User:AMK152/Chronological order of the episodes/Episode by Episode Study
This is a study of each episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, in order to gather clues as to the chronological order of the episodes.
Timeline 1: SB's Employment at KK
| Date/Time | Event(s) | From episode(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before "Help Wanted" | SpongeBob and Patrick become friends | "Help Wanted" | |
| Before "Help Wanted" | SpongeBob attends school | "Help Wanted" | He makes a spatula out of toothpicks in Wood Shop |
| 2+ Years before "Help Wanted" | SpongeBob dreams of working at the Krusty Krab | "Help Wanted" | Latest time SpongeBob dreams of getting job at Krusty Krab |
| "Help Wanted" | SpongeBob gets a job at the Krusty Krab | "Help Wanted" |
Timeline 2: SB moves into his pineapple
Note: We do not know if certain episodes take place before "Help Wanted," especially those that do not have any reference to SpongeBob's job at the Krusty Krab.
Once SB moves into his pineapple house, the following episodes occurred, but the order is currently undetermined:
- "Reef Blower"
- "Bubblestand"
Timeline 3: SB and Patrick Meet Sandy
| Date/Time | Event(s) | From episode(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before "Tea at the Treedome" | SpongeBob gains an interest in Karate | "Tea at the Treedome" | |
| Shortly before "Tea at the Treedome" | Sandy moves to BB | "Tea at the Treedome" | |
| "Tea at the Treedome" | SB and Patrick meet Sandy | "Tea at the Treedome" |