Details for a raft of upcoming brand new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes have emerged!
Fresh from celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary, details about the upcoming 16th season of
SpongeBob SquarePants have been revealed!
Season 16 of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series will bring fans much more of the zany humor the long-running series has become renowned for, as well as callbacks to earlier SpongeBob episodes.
Interestingly, Nickelodeon is currently set to premiere the first episode from SpongeBob season 16 on Nicktoons on Wednesday, June 11, however, this is most likely a scheduling error that will be rectified closer to the broadcast date. If not, this would make season 16 the first new season of SpongeBob to premiere on Nicktoons in the U.S.
The new episode currently scheduled for June 11 is "Bizarro Bottom/Squidward's Tough Break". In "Bizarro Bottom", SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers. Then in "Squidward's Tough Break", after Squidward loses his memory, he adopts a new tough guy persona. (#320)
Season 16 of SpongeBob will make its Nickelodeon debut on Friday, June 27. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with the special "SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up," where, when Patrick's time closet goes on the fritz, SpongeBob's history is re-written by time traveling interlopers. (#323-#324)
This season contains episodes from the first half of the show's fifteenth production season, however, Nickelodeon and Paramount have since started to cut new seasons into halves. This is to keep their sizes more consistent with the season lengths currently consumed on streaming services, such as Paramount+, where all shows ultimately end up.
Update 9/23/26: Kaz Prapuolenis will
now be story editor of
SpongeBob SquarePants, taking the reigns over from Doug "Mr." Lawrence, who had served as story editor on the show since season 10. Mr. Lawrence will continue to voice Plankton on the series, as well as write scripts for the show. Story editing on
The Patrick Star Show will now be in the hands of Andy Goodman.
Bizarro Bottom: SpongeBob falls asleep on the bus and ends up in a strange town full of Bikini Bottom doppelgangers. (#320A)
Squidward's Tough Break: After Squidward loses his memory, he adopts a new tough guy persona. (#320B)
Curse of the WereDoodle: DoodleBob bites SpongeBob, transforming him into a "WereDoodle." (#321A)
Gorilla Suit Day: SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and is mistaken for a real gorilla. (#321B)
Exchange Student Driver: Mrs. Puff sends SpongeBob far away to a driving school in Klopnod. (#322A)
The Kreepy Krab: Slappy brings his macabre sensibilities to the Krusty Krab when he's hired there as a server. (#322B)
Laundro-Madness: Squidward spends a day at the laundromat with his fellow Bikini Bottomites. (#325A)
Hog Huntin: SpongeBob and Patrick must track down Old Man Jenkins' prized worm hog. (#325B)
SpongeBob TrashPants: SpongeBob cleans up Bikini Bottom. (#326A)
Krusty Kafeteria: The Krusty Krew take on cafeteria duty at Pearl's school. (326B)
The Haunted Bucket: SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket. (#327A)
Go Fetch: Gary's favorite ball falls into a monster-filled trench. (#327B)
Heart of Garbage: SpongeBob and Patrick must search for Squidward after the inside of his home turns into a vast garbage jungle. (#328B)
Near-Mint Plankton: In his latest secret formula scheme, Plankton disguises himself as a collectible figurine and winds up trapped in Bubble Bass' basement. (#328B)
Pardon My Wand: SpongeBob obtains a magician's wand and accidentally causes magical mayhem wherever he goes. (#329A)
Stupor-stition: On Friday the 13th, Mr. Krabs' extreme superstitions become a disruption for everyone around him. (#329B)
Pigskin Pearl: Pearl becomes a star player after joining her high school football team. (#330; special)
The Green Tentacle: Sandy seeks Squidward's help to heal her sick tree, but his alternative gardening methods give her a headache. (#331A)
Happy Krabby Birthday: SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday present for Mr. Krabs. (#331B)
Karate Pals: The Gal Pals become unstoppable after Sandy teaches them karate. Before long, the entire town has gotten in on the action. (#332A)
Karen's Klatch: Plankton infiltrates a party thrown by Karen for her computer friends, but Karen quickly uncovers his ruse. (#332B)
Update (8/24) - Here are the first details about SpongeBob SquarePants season 17, featuring episodes produced during the show's 15th season cycle!:
The Nerds: Squidward creates his very own comic book which becomes a hit around Bikini Bottom. (333A)
The SquarePants Method: An actor shadows SpongeBob in preparation for his next big movie, but his dedication to the role becomes a headache for SpongeBob. (#333B)
Kiss of the Nematode: When SpongeBob unknowingly breaks a witch's curse, its victim insists on being cursed again. (#334A)
Brainless Brawn: Larry begins to emulate Patrick when he finds out about his secret super strength.
Home Away from Home: The houses on Conch Street come alive and go on an adventure to save Patrick's rock. (#335A)
SpongeBob SpareParts: Sandy upgrades SpongeBob with robotic parts after he injures his patty-flipping arm. (#335B)
Lady in the Lighthouse: Squidward must figure out "whodunit" after a mysterious stranger vandalizes Mrs. Puff's Boating School. (#336A)
Bitter Groans and Gardens: Squidward enters a gardening competition, but struggles to keep up with SpongeBob's naturally green thumb. (#336B)
The Fry Cook and the Elves: SpongeBob cannot shake a group of elves who want to repay him for a good deed. (#337A)
It's About Mime: A mime begins following and imitating SpongeBob, much to his annoyance. (#337B)
Plankton's Squeeze Play: To get closer to the secret formula, Plankton swaps bodies with Squidward and must learn to adapt to his new lanky form. (#338A)
How the West Was Dumb: Sandy teaches SpongeBob cowboy skills while they pan for bubbles, unaware that Mr. Krabs is trailing them in the hunt for treasure. (#338B)
My Tighty Whiteys: SpongeBob goes on a desperate search after his favorite pair of underwear goes missing. (#339A)
What Ever Happened to Baby Prunes?: Baby Prunes shares the story of her days as a child star to explain why she despises chocolate. (#339B)
Night School Knuckleheads: At night school, SpongeBob and Patrick dive into a series of classes on wildly different subjects. (#340A)
Painfully Employed: Plankton hires Bubble Bass at the Chum Bucket and realizes he can utilize him to get his hands on a Krabby Patty. (#340B)
Duct Tape Dystopia: Mr. Krabs refuses to hire repairmen for the decaying Krusty Krab, insisting that duct tape and his employees can fix everything. (#341A)
Farmer's Market Feud: The Planktons and Narwhals must work together after their feuding sparks foodie success at the farmer's market. (#341B)
Clicking with a Clique: SpongeBob and Patrick compete in a nerd-off for the final spot in Bubble Bass' nerd clique. (#342A)
Rock Bottom Games: Bikini Bottom's athletes are tripped up by the upside-down rules of the Rock Bottom Games, leaving an unlikely pair to take home the prize. (#342B)
Backyard Bickering: Sandy's brother, Randy, starts a backyard wrestling ring to help SpongeBob and his friend work out their disagreements. (#343A)
A Hair Grows on Patrick: A hair suddenly sprouts on Patrick's head that he has trouble getting rid of. (#343B)
Yoga Yahoos: SpongeBob and Patrick crash Squidward's yoga class. (#344A)
Sounds Like Trouble: Patrick accidentally swaps voice boxes with an intimidating mobster. (#344B)
Upturn's Bunch: Lady Upturn is invited to learn the true meaning of friendship by joining the Gal Pals. (#345A)
Free with Every Meal: In a ruse to distract SpongeBob from guarding the secret formula, the Chum Bucket begins offering collectible jellyfish toys. (#345B)
Season 18:
Imagine That: SpongeBob breaks his imagination. (#346A)
The Family Worm: Mr. Krabs becomes attached to Pearl's new pet worm. (#346B)
Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton: When Plankton takes over the North Pole, SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, and a group of misfits team up to save Christmas. (#347-348)
Sea Haw: The Patrick Show! is countrified. (#458A)
Lil' Past-Cals: The Kelpbed Kids travel to the future. (#458B)
Zoo U: The Stars visit the zoo. (#459A)
A Remembrance of Grand-Past: GrandPat spoils every movie. (#459B)
Pat-Tathalon: The Patricks battle for control of the TV. (#460A)
Upturn's Downturn: Lady Upturn moves in with the Stars. (#460B)
Planet Moron: Captain Quasar uses Patrick to communicate with Aliens. (#461A)
Stare Wars: Patrick and GrandPat have a stare off. (#461B)
Safety Worst: Patrick hosts a safety training video. (#462A)
De-Pat-ment Store: Patrick works at the mall. (#462B)
Doctor Patrick: After accidentally putting on doctor's clothes, Patrick believes he's a medical professional. (#463A)
Slumber Party Stars: After Pearl can no longer have a sleepover with Squidina, the Stars throw Squidina a slumber party on their own. (#463B)
Season Five:
Retreat!: Patrick is mistaken for a corporate retreat leader. (#466A)
Sidekick Search: Patrick and Squidina hold auditions for a Patrick Show sidekick. (#466B)
Mass Gramp-nosis: Patrick accidentally hypnotizes Bikini Bottom into GrandPats. (#467A)
Cart of Darkness: Squidina leads Patrick on a grocery shopping mission. (#467B)
Braggin' Slayer: In Hamdonia, Prince Shmeat and Tofu Todd embark on a quest to defeat the Maw. (#668A)
Scaredy Pat: After learning what stage fright is, Patrick fears his own audience. (#668B)
Make Yourself Pat Home: Patrick overstays his welcome at the SquarePants home. (#669A)
Accidentally in Love: GrandPat injures himself for Nurse Helga's attention. (#669B)
Neighborhood Wash: The Star's neighbor Gladys works as a neighborhood vigilante. (#670A)
A Fridge Too Far: Patrick, GrandPat, and Cecil want Bunny to honor their accomplishments on the fridge. (#670B)
The Barbarian Next Door: Pat the Hapless is banished to another dimension. (#671A)
Runaway Patrick: Patrick leaves his old life behind and ends up accidentally adopting a new family. (#671B)
Dad Election: After Patrick learns about "Dad Privileges," Patrick and Cecil compete in the Dad Election. (#672A)
Supermarket Stars: The Star family takes over the grocery store. (#672B)
Witless for the Prosecution: SpongeBob represents Patrick in Kid Court. (#673A)
Time for the News: Perch travels through time to cover historical events. (#673B)
The Squid and the Square: After capturing the Lawnies' attention, SpongeBob and Squidward become a hit new live act. (#674A)
The Over-Under: After Cecil stumbles into a pile of underwear, he becomes an underwear salesman. (#674B)
Gone Bootin': Cecil and his friends go on a fishing trip at the lake. (#675A)
Roller Bunny: In a post-apocalyptic future, Bunny competes in a Roller Derby match to save the world. (#675B)
Squ-AD-ina: Squidina and SpongeBob shoot advertisements to fund the Patrick Show. (#676A)
Don't Friend the Reaper: GrandPat takes over Death's job for a day. (#676B)
Patrick Alone... At Home: Patrick causes chaos while he is left home alone. (#677A)
Seagull Scout Adventures: Patrick, SpongeBob, and Squidward attempt to earn the legendary Golden Seagull badge by surviving a wilderness adventure. (#677B)
The Patrick Show Reunion: The Patrick Show has a reunion special thirty years after its finale. (#678A)
Toilet Training: Tinkle causes trouble and must complete obedience training to avoid being sent away. (#678B)
Season Six:
Squidina and the Brain: Squidina races to reunite a brainless Patrick with his brain before the season premiere. (#679A)
Day of the Snail: With SpongeBob not around to enforce his low sodium diet, Gary hunts for salty snacks. (#679B)
Family Vide-Oh No!: Patrick and Squidina retape the family's home videos. (#680A)
The Cool Uncle: Patrick spends a day with Cecil's brother. (#680B)
Drive-In Me Crazy: The Stars go to the drive-in movie theater. (#681A)
A Stone-Age Star is Born: Patrick and Cave Pat switch places. (#681B)
Game Over Patrick: Patrick, GrandPat, and Squidina get trapped inside a video game. (#682A)
This Old Coffee Pot: After Cecil breaks his mustache, Patrick is left in charge of renovating the Star home. (#682B)
Litter Jitters: The Stars are forced to clean up a highway. (#683A)
GrandPat: The Documentary: Squidina films a documentary about GrandPat. (#683B)
Scary Tales: Hans reads the Stars' haunted fairy tales. (#684; Halloween special)
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Originally published: May 21, 2025.
