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This is one of the 1st shows I've ever watched in my whole life, and I still love it to this day.

I originally intended to make this scorecard to share my thoughts with the cartoon community. I started off with this scorecard on June 20, 2016, when I first made the scorecard. It wasn't until a month later until I decided to change my ratings because they're obviously aren't my opinions. That's why you see some unpopular opinions in this scorecard when it was first uploaded to DeviantArt and today. A year later, I decided to rewrite my opinions AGAIN because I disagree with some of my opinions on SpongeBob episodes. While I kept some ratings, most of them had a major change either if they're booted up to being divine or just bad. Can you spot the diff?

But when it comes to my critic side, this show is a mixed bag the entire time. Seriously, I have seen lots of debate between pre-movie SpongeBob and post-movie SpongeBob in the last few months, and I decided to make my own scorecard of the show, thus beginning my own series of scorecards I'll be making very soon.

Because of all of the debating, there’s a lot of unpopular opinions in this scorecard. I’m afraid that my scorecard will be controversial, but nowadays, I feel rather glad that it's controversial. The reason why I rated a lot of SpongeBob episodes ample and under is because that the episode that’s ample or under isn’t balanced enough. For example, an episode might have a great sense of comedy but ended up having an inadequate plot, mostly because it focuses more on being funny, which this example appears in most comedies.

I’m aware of some of the episodes I rated to be controversial, but I won’t post my reasons here. Instead, I’ll post them in a different deviation that’ll be my new series called “ControChoices”, where I post mostly my unpopular opinions on a variety of episodes.

Anyways, this show is a mixture of good and bad episodes and a butt load of meh episodes (Alright-Poor). It’s just the fact that it’s not good because despite being funny, the story is weak enough to anchor an episode’s chances of being great, it being a stupid episode overall, or just rehash a lot from the previous episodes, making it into being either so-so or plain bad. In my opinion, SpongeBob had a problem with at least 1 thing varying through the seasons.

There is 1 thing that’s making me want to re-review a couple of SpongeBob episodes (especially the “pre-movie” ones), and that are pre-movie reviews. Pretty much any review like this is missing 1 thing; the story. It can often go in a pretty straightforward path that blocks a lot of episodes into being such masterpieces. Not to mention that some of their endings are just really stupid that I can't excuse it at all. What I seem to notice about the pre-movie seasons is that SpongeBob's characterization can be frustratingly inconsistent where he can act a lot mature than usual in several episodes (Chocolate With Nuts, Party Pooper Pants, Mid-Life Crustacean, etc.). What I also notice about this era is that the episodes can have such bad and simple plots that the progressions they take can be pretty slow and hollow, which in some cases doesn't have lot happen throughout the episode, adding to the boredom factor (The Paper, Chocolate With Nuts).

And if I didn't like pre-movie but liked post-movie better, then why did I put Season 4 in the same category as Seasons 1-3? It's simple really; it's not funny as a lot of the episodes don't have a lot of jokes, the plots and animation can be pretty uncreatively boring and hollow and I know, this show has no continuity, but this season seems to be contradicting itself that the show knows and repeats, including the part where SpongeBob was on the V.I.P. list on Squidward's concert for some reason despite Squidward hating SpongeBob, and the fact that everyone seemed to enjoy his clarinet recital, despite it often being posed as bad throughout the series. Those plot holes happened in Best Day Ever

For Seasons 5-9a, I notice how they were an improvement compared to the first four seasons as that was when the storytelling got more smart and creative with a lot of funny and reasonable plot twists shown here and there. In fact, some of these episodes became pretty bizarre enough with a lot of things happening throughout the episode that I honestly became really engaged in those seasons' episodes. And yes, I think this chunk of the show is the funniest not only because of the plot twists but also due to the unpredictable actions and dialogues of the characters. This is what makes these "Squidward Torture" episodes better as they are cruel but in an unexpectedly hilarious way. Also, the crew knew how to make SpongeBob in-character in situations where he's honest and helpful of other people who appear to be miserable, adding more likability to this character.

SpongeBob was mostly a mixed bag and thanks to that confusion, I don’t know what’s my conclusion of SpongeBob SquarePants. But instead, I’ll just go through a brief summary; SpongeBob SquarePants can be hilarious or tell good stories sometimes, but a lot of the show’s episodes ended up swapping the quality of the show’s story and humor. The show can be executed terribly wrong, but more commonly in the “pre-movie” era and rarely in the “post-movie” era. The characters are mostly solid and interesting but ended up taking their characterization to a different path to the point where they’re either obnoxious or jerky. Thanks to its tackled reputation, I’m calling it a fair show, but not a meh but really close.

I hope you reviewers express your thoughts on my scorecard. Like what the warning sign said, ‘this is my opinion only, so please respect my opinion on each episode’. I don’t mind if you disagree with me, but don’t rage or start a fight in the comment section. It’s very rude for many reviewers and that doesn’t help you become a better user. Thank you.

And before I close off this review, I'd like to say something to everyone: I tend to update opinions of past episodes because I feel like they didn't age well, not for the sake of attention. If you think these updates are dishonest, causing you to lose respect for me, then please check out my updated reviews of various episodes from this show. Some of these reviews are episodes that were formerly rated a higher/lower rating:
Love That Squid
Demolition Doofus
Band Geeks

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Comments: 521

SandalsFish [2019-12-12 00:51:19 +0000 UTC]

Demote all the great pre-movie episodes now

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PineapplePan2003 In reply to ??? [2019-12-12 00:49:14 +0000 UTC]

also rip party pooper pants AGAIN

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PineapplePan2003 [2019-12-12 00:46:51 +0000 UTC]

oh god he actually demoted the supreme pre-movie episodes

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hoodbob123 In reply to ??? [2019-12-12 00:44:55 +0000 UTC]

RIP HYSTS

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HugeTFPFan In reply to ??? [2019-12-12 00:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Sees Pre-Movie ratings RIP in pepperoni 

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SirExistingAlot16 In reply to ??? [2019-12-12 00:09:11 +0000 UTC]

i wonder what the best pre movie episode is now

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Intrancity In reply to SirExistingAlot16 [2019-12-12 00:50:59 +0000 UTC]

this  

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SirExistingAlot16 In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 01:18:39 +0000 UTC]

oh wow

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SI-LLY In reply to ??? [2019-12-11 14:52:15 +0000 UTC]

are you gonna promote seasons 4-9a?

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PineapplePan2003 In reply to SI-LLY [2019-12-11 20:59:37 +0000 UTC]

he's probably gonna do that

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Intrancity In reply to ??? [2019-12-10 23:06:26 +0000 UTC]

Who wants to see me downgrade all the blessed episodes from Seasons 1-3?

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PineapplePan2003 In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-11 02:01:04 +0000 UTC]

I would love to see you do that

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MisterBoyyo In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-11 00:01:50 +0000 UTC]

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SandalsFish In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-12 00:50:49 +0000 UTC]

Straight up.

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1033Forest In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-10 23:10:31 +0000 UTC]

What, so all the Supreme ones gotta go too?

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MisterBoyyo In reply to ??? [2019-12-10 22:33:14 +0000 UTC]

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Intrancity In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-10 23:56:30 +0000 UTC]

what day was this comment posted?

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MisterBoyyo In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-11 00:03:09 +0000 UTC]

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Jaylop97 In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-10 23:23:20 +0000 UTC]

iirc it used to be Poor.

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MisterBoyyo In reply to Jaylop97 [2019-12-10 23:25:40 +0000 UTC]

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1033Forest In reply to ??? [2019-12-10 22:12:24 +0000 UTC]

Really... demoting the pre movie episodes just because of other people who really like them... just saying, in my opinion people's thoughts isn't a good reason to demote an episode.
Well there goes every epic and magnificent pre-movie episode. (this used to have 7 epics when I first saw the scorecard, then 8, then 6, and now it's 4)
And now it's down to 61% oof, since season 2 had to be shoved in the same category as season 1, 6, and 7. At least season 3 is still on I think the Fair side. That is my favorite pre-movie season.

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Intrancity In reply to 1033Forest [2019-12-10 23:05:48 +0000 UTC]

MisterBoyyo kind of corrected you, but I'll say my response in my own words:

I at least have a reason on why I demoted those episodes and it's not because of people praising them. I re-watched these episodes to re-evaluate my thoughts on them and they aren't as good as I thought them out to be. Of these episodes, they either have a really stupid ending or that half of the jokes don't work out well for me.

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1033Forest In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-10 23:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I see now.

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SoshiTheYoshi In reply to ??? [2019-12-10 14:28:43 +0000 UTC]

R.I.P. Any Elite pre movie episodes

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PineapplePan2003 In reply to SoshiTheYoshi [2019-12-10 21:41:47 +0000 UTC]

also RIP Any Magnificent pre movie episodes

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SoshiTheYoshi In reply to PineapplePan2003 [2019-12-12 00:20:54 +0000 UTC]

And RIP all the supreme pre movie episodes

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1033Forest In reply to PineapplePan2003 [2019-12-10 22:04:40 +0000 UTC]

All because of people who really like these episodes...

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MisterBoyyo In reply to 1033Forest [2019-12-10 22:31:32 +0000 UTC]

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HugeSUFan In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-10 22:43:14 +0000 UTC]

Then why do they keep getting demoted

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MisterBoyyo In reply to HugeSUFan [2019-12-10 23:04:47 +0000 UTC]

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SandalsFish In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-12 00:49:20 +0000 UTC]

Y'know it's really freaking obvious that if pre-movie wasn't as popular as it is, these episodes wouldn't even be demoted. He straight up admits this.

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MisterBoyyo In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-12 03:08:13 +0000 UTC]

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Intrancity In reply to MisterBoyyo [2019-12-12 03:15:11 +0000 UTC]

this is a jokeintrancity sandals disapproves sandals' previous scorecard

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 06:00:37 +0000 UTC]

Give it an odious

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Intrancity In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-12 06:02:25 +0000 UTC]

alright then you're now odious. goodbye.

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 06:08:51 +0000 UTC]

Also demote allcoma to odious too

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Intrancity In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-12 08:10:21 +0000 UTC]

actually he is notorious for having so many opinions i disagree with

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 08:45:15 +0000 UTC]

I'd rate him odious because at least he rated ttlf abysmal which is a redeeming quality

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 06:03:29 +0000 UTC]

WOO HOO

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Intrancity In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-12 06:07:19 +0000 UTC]

i meant the word "goodbye" is odious for having such a depressing ending that it literally ruins itself.

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 06:18:40 +0000 UTC]

But still, I am deeply disappointed at how un-odious I am.

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SandalsFish In reply to Intrancity [2019-12-12 06:16:19 +0000 UTC]

I actually think the word "hello" is more odious because it encourages social interaction that can get awkward, which is a horrible message to kids.

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Spacething7474 [2019-12-10 13:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Finally, For Here Or To Go in the top 10.
Also, big approval of the current rating of Christmas Who?.

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SandalsFish In reply to ??? [2019-12-10 12:13:37 +0000 UTC]

Ah only OG's remember when the top 10 list was entirely made up of pre movie episodes.

Ironic, isn't it?

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PineapplePan2003 In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-10 12:30:22 +0000 UTC]

I remember, and yes it is ironic

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PineapplePan2003 [2019-12-10 11:30:51 +0000 UTC]

I love how Season 2 demoted the show's rating from 63% to 61%

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TTLF [2019-12-10 08:50:51 +0000 UTC]

i like how you're forcing yourself to demote premovie episodes just to spite people that like that era

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SandalsFish In reply to TTLF [2019-12-10 08:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Be careful TTLF, or he might demote you to odious

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TTLF In reply to SandalsFish [2019-12-10 12:38:16 +0000 UTC]

at least genius gem drill is better than all of horrendous premovie

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SandalsFish In reply to TTLF [2019-12-10 13:00:01 +0000 UTC]

now you will be demoted to repugnant

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