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|briefsummary = the long-lost episode of "[[The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy|Mermaid Man]]" is finally showing on TV, but {{Link|SpongeBob}} may not make it home in time to watch | |briefsummary = the long-lost episode of "[[The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy|Mermaid Man]]" is finally showing on TV, but {{Link|SpongeBob}} may not make it home in time to watch}} | ||
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===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*{{Link|SpongeBob SquarePants}} | *{{Link|SpongeBob SquarePants}} | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The episode begins with SpongeBob talking about how the only episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy that has never been seen is finally airing on TV, and how he | The episode begins with SpongeBob talking about how the only episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy that has never been seen is finally airing on TV, and how he is fully prepared to watch it when it airs after the day's shift at the Krusty Krab. | ||
At the Krusty Krab, the day is going very slowly, making SpongeBob annoyed. When the day | At the Krusty Krab, the day is going very slowly, making SpongeBob annoyed. When the day is finally over, he rushes to get to his house, but is stopped by Mrs. Puff, as she needs him to fix her flat tire. After doing that, he continues rushing to his house, only to get stopped by Patrick, who needs him to find his rock at the Impound Yard. Afterwards, Sandy needs him to do a chore, but after he hears two fans of Mermaid Man talking about how no real fan would miss the show, he leaves Sandy and continues rushing to his house. | ||
However, SpongeBob is constantly stopped by several people as they need him to do their tasks. SpongeBob finally goes back home, hoping that he can at least watch the recorded version, only to see his VCR going haywire and all the other things he set up getting ruined and bursting into flames, which sets his house on fire. He cries so loudly everyone can hear him, and everyone feels bad for what they did for SpongeBob. | However, SpongeBob is constantly stopped by several people as they need him to do their tasks. SpongeBob finally goes back home, hoping that he can at least watch the recorded version, only to see his VCR going haywire and all the other things he set up getting ruined and bursting into flames, which sets his house on fire. He cries so loudly everyone can hear him, and everyone feels bad for what they did for SpongeBob. | ||
To compensate for this, they bring SpongeBob, who is in a depressed state, to see a live performance of the episode on an amphitheater. SpongeBob loves their show and thanks them for showing the love they had for him. The episode ends with Old Man Jenkins asking everyone what | To compensate for this, they bring SpongeBob, who is in a depressed state, to see a live performance of the episode on an amphitheater. SpongeBob loves their show and thanks them for showing the love they had for him. The episode ends with Old Man Jenkins asking everyone what they are doing at his amphitheater, but this makes everyone run away, despite him just wanting to have a role in the play. | ||
===Running gags=== | ===Running gags=== | ||
*SpongeBob saying "But 'Mermaid Man'" when helping someone. | *SpongeBob saying "But 'Mermaid Man'" when helping someone. | ||
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*SpongeBob references "[[Home Sweet Pineapple]]" when he hugs his house and says "Home sweet pineapple!" | *SpongeBob references "[[Home Sweet Pineapple]]" when he hugs his house and says "Home sweet pineapple!" | ||
*Squidward's backyard retains its appearance from "[[Bunny Hunt]]." | *Squidward's backyard retains its appearance from "[[Bunny Hunt]]." | ||
*This episode is similar to "[[Best Day Ever]]" as SpongeBob plans to do something, but his plans are ruined and then his friends make up for it in the end. | *This episode is similar to "[[Best Day Ever]]," as SpongeBob plans to do something, but his plans are ruined and then his friends make up for it in the end. | ||
**This episode is also similar to "[[The Sponge Who Could Fly]]" and "[[Overbooked]]" as SpongeBob does multiple favors for his friends. | **This episode is also similar to "[[The Sponge Who Could Fly]]" and "[[Overbooked]]," as SpongeBob does multiple favors for his friends. | ||
*SpongeBob previously watched a lost episode of ''Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy'' with Patrick in "[[The Bad Guy Club for Villains]]." | *SpongeBob previously watched a lost episode of ''Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy'' with Patrick in "[[The Bad Guy Club for Villains]]." | ||
*This is the first episode to use [[Molaka'i Nui (a)]] as title card music since "[[Picture Day]]." | *This is the first episode to use [[Molaka'i Nui (a)]] as title card music since "[[Picture Day]]." | ||
*This is the second episode in which Plankton wears a Man Ray helmet. | *This is the second episode in which Plankton wears a Man Ray helmet. | ||
*When | *When SpongeBob sets his VCR to record so he can "relive the magic over and over forever," he does his "Imagination" pose from "[[Idiot Box]]." | ||
*Squidward | *Squidward and Mr. Krabs wear their Doctor Negative and Captain Tightwad outfits from "[[Mermaid Pants]]." | ||
*Sandy wears her Miss Appear outfit from "[[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V]]." | *Sandy wears her Miss Appear outfit from "[[Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V]]." | ||
*The badly-played fanfare accenting the shot of the poster for the lost episode of ''Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy'' (also heard in "[[A Flea in Her Dome]]" and "[[Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob]]") was performed by Stephen Hillenburg himself according to [https://twitter.com/jeffhutchin5/status/1269487093241139200?s=21 a tweet from sound designer Jeffrey Hutchins]. | *The badly-played fanfare accenting the shot of the poster for the lost episode of ''Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy'' (also heard in "[[A Flea in Her Dome]]" and "[[Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob]]") was performed by Stephen Hillenburg himself according to [https://twitter.com/jeffhutchin5/status/1269487093241139200?s=21 a tweet from sound designer Jeffrey Hutchins]. | ||
*This episode premiered during | *This episode premiered during a Nickelodeon airing of ''Aliens in the Attic.'' | ||
*The French title of this episode is "L'Épisode À Ne Pas Manquer" which means "The Must-See Episode" | *The French title of this episode is "L'Épisode À Ne Pas Manquer," which means "The Must-See Episode." | ||
===Cultural references=== | ===Cultural references=== | ||
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===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
*When SpongeBob says, "Play," only the left half of his mouth moves. | *When SpongeBob says, "Play," only the left half of his mouth moves. | ||
*The VHS tape that | *The VHS tape that is called "Mr. Krab's Birthday Party" should actually be called "Mr. Krabs' Birthday Party" because his last name is "Krabs," not "Krab." | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
[[File:Appointment TV (Promo) United States SpongeBob SquarePants|thumb|center| | [[File:Appointment TV (Promo) United States SpongeBob SquarePants|thumb|center|335px]] | ||
[[File:SpongeBob SquarePants Mermaid Man Nickelodeon UK|thumb|center| | [[File:SpongeBob SquarePants Mermaid Man Nickelodeon UK|thumb|center|335px]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 2 April 2021
Characters
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- Patrick Star
- Barnacle Star/Barnacle Boy
- Gary the Snail
- Eugene H. Krabs
- Captain Tightwad
- Squidward Tentacles
- Doctor Negative
- Sheldon J. Plankton
- Mrs. Puff
- Sandy Cheeks
- Bubble Bass' friends
- Larry the Lobster
- Flying Dutchman Template:Cameo
- Old Man Jenkins (fat and green)
- Santa Claus (Cameo on one of SpongeBob's VHS tapes)
- French Narrator
- The Moth Template:Cameo
- Sinister Slug Template:Cameo
- Impound worker Template:Debut
- Bikini Bottomites
Synopsis
The episode begins with SpongeBob talking about how the only episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy that has never been seen is finally airing on TV, and how he is fully prepared to watch it when it airs after the day's shift at the Krusty Krab.
At the Krusty Krab, the day is going very slowly, making SpongeBob annoyed. When the day is finally over, he rushes to get to his house, but is stopped by Mrs. Puff, as she needs him to fix her flat tire. After doing that, he continues rushing to his house, only to get stopped by Patrick, who needs him to find his rock at the Impound Yard. Afterwards, Sandy needs him to do a chore, but after he hears two fans of Mermaid Man talking about how no real fan would miss the show, he leaves Sandy and continues rushing to his house.
However, SpongeBob is constantly stopped by several people as they need him to do their tasks. SpongeBob finally goes back home, hoping that he can at least watch the recorded version, only to see his VCR going haywire and all the other things he set up getting ruined and bursting into flames, which sets his house on fire. He cries so loudly everyone can hear him, and everyone feels bad for what they did for SpongeBob.
To compensate for this, they bring SpongeBob, who is in a depressed state, to see a live performance of the episode on an amphitheater. SpongeBob loves their show and thanks them for showing the love they had for him. The episode ends with Old Man Jenkins asking everyone what they are doing at his amphitheater, but this makes everyone run away, despite him just wanting to have a role in the play.
Running gags
- SpongeBob saying "But 'Mermaid Man'" when helping someone.
Production
The episode was confirmed by Vincent Waller on March 29, 2018.[1]
Storyboards
Music
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Release
- This episode is available on the SpongeBob SquarePants Vol. 19 and The Complete Eleventh Season DVDs.
Trivia
General
- SpongeBob owns the following VHS tapes:
- "How to Make a Bed"
- "Krusty Krab Training Video"
- The bottom of the spine reads "POOP," an obvious reference to the abbreviation "People Order Our Patties," from said episode.
- "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"
- "Mr. Krab's Birthday Party"
- "Plankton Ruins Mr. Krab's B-Day"
- "SpongeBob's Birth" (the tape SpongeBob uses to record the episode over)
- When this episode first aired, it was paired up with "Bubbletown," but since it has re-airing with its sister episode, "Karen's Virus."
- This episode was originally going to air on October 23, 2018, but due to Brian Robbins appointed to be the new president of Nickelodeon, it was delayed to October 28, 2018.[2]
- A clip from this episode appears in the Nickelodeon's Unfiltered episode "Cactus Pop Tarts."
- A Krusty Kids Meal appears on SpongeBob's wall.
- When this episode premiered in Wallonia, it was paired up with "Spin the Bottle."
- Some objects from older episodes reappear in this episode:
- SpongeBob's wringer from "Stuck in the Wringer"
- Toothy Toothpaste from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
- The Mermarang from "Shuffleboarding" (seen in a poster)
- The Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy-themed Krusty Kid's Meal from "Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob"
- Tan Accelerator from "Sun Bleached"
- SpongeBob acting like a crossing guard is a nod to "Hall Monitor."
- SpongeBob is revealed to own a Mermaid Man wristwatch.
- SpongeBob references "Home Sweet Pineapple" when he hugs his house and says "Home sweet pineapple!"
- Squidward's backyard retains its appearance from "Bunny Hunt."
- This episode is similar to "Best Day Ever," as SpongeBob plans to do something, but his plans are ruined and then his friends make up for it in the end.
- This episode is also similar to "The Sponge Who Could Fly" and "Overbooked," as SpongeBob does multiple favors for his friends.
- SpongeBob previously watched a lost episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy with Patrick in "The Bad Guy Club for Villains."
- This is the first episode to use Molaka'i Nui (a) as title card music since "Picture Day."
- This is the second episode in which Plankton wears a Man Ray helmet.
- When SpongeBob sets his VCR to record so he can "relive the magic over and over forever," he does his "Imagination" pose from "Idiot Box."
- Squidward and Mr. Krabs wear their Doctor Negative and Captain Tightwad outfits from "Mermaid Pants."
- Sandy wears her Miss Appear outfit from "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V."
- The badly-played fanfare accenting the shot of the poster for the lost episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (also heard in "A Flea in Her Dome" and "Mermaid Man vs. SpongeBob") was performed by Stephen Hillenburg himself according to a tweet from sound designer Jeffrey Hutchins.
- This episode premiered during a Nickelodeon airing of Aliens in the Attic.
- The French title of this episode is "L'Épisode À Ne Pas Manquer," which means "The Must-See Episode."
Cultural references
- One of SpongeBob's videotapes references the 1970 Rankin/Bass Christmas special Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.
- The book Mrs. Puff was reading alludes to Gone with the Wind.
Errors
- When SpongeBob says, "Play," only the left half of his mouth moves.
- The VHS tape that is called "Mr. Krab's Birthday Party" should actually be called "Mr. Krabs' Birthday Party" because his last name is "Krabs," not "Krab."
Videos
References
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