on the Beach anymore, and the ending falls flat)
[SIZE=14pt]19a) Fools in April MEH [/SIZE](once GOOD: the 1st half is good, and I even like Squidward's prank on Spongebob. However, the 2nd half is really weak, not to mention a pretty stupid ending)
[SIZE=14pt]19b) Neptune's Spatula MEH [/SIZE](MEH, I don't dislike the plot, but Neptune isn't an interesting character, either. I admit Krabs' scenes are kinda funny)
[SIZE=14pt]20a) Hooky GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, Squidward wins, yay)
[SIZE=14pt]20b) Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II GOOD [/SIZE](GOOD, not memorable, but still quite enjoyable)
Overall, season 1 has 6 GREAT, 18 GOOD, 14 MEH and 3 BAD episodes. Once my good episodes were 29, now they're down to 24, while the not-so-good episodes were only 12, but now are 17. So... yeah, season 1 is fairly decent, but maybe didn't age that well. Of course, it has some memorable episodes like SB-129 or Scaredy Pants, and bad episodes are more uninteresting and dull than irritating or terrible, but I didn't expect 14 mediocre/okay-ish episodes, to be fair.
* Season 1: 24/14/3.