Note as we move into the second season: the episode number doesn't reset each season, it's just what number the episode in the series. Kind of weird but that's how the wiki does it and I can't be bothered to mess with it.
SEASON TWO
S2/E21a (Your Shoe's Untied):
I think I'm finally confident enough to confess this: I legitimately did not know how to tie my shoes until I was 14, and the song in this episode finally helped me learn, so I'd say it does its job.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E21b (Squid's Day Off):
Squidward just goes completely off the wall, utterly loses it, and then goes bonkers, it's strange but also really funny to just watch him just go completely insane over absolutely nothing whatsoever.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E22a (Something Smells):
I initially thought this one would be kind of gross, and I mean, it is, but it uses the plot well, has good jokes, and isn't overly grotesque about it, better than I expected.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E22b (Bossy Boots):
Gonna be real, this one is pretty grating, it's not unwatchable but it just isn't that enjoyable, the whole Kuddly Krab gag gets annoying after about a minute, although it's nice to see Mr. Krabs have a heart for once.
Rating: 2/5
S2/E23a (Big Pink Loser):
Another one where they just go mental and let the comedy carry it, watching Patrick as SpongeBob was strange and intriguing, as was him actually getting a job.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E23b (Bubble Buddy):
SpongeBob straight up counterfeits a $100 bill, commits manslaughter via drowning, and incites an attempted mob killing with a bubble in this one, it's funny but it's a pretty dark plot.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E24a (Dying for Pie):
Did the writers just have a thing about making incredibly dark yet incredibly well-written episodes around this time? Some of the best character interaction I've seen, and shows just how much of a heart Squidward really has when it comes down to it.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E24b (Imitation Krabs):
Starting to get the impression that what off the wall crazy episodes were to season one is about what dark but funny concept episodes are to season two, they really are on a roll with these.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E25a (Wormy):
Another episode where SpongeBob incites mass hysteria over absolutely nothing, kind of an interesting combination of the "character goes insane over nothing" and "dark concept written to be funny" plots we've seen often so far.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E25b (Patty Hype):
Very similar energy to The Paper, only with Mr. Krabs instead of Squidward, the visual gags in this one are once again quite a sight, and seeing SpongeBob start his own rival restaurant is definitely an interesting premise.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E26a (Grandma's Kisses):
Eh, I'll give it a point for a good message but it's just incredibly heavy-handed about it, definitely see some of the "SpongeBob cries too much" criticism having merit here, although I guess that's kind of the point of the episode.
Rating: 2/5
S2/E26b (Squidville):
You could go on for eons about the in-universe implications of there being a gated octopus-only neighborhood in Bikini Bottom, but all you really need to know is that you get to watch Squidward go bonkers about nothing again.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E27a (Prehibernation Week):
A generally well-rounded episode, although Sandy's bit does get a bit grating after a while, but generally not particularly great or terrible, although the Pantera music was cool.
Rating: 3/5
S2/E27b (Life of Crime):
SpongeBob and Patrick kind of do push the boundaries of stupid here, but the comedy generally makes up for it and it's a fun episode.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E28 (Christmas Who?):
Absolutely lovely Christmas special, just gives you that perfect warm fuzzy holiday feeling, as well as introducing Patchy the Pirate and once again showing how Squidward really does have a heart down there.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E29a (Survival of the Idiots):
I mean, it has good comedy, it's funny, but SpongeBob and Patrick are once again just strangely malicious, they've brought everything that happens in the episode on themselves.
Rating: 3/5
S2/E29b (Dumped):
The little-remembered prototype of the later seasons' Gary Come Home, strangely good at tugging at your heartstrings, and also shows a strangely smart and reasonable, albeit condescending, side of Patrick.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E30a (No Free Rides):
Mrs. Puff once again showing off her painfully accurate character as a teacher who's just completely done with everything, as well as featuring some good visual jokes during the boatjacking sequence.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E30b (I'm Your Biggest Fanatic):
Another generally well-rounded episode, but I can definitely see why they never brought back Kevin as a side character, he was pretty one-dimensional and the stinging sequences were kind of grotesque.
Rating: 3/5
S2/E31a (Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III):
Our first introduction to Man Ray, a strangely relatable and sympathetic character for a supervillain, and we once again see SpongeBob actually hold his own against a supervillain.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E31b (Squirrel Jokes):
Breaking news: brainless invertebrate from twenty years ago figures out that hating minorities isn't comedy before 90% of Netflix [COUGH COUGH HACK WHEEZE].
Rating: 5/5
S2/E32a (Pressure):
I feel like they definitely came up with the live action puppet gag first and then wrote the rest of the episode to justify it, and I'm entirely in favor of that.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E32b (The Smoking Peanut):
This one is just... strange, the entire episode is just a compilation of SpongeBob feeling terrible about upsetting the oyster while everyone interrogates him before it turns out he didn't even do anything, it's honestly cringe-worthy.
Rating: 1/5
S2/E33a (Shanghaied):
I can't put my finger on why, but this episode has a very different tone from most, overall really good though, very heavy on live action gags like Patchy's segment and the perfume department bit.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E33b (Gary Takes a Bath):
Funny little filler episode, not much to it but it uses a simple concept to create some funny jokes, which I suppose is all you can really ask of a cartoon.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E34a (Welcome to the Chum Bucket):
Another one with a novel concept and good writing, but which was definitely an opportunity for the artists to show off their moxie, the gadgets and doodads all over the Chum Bucket really showed some interesting design.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E34b (Frankendoodle):
Another one of the most iconic episodes for very good reason, it's pretty much what every bored middle schooler in history has dreamed up in their notebook only brought to life on screen, which considering the target audience is pretty fitting.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E35a (The Secret Box):
Another good one which fits the archetype of using excellent comedy to fill a seemingly thin plot, loved the various gags throughout the episode, especially the one with Squidward's house.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E35b (Band Geeks):
There is absolutely nothing I could say about this episode that hasn't already been said, you know it, you love it, it's Band Geeks.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E36a (The Graveyard Shift):
Another strange little filler episode, thin plot but great visual comedy, lots of weirdly creepy yet funny stuff in it.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E36b (Krusty Love):
Another pretty alright one, some good comedy near the beginning and end with the weird speech gag, but two-faced Mr. Krabs gets a bit old in the middle of the episode.
Rating: 3/5
S2/E37a (Procrastination):
An utterly surreal yet painfully accurate depiction of procrastinating on homework, to the point that I'm now legitimately feeling self conscious about some assignments I need to do.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E37b (I'm with Stupid):
I really tried to keep an open mind about this one in spite of all the criticism I've heard, but yeah, it sucks, everyone in the episode acts terrible to each other and it's just so incredibly forced.
Rating: 1/5
S2/E38a (Sailor Mouth):
How the [SEAL] did this get past the censors? In any case it's [DOLPHIN] hilarious, amazingly funny episode that probably went over most kids' heads.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E38b (Artist Unknown):
This one would be a five if not for the bit at the beginning where Squidward just crushes SpongeBob's dreams, but the rest is hilarious.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E39a (Jellyfish Hunter):
Another interesting one, strangely relevant commentary on factory farming and/or unregulated capitalism, overall also pretty funny and enjoyable.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E39b (The Fry Cook Games):
One of the most creative episodes in terms of both art and dialogue, absolutely stunning comedy all around, genuinely great concept for an episode, absolutely love it.
Rating: 5/5
S2/E40a (Squid on Strike):
Yet another episode which you could analyze for an eternity surrounding its in-lore implications about the history of the labor movement in Bikini Bottom, but all you need to know is that Squidward goes mental again.
Rating: 4/5
S2/E40b (Sandy, SpongeBob, and the Worm):
Dune (2021).
Rating: 4/5