SpongeBob SquarePants (season 14)

Season of television series

Season of television series

SpongeBob SquarePants

Season 14
Starring|

* Tom Kenny
* Bill Fagerbakke
* Rodger Bumpass
* Clancy Brown
* Carolyn Lawrence
* Mr. Lawrence
* Jill Talley
* Mary Jo Catlett
* Lori Alan

Country of origin| United States
No. of episodes| 5
Release
Original network| Nickelodeon
Original release| November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02) –
present
Season chronology

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The fourteenth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, began airing on Nickelodeon in the United States on November 2, 2023.[1] It consists of 26 episodes.[2] The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

## Production[edit]

The season was first announced on March 24, 2022 as part of Nickelodeon's upfront for that year.[2] This season will bring the total episode count to 319, surpassing the 300-episode milestone.

## Episodes[edit]

See also: List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes

No.
overall| No. in
season| Title [3][4]| Directed by [a]| Written by [a]| Original air date [3][4]| U.S. viewers
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294| 1| "Single-Celled Defense"| Animation directed by : Michelle Bryan
Supervising direction by : Sherm Cohen| Written by : Danny Giovannini
Storyboarded by : Kurt Snyder (director)| November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)| 0.19[5]
"Buff for Puff"| Animation directed by : Michelle Bryan
Supervising direction by : Ian Vazquez| Written by : Andrew Goodman
Storyboarded by : Dan Becker (director)| November 20, 2023 (2023-11-20)| 0.14[6]

"Single-Celled Defense": Plankton is always getting stepped on, so he has to find a way to defend himself from the steppers. Plankton creates a laser device in his lab which seem to work at first, until he encounters Sandy who sees how dangerous his laser is. Plankton, wanting to learn more, gets taught self-defense lessons from Sandy.

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"Buff for Puff": Mr. Krabs and Mrs. Puff eat a lot of cheese fondue on their beach date. When Larry saves them from the goo, Mrs. Puff kisses Larry, and the now-out-of-shape Mr. Krabs sees this. Mr. Krabs goes to Larry's gym in a clown disguise to try to get himself back into shape to get Mrs. Puff back.
295| 2| "We ♥ Hoops"
"We Heart Hoops"| Animation directed by : Andrew Overtoom
Supervising direction by : Dave Cunningham| Written by : Kaz
Storyboarded by : Fred Osmond (director)| November 21, 2023 (2023-11-21)| 0.15[7]
"SpongeChovy"| Animation directed by : Michelle Bryan
Supervising direction by : Sherm Cohen| Written by : Mr. Lawrence
Storyboarded by : Zeus Cervas (director)| November 22, 2023 (2023-11-22)| 0.14[8]

"We ♥ Hoops": SpongeBob and Patrick watch an old episode of the Kelpbed Kids show where they see some familiar faces as younger characters, and see their favorite Kelpbed Kid, Hoops, in action. SpongeBob and Patrick get out their hoops in support for Hoops, and see an address on the hoop. They go to that address to meet Hoops, which turns out to be Old Man Walker. When Ajax from the television series they watched earlier returns, Old Man Walker, along with SpongeBob and Patrick, relive a moment from Kelpbed Kids.

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"SpongeChovy": Anchovies arrive to the Krusty Krab as SpongeBob serves them, until he's left with a to-go order one of the anchovies ordered as the anchovies sweep SpongeBob away to a bus. SpongeBob meeps with an anchovy and morphs into a "faux-chovy" and joins the anchovies' lifestyles. This eventually leads to Patrick, Mr. Krabs, and other customers turning into faux-chovies too, and Squidward has to help stop the faux-chovy invasion.
296| 3| "BassWard"| Supervising direction by : Ian Vazquez| Written by : Mike Bell
Storyboarded by : Kurt Snyder (director)| November 23, 2023 (2023-11-23)| 0.17[10]
"Squidiot Box"| Animation directed by : Andrew Overtoom
Supervising direction by : Dave Cunningham| Written by : Luke Brookshier
Storyboarded by : Dan Becker (director)| February 12, 2024 (2024-02-12)| N/A

"BassWard": Squidward and Bubble Bass are on a train together to Jetsam City, where they want to go to a clarinet convention and comic book convention respectively. Bubble Bass ends up being a constant annoyance to Squidward on the train, and the two get booted off after not having tickets, as they fly out the window. Squidward and Bubble Bass then get into all sorts of wild situations to get to their destination.

Note: This is the first episode where SpongeBob does not appear in any way, shape, or form.[9]

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"Squidiot Box": SpongeBob is cleaning up his attic and finds his old imagination box, so he takes it outside to see if it still works. It does not, so he and Patrick take it to the Imagination Box Repair and are told the reason it's not working is because the "whimsy gasket" is blown. Patrick throws the box at Squidward's house, causing Squidward to fall inside, and Squidward has to rely on SpongeBob and Patrick's imagination to escape the box he's trapped in.
297| 4| "Blood is Thicker Than Grease"[11]| N/A| N/A| N/A| TBD
"Don't Make Me Laugh"| Supervising direction by : Ian Vazquez| Written by : Mr. Lawrence
Storyboarded by : Zeus Cervas (director)| February 12, 2024 (2024-02-12)
"Don't Make Me Laugh": SpongeBob's funny bone is triggered after watching a hilarious movie and it sends him into a crazed laughing spree, much to everyone around him's annoyance. His laughter eventually causes his mouth to take up his entire face.
298| 5| "Momageddon"| Animation directed by : Andrew Overtoom
Supervising direction by : Dave Cunningham| Written by : Mike Bell
Storyboarded by : Kurt Snyder (director)| February 14, 2024 (2024-02-14)| TBD
"Pet the Rock"| Animation directed by : Michelle Bryan
Supervising direction by : Sherm Cohen| Written by : Danny Giovannini
Storyboarded by : Dan Becker (director)
299| 6| "Tango Tangle"| TBA| TBA| February 20, 2024 (2024-02-20)| TBD
"Necro-Nom-Nom-Nom-I-Con"| February 26, 2024 (2024-02-26)

## Specials[edit]

Title [3][12]| Written by [b]| Original air date [3][12]| Prod.
code [3]| U.S. viewers
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"A Very Patchy Holiday Stream Special"| Benjamin Kurzrock| December 15, 2023 (2023-12-15)| 870| 0.19[13]
In a clipshow, an animated Patchy the Pirate reminisces about holiday-themed SpongeBob memories on a livestream for series fans.
"SpongeBob's Super Bowl Party"| TBA| February 5, 2024 (2024-02-05)| TBA| 0.12[14]
SpongeBob and Patrick throw a Super Bowl party and show off their rituals on how to prepare for the game.

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ a b Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.
2. ^ Information is taken from the closing credits of each episode.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Aman Goyal (September 29, 2023). "SpongeBob SquarePants Renewed for Another Season Ahead of Season 14 Premiere". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
2. ^ a b Alexandra Del Rosario (March 24, 2022). "SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Blue's Clues & You! Renewed By Nickelodeon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
3. ^ a b c d e "SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
4. ^ a b "SpongeBob SquarePants Season 14 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
5. ^ Rebecca Bunch (November 4, 2023). "Thursday Cable Ratings 11/2/23: Christmas Cookie Challenge Returns with a New Low, NBA Leads Quiet Night, Hannity Tops Cable News". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
6. ^ Rebecca Bunch (November 22, 2023). "Monday Cable Ratings 11/20/23: Jesse Watters Primetime Leads Cable News, Monday Night Football and WWE Raw Rise, Holiday Baking Championship Stable". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
7. ^ Rebecca Bunch (November 29, 2023). "Wednesday Cable Ratings 11/22/23: The Naughty Nine Okay for Disney Channel, AEW: Dynamite Declines, The Five Tops Cable News". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
8. ^ Rebecca Bunch (November 30, 2023). "Tuesday Cable Ratings 11/21/23: Fargo Ties Series Low in Premiere, NBA Leads, Gutfeld! Leads Cable News". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
9. ^ Cooper, Dalton (November 28, 2023). "SpongeBob Just Broke a 24-Year Streak". Game Rant. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
10. ^ Rebecca Bunch (November 30, 2023). "Thursday Cable Ratings 11/23/23: Catch Me If You Claus Strong for Hallmark, Christmas Cookie Challenge Rises, College Football Leads". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
11. ^ Credits of Don't Make Me Laugh
12. ^ a b "SpongeBob SquarePants Specials Guide". Zap2it.
13. ^ Rebecca Bunch (December 20, 2023). "Friday Cable Ratings 12/15/23: The Secret Gift of Christmas OK on Hallmark, Real Time with Bill Maher Slips for Finale, Morning Joe Rises". The TV Ratings Guide. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
14. ^ "SpongeBob SquarePants". USTVDB. Retrieved July 28, 2023.

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SpongeBob SquarePants

Television series|

* SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present)
* Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021–present)
* The Patrick Star Show (2021–present)

Characters|

* SpongeBob SquarePants
* Patrick Star
* Squidward Tentacles
* Mr. Krabs
* Plankton and Karen
* Sandy Cheeks
* Mrs. Puff
* Pearl Krabs
* Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy

Production|

* Cast members
* Guest stars

Episodes|

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11
* 12
* 13
* 14

Films|

* The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
* Sponge Out of Water (2015)
* Sponge on the Run (2020)

Albums|

* Original Theme Highlights
* The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie – Music from the Movie and More...
* The Best Day Ever
* SpongeBob's Greatest Hits
* It's a SpongeBob Christmas! Album
* Sponge Out of Water
* The New Musical (Original Cast Recording)
* Sponge on the Run

Other media|

* Merchandise
* Video games
* Trading Card Game
* SpongeBob Comics
* Musical
* "I'm Ready"
* "Squidward Nose"
* "Agua"
* ai_sponge
* Behind Closed Doors

Attractions|

* Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (cameo)
* Sandy's Blasting Bronco
* SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride (under construction)
* SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D
* Rock Bottom Plunge
* SpongeBob SquarePants 4D: The Great Jelly Rescue
* Universal's Superstar Parade

Miscellaneous|

* Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
* 2015 SpongeBob SquarePants 400
* Awards and nominations
* Krusty Krab
* Krabby Patty
* Spongiforma squarepantsii
* Astrolirus patricki
* Clathria hillenburgi
* Super Bowl LIII halftime show

* Category

* v
* t
* e

SpongeBob SquarePants episodes

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* Legends of Bikini Bottom
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11
* 12
* 13
* SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone
* 14

Seasons 1–3|

* "Help Wanted"
* "Pizza Delivery"
* "Rock Bottom"
* "Christmas Who?"
* "Shanghaied"
* "Band Geeks"
* "Graveyard Shift"
* "Sailor Mouth"
* "Krusty Krab Training Video"
* "Chocolate with Nuts"
* "Mid-Life Crustacean"
* "The Sponge Who Could Fly"

Seasons 4–6|

* "Have You Seen This Snail?"
* "Dunces and Dragons"
* "Best Day Ever"
* "Friend or Foe"
* "Atlantis SquarePantis"
* "Pest of the West"
* "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?"
* "SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One"
* "To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants"
* "Truth or Square"
* "The Clash of Triton"

Seasons 7–9|

* "SpongeBob's Last Stand"
* "The Great Patty Caper"
* "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!"
* "Extreme Spots"
* "SpongeBob, You're Fired"
* "Goodbye, Krabby Patty?"

Seasons 10–12|

* "The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom"
* "Squid Noir"
* "SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout"
* "Kwarantined Krab"

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