5 Surprisingly Scary SpongeBob Episodes To Make You Hide In Your Pineapple
Let’s be honest, SpongeBob has a knack for taking us off guard.
We all remember the hilarious adventures of our bubbly sea sponge, his best friend Patrick, and all the zany folks of Bikini Bottom. But it’s not always fun and jokes.
SpongeBob wasn’t afraid of being creepy sometimes. We are about to remember the scariest SpongeBob episodes that gave us chills.
Graveyard Shift — S2, E16
Ever worked a night shift? SpongeBob and Squidward definitely wish they hadn't. As they toil away at the deserted Krusty Krab, Squidward decides to spice things up with a spooky story about the Hash-Slinging Slasher.
The tension goes up several notches when a figure eerily like the Slasher shows up. The episode even has a special guest — Count Orlok from Nosferatu. You know, just to up the scare-factor.
Have You Seen This Snail? — S4, E3
Everyone knows SpongeBob's adorable pet snail, Gary. In this episode, Poor forgotten Gary runs away from home and ends up with a seemingly sweet old lady.
But, turns out she's a snail-overfeeding menace with a closet full of empty snail shells. This episode takes the cake for pushing the boundaries of kid-friendly horror.
Squid’s Visit — S6, E29
In this episode, SpongeBob acts super creepy, asking Squidward to visit his house, to which Squidward declines. Our usually cheery sponge even steals Squidward's vacuum cleaner to lure him over.
Squidward finds his house burned down upon returning home. He's driven to madness, making this episode play out like a mini horror movie.
Rock Bottom — S1, E17
In Rock Bottom, he and Patrick get off at the wrong bus stop, landing them in a bizarre, unwelcoming town. While Patrick manages to escape, SpongeBob's stuck in a nightmarish loop of trying to get home. It's a strange episode that touches a common fear — being a stranger in an unfamiliar place.
Ink Lemonade — S11, E16
In Ink Lemonade, SpongeBob and Patrick make a disturbing discovery — Squidward's ink is a tasty drink. But there's a catch. The ink can only be produced when Squidward's terrified.
This results in a series of terrifying tactics, including Patrick exposing his organs in a stomach-churning scene. This one definitely left a few of us peeking through our fingers.