SpongeBob SquarePants season 13
SpongeBob SquarePants | |
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Season 13 | |
File:SBSPSeason13.jpg | |
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No. of episodes | 8 |
Release | |
Original network | Nickelodeon |
Original release | October 22, 2020 present | –
Season chronology | |
The thirteenth 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 October 22, 2020. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. This is the first season without Hillenburg's involvement, following his death on November 26, 2018, though he is still credited as an executive producer. Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, and Jennie Monica took over the executive producer roles after his death.
Production
On July 17, 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a thirteenth season consisting of 13 episodes.[1][2] The season began airing on October 22, 2020. On August 11, 2021, it was announced that Nickelodeon had ordered 13 additional episodes for the thirteenth season.[3]
Episodes
The episodes are ordered below according to Nickelodeon's packaging order, and not their original production or broadcast order.
No. overall | No. in season | Title [4][5] | Animation director [a] | Written by [a] | Original air date [4][5] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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268a | 1a | "A Place for Pets" | Alan Smart | Written by : Andrew Goodman Storyboarded by : Benjamin Arcand | October 22, 2020 | 0.85[6] |
268b | 1b | "Lockdown for Love" | Alan Smart | Written by : Mr. Lawrence Storyboarded by : John Trabbic | October 22, 2020 | 0.85[6] |
269a | 2a | "Under the Small Top" | Alan Smart | Written by : Ben Gruber Storyboarded by : Mike Dougherty | April 16, 2021 | 0.59[7] |
269b | 2b | "Squidward's Sick Daze" | Alan Smart | Written by : Ben Gruber Storyboarded by : Sarah Visel | April 16, 2021 | 0.59[7] |
270a | 3a | "Goofy Scoopers" | Michelle Bryan | Written by : Andrew Goodman Storyboarded by : Fred Osmond | February 25, 2022 | 0.42[8] |
270b | 3b | "Pat the Dog" | Alan Smart | Written by : Kaz Storyboarded by : Mike Dougherty | July 9, 2021 | 0.56[9] |
271a | 4a | "Something Narwhal This Way Comes" | Alan Smart | Written by : Mr. Lawrence Storyboarded by : Piero Piluso, Dave Cunningham (director) | November 19, 2021 | 0.49[10] |
271b | 4b | "C.H.U.M.S" | Andrew Overtoom | Written by : Ben Gruber Storyboarded by : Bill Reiss, Sherm Cohen (director) | November 19, 2021 | 0.49[10] |
272 | 5 | "SpongeBob's Road to Christmas" | Michelle Bryan and Andrew Overtoom | Written by : Kaz Storyboarded by : Benjamind Arcand (also director) | December 10, 2021 | 0.44[11] |
273a | 6a | "Potato Puff" | N/A | Written by : Danny Giovannini Storyboarded by : David Thomas, Ian Vazquez (director) | April 22, 2022 | 0.44[12] |
273b | 6b | "There Will Be Grease" | Andrew Overtoom | Written by : Andrew Goodman Storyboarded by : Fred Osmond, Dave Cunningham (director) | April 29, 2022 | 0.40[13] |
274a | 7a | "The Big Bad Bubble Bass" | Andrew Overtoom | Written by : Andrew Goodman Storyboarded by : Zeus Cervas, Dave Cunningham (director) | May 6, 2022 | 0.39[14] |
274b | 7b | "Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club" | Michelle Bryan | Written by : Luke Brookshier Storyboarded by : Kenny Pittenger, Sherm Cohen (director) | May 6, 2022 | 0.39[14] |
275a | 8a | "Food PBFFT! Truck" | Michelle Bryan | Written by : Luke Brookshier Storyboarded by : Zeus Cervas, Sherm Cohen (director) | May 13, 2022 | N/A |
275b | 8b | "Upturn Girls" | N/A | Written by : Danny Giovannini Storyboarded by : Ryan Jouas & Keegan Tsetta, Ian Vazquez (director) | May 13, 2022 | N/A |
276a | 9a | "Say 'Awww!'" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2022 | N/A |
276b | 9b | "Patrick the Mailman" | Unknown | Unknown | May 20, 2022 | N/A |
TBA | TBA | "Captain Pipsqueak" | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBD |
Special
Title [4][15] | Directed by [b] | Written by [b] | Original air date [4][15] | Prod. code [4] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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"The Patrick Star Fan Favorites Special" | Alex Foley | Alex Foley and Keston McMillan | November 12, 2021 | 881 | 0.37[16] |
Notes
References
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (July 17, 2019). "SpongeBob SquarePants Renewed for Season 13 by Nickelodeon on Heels of Strong Ratings for Anniversary Special". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Gets Season 13 Pick Up, As Anniversary Special Scores Double-Digit Gains Bringing in More Than 2 Million Total Viewers" (Press release). Nickelodeon. July 17, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (August 11, 2021). "SpongeBob Franchise Gets 52-Episode Order Across Mothership Series, Kamp Koral & Patrick Star Show". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b "SpongeBob SquarePants Season 13 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (October 23, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.22.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (April 19, 2021). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.16.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ Mitch Salem (February 28, 2022). "Friday 2.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (July 12, 2021). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.9.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (November 22, 2021). "Friday 11.19.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (December 13, 2021). "Friday 12.10.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (April 25, 2022). "Friday 4.22.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Mitch Salem (May 2, 2022). "Friday 4.29.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (May 9, 2022). "Friday 5.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "SpongeBob SquarePants Specials Guide". Zap2it.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (November 15, 2021). "Friday 11.12.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2021.