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{{D|the fifth season of the main series|Season 5}}
{{Season
|season = 5
|image = 5.jpg
|region1 = {{Time|September 4}}, {{Time|2007}} (Vol. 1)<br />{{Time|November 18}}, {{Time|2008}} (Vol. 2)<br />{{Time|November 13}}, {{Time|2012}} (Complete set)
|region2 = {{Time|November 16}}, {{Time|2009}}
|region4 = {{Time|December 3}}, {{Time|2009}}
|episodes = 20 (41 segments)
|premiere = {{Time|February 19}}, {{Time|2007}}
|finale = {{Time|July 19}}, {{Time|2009}}
|prev = [[Season 4]]
|next = [[Season 6]]
}}
The '''fifth season''' of the American animated television series {{SBSP}}, created by former marine biologist and animator [[Stephen Hillenburg]] was announced on {{Time|November 9}}, {{Time|2005}}.<ref name="renewal"> [https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5331187 Yellow fever: 'SpongeBob' renewed]</ref>

A total of 20 half-hours were produced for this season, bringing the total number of half-hour episodes up to 100. 

Season 5 premiered on {{Time|February 19}}, {{Time|2007}} with "[[Rise and Shine]]," "[[Waiting]]," and "[[Sing a Song of Patrick]]," and ended on {{Time|July 19}}, {{Time|2009}} with "[[Goo Goo Gas]]."

The Season 5 DVDs were split by volume. The [[Season 5 Volume 1|volume one DVD]] was released in Region 1 on {{Time|September 4}}, {{Time|2007}}, the [[Season 5 Volume 2|volume two DVD]] was released on {{Time|November 18}}, {{Time|2008}}, and the [[The Complete Fifth Season|season set]] was released entirely in Region 2 on {{Time|November 16}}, {{Time|2009}}, Region 4 on {{Time|December 3}}, {{Time|2009}}, and in Region 1 on {{Time|November 13}}, {{Time|2012}}.
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==List of episodes==
<onlyinclude>
{{EpList/top}}
{{EpList
|Name = Friend or Foe
|Prod = 81
|Date = {{Time|April 13}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 5.91<ref name="foe"> [https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/low-tv-ratings-stir-networks-1117963244/ Low TV ratings stir networks] </ref>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} tells the story behind his and {{Link|Plankton}}'s rivalry.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Original Fry Cook
|Prod = 82a
|Date = {{Time|July 30}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.85<ref name="ratings"> [https://archive.ph/0BATH Friends (NBC): Ratings Recap]</ref>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} feels inferior when a former [[Krusty Krab]] fry cook, [[Jim (The Original Fry Cook)|Jim]], visits.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Night Light
|Prod = 82b
|Date = {{Time|July 30}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.85<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} develops a fear of the dark.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Rise and Shine
|Prod = 83a
|Date = {{Time|February 19}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 5.34<ref name="patrick">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070307154614/http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,272%7C%7C%7Ccable,00.html/ Top Cable Series Ranked by Households, week of 02/19/07-02/25/07] </ref>
|Desc = {{Link|Patrick}}'s morning routine is revealed.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Waiting
|Prod = 83b
|Date = {{Time|February 19}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 5.34<ref name="patrick"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} waits for a [[Kelpo toy|toy]] to arrive in the mail.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Fungus Among Us
|Prod = 83c
|Date = {{Time|September 29}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.26<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} spreads an [[Ick|itchy fungus]] around [[Krusty Krab|the Krusty Krab]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Spy Buddies
|Prod = 84a
|Date = {{Time|July 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.93<ref name="hannamontana1"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20070810011254/http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,272%7C%7C%7Ccable,00.html/ Top Cable Series Ranked by Households, week of 07/23/07-07/29/07]</ref> 
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} hires {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} to spy on {{Link|Plankton}}.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Boat Smarts
|Prod = 84b
|Date = {{Time|July 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.93<ref name="hannamontana1"/>
|Desc = [[Mrs. Puff]] hosts a boating safety documentary starring {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Squidward}}.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Good Ol' Whatshisname
|Prod = 84c
|Date = {{Time|July 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.93<ref name="hannamontana1"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Squidward}} try to learn the name of [[Mr. What Zit Tooya|a certain customer]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = New Digs
|Prod = 85a
|Date = {{Time|July 25}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.90<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} moves into the [[Krusty Krab]] after being late to work.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Krabs à la Mode
|Prod = 85b
|Date = {{Time|July 25}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.90<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} turns the [[Krusty Krab]] into an ice rink after {{Link|Plankton}} turns down the heat.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Roller Cowards
|Prod = 86a
|Date = {{Time|July 27}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.03<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} are afraid to go on [[Fiery Fist O' Pain|a new roller coaster]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Bucket Sweet Bucket
|Prod = 86b
|Date = {{Time|July 27}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.03<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Plankton}} gets {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, and {{Link|Squidward}} to fix up the [[Chum Bucket]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = To Love a Patty
|Prod = 87a
|Date = {{Time|July 26}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.68<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} falls in love with a [[Krabby Patty]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Breath of Fresh Squidward
|Prod = 87b
|Date = {{Time|July 26}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.68<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Squidward}}'s personality changes after his security fence shocks him.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Money Talks
|Prod = 88a
|Date = {{Time|July 31}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.46<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} wishes he could talk to [[money]], so the [[Flying Dutchman]] grants his wish.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = SpongeBob vs. The Patty Gadget
|Prod = 88b
|Date = {{Time|July 31}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.46<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Squidward}} makes [[Patty Gadget|a machine]] that cooks {{Link|Krabby Patties}}.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Slimy Dancing
|Prod = 88c
|Date = {{Time|July 31}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.46<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Squidward}}, {{Link|SpongeBob}}, and {{Link|Patrick}} participate in a dance contest.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Krusty Sponge
|Prod = 89a
|Date = {{Time|July 24}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.91<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} makes the [[Krusty Krab]] {{Link|SpongeBob}}-[[Krusty Sponge|themed]] after a [[Gene Scallop|critic]] praises SpongeBob's work.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Sing a Song of Patrick
|Prod = 89b
|Date = {{Time|February 19}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 5.34<ref name="patrick"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Patrick}} writes [[Twinkle, Twinkle, Patrick Star|a song]] and submits it to a record label.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = A Flea in Her Dome
|Prod = 90a
|Date = {{Time|August 1}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.77<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Sandy}} brings a [[flea]] from Texas back to [[Sandy Cheeks' treedome|her treedome]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Donut of Shame
|Prod = 90b
|Date = {{Time|August 1}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.77<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Patrick}} thinks he stole {{Link|SpongeBob}}'s [[donut]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Krusty Plate
|Prod = 90c
|Date = {{Time|August 1}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.77<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} attempts to remove a stubborn spot from [[Krusty Plate|a plate]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Goo Goo Gas
|Prod = 91a
|Date = {{Time|July 19}}, {{Time|2009}}
|Views = 4.85<ref name="hannamontana2"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20120606142934/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/07/21/wizards-on-deck-w-hannah-montana-sets-annual-cable-top-spongebob-cannot-be-stopped/23180/ Wizards on Deck w/Hanna Montana Sets Annual Cable Top; SpongeBob Cannot Be Stopped]</ref>
|Desc = {{Link|Plankton}} creates a [[Baby gas|gas]] that turns people into babies.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Le Big Switch
|Prod = 91b
|Date = {{Time|September 29}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 2.26<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} enters {{Link|SpongeBob}} in a chef exchange program.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Atlantis SquarePantis
|Prod = 92
|Date = {{Time|November 12}}, {{Time|2007}}<ref group="note">The full version of this episode with Patchy segments aired on November 23, 2007.</ref>
|Views = <center>8.76<ref name="atlantis1"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20071121170049/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2007/11/20/top-cable-november-12-18-all-hail-spongebob/1858/ Top Cable November 12-18: All Hail SpongeBob]</ref>
-------- 
9.22<ref name="atlantis2"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20131105025350/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2007/12/03/the-hills-tops-cable-timeshifted-shows-nov-12-18/1980/ The Hills Tops Cable Timeshifted Shows, November 12-18]</ref><small>(live+7)</small>
-------- 
4.28<ref name="ratingsryan"/><small>(with Patchy)</small></center>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, {{Link|Squidward}}, {{Link|Mr. Krabs}}, {{Link|Sandy}}, and {{Link|Plankton}} journey to [[Atlantis]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Picture Day
|Prod = 93a
|Date = {{Time|August 2}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.33<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} tries to get to [[Mrs. Puff's Boating School|boating school]] without getting filthy for Picture Day.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Pat No Pay
|Prod = 93b
|Date = {{Time|August 2}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.33<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Patrick}} must work at the [[Krusty Krab]] because he can't pay for his food.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = BlackJack
|Prod = 93c
|Date = {{Time|August 2}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.33<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} thinks his cousin [[BlackJack (character)|BlackJack]] has kidnapped his parents.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Blackened Sponge
|Prod = 94a
|Date = {{Time|August 3}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.28<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} gives himself a black eye.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob
|Prod = 94b
|Date = {{Time|August 3}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 3.28<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Plankton}} hypnotizes [[Mermaid Man]] and [[Barnacle Boy]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Inmates of Summer
|Prod = 95a
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.08<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} are accidentally sent to a [[Inferno Island|prison camp]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = To Save a Squirrel
|Prod = 95b
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.26<ref name="ratingsryan"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20240425010646/http://www.ratingsryan.com/2021/01/broadcast-cable-nielsens-20071125.html Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending November 25, 2007]</ref>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} get stranded in the forest after sneaking onto {{Link|Sandy}}'s jeep.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Pest of the West
|Prod = 96
|Date = {{Time|April 11}}, {{Time|2008}}
|Views = 6.14<ref name="tvbythenumbers2"> [https://web.archive.org/web/20080416150321/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/04/15/nielsens-most-watched-shows-cable-networks-2/3347/ Nielsen’s Most Watched Shows (Cable Networks)]</ref>
|Desc = The story of {{Link|SpongeBob}}'s Western ancestor, [[SpongeBuck SquarePants|SpongeBuck]], is told.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = 20,000 Patties Under the Sea
|Prod = 97a
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.29<ref name="ratingsryan"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} sends {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} to run a [[Mobile Krusty Krab|traveling restaurant]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Battle of Bikini Bottom
|Prod = 97b
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.26<ref name="ratingsryan"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} and {{Link|Patrick}} battle over cleanliness.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?
|Prod = 98
|Date = {{Time|October 13}}, {{Time|2008}}
|Views = 7.67<ref name="whobob"> [https://archive.ph/5vQ4M Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending October 19, 2008]</ref>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}} develops amnesia after running away from [[Bikini Bottom]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = The Two Faces of Squidward
|Prod = 99a
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.08<ref name="ratings"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Squidward}} becomes handsome right after {{Link|SpongeBob}} accidentally slams his face with a door.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = SpongeHenge
|Prod = 99b
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.29<ref name="ratingsryan"/>
|Desc = A windstorm hits [[Bikini Bottom]] and {{Link|SpongeBob}}'s pores make music that attract [[jellyfish]].
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Banned in Bikini Bottom
|Prod = 100a
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.26<ref name="ratingsryan"/>
|Desc = {{Link|Krabby Patties}} are banned from [[Bikini Bottom]], so {{Link|Mr. Krabs}} secretly sells them at {{Link|SpongeBob's house}}.
}}
{{EpList
|Name = Stanley S. SquarePants
|Prod = 100b
|Date = {{Time|November 23}}, {{Time|2007}}
|Views = 4.26<ref name="ratingsryan"/>
|Desc = {{Link|SpongeBob}}'s accident-prone cousin {{Link|Stanley}} comes to stay with him.
|Last = TRUE
}}
{{EpList/bottom}}
</onlyinclude>

==Trivia==
*This season has the most episodes with three segments, with a total of five.
**This is the first time that a season has an episode of three segments since [[season 1|the first season]].
*This is the first season of a few things:
**The first season to have an hour-long special.
**The first and currently only season of the main series to begin with a double-length episode; the second is the [[Season 1 (Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years)|first season]] of {{KKSUY}}.
**The first time SpongeBob wears green pajamas and a nightcap to bed instead of his underwear and shoes, which become a recurring element for future seasons.
*This was the last season of many things:
**The last to have three segments in one episode until [[season 13]].
**The last to finish its broadcast during [[Nickelodeon]]'s 1984-{{Time|2009}} splat era.
**The last to consist of 20 half-hour episodes. 
***The standard number of episodes was changed to 26 for [[Season 6|seasons 6]] to [[Season 13|13]] and 13 for [[Season 14|season 14]] onwards, with [[Season 10|season 10]] being the only exception, having 11 instead.
**The last season to use the old Nicktoons logo in the closing credits.
**The last season to have some episode's title cards fade from black and then fade to black and fade back to the opening credits.
*This is the only season of a few things:
**The only season to have multiple three-segment episodes.
**The only season where {{Link|Pearl}} does not appear physically.
***She has a voice-only cameo in "[[Le Big Switch]]."
**The only season where Mr. Krabs appears in every episode the Krusty Krab appears in.
**The only season to have an episode overlap [[Season 6|two]] [[Season 7|seasons]].
*This is the second season to be fully released on DVD before completing its broadcast on television, after season 4.
*According to concept art for some episodes, the majority of this season was produced in 2006.
*"[[Stanley S. SquarePants]]" is the only episode in this season where {{Link|Plankton}} appears but does not play a major role.
*"[[Pest of the West]]" and "[[What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?]]" are the only episodes to premiere in 2008.
*"[[Goo Goo Gas]]" is the only episode to premiere in 2009. Despite that, in other regions like Latin America, Germany, and Australia, this episode premiered in 2007.
* This is the first season not to play "[[Grass Skirts Blowing (Hilo March)|Grass Skirts Blowing]]" "[[Andy Anorak]]" or "[[Astronauts March]]".
* This one and the previous season which is Season 4, are only the seasons that Tuck Tucker worked as writer and storyboard director, he wrote 7 episodes, and 1 episode from the previous season, which makes a total of 8 episodes he wrote.
* The episodes 85-87, and 90 premiered first in Latin America and Brazil.

==Video==
[[File:SpongeBob season 5 in 60 SECONDS! 🍍 - -shorts|thumb|center|450px]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[es:Temporada 5]]
[[id:Daftar episode musim 5]]
[[pl:Sezon 5]]
[[ru:Пятый сезон мультсериала «Губка Боб Квадратные Штаны»]]

===Notes===
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