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I can't believe it's been over a week since I updated this. Time for my favorite season, season three (shocking). Though season 3 is probably the most common favorite season, I still find there to be lots of underrated/overhated episodes, like Dumped and I'm With Stupid from season 2. I think the season gets the Band Geeks treatment and people are so tired of hearing about it so a lot of the episodes are treated like they're terrible. So unlike season 2 I found no trouble filling this season's list.
Honorable Mentions-
SpongeGuard on Duty
The Bully
One Krabs Trash
The Sponge Who Could Fly
Squilliam Returns
#5
Episode-Krabby Land
Production-57a
Premiered-4/3/2004
Here's one that doesn't seem too well liked for a season 3 episode. I find it very underrated but still one of my bottom season 3 episodes. A lot of people don't care for the episode for the SB abuse, and it bothers me too, but I think it's still a great episode. Lots of humor again which is what lands it on the list, SB's summer celebration (with every season except it), Krabs driving the boat on the ground, coloring books/liability wavers, Krabby the clown himself/blue tomato, and of course Cheapy the Cheapskate are just some of it. SpongeBob had a great performance in this episode injuring himself for the sake of the nasty children, it was humorous, and seems to fit his character. Mr. Krabs had some funny moments, but was abusive towards SB in some scenes, Squidward was humorous, but the children's performance was so abusive, and didn't make it the most enjoyable episode, overall a weak point for season 3, but a strong funny episode in general, that was very abusive in parts, and doesn't have the highest replay value for season 3.
#4
Episode-As Seen on TV
Production-47a
Premiered-3/8/2002
A lot of people seem bothered by SpongeBob's arrogance in this episode so it isn't the highest regarded season 3 episode, but I find it hilarious and love it. I personally found SpongeBob's arrogance to be very humorous and produced lots of funny moments. I think it's actually pretty funny in episodes where SB gets arrogant, because of his normally charming character, and the false circumstances around it. That's why I like this episode, Wigstruck, Born To Be Wild , and even to an extent Karate Island more than most people. I see why it bothers some but for me it adds a lot to this episode. Such a funny episode with humor spread all throughout it, the famous opening scene, 3:28AM, the actual commercial, and all of SpongeBob's act from there with Bran Flakes, the autographs, Mr. Krabs' office, and of course "Striped Sweater". Squidward was also very funny in his short time, as was Mr. Krabs, overall a brilliant episode whose main detractor adds points for me.
#3
Episode-Born Again Krabs
Production-56a
Premiered-10/4/2003
Here's where the list starts getting interesting. This like the next three episodes are terribly regarded for pre-movie, and the worst of season 3 to most people. I don't want to sound like a pre-movie purist, but all three are some excellent episodes in my opinion. To me this and number one both seem overhated because they contain themes from some episodes from the post-movie that are regarded as terrible episodes. This episode, Mr. Krabs' cheapness. Again I consider this episode great because of how funny they made Mr. Krabs' cheapness here. Tons of memorable humor from the episode, Harold Flower, 62 cents, Squidward's act, SpongeBob BacksassPants, Mr. Krabs thinking he's dreaming and what came after it, and lots of other moments throughout. What this episode surprisingly does so well is the characters. SpongeBob defending Mr. Krabs, Squidward actually getting mad at Mr. Krabs for trading away SpongeBob, and while it's an episode revolving around a cheap Mr. Krabs, he actually realizes what he's done at the end (the moral), and made him humorous throughout the episode. I see why people don't care for it because of Mr. Krabs but I found it a great episode, not one of the best of the series, but a top 100 episode for me.
#2
Episode-Party Pooper Pants (SpongeBob's House Party)
Production-51
Premiered-5/17/2002
I don't really know why this episode isn't liked more. This was the lowest rated season 3 episode, and it seems it's not liked for a combination of small things that bother people all added up, SpongeBob being the episode title, SpongeBob being abused, the police, and Patchy. I find the episode's concept funny to begin with; a random house party and seeing the characters awkwardly interact due to the forced nature of it. That makes the whole SB portion of the episode funny to begin with, but again I found a lot of brilliant humor throughout. I liked the opening with the narrator, and Patchy with the invitations, the grocery store scene I found very funny, as was SpongeBob reading from the kit, the schedule, the deviled eggs part. Then back to Patchy again for a while which I found pretty good, Patchy's video series, and the bands were the highlights. Then SpongeBob's party with the awkward interactions was very humorous, especially with Patrick and "Mild season", then SpongeBob getting mad over his schedule throughout the episode was very funny, Squidward, Plankton, and Patrick's hilarious dancing are some of the best parts. The next hilarious scene was SB getting locked out and being scared seeing everyone enjoying themselves, Patrick's weird scene with Mrs. Puff, and SpongeBob getting flipped out of the window somehow and his reaction. A big problem people had was the season 7 police performance, and while the arrest was ridiculous it was to add humor so I didn't mind that part THAT much. Plus it was a very small part of the episode. Then back to Patchy who I found funny with his instrument, and then the Underwater Fun song which is pretty well regarded it seems. The ending got strange but I didn't take anything away for it. Overall a lot of underrated humor, and detractions that weren't big enough to severely effect the quality for me. People thought it was quite dull too, but that added a lot to the episode during the SpongeBob segments.
#1 Underrated Season 3 Episode Is
Episode-The Great Snail Race
Production-55a
Premiered-1/24/2003
This is a brilliant episode. It's not liked that much because of the Gary abuse, but unlike A Pal For Gary SpongeBob actually realizes what he's done and cries for him at the end making for some nice moments at the end, plus never did it get THAT irritating to watch so that helps too. The Great Snail Race is as expected for season 3 packed with humor and great moments which makes me love this episode. From the opening part, "Pure-bread", Gary being a mutt, Rocky, Lightning Larry Luciano, Rocky winning, Squidward's name, and an excellent Patrick performance throughout the episode it really makes it underrated and overhated for Gary abuse. I can see why people wouldn't like the episode for that and it brought it down a bit for me too, but the episode's humor, and memorable moments, makes it too good to ignore. I really wouldn't compare it to APFG either, more of a better, funnier, and quality Grooming Gary (SpongeBob wanting to enter Gary in a competition to prove he's the best snail, but going too far.)
Honorable Mentions-
SpongeGuard on Duty
The Bully
One Krabs Trash
The Sponge Who Could Fly
Squilliam Returns
#5
Episode-Krabby Land
Production-57a
Premiered-4/3/2004
Here's one that doesn't seem too well liked for a season 3 episode. I find it very underrated but still one of my bottom season 3 episodes. A lot of people don't care for the episode for the SB abuse, and it bothers me too, but I think it's still a great episode. Lots of humor again which is what lands it on the list, SB's summer celebration (with every season except it), Krabs driving the boat on the ground, coloring books/liability wavers, Krabby the clown himself/blue tomato, and of course Cheapy the Cheapskate are just some of it. SpongeBob had a great performance in this episode injuring himself for the sake of the nasty children, it was humorous, and seems to fit his character. Mr. Krabs had some funny moments, but was abusive towards SB in some scenes, Squidward was humorous, but the children's performance was so abusive, and didn't make it the most enjoyable episode, overall a weak point for season 3, but a strong funny episode in general, that was very abusive in parts, and doesn't have the highest replay value for season 3.
#4
Episode-As Seen on TV
Production-47a
Premiered-3/8/2002
A lot of people seem bothered by SpongeBob's arrogance in this episode so it isn't the highest regarded season 3 episode, but I find it hilarious and love it. I personally found SpongeBob's arrogance to be very humorous and produced lots of funny moments. I think it's actually pretty funny in episodes where SB gets arrogant, because of his normally charming character, and the false circumstances around it. That's why I like this episode, Wigstruck, Born To Be Wild , and even to an extent Karate Island more than most people. I see why it bothers some but for me it adds a lot to this episode. Such a funny episode with humor spread all throughout it, the famous opening scene, 3:28AM, the actual commercial, and all of SpongeBob's act from there with Bran Flakes, the autographs, Mr. Krabs' office, and of course "Striped Sweater". Squidward was also very funny in his short time, as was Mr. Krabs, overall a brilliant episode whose main detractor adds points for me.
#3
Episode-Born Again Krabs
Production-56a
Premiered-10/4/2003
Here's where the list starts getting interesting. This like the next three episodes are terribly regarded for pre-movie, and the worst of season 3 to most people. I don't want to sound like a pre-movie purist, but all three are some excellent episodes in my opinion. To me this and number one both seem overhated because they contain themes from some episodes from the post-movie that are regarded as terrible episodes. This episode, Mr. Krabs' cheapness. Again I consider this episode great because of how funny they made Mr. Krabs' cheapness here. Tons of memorable humor from the episode, Harold Flower, 62 cents, Squidward's act, SpongeBob BacksassPants, Mr. Krabs thinking he's dreaming and what came after it, and lots of other moments throughout. What this episode surprisingly does so well is the characters. SpongeBob defending Mr. Krabs, Squidward actually getting mad at Mr. Krabs for trading away SpongeBob, and while it's an episode revolving around a cheap Mr. Krabs, he actually realizes what he's done at the end (the moral), and made him humorous throughout the episode. I see why people don't care for it because of Mr. Krabs but I found it a great episode, not one of the best of the series, but a top 100 episode for me.
#2
Episode-Party Pooper Pants (SpongeBob's House Party)
Production-51
Premiered-5/17/2002
I don't really know why this episode isn't liked more. This was the lowest rated season 3 episode, and it seems it's not liked for a combination of small things that bother people all added up, SpongeBob being the episode title, SpongeBob being abused, the police, and Patchy. I find the episode's concept funny to begin with; a random house party and seeing the characters awkwardly interact due to the forced nature of it. That makes the whole SB portion of the episode funny to begin with, but again I found a lot of brilliant humor throughout. I liked the opening with the narrator, and Patchy with the invitations, the grocery store scene I found very funny, as was SpongeBob reading from the kit, the schedule, the deviled eggs part. Then back to Patchy again for a while which I found pretty good, Patchy's video series, and the bands were the highlights. Then SpongeBob's party with the awkward interactions was very humorous, especially with Patrick and "Mild season", then SpongeBob getting mad over his schedule throughout the episode was very funny, Squidward, Plankton, and Patrick's hilarious dancing are some of the best parts. The next hilarious scene was SB getting locked out and being scared seeing everyone enjoying themselves, Patrick's weird scene with Mrs. Puff, and SpongeBob getting flipped out of the window somehow and his reaction. A big problem people had was the season 7 police performance, and while the arrest was ridiculous it was to add humor so I didn't mind that part THAT much. Plus it was a very small part of the episode. Then back to Patchy who I found funny with his instrument, and then the Underwater Fun song which is pretty well regarded it seems. The ending got strange but I didn't take anything away for it. Overall a lot of underrated humor, and detractions that weren't big enough to severely effect the quality for me. People thought it was quite dull too, but that added a lot to the episode during the SpongeBob segments.
#1 Underrated Season 3 Episode Is
Episode-The Great Snail Race
Production-55a
Premiered-1/24/2003
This is a brilliant episode. It's not liked that much because of the Gary abuse, but unlike A Pal For Gary SpongeBob actually realizes what he's done and cries for him at the end making for some nice moments at the end, plus never did it get THAT irritating to watch so that helps too. The Great Snail Race is as expected for season 3 packed with humor and great moments which makes me love this episode. From the opening part, "Pure-bread", Gary being a mutt, Rocky, Lightning Larry Luciano, Rocky winning, Squidward's name, and an excellent Patrick performance throughout the episode it really makes it underrated and overhated for Gary abuse. I can see why people wouldn't like the episode for that and it brought it down a bit for me too, but the episode's humor, and memorable moments, makes it too good to ignore. I really wouldn't compare it to APFG either, more of a better, funnier, and quality Grooming Gary (SpongeBob wanting to enter Gary in a competition to prove he's the best snail, but going too far.)