C.H.U.M.S

Characters

• SpongeBob SquarePants
• Sheldon J. Plankton
• Eugene H. Krabs
• Bubble Bass
• Mama Bass ^{(voice only)}
• Beefy chum Template:Debut
• Sea gator Template:Debut
• Baby chum Template:Debut
• Sludge Template:Debut

Production

This episode was confirmed by Cartoonlounge.de on August 24 and Dave Cunningham on August 25, 2021.

Music

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Trivia

General

• The title card looks similar to the "Later" title card from "The Hankering," as both have chum letters in the background.
• This is the second episode title to be in acronym form. The first was "F.U.N."
  • The F.U.N song is also referenced in this episode.
• This episode marks the return of former crew member Bill Reiss.
  • This also marks the first time Andrew Overtoom's animation directed for season 13.

Cultural references

• This episode's title is a reference to the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Errors

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• While SpongeBob is spraying the Krusty Krab in the beginning of the episode, his right eye is yellow for one frame.