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Gary was not originally a main character. Stephen Hillenburg created Gary as a background joke; he thought it would be funny if SpongeBob's "pets" were a singing clam named Shelley and a meowing snail named Gary. He included these ideas in his series bible, not as major characters, but as "things in SpongeBob's house." As the first season went into production, the writing team found much more use for Gary than they did for Shelley. Nickelodeon's marketing team also found that Gary "emerged as an unsung hero" in terms of popularity with kids.

For season 2, Gary was promoted to the show's main character sheet.[1] He was the first new main character to be promoted, but he would not be the last; Plankton and Karen were added later. Since his promotion, Gary has appeared in numerous episodes. The vast majority of his roles are background cameos, but he has had a number of significant roles, such as "Have You Seen This Snail?" The third theatrical movie features him as a major plot element.

Episodes[]

SpongeBob SquarePants[]

Image # Episode Role in episode
Season 1
Help Wanted 012
1a
"Help Wanted" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob talks to him about his big day joining the Krusty Krab crew.
Plankton! 105
3b
"Plankton!" (trga) Cameo; he is confused when SpongeBob is being controlled by Plankton.
Naughty Nautical Neighbors 079
4a
"Naughty Nautical Neighbors" (trga) Cameo (non-speaking); he is sleeping when SpongeBob knocks on his shell.
Boating School 060
4b
"Boating School" (trga) Minor; he tries to get SpongeBob to take him for a walk, and later on he brings his unicycle back to him.
Home Sweet Pineapple 016
5b
"Home Sweet Pineapple" (trga) Supporting; him and SpongeBob try to find somewhere to stay after nematodes eat their house.
Pickles 087
6b
"Pickles" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob puts him in the foghorn alarm to stop the noise.
Jellyfish Jam 078
7b
"Jellyfish Jam" (trga) Minor; the sound of his eyes clapping together calms the jellyfish.
Sandy's Rocket 118
8a
"Sandy's Rocket" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob and Patrick capture him because they think he is an alien.
Squeaky Boots 122
8b
"Squeaky Boots" (trga) Cameo; he gets annoyed and tunes out the sound of SpongeBob's new squeaky boots.
Nature Pants 195
9a
"Nature Pants" (trga) Cameo; he and the gang welcome SpongeBob home.
Opposite Day 065
9b
"Opposite Day" (trga) Minor; since it's "Opposite Day," SpongeBob and Patrick act like his pets, and Gary woofs instead. Later on, the three of them imitate Squidward.
Culture Shock 123
10a
"Culture Shock" (trga) Minor; he recites poetry at the Krusty Krab's talent show.
MuscleBob BuffPants 069
11a
"MuscleBob BuffPants" (trga) Cameo; he is skeptical about SpongeBob buying Anchor Arms.
The Chaperone 045
12a
"The Chaperone" (trga) Minor; he shows SpongeBob the Long Tan and Handsome magazine, which gives SpongeBob an idea on how to dress for Pearl's prom.
Employee of the Month 134
12b
"Employee of the Month" (trga) Cameo; he is seen while SpongeBob is sleeping.
Scaredy Pants 050
13a
"Scaredy Pants" (trga) Cameo; he and SpongeBob are carving a pumpkin, and SpongeBob talks to him about how easy it is to scare him.
I Was a Teenage Gary 075
13b
"I Was a Teenage Gary" (trga) Major; SpongeBob leaves him in the care of Squidward, and he forgets to feed him. When Gary gets a drink of water, he feels better.
Sleepy Time 035
15a
"Sleepy Time" (trga) Supporting; SpongeBob goes into his dream, where a humanoid Gary owns a large library.
Suds 012
15b
"Suds" (trga) Minor; he tries to get SpongeBob to stay home from work due to being sick.
The Paper 184
16b
"The Paper" (trga) Minor; he and SpongeBob play with the paper. When Squidward trades his belongings to SpongeBob, Gary plays his clarinet.
N/A
17b
"Rock Bottom" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob says that he has to go home and feed him.
Fools in April 006
19a
"Fools in April" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob plays an April Fool's joke on him, where he takes away his food bowl and gives him salted clam shells.
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19b
"Neptune's Spatula" (trga) Storyboard only; he is with Patrick when he cheers for SpongeBob during Mr. Krabs' announcement.
N/A
20a
"Hooky" (trga) Cameo (voice); He meows in response to SpongeBob vowing his loyalty to Mr. Krabs.
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II 033
20b
"Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II" (trga) Cameo; He keeps meowing in response to SpongeBob trying to reach Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy with the conch signal.
Season 2
Your Shoe's Untied 004Your Shoe's Untied 179
21a
"Your Shoe's Untied" (trga) Supporting; SpongeBob nervously changes the channel when Gary comes in. At the end, Gary reveals that he is able to tie shoes.
Something Smells 029
22a
"Something Smells" (trga) Minor; he is disgusted by the smell of SpongeBob's sundae.
Bossy Boots 200
22b
"Bossy Boots" (trga) Cameo; Gary is sad when SpongeBob takes all the toys from Krusty Krab in exchange a year's salary.
Big Pink Loser 010
23a
"Big Pink Loser" (trga) Cameo; he meows when Patrick bursts into SpongeBob house, knocking over his house of cards.
N/A
24a
"Dying for Pie" (trga) Mentioned; when Squidward wants SpongeBob to explode, he attempts by saying "Gary! You are gonna finish your dessert, and you are gonna like it!"
Grandma's Kisses 067
26a
"Grandma's Kisses" (trga) Cameo; he is seen on a picture in SpongeBob's house.
Prehibernation Week 066
27a
"Prehibernation Week" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob comes home to him after doing several activities with Sandy before her hibernation.
N/A
27b
"Life of Crime" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob is sad that he will not see Gary anymore after leaving town.
Christmas Who 168
28
"Christmas Who?" (trga) Cameo; he helps SpongeBob and Patrick put up the Christmas decorations.
Dumped 098
29b
"Dumped" (trga) Major; SpongeBob thinks that Gary left him for Patrick. At the end, it is revealed that he just wanted the cookie in Patrick's pocket.
The Smoking Peanut 081
32b
"The Smoking Peanut" (trga) Cameo; he asks SpongeBob if know anything about Clamu.
Gary Takes a Bath 025
33b
"Gary Takes a Bath" (trga) Major; SpongeBob tries to get him to take a bath.
Frankendoodle 139
34b
"Frankendoodle" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob says good night to Gary.
The Secret Box 103
35a
"The Secret Box" (trga) Cameo; when SpongeBob asks if his plan to see Patrick's secret box is a good idea, Gary says no.
Procrastination 035
37a
"Procrastination" (trga) Supporting; he is seen playing outside. SpongeBob gives Gary some Snail Fud and Gary eats it all in one bite. Gary also calls SpongeBob "overly dramatic" after he chokes on pencil shavings and drinks water.
I'm with Stupid 064
37b
"I'm with Stupid" (trga) Cameo; he is seen when SpongeBob goes to meet Patrick's parents.
Sandy, SpongeBob, and the Worm 009
40b
"Sandy, SpongeBob, and the Worm" (trga) Cameo; he wakes up and meows in terror after seeing the Alaskan Bull Worm.
Season 3
The Bully 152
43b
"The Bully" (trga) Cameo; he watches Flats beat up SpongeBob.
Idiot Box 187
44b
"Idiot Box" (trga) Cameo; he is seen at the end of the episode when SpongeBob tells him that Squidward finally made the box work after all.
N/A
45b
"Doing Time" (trga) Mentioned; when SpongeBob is arrested, he says that he has a snail to feed.
Snowball Effect 019
46a
"Snowball Effect" (trga) Cameo; he is seen preparing to enjoy a snow day with SpongeBob.
As Seen on TV 059
47a
"As Seen on TV" (trga) Cameo; he watches the Krusty Krab commercial with SpongeBob.
Can You Spare a Dime 114
47b
"Can You Spare a Dime?" (trga) Minor; he tells SpongeBob that Squidward is a freeloader and is taking advantage of him.
Krab Borg 009
49a
"Krab Borg" (trga) Cameo; a paranoid SpongeBob asks Gary if he is a robot.
Rock-a-Bye Bivalve 009
49b
"Rock-a-Bye Bivalve" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob gives him the newspaper.
Party Pooper Pants 152
51
"Party Pooper Pants" (trga) Minor; he is at SpongeBob's party.
New Student Starfish 017
53a
"New Student Starfish" (trga) Cameo; he helps SpongeBob prepare for school.
Clams 121
53b
"Clams" (trga) Cameo; he is seen eating the couch.
The Great Snail Race 132
55a
"The Great Snail Race" (trga) Major; he is forced to compete in the snail race.
I Had an Accident 171
56b
"I Had an Accident" (trga) Cameo; he eats Chip.
Krabby Land 004
57a
"Krabby Land" (trga) Cameo; he makes SpongeBob a cup of French toast.
Missing Identity 025
58a
"Missing Identity" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob feeds Gary several times to retrace his for his lost name tag.
The Sponge Who Could Fly 218
59
"The Sponge Who Could Fly" (trga) Cameo; he is seen after SpongeBob gives up on trying to fly.
SpongeBob Meets the Strangler 144
60a
"SpongeBob Meets the Strangler" (trga) Minor; Gary is seen celebrating SpongeBob's 100% on-time average and birthday party.
Season 4
Fear of a Krabby Patty 24
61a
"Fear of a Krabby Patty" (trga) Name only; Gary's bowl can be during SpongeBob's nightmare.
Have You Seen This Snail 064
63
"Have You Seen This Snail?" (trga) Major; Gary runs away from home after SpongeBob neglects him.
Ghost Host 037
70b
"Ghost Host" (trga) Minor; the Flying Dutchman scares SpongeBob by making it seem as though he will hurt Gary.
Karate Island 005
71b
"Karate Island" (trga) Supporting; SpongeBob waxes Gary's shell.
All That Glitters 090
72a
"All That Glitters" (trga) Cameo; a diamond is hidden under his shell.
Once Bitten 036
73b
"Once Bitten" (trga) Major; Gary's biting causes the Bikini Bottomites to think that is spreading a disease.
Bummer Vacation 049
74a
"Bummer Vacation" (trga) Minor; Gary asks SpongeBob why he is not at work and later tells SpongeBob to not think about the Krusty Krab during his vacation.
Squidtastic Voyage 004
75a
"Squidtastic Voyage" (trga) Cameo; Gary blocks out SpongeBob's dance music.
The Thing 092
76a
"The Thing" (trga) Minor; Gary attacks Squidward (as Smelly) and SpongeBob determines that it is dangerous for Smelly to remain in his household.
Hocus Pocus 012
76b
"Hocus Pocus" (trga) Cameo; Gary watches TV with SpongeBob.
Driven to Tears 090
77a
"Driven to Tears" (trga) Minor; Gary asks SpongeBob if he saw Patrick's new boat.
Rule of Dumb 200
77b
"Rule of Dumb" (trga) Minor; Gary revealed to be royalty since Patrick and Gary are paternal cousins. SpongeBob and Patrick become servants and Gary gets the crown.
The Pink Purloiner 043
79a
"The Pink Purloiner" (trga) Minor; Gary reminds SpongeBob that he forgot to wear pants before going outside.
Best Day Ever 014
80a
"Best Day Ever" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob tells Gary what he plans to do for the day.
The Gift of Gum 099
80b
"The Gift of Gum" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob asks Gary what to do with Gummy.
Season 5
Night Light 006
82b
"Night Light" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen in SpongeBob's bedroom, listening to the latter's horror story.
Rise and Shine 009
83a
"Rise and Shine" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob asks Gary if he wonders what Patrick's morning are like.
Waiting 005
83b
"Waiting" (trga) Minor; he tells SpongeBob to send in his box tops before eating cereal.
Fungus Among Us 014
83c
"Fungus Among Us" (trga) Major; he eats the ick to cure everyone.
New Digs 134
85a
"New Digs" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob stores the Krusty Krab's mustard in Gary's shell.
Krabs à la Mode 105
85b
"Krabs à la Mode" (trga) Minor; he appears as a hockey coach in the Krusty Krab.
To Love a Patty 051
87a
"To Love a Patty" (trga) Cameo; Gary puts out a stove fire that SpongeBob causes.
Sing a Song of Patrick 059
89b
"Sing a Song of Patrick" (trga) Minor; Gary plays a record of dramatic music, and later puts ear muffs on to prevent him himself from hearing Patrick's song.
Atlantis SquarePantis 591
92
"Atlantis SquarePantis" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen partying with other snails.
Picture Day 007
93a
"Picture Day" (trga) Cameo; he is seen in SpongeBob's bedroom while SpongeBob gets ready for picture day.
BlackJack 003
93c
"BlackJack" (trga) Cameo; Gary brings BlackJack's letter to SpongeBob.
Blackened Sponge 028
94a
"Blackened Sponge" (trga) Cameo; Gary laughs at SpongeBob getting a black eye.
What Ever Happened to SpongeBob 133
98
"What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?" (trga) Minor; Gary has his shell completely damaged after a hug by SpongeBob. He later gets obese after eating his entire food supply.
Banned in Bikini Bottom 148
100a
"Banned in Bikini Bottom" (trga) Minor; Gary is seen as a waiter.
Season 6
Penny Foolish 194
102a
"Penny Foolish" (trga) Minor; Mr. Krabs thinks that he has a penny inside his shell, and he blows a raspberry at SpongeBob's wadded-up 500 dollar bill.
Nautical Novice 025
102b
"Nautical Novice" (trga) Minor; he helps SpongeBob find The History of All Boating Ever...
Not Normal 023
104a
"Not Normal" (trga) Cameo; his picture appears on the wall of SpongeBob's house.
Giant Squidward 052
107a
"Giant Squidward" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob and Patrick make Gary's shell bigger.
Patty Caper 136
108a
"Patty Caper" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob and Patrick think that Gary stole the Krabby Patty secret formula.
Boating Buddies 002
109a
"Boating Buddies" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob brushes Gary.
The Slumber Party 052
110a
"The Slumber Party" (trga) Cameo; he turns on the TV.
Grooming Gary 106
110b
"Grooming Gary" (trga) Major; SpongeBob enters Gary in a pet show.
SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One 408
111
"SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One" (trga) Cameo; he is seen at the end of the episode welcoming SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs.
Porous Pockets 188
112a
"Porous Pockets" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob looks for money inside Gary's shell.
Squid's Visit 196
116a
"Squid's Visit" (trga) Cameo; he sleeps outside where Squidward's burned down house is.
To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants 025
116b
"To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants" (trga) Minor; he gets his shell out of the dryer, but keeps SpongeBob's pants in there, resulting in them all shrinking.
Pet or Pests 080
118a
"Pet or Pests" (trga) Major; he is hostile towards Mrs. Wormsley.
Overbooked 015
119b
"Overbooked" (trga) Cameo; he is seen at sleeping at the beginning of the episode.
Shell Shocked 179
121b
"Shell Shocked" (trga) Major; SpongeBob breaks Gary's shell and tries to find a replacement.
Truth or Square 047
123-124
"Truth or Square" (trga) Minor; he is seen bouncing on SpongeBob's bed.
Pineapple Fever 143
125a
"Pineapple Fever" (trga) Cameo; Gary tells Squidward that he is eating his snail food.
Season 7
Tentacle-Vision 065
127a
"Tentacle-Vision" (trga) Cameo; he is seen watching Squidward Chat.
Model Sponge 043
130b
"Model Sponge" (trga) Minor; he asks SpongeBob why he is home early from work.
A Pal for Gary 189
131b
"A Pal for Gary" (trga) Major; SpongeBob gets another pet, who terrorizes Gary.
Yours, Mine and Mine 111
132a
"Yours, Mine and Mine" (trga) Cameo; he gets woken up by SpongeBob.
A Day Without Tears 103
136a
"A Day Without Tears" (trga) Cameo; he is seen sleeping.
Gary in Love 067
137b
"Gary in Love" (trga) Major; Gary falls in love with a snail named Mary.
Rodeo Daze 147
138b
"Rodeo Daze" (trga) Minor; Gary is kidnapped by SpongeBob in order to "save" Sandy.
The Cent of Money 118
139b
"The Cent of Money" (trga) Major; Gary looks for loose change at Mr. Krabs' behest.
The Monster Who Came to Bikini Bottom 055
140a
"The Monster Who Came to Bikini Bottom" (trga) Minor; Gary is fed new snail food, and he jumps out of the house when Rrarrg attacks.
Welcome to the Bikini Bottom Triangle 008
140b
"Welcome to the Bikini Bottom Triangle" (trga) Minor; Gary's shell goes missing.
N/A
142a
"Trenchbillies" (trga) Indirectly mentioned; SpongeBob mentions that has a pet snail to feed.
Sponge-Cano! 022
142b
"Sponge-Cano!" (trga) Cameo; he is seen inside the house when SpongeBob sings about what he is grateful for.
That Sinking Feeling 105
144a
"That Sinking Feeling" (trga) Cameo; Squidward finds Gary on the rooftops.
Karate Star 006
144b
"Karate Star" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob creates a pineapple Gary, which Gary dislikes.
Enchanted Tiki Dreams 100
145b
"Enchanted Tiki Dreams" (trga) Minor; he gives Squidward a smoothie.
The Abrasive Side 077
146a
"The Abrasive Side" (trga) Minor; Gary orders the Abrasive Sponge to help SpongeBob be more assertive.
Earworm 055
146b
"Earworm" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob makes him play Musical Doodle.
Shellback Shenanigans 057
147b
"Shellback Shenanigans" (trga) Major; Plankton impersonates Gary.
Whelk Attack 056
148b
"Whelk Attack" (trga) Cameo; Gary accidentally scares SpongeBob.
You Don't Know Sponge 127
149a
"You Don't Know Sponge" (trga) Cameo; Gary finds SpongeBob's tears in his bowl.
Big Sister Sam 004
152a
"Big Sister Sam" (trga) Cameo; Gary and SpongeBob hear Patrick prepare for his sister's arrival.
Season 8
A Friendly Game 197
155a
"A Friendly Game" (trga) Minor; Gary is annoyed by SpongeBob and Patrick's golf game.
Sentimental Sponge 010
155b
"Sentimental Sponge" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob uses Gary as a floor buffer to clean his house.
Frozen Face-Off 287
156
"Frozen Face-Off" (trga) Major; Gary pulls SpongeBob's sled.
Ghoul Fools 109
162
"Ghoul Fools" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen in the hand of Lord Poltergeist.
Mermaid Man Begins 016
163a
"Mermaid Man Begins" (trga) Cameo; his shell is decorated with Mermaid Man merchandise.
Pet Sitter Pat 092
164b
"Pet Sitter Pat" (trga) Major; Patrick is hired to pet-sit Gary.
House Sittin' for Sandy 025
165a
"House Sittin' for Sandy" (trga) Minor; Gary tells SpongeBob that it is Sunday.
The Way of the Sponge 066
166b
"The Way of the Sponge" (trga) Cameo; he opens the door for SpongeBob.
The Krabby Patty That Ate Bikini Bottom 153
167a
"The Krabby Patty That Ate Bikini Bottom" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob rescues Gary from the giant Krabby Patty.
Bubble Buddy Returns 032
167b
"Bubble Buddy Returns" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen when SpongeBob gets a letter from Bubble Buddy.
Fiasco! 168
168b
"Fiasco!" (trga) Minor; Plankton hides with SpongeBob and Gary.
Are You Happy Now 111
169a
"Are You Happy Now?" (trga) Minor; Gary and SpongeBob discuss Squidward's depression.
Planet of the Jellyfish 039
169b
"Planet of the Jellyfish" (trga) Minor; Gary is replaced with a Jellien version of himself.
Home Sweet Rubble 024
170b
"Home Sweet Rubble" (trga) Major; Gary tries to get SpongeBob to feed him throughout the episode.
InSPONGEiac 045
171b
"InSPONGEiac" (trga) Cameo; he is seen eating Snail Nibbles.
Glove World R.I.P. 002
172b
"Glove World R.I.P." (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob reads to Gary.
Treats 040
174a
"Treats!" (trga) Major; Gary becomes obsessed with Snail Bites.
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! 027
175
"It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" (trga) Cameo; he is seen at the beginning of the episode.
Chum Fricassee 007
176b
"Chum Fricassee" (trga) Cameo; he acts as Squidward when SpongeBob relives his workday.
N/A
177b
"Move It or Lose It" (trga) Mentioned; Gary is mentioned when SpongeBob tries to get Mrs. Puff to sign a petition.
N/A
178
"Hello Bikini Bottom!" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob spends Gary's college fund to get the Krusty Krab back.
Season 9
Squirrel Record 171
179b
"Squirrel Record" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob tells Gary that he has broken the record for "World's Stinkiest Litter Box."
Patrick-Man! 002
180a
"Patrick-Man!" (trga) Cameo; Gary is fed by SpongeBob.
Gary's New Toy 089
180b
"Gary's New Toy" (trga) Major; Gary becomes obsessed with his new red ball.
Squid Baby 102
181b
"Squid Baby" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen sleeping.
Little Yellow Book 077
182a
"Little Yellow Book" (trga) Cameo; Gary chews up Squidward's furniture.
Bumper to Bumper 057
182b
"Bumper to Bumper" (trga) Minor; Gary asks SpongeBob to feed him.
Squid Defense 029
183b
"Squid Defense" (trga) Minor; he is seen watching TV with SpongeBob.
Evil Spatula 152
184b
"Evil Spatula" (trga) Minor; the Majestic Sizzlemaster feeds him and cleans his litter box.
Don't Look Now 200
187a
"Don't Look Now" (trga) Minor; Gary turns out to be inside the Fisherman costume after Squidward drops it.
SpongeBob You're Fired 120
189
"SpongeBob You're Fired" (trga) Minor; Gary likes SpongeBob's homemade snail food.
Tutor Sauce 165
190b
"Tutor Sauce" (trga) Minor; Mr. Krabs has Gary drive through the Double Roundabout.
Sanctuary! 006
193a
"Sanctuary!" (trga) Major; Gary makes friends with the snails SpongeBob brings home.
Larry's Gym 067
195b
"Larry's Gym" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen in a flashback when SpongeBob is struggling to pick up snail food.
The Fish Bowl 183
196a
"The Fish Bowl" (trga) Minor; Sandy asks him for an update on the experiment.
Two Thumbs Down 005
197b
"Two Thumbs Down" (trga) Cameo; he is seen in a picture.
Sold! 031
199a
"Sold!" (trga) Cameo; he is with SpongeBob and Patrick when they think their houses have been sold.
Lame and Fortune 026
199b
"Lame and Fortune" (trga) Minor; he watches the clouds with SpongeBob.
Snail Mail 053
202b
"Snail Mail" (trga) Minor; Gary's slime goes on SpongeBob's letter and messes up his writing.
Pineapple Invasion 104
203a
"Pineapple Invasion" (trga) Major; Gary is tasked with protecting the Krabby Patty secret formula.
Season 10
Whirly Brains 064
205a
"Whirly Brains" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob and Patrick's brains cut off the pineapple's foundation, exposing Gary using his litter box.
Unreal Estate 060
206a
"Unreal Estate" (trga) Minor; he sees Squidward in the house and mauls him.
Mimic Madness 070
207a
"Mimic Madness" (trga) Likeness only; he is imitated by SpongeBob
House Worming 023
207b
"House Worming" (trga) Supporting; Gary kicks SpongeBob out of the house.
Snooze You Lose 055
208a
"Snooze You Lose" (trga) Minor; Gary rests on SpongeBob.
SpongeBob's Place 045
209a
"SpongeBob's Place" (trga) Supporting; Gary imitates Squidward at SpongeBob's Place.
Plankton Gets the Boot 071
209b
"Plankton Gets the Boot" (trga) Cameo; seen in a photo.
Life Insurance 007
210a
"Life Insurance" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob falls on Gary, so he pushes him out of the room and takes his bed.
Burst Your Bubble 060
210b
"Burst Your Bubble" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob tells Gary that drove a bubble boat.
Sportz 023
212b
"Sportz?" (trga) Cameo; Gary is seen sleeping.
N/A
213a
"The Getaway" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob mentions that he has some of Gary's snail snacks.
Season 11
Cave Dwelling Sponge 043
216a
"Cave Dwelling Sponge" (trga) Minor; Gary sees Spongy Spongy.
The Clam Whisperer 170
216b
"The Clam Whisperer" (trga) Cameo; Gary is sleeping when SpongeBob comes home.
Spin the Bottle 034
218a
"Spin the Bottle" (trga) Minor; he is watching TV when SpongeBob arrives.
The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom 371
220
"The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom" (trga) Minor; Gary is seen as a ghost.
No Pictures Please 076
221a
"No Pictures Please" (trga) Minor; Gary eats with Patrick and Rube.
Bunny Hunt 106
223b
"Bunny Hunt" (trga) Minor; Bunny Wunny gets hot sauce on Gary.
Scavenger Pants 180
224b
"Scavenger Pants" (trga) Cameo; Gary is annoyed by Squidward playing the clarinet.
Cuddle E. Hugs 068
225a
"Cuddle E. Hugs" (trga) Supporting; SpongeBob tries to introduce Gary to Cuddle E. Hugs. Gary is also disgusted when SpongeBob eats a rotten Krabby Patty.
Pat the Horse 028
225b
"Pat the Horse" (trga) Cameo; he is seen when Patrick acts like a horse.
Chatterbox Gary 063
226a
"Chatterbox Gary" (trga) Major; Gary gets a pet translation collar.
Drive Happy 099
227a
"Drive Happy" (trga) Cameo; he and SpongeBob are forced out of their bedroom by Coupe.
N/A
229a
"Doodle Dimension" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob mentions Gary while drawing Doodle Gary.
High Sea Diving 010
230a
"High Sea Diving" (trga) Minor; Gary rubs lard on SpongeBob's back.
Library Cards 126
235b
"Library Cards" (trga) Supporting; Gary is seen reading.
Appointment TV 130
238a
"Appointment TV" (trga) Minor; Gary is seen playing the role of the Dirty Bubble.
Season 12
Gary & Spot 063
242b
"Gary & Spot" (trga) Major; he hangs out with Spot.
Pineapple RV 123
244b
"Pineapple RV" (trga) Minor; he drives the Pineapple RV.
Gary's Got Legs 061
245a
"Gary's Got Legs" (trga) Major; he is given legs and arms by SpongeBob.
N/A
245b
"King Plankton" (trga) Mentioned; SpongeBob thinks that Gary might be trying to eat his sea chimps.
Plankton's Old Chum 063
246a
"Plankton's Old Chum" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob takes him to the snail park.
Stormy Weather 065
246b
"Stormy Weather" (trga) Cameo; he watches SpongeBob and Drizzle play.
Swamp Mates 003
247a
"Swamp Mates" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob gets ready to read a bedtime story to Gary.
One Trick Sponge 011
247b
"One Trick Sponge" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob tells him that he learned a magic trick.
Insecurity Guards 087
249b
"Insecurity Guards" (trga) Mentioned and likeness; SpongeBob tells Patrick that the woolly mollusk looks like Gary, and imitates Gary.
Broken Alarm 027
250a
"Broken Alarm" (trga) Minor; he is found licking SpongeBob when he sleeps in.
N/A
252b
"Dirty Bubble Returns" (trga) Mentioned; when SpongeBob is quickly writing down his last words on a piece of paper.
SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout 038
254-255
"SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout" (trga) Minor; he gives SpongeBob a slime jellyfishing net.
SpongeBob's Bad Habit 064
256b
"SpongeBob's Bad Habit" (trga) Cameo; he watches SpongeBob bite his nails.
N/A
266
"Escape from Beneath Glove World" (trga) Mentioned; when SpongeBob is attacked by guard gloves, he comments that he must have Gary's smell on him.
Dream Hoppers 013
267b
"Dream Hoppers" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob says goodnight to Gary.
Season 13
A Place for Pets 169
268a
"A Place for Pets" (trga) Cameo; he is shown in SpongeBob's house during the song "Pets Are People Too."
Pat the Dog 115
270b
"Pat the Dog" (trga) Cameo; Patrick chases him around SpongeBob's house.
Something Narwhal This Way Comes 031
271a
"Something Narwhal This Way Comes" (trga) Supporting; he is happy to see Narlene and Nobby.
SpongeBob's Road to Christmas 004
272
"SpongeBob's Road to Christmas" (trga) Minor; he celebrates Christmas with SpongeBob.
There Will Be Grease 085
273b
"There Will Be Grease" (trga) Cameo; he eats some of the grease SpongeBob brings home.
The Big Bad Bubble Bass 125
274a
"The Big Bad Bubble Bass" (trga) Cameo; he is seen after Bubble Bass destroys SpongeBob's house.
Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club 193
274b
"Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club" (trga) Cameo; a picture of him appears in SpongeBob's house.
Slappy Daze 116
278b
"Slappy Daze" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob takes him to the Pet Store, and Slippy kisses him.
Welcome to Binary Bottom 172
279a
"Welcome to Binary Bottom" (trga) Likeness; a mechanical version of him named RoboGary appears.
Wallhalla 044
280b
"Wallhalla" (trga) Major; he and SpongeBob get trapped in the walls and meets Wally.
Salty Sponge 004
281a
"Salty Sponge" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob kisses and pets him before leaving his house.
Karen for Spot 097
281b
"Karen for Spot" (trga) Supporting; he has a playdate with Spot and ends up taking care of the damage he causes around Bikini Bottom.
Ma and Pa's Big Hurrah 188
283a
"Ma and Pa's Big Hurrah" (trga) Minor; SpongeBob tells him about his parents coming to visit, and Margaret pets him.
Delivery to Monster Island 137
285a
"Delivery to Monster Island" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob tapes a poster of Gary to his locker.
Ride Patrick Ride 011
285b
"Ride Patrick Ride" (trga) Minor; he helps Patrick find a bike.
Sir Urchin and Snail Fail 002
286b
"Sir Urchin and Snail Fail" (trga) Cameo; a picture of him appears in SpongeBob's house.
Friendiversary 111
287a
"Friendiversary" (trga) Cameo; he is seen sleeping.
My Friend Patty 187
289a
"My Friend Patty" (trga) Cameo; amidst the chaos at the Krusty Krab, he ends up being the one to eat Krabby Patty.
Gary's Playhouse 011
290b
"Gary's Playhouse" (trga) Major; he takes after SpongeBob after being gifted a playhouse.
Swimming Fools 077
291a
"Swimming Fools" (trga) Cameo; he attacks Squidward when he tries to go into SpongeBob's pool.
Allergy Attack! 132
292b
"Allergy Attack!" (trga) Cameo; Sandy brings him to SpongeBob when he is stuck in his protective suit.
Season 14
We ♥ Hoops 169
295a
"We ♥ Hoops" (trga) Minor; he tags along with SpongeBob, Patrick, and Old Man Walker. He also controls the tank.
Squidiot Box 162
296b
"Squidiot Box" (trga) Cameo; he is seen playing the drums.
Pet the Rock 143
298b
"Pet the Rock" (trga) Supporting; he does magic tricks throughout the episode.

Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years[]

Image # Episode Role in episode
Season 1
Camper Gary 172
5b
"Camper Gary" (trga) Major; SpongeBob disguises Gary as a new camper to keep him safe from Mrs. Puff.
Camp SpongeBob 056
8b
"Camp SpongeBob" (trga) Supporting; he is at camp with SpongeBob.
First and Last Aid 040
16a
"First and Last Aid" (trga) Cameo; he jumps out of a dumpster.
Painting with Squidward 048
19a
"Painting with Squidward" (trga) Picture cameo on some production drawings used as a transition.
Deep Sea Despot 076
22b
"Deep Sea Despot" (trga) Cameo; he is seen with tools on his shell.

The Patrick Star Show[]

Image # Episode Role in episode
Season 1
Pat-a-thon 115
3b
"Pat-a-thon" (trga) Supporting; Gary takes part in Patrick's telethon to raise money for snails who can't dance.

Shorts[]

Image Short Role in short
Pie 008 "Pie" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob and Patrick use a bone from Gary.
What If SpongeBob Was Gone (Gary) 003 "What if SpongeBob Was Gone? (Gary)" (trga) Major; he throws a party by inviting snails.
Balloons 012 "Balloons" (trga) Cameo; SpongeBob asks Gary if he can help blow up the balloons. However, Gary is scared of this and dashes away.
The Outfit 019 "The Outfit" (trga) Supporting; helps SpongeBob pick out a costume for a party costume.
Bike Safety Tips 01 "Bike Safety Tips" (trga) Cameo; when SpongeBob teaches Patrick to put on a helmet, Patrick was wearing Gary instead. Patrick takes Gary off of his head and proceeds to put a real helmet on incorrectly.

Movies[]

Image # Movie Role in movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 463
F1
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (trga) Minor; he is mind controlled by Plankton but is freed by the end of the movie.
The SpongeBob Movie Sponge Out of Water 334
F2
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (trga) Minor; becomes part of a rebellion of snails and slowly chases after Plankton near the end.
The SpongeBob Movie Sponge on the Run 504
F3
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (trga) Major; Gary is kidnapped by King Poseidon.

Video games[]

Image # Episode Role in episode
PC and console games
N/A
"Legend of the Lost Spatula" (trga) Appears on Conch Street
N/A
"Operation Krabby Patty" (trga) Supporting; player must rescue him from Plankton
N/A
"SuperSponge" (trga) Cameo
N/A
"Employee of the Month (video game)" (trga) Appears at SpongeBob's house
N/A
"Revenge of the Flying Dutchman" (trga) Appears in opening cutscenes and story
Gary-spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-6.37
"Battle for Bikini Bottom" (trga) Appears in various levels
Playable on the PC version for some minigames
N/A
"SpongeBob SquarePants Typing" (trga) Appears in menus and on box art
N/A
"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (video game)" (trga) Mentioned
N/A
"Lights, Camera, Pants!" (trga) Appears as an actor
N/A
"The Yellow Avenger" (trga) Appears at SpongeBob's house
N/A
"Nighty Nightmare" (trga) Appears in SpongeBob's dream and nightmare levels
N/A
"Creature from the Krusty Krab" (trga) Appears in Diesel Dreaming and all three endings
N/A
"SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis" (trga) Appears inside SpongeBob's living room in the DS version
Mentioned by SpongeBob multiple times in the console version
N/A
"Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition" (trga) Cameo in SpongeBob's house
N/A
"SpongeBob's Truth or Square" (trga) Appears in SpongeBob's house
N/A
"SpongeBob SquigglePants" (trga) Appears in various nanogames
N/A
"SpongeBob SquarePants Tooncast Studio" (trga) Appears as a sprite
N/A
"Plankton's Robotic Revenge" (trga) Voice only; he is heard meowing on the main menu screen
Gary Rehydrated Jellyfish Rock
"Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated" (trga) Appears in various levels
Playable in horde mode
Gary NASB Pose
"Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" (trga) Appears as a gallery collectable
Gary in The Cosmic ShakeGary Boss in The Cosmic Shake
"The Cosmic Shake" (trga) Appears outside SpongeBob's house as well as a boss in Halloween Rock Bottom
Gary the Snail in SpongeBob Simulator
"SpongeBob Simulator" (trga) He is an obtainable buddy.
Gary in NASB 2
"Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2" (trga) Appears at the Bubblestand
Mobile apps
N/A
"SpongeBob Moves In!" (trga) Appears in several quests
N/A
"SpongeBob's Game Frenzy" (trga) Playable in minigames
N/A
"SpongeBob Game Station" (trga) Appears in Sponge Run minigame

References[]

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