SpongeBob SquarePants
Starring
No. of episodes20 (41 segments)
Release
Original networkNickelodeon
Original releaseFebruary 19, 2007 (2007-02-19) –
July 19, 2009 (2009-07-19)
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List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes

The fifth season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on April 13, 2007, with the episode "Friend or Foe". The season ended on July 19, 2009 with the airing of "Goo Goo Gas". As in season four, the season DVDs were split into two volumes. The volume one DVD was released in region one on September 4, 2007 while the second was released on November 18, 2008. 41 episodes were produced this season.

Episodes

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleAnimation directors [a]Written by [a]Original air date [1]Prod.
code [2]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
811"Friend or Foe"Alan Smart and Tom YasumiWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Mike Mitchell, Steven Banks, and Tim HillApril 13, 2007 (2007-04-13)151–5015.91[3]
151—502
822"The Original Fry Cook"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks, and Dani MichaeliJuly 30, 2007 (2007-07-30)151–5032.85[4]
"Night Light"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Casey Alexander, Chris Mitchell, and Steven Banks5574–435
833"Rise and Shine"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Nate Cash and Steven BanksFebruary 19, 2007 (2007-02-19)151–504–45.34[5]
"Waiting"Alan SmartWritten by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Steven BanksFebruary 19, 2007 (2007-02-19)151–504–75.34[5]
"Fungus Among Us"Tom YasumiWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Richard PurselSeptember 29, 2007 (2007-09-29)151–5052.26[6]
844"Spy Buddies"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Dani MichaeliJuly 23, 2007 (2007-07-23)151–5064.93[7]
"Boat Smarts"Alan SmartWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Richard Pursel151–508–4
"Good Ol' Whatshisname"Alan SmartWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Dani Michaeli (TV),[8] Richard Pursel (DVD)151–508–7
855"New Digs"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Richard PurselJuly 25, 2007 (2007-07-25)151–5103.90[9]
"Krabs à la Mode"Tom YasumiWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Eric Shaw151–509
866"Roller Cowards"Alan SmartWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Steven BanksJuly 27, 2007 (2007-07-27)151–5123.03[9]
"Bucket Sweet Bucket"Larry LeichliterWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Richard Pursel151–511
877"To Love a Patty"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Eric ShawJuly 26, 2007 (2007-07-26)151–5143.68[9]
"Breath of Fresh Squidward"Tom YasumiWritten by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Richard Pursel151–513
888"Money Talks"Alan SmartWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Dani MichaeliJuly 31, 2007 (2007-07-31)151–515–73.46[4]
"SpongeBob vs. The Patty Gadget"Alan SmartWritten by : Luke Brookshier and Richard Pursel151–515–4
"Slimy Dancing"Tom YasumiWritten by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Richard Pursel151–516
899"The Krusty Sponge"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Aaron Springer and Eric ShawJuly 24, 2007 (2007-07-24)151–5193.91[9]
"Sing a Song of Patrick"Alan SmartWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Steven BanksFebruary 19, 2007 (2007-02-19)151–5205.34[5]
9010"A Flea in Her Dome"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Steven BanksAugust 1, 2007 (2007-08-01)151–5222.77[4]
"The Donut of Shame"Tom YasumiWritten by : Nate Cash and Dani Michaeli151–521–7
"The Krusty Plate"Tom YasumiWritten by : Tuck Tucker and Eric Shaw151–521–4
9111"Goo Goo Gas"Alan SmartWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, and Dani MichaeliJuly 19, 2009 (2009-07-19)[DVD 1]151–5234.85[10]
"Le Big Switch"Tom YasumiWritten by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Richard PurselSeptember 29, 2007 (2007-09-29)151–5242.26[6]
92[b]12"Atlantis SquarePantis"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Steven Banks, and Dani MichaeliNovember 12, 2007 (2007-11-12)151–5178.76[12]
151–518
9313"Picture Day"Alan SmartWritten by : Casey Alexander and Dani MichaeliAugust 2, 2007 (2007-08-02)151–529–73.33[4]
"Pat No Pay"Written by : Zeus Cervas and Dani Michaeli151–529–4
"BlackJack"Written by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Richard Pursel151–525
9414"Blackened Sponge"Tom YasumiWritten by : Greg Miller, Aaron Springer, and Eric ShawAugust 3, 2007 (2007-08-03)151–5303.28[4]
"Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob"Written by : Nate Cash, Tuck Tucker, and Eric Shaw151–528
9515"The Inmates of Summer"Alan SmartWritten by : Chris Reccardi, Aaron Springer, and Dani MichaeliNovember 23, 2007 (2007-11-23)151–5344.08[13]
"To Save a Squirrel"Written by : Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Dani Michaeli151–5314.26[13]
9616"Pest of the West"Andrew Overtoom and Tom YasumiWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Tom King, Steven Banks, and Richard PurselApril 11, 2008 (2008-04-11)151–5266.14[14]
151–527
9717"20,000 Patties Under the Sea"Tom YasumiWritten by : Chris Reccardi, Aaron Springer, and Richard PurselNovember 23, 2007 (2007-11-23)151–5374.29[13]
"The Battle of Bikini Bottom"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Eric Shaw151–5384.26[13]
9818"What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?"
"WhoBob WhatPants?"		Alan Smart and Tom YasumiWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, and Steven BanksOctober 13, 2008 (2008-10-13)151–5357.67[15]
151–536
9919"The Two Faces of Squidward"Tom YasumiWritten by : Charlie Bean, Aaron Springer, and Steven BanksNovember 23, 2007 (2007-11-23)151–5404.08[13]
"SpongeHenge"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Richard Pursel151–5324.29[13]
10020"Banned in Bikini Bottom"Alan SmartWritten by : Aaron Springer and Steven BanksNovember 23, 2007 (2007-11-23)151–5394.26[13]
"Stanley S. SquarePants"Andrew OvertoomWritten by : Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Eric Shaw151–533

DVD release

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The first 20 segment episodes of the fifth season were released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment in the United States and Canada on September 4, 2007.[16][17] The "Volume 1" DVD release features bonus material including "Bubble Burst Trivia" for "Friend or Foe" and "The Krusty Sponge".[16][17] The remaining 21 segment episodes of the season were also released under the title "Volume 2" in the United States and Canada on November 18, 2008.[18][19][20] In Region 2 and 4, the DVD release for the season was a complete set. On November 13, 2012, The Complete Fifth Season DVD was released in Region 1, three years after the season had completed broadcast on television.[21]

SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Volume 1
Set details[16][17] Special features[16][17]
  • 20 segment episodes
  • 2-disc set
  • 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
  • Bubble Burst Trivia for "Friend or Foe" and "The Krusty Sponge"
  • "Friend or Foe" shorts
Release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
September 4, 2007[22] November 16, 2009[23] December 3, 2009[24]
SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Volume 2
Set details[18][19][20] Special features[18][19][20]
  • 21 segment episodes
  • 2-disc set
  • 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
  • Karaoke music videos:
    • "Bubble Song"
    • "Good-Bye Atlantis"
    • "Dead Eye"
    • "Together"
    • "If I Could Talk to Money"
Release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
November 18, 2008[25] November 16, 2009[23] December 3, 2009[24]

Notes

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.
  2. ↑ Alternatively listed under the syndication number #998.[11]
  1. ↑ This episode was first released on the SpongeBob's WhoBob WhatPants? DVD on October 14, 2008.

References

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  1. ↑ "SpongeBob SquarePants, Season 5". iTunes. Apple Inc. May 1999. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Guide -Nicktoons Prods @ BCDB". May 20, 1999. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Low TV ratings stir networks". Variety. April 17, 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Nickelodeon Ratings Report (July 30–August 5, 2007) (Report). Nielsen Media Research.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Cable Series by Total Households: week of 02/19/07-02/25/07". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on March 7, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nickelodeon Ratings Report (September 24–30, 2002) (Report). Nielsen Media Research.
  7. ↑ "Cable Series by Total Households: week of 07/23/07-07/29/07". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ ""Good Ol' Whatshisname" credited writer error (Comparison Video) - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Nickelodeon Ratings Report (July 23–29, 2007) (Report). Nielsen Media Research.
  10. ↑ Gorman, Bill (July 21, 2009). "Wizards On Deck w/ Hannah Montana Sets Cable Top; SpongeBob Cannot Be Stopped". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  11. ↑ "YTV broadcast logs". YTV. Internet Archive. October 8, 2021.
  12. ↑ Seidman, Robert (November 20, 2007). "Top Cable November 12–18: All Hail SpongeBob". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 22, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Seidman, Robert (November 28, 2007). "Top Cable November 19-25, 2007". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 1, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Nielsen's Most Watched Shows (Cable Networks)". TVbytheNumbers. April 15, 2008. Archived from the original on April 16, 2008. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  15. ↑ "ALCS Game 7 More Watched Than MNF, Future President and Spongebob". TVbytheNumbers. October 21, 2008. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Mavis, Paul (September 3, 2007). "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5, Vol. 1". DVD Talk. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Hrab, Roy (December 12, 2007). "SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Volume 1". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Mavis, Paul (November 5, 2008). "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5, Vol. 2". DVD Talk. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Prince, Dennis. "SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Volume 2". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Lacey, Gord (November 30, 2008). "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5, Volume 2 Review". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  21. ↑ Lambert, David (November 12, 2012). "SpongeBob SquarePants - It's Not a Blu Christmas After All (Plus Final Complete Artwork)". Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  22. ↑ "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5, Volume 1". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "SpongeBob Complete Season 5 Boxset [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Archived from the original on November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5 (Complete) (DVD)". JB Hi-Fi. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  25. ↑ "SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 5, Volume 2". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.

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