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If you were looking for the article about the other news reporter, then see Lurch Lurkins.
If you were looking for the article about the other other news reporter, then see Mack Mackerel.
Not to be confused with the sports guy.
Hello, Bikini Bottom, Perch Perkins here!
 
Character

Perch Perkins is a famous field reporter who works for the Bikini Bottom News. He makes his debut in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and later makes recurring appearances in the series, beginning with "Once Bitten." He is also a secondary character in Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show.

Personality[]

Perch Perkins is a smooth-talking news reporter. He is usually portrayed as the calming voice of the news and is shown to be fairly charismatic.

In the Nickelodeon web series The Bikini Bottom Inquirer, Perch's personality is changed for humor purposes. Perch is shown to be rude, egotistical and self-centered. He is highly narcissistic, looking down on anyone as he views everyone as inferior. He is also shown to be insecure. He takes little shame in insulting and making fun of his co-workers, such as Lurch Lurkins, as well as his own mother and ex-wife. He was also narcissistic in one of the episodes of Bikini Bottom Mysteries in which he tried to replace the host of it and is theorized that he replaced the host of the original Bikini Bottom Inquirer host and tried to replace Johnny Elaine.

Description[]

Perch Perkins' colors are inconsistent throughout the franchise. In his debut The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, he is a dark purple fish with a light lavender front. He also has black hair and dark purple lips. He wears a white dress shirt with a red necktie underneath a dark blue jacket with a golden button. He also usually carries a microphone and wears headphones. "SpongeBob on Parade" uses Perch's orange colors, but shows smears of purple makeup on his face, implying that he uses it to hide his natural skin color.

In "Once Bitten," he is an orange fish with a light orange front. He has dark orange lips and a lavender dress shirt with a dark purple necktie underneath a brown jacket with a black button. In The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, his black hair appears to be a wig. However, he still has black hair on the sides of his head, which means that he’s balding instead of being completely bald. He’s shown as bald in "Pat's A Li'l Sinker" and "Klopnodian Heritage Festival."

Role in series[]

Perch Perkins started off as a character in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie as a news reporter. He later became a recurring character in the series, most commonly as a field reporter. His SpongeBob SquarePants debut was in the episode "Once Bitten." Perch's only focus episode across the franchise is a Kamp Koral episode called "Gimme a News Break," which centers on him and his co-reporter Harvey. On The Patrick Star Show, Perch appears more frequently than he does on the main series, having the same position as a news reporter.

On Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Perch plays a recurring role, residing in a watchtower and reporting news to the campers. While he has never been shown inside a cabin, he appears to be affiliated with the Pontoon cabin, as he is shown with its residents in episodes such as "Kitchen Sponge," "Hard Time Out," "Help Not Wanted," "Sun's Out, Fun's Out," and "Deep Sea Despot." The episode "Eye of the Hotdog" takes the form of a documentary about Craig Mammalton directed by Perch, and he provides commentary for much of "The Perfect Camper."

Major roles in movies[]

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie[]

Perch interviews Mr. Krabs about the opening of the Krusty Krab 2 while Plankton is jealous that Perch is interviewing Mr. Krabs. He later interviews Plankton when he starts selling Krabby Patties at the Chum Bucket with a free bucket helmet offer.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water[]

He appears on Sandy's television reporting about the apocalypse going on in Bikini Bottom ever since SpongeBob and Plankton left Bikini Bottom.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run[]

He is reporting from Atlantic City about SpongeBob and Patrick's execution and Kelpy G's performance. He is also seen near the beginning of the film, eating a Krabby Patty at the Krusty Krab.

Major roles in episodes[]

"Once Bitten"[]

He reports on the Mad Snail Disease outbreak, where he interviews Squidward and Incidental 105 and then tells the Bikini Bottomites they are all doomed thanks to Gary.

"The Pink Purloiner"[]

He reports about the jellyfish migration at Jellyfish Fields until SpongeBob suddenly appears beside him and reports that his Ol' Reliable was stolen.

"Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob"[]

He is seen at the Krusty Krab reporting on the upcoming arrival of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.

"What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?"[]

He reports on the riot going on in Bikini Bottom ever since SpongeBob has gone missing where he gets shoved aside by Pirate 12. He later appears announcing the destruction in New Kelp City from the bubbles the citizens have blown and Pirate 12 then shoves him out of the way again and threatens to harm "CheeseHead BrownPants" for making bubble legal in the city again.

"Grooming Gary"[]

He briefly appears on SpongeBob's television announcing the news until SpongeBob suddenly walk right through him on the set while looking for Gary the Snail.

"Krusty Krushers"[]

He appears as the host at the Recreation Center announcing the fight of Champ 1 and Champ 2.

"Komputer Overload"[]

He announces about the destruction that Plankton's robot army is causing and say that they are heading towards the Krusty Krab right before Squidward shuts the television off.

"The Great Patty Caper"[]

He announces about the Krabby Patty secret formula being transported far away to a safer place.

"Tunnel of Glove"[]

He announces that SpongeBob and Pearl are trapped in the tunnel of glove and even speaks to Patrick through the television, annoyingly telling him that SpongeBob is stuck in the tunnel and may never escape.

"Frozen Face-Off"[]

The Realistic Fish Head and Perch Perkins announce on the news that a sled race is occurring in Bikini Bottom with the prize being one million dollars and that all of Bikini Bottom has entered.

"Chum Fricassee"[]

He promotes the Le Chum Bucket.

"It Came from Goo Lagoon"[]

He is seen asking beach-goers about what they think of all the goo bubbles, as well as asking Sandy to get all the information about the dangerous bubble.

"Plankton Retires"[]

Perch and the Bikini Bottom News interview Plankton about his evil scheme to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

"Krabby Patty Creature Feature"[]

He mutates into a Krabby Patty zombie by Squidward when he's about to interview SpongeBob in the dumpster.

"Cave Dwelling Sponge"[]

He is the narrator of the episode. He narrates a story about the caveman Spongy Spongy causing a rampage in the town, which causes SpongeBob to get put in jail for no reason.

"SpongeBob on Parade"[]

Perch narrates the Bikini Bottom Parade, with the Ice Cream King as his co-host.

"FUN-Believable"[]

Perch celebrates his great-grandmother's 115th birthday by letting her ride in the news copter with him. When Baby Prunes starts arguing with her, Perch jumps out of the helicopter and attempts to use an umbrella as a makeshift parachute. Perch then takes his great-grandmother home after the fight.

Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years[]

"The Perfect Camper"[]

Perch provides commentary over two days of the Kamp Koral Summer Games.

"Eye of the Hotdog"[]

The episode takes the form of a documentary by Perch, called Kamp Koral's Narrow World of Camp Sports. Perch reports on the rise and fall of Craig's athletic career as he is bested by Patrick in a hot dog-eating contest, and his following comeback. At the end, Perch states that he admires Craig's determination and how he always strives to do his best.

The Patrick Star Show[]

"Pat-a-thon"[]

Perch reports on Patrick's telethon and the rollercoaster stunt he sets up to get money. As a running gag, whenever Patrick asks Perch for an update, he gets his name wrong. When Patrick finally does get Perch's name right, Perch instinctively "corrects" him with a wrong name.

"The Drooling Fool"[]

Perch appears reporting on Patrick's drooling problem, while also celebrating his great-grandmother's 112th birthday. Patrick winds up launching a cork that crashes the helicopter. Perch and his great-grandmother survive the crash, but are then attacked by Tinkle.

"The Patrick Show Cashes In"[]

Perch introduces the second season premiere of The Patrick Show! Later, when Patrick is advertising his merchandise with a T-shirt cannon, Perch shows up with his own cannon that fires Bermuda shorts. Patrick and Perch start battling, ending with Patrick launching a missile that blows them both away.

Role in web series[]

The Bikini Bottom Inquirer[]

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