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The thirteenth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, was announced by Vincent Waller on Twitter on July 14, 2019.[1][2] On July 17, 2019, it was announced that there were originally supposed to be "13 half hours" in season 13.[2] However, on August 11, 2021, it was announced that the number of episodes had been extended to "26 half hours."[3] Season 13 first aired on October 22, 2020 with the episodes "A Place for Pets" and "Lockdown for Love" and ended on November 1, 2023 with "Sandy, Help Us!" The season was released on DVD on December 5, 2023, 1 month and 4 days after it had completed broadcast on television.

Promotional images

Wrap party

List of episodes

Title card # Title U.S. airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
A Place for Pets title card
268a "A Place for Pets" (tr • ga) October 22, 2020
0.85[16]
Customers bring pets into the Krusty Krab, and Mr. Krabs learns pets are more profitable than owners.
Lockdown for Love title card
268b "Lockdown for Love" (tr • ga) October 22, 2020
0.85[16]
When Plankton ruins a date with Karen, she puts the Chum Bucket on lockdown until he proves his affection.
Under the Small Top title card
269a "Under the Small Top" (tr • ga) April 16, 2021
0.59[17]
Squidward's house becomes infested with a mail-order flea circus meant for SpongeBob.
Squidward's Sick Daze title card
269b "Squidward's Sick Daze" (tr • ga) April 16, 2021
0.59[17]
Squidward fakes being sick to get out of work, but his agony only begins when SpongeBob arrives to care for him.
Goofy Scoopers title card
270a "Goofy Scoopers" (tr • ga) February 25, 2022
0.42[18]
SpongeBob and Patrick make it their mission to reunite the recently fired robot band from Goofy Goober's.
Pat the Dog title card
270b "Pat the Dog" (tr • ga) July 9, 2021
0.56[19]
Patrick is sent to the pound for acting like a worm, but he will only be able to leave if SpongeBob can train him.
Something Narwhal This Way Comes title card
271a "Something Narwhal This Way Comes" (tr • ga) November 19, 2021
0.49[20]
Two familiar faces from SpongeBob's past visit Bikini Bottom, but they bring a big problem along with them.
C.H.U.M.S title card
271b "C.H.U.M.S" (tr • ga) November 19, 2021
0.49[20]
After falling down the drain, Plankton finds an unlikely ally in the sewers.
SpongeBob's Road to Christmas title card
272 "SpongeBob's Road to Christmas" (tr • ga) December 10, 2021
0.44[21]
SpongeBob and Patrick venture to the North Pole to give Santa a present.
Potato Puff title card
273a "Potato Puff" (tr • ga) April 22, 2022
0.44[22]
Mrs. Puff disguises herself as a potato in order to not deal with another one of SpongeBob's driving test disasters.
There Will Be Grease title card
273b "There Will Be Grease" (tr • ga) April 29, 2022
0.40[23]
Mr. Krabs and Plankton must work together after discovering a well of miracle-grease under their restaurants.
The Big Bad Bubble Bass title card
274a "The Big Bad Bubble Bass" (tr • ga) May 6, 2022
0.39[24]
Karen tells the fairytale of a nerd trying to steal an action figure from his three little neighbors.
Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club title card
274b "Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club" (tr • ga) May 6, 2022
0.39[24]
Squidward hosts a secret 'We Hate SpongeBob Club' at his house.
Food PBFFT! Truck title card
275a "Food PBFFT! Truck" (tr • ga) May 13, 2022
0.38[25]
SpongeBob and Squidward try to sell Krabby Patties from a food truck in the darkest depths of the ocean.
Upturn Girls title card
275b "Upturn Girls" (tr • ga) May 13, 2022
0.38[25]
Pearl and Narlene have a whales' day out in the big city.
Say Awww! title card
276a "Say Awww!" (tr • ga) May 20, 2022
0.32[26]
Frustrated that he's seen as cute instead of evil, Plankton builds a robot to punish anyone who says 'aww!'
Patrick the Mailman title card
276b "Patrick the Mailman" (tr • ga) May 20, 2022
0.32[26]
Patrick crushes the mailman, so he and SpongeBob deliver the mail around Bikini Bottom.
Captain Pipsqueak title card
277a "Captain Pipsqueak" (tr • ga) July 22, 2022
0.37[27]
Plankton joins the League of E.V.I.L.
Plane to Sea title card
277b "Plane to Sea" (tr • ga) July 22, 2022
0.37[27]
SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward on a plane to a tropical resort.
Squidferatu title card
278a "Squidferatu" (tr • ga) October 14, 2022
0.23[28]
Squidward ventures to Nosferatu's castle after accidentally receiving his mail.
Slappy Daze title card
278b "Slappy Daze" (tr • ga) October 14, 2022
0.23[28]
Nosferatu's minion Slappy kills some time around Bikini Bottom.
Welcome to Binary Bottom title card
279a "Welcome to Binary Bottom" (tr • ga) January 13, 2023
0.31[29]
In an alternate reality, Bikini Bottom is inhabited entirely by robots.
You're Going to Pay...Phone title card
279b "You're Going to Pay...Phone" (tr • ga) January 13, 2023
0.31[29]
Mr. Krabs installs a cursed payphone in the Krusty Krab.
A Skin Wrinkle in Time title card
279c "A Skin Wrinkle in Time" (tr • ga) January 13, 2023
0.31[29]
GrandPat travels through time and space to get back home.
Abandon Twits title card
280a "Abandon Twits" (tr • ga) January 20, 2023
0.32[30]
The Krusty Krew builds a boat for their penny-pinching captain.
Wallhalla title card
280b "Wallhalla" (tr • ga) January 20, 2023
0.32[30]
SpongeBob discovers a crazed castaway living in his walls.
Salty Sponge title card
281a "Salty Sponge" (tr • ga) January 27, 2023
0.27[31]
SpongeBob works the grill at the toughest joint in town.
Karen for Spot title card
281b "Karen for Spot" (tr • ga) February 3, 2023
0.24[32]
Karen looks after Spot while Plankton goes out of town.
Arbor Day Disarray title card
282a "Arbor Day Disarray" (tr • ga) June 27, 2023
0.11[33]
Sandy gives her friends special saltwater trees, but they need more attention than she expected.
Ain't That the Tooth title card
282b "Ain't That the Tooth" (tr • ga) June 28, 2023
0.13[34]
SpongeBob and Patrick mistake a burglar for the tooth fairy.
Ma and Pa's Big Hurrah title card
283a "Ma and Pa's Big Hurrah" (tr • ga) March 10, 2023
0.21[35]
When SpongeBob's parents come to visit, their thirst for thrills comes as a big surprise.
Yellow Pavement title card
283b "Yellow Pavement" (tr • ga) March 17, 2023
0.21[36]
SpongeBob and Squidward star in Mrs. Puff's educational driving film.
The Flower Plot title card
284a "The Flower Plot" (tr • ga) March 24, 2023
0.30[37]
The Chum Bucket is replaced by a flower shop with a charming new owner.
SpongeBob on Parade title card
284b "SpongeBob on Parade" (tr • ga) March 31, 2023
0.26[38]
The Krusty Krab enters a float in the annual Bikini Bottom Parade.
Delivery to Monster Island title card
285a "Delivery to Monster Island" (tr • ga) April 7, 2023
0.21[39]
SpongeBob and Plankton must work together to survive an island of deadly monsters.
Ride Patrick Ride title card
285b "Ride Patrick Ride" (tr • ga) June 19, 2023
0.21[40]
SpongeBob teaches Patrick how to ride a bike.
Hot Crossed Nuts title card
286a "Hot Crossed Nuts" (tr • ga) June 20, 2023
0.19[41]
Sandy's homemade snack becomes a big hit at the Krusty Krab.
Sir Urchin and Snail Fail title card
286b "Sir Urchin and Snail Fail" (tr • ga) June 21, 2023
0.15[42]
SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite comedy duo has a falling out on live television.
Friendiversary title card
287a "Friendiversary" (tr • ga) June 22, 2023
0.13[43]
SpongeBob celebrates the anniversary of his friendship with Squidward, but the latter does not.
Mandatory Music title card
287b "Mandatory Music" (tr • ga) June 26, 2023
0.18[44]
Squidward's lack of talent lands him in a court-ordered music class.
Dopey Dick title card
288a "Dopey Dick" (tr • ga) June 29, 2023
0.19[45]
Fishmael Tentacles joins a crew of sailors hunting down the great white jellyfish.
Plankton and the Beanstalk title card
288b "Plankton and the Beanstalk" (tr • ga) July 17, 2023
0.21[46]
Jack Plankton finds a magic bean that takes him to a land of giants.
My Friend Patty title card
289a "My Friend Patty" (tr • ga) July 18, 2023
0.26[46]
SpongeBob befriends a sentient Krabby Patty whose only wish is to be eaten.
FUN-Believable title card
289b "FUN-Believable" (tr • ga) July 19, 2023
0.18[46]
Rube hosts an episode of Fun-Believable with Rube where he explores little known oddities and attractions around Bikini Bottom.
Spatula of the Heavens title card
290a "Spatula of the Heavens" (tr • ga) July 20, 2023
0.19[46]
SpongeBob embarks on an epic journey to have his beloved spatula reforged by the legendary Guru Greasetrap.
Gary's Playhouse title card
290b "Gary's Playhouse" (tr • ga) August 7, 2023
0.31[47]
SpongeBob builds a snail-house outside for Gary to play in while he is at work.
Swimming Fools title card
291a "Swimming Fools" (tr • ga) August 8, 2023
0.24[48]
SpongeBob builds a pool in his backyard and Squidward tries to resist taking a dip.
The Goobfather title card
291b "The Goobfather" (tr • ga) August 9, 2023
0.20[49]
Mr. Krabs must reckon with the Goobfather after he adds "Patty Whips" to the menu at the Krusty Krab.
SquidBird title card
292a "SquidBird" (tr • ga) August 10, 2023
0.25[50]
Squidward gets left with a mess when SpongeBob and Patrick use carrier clams to send messages to each other.
Allergy Attack! title card
292b "Allergy Attack!" (tr • ga) October 30, 2023
0.13[51]
After cooking his kazillionth Krabby Patty, SpongeBob believes he's developed an allergy to them.
Big Top Flop title card
293a "Big Top Flop" October 31, 2023
0.13[52]
When the circus comes to town and steals his customers away, Mr. Krabs tries to sabotage the show.
Sandy, Help Us! title card
293b "Sandy, Help Us!" November 1, 2023
0.08[53]
Sandy spends the day solving everyone's issues, only to return home to her own monster of a problem.



Trivia

  • This season is the most in-order in terms of airing in the proper packaging order, with every episode (excluding "Goofy Scoopers," "Arbor Day Disarray," and "Ain't That the Tooth") having aired after the previous.
  • This season marks a brief return of various former SpongeBob crew members, including Richard Pursel, Ben Gruber, Heather Martinez, Bill Reiss, Benjamin Arcand, Adam Paloian, and Ryan Kramer.
  • This season returns the storyboard driven format for select episodes, which hasn't been used since season 11. The episodes "Lockdown for Love," "Delivery to Monster Island," and "Spatula of the Heavens" were all storyboard driven.
  • This is the first season for several things:
    • The first season without Stephen Hillenburg's involvement following his death in 2018, although Vincent Waller, one of the current executive producers and showrunners, said he is still credited because he created the show.[54]
    • The first season to have concurrent spin-off shows being produced alongside the main series. As a result, many episodes contain references to their content.
    • The first season to not have an episode obtaining 1 million viewers.
    • The first season where animation directors are uncredited on some episodes.
    • The first season to not premiere any episodes on a Saturday or Sunday.
    • The first season since season 2 to have only one special.
      • Coincidentally, both specials are Christmas-themed.
    • The first season since season 5 to have an episode with three segments (with this being the 279th episode).
    • The first season to have episodes simulcasted on the Nicktoons channel during premieres.
    • The first season to not end with a 15-minute "special" and a 7-minute short since season 9.
    • The first season not to play any of Steve Belfer's tracks.
    • The first season to not include Gal Pals since their debut.
    • The first season to have an episode obtain below 100k viewers on premiere.
  • The episodes "A Place for Pets" and "Lockdown for Love" are the only ones to be aired and copyrighted in 2020.
  • This season currently has the most segments of any season in the main series, with 52 segments.
    • This is also the second season to have exactly twice as many segments as there are episodes, with the first being season 10.

Video

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SpongeBob's Best of Season 12 & 13 Marathon for 50 MINUTES! - Nicktoons

References

  1. ^ Vincent Waller on Twitter - "Yes, 13 is coming"
  2. ^ a b 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Renewed For Season 13 By Nickelodeon On Heels Of Strong Ratings For Anniversary Special
  3. ^ 'SpongeBob' Franchise Gets 52-Episode Order Across Mothership Series, 'Kamp Koral' & 'Patrick Star Show'
  4. ^ @spongebob on Instagram - "If you’re scared of clowns don’t swipe all the way through..."
  5. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2bJoaL1QD/
  6. ^ Ian Vazquez on Twitter
  7. ^ Ian Vazquez on Twitter
  8. ^ Ian Vazquez on Twitter
  9. ^ Ian Vazquez on Twitter - "Today, another in a new long line..."
  10. ^ Jeff Shea on Twitter - "This show is..."
  11. ^ [1]
  12. ^ April "Pinkie" Davis on Twitter - "LA friends - I'll be in town..."
  13. ^ a b Amy Lewis on Twitter - "SpongeBob Season 13 wrap..."
  14. ^ Amy Lewis on Twitter - "Yes the wrap party..."
  15. ^ Amy Lewis on Twitter - "Couple more from the..."
  16. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.22.2020
  17. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.16.2021
  18. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.25.2022
  19. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.9.2021
  20. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.19.2021
  21. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.10.2021
  22. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.22.2022
  23. ^ UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.29.2022
  24. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.6.2022
  25. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.13.2022
  26. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.20.2022
  27. ^ a b UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.22.2022
  28. ^ a b SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 10.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  29. ^ a b c SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 1.13.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  30. ^ a b SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 1.20.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  31. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.27.2023
  32. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Friday 2.3.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  33. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Tuesday 6.27.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  34. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Wednesday 6.28.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  35. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.10.2023
  36. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.17.2023
  37. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.24.2023
  38. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.31.2023
  39. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.7.2023
  40. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Monday 6.19.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  41. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Tuesday 6.20.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  42. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Wednesday 6.21.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  43. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Thursday 6.22.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals [Broadcast Coming Monday
  44. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Monday 6.26.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals
  45. ^ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Thursday 6.29.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals
  46. ^ a b c d Top 400 Cable Shows 2022/2023 - SpoilerTV
  47. ^ TV Ratings for Monday 7th August 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  48. ^ TV Ratings for Tuesday 8th August 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  49. ^ TV Ratings for Wednesday 9th August 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  50. ^ TV Ratings for Thursday 10th August 2023 - Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  51. ^ Ratings for Monday 30th October 2023 - Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  52. ^ TV Ratings for Tuesday 31st October 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  53. ^ TV Ratings for Wednesday 1st November 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
  54. ^ Vincent Waller on Twitter - "As far as I am concerned..."
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