SpongeBob SquarePants (season 13)

SpongeBob SquarePants
	Season 13
	Cover for digital downloads
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	1
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon
Original release	October 22, 2020 –; present
Season chronology

The thirteenth season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, began airing on Nickelodeon in the United States on October 22, 2020. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. This is the first season without Hillenburg's involvement, following his death on November 26, 2018.

Production

On July 17, 2019, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a thirteenth season consisting of 13 episodes.[1][2] The season began airing on October 22, 2020.

Episodes

The episodes are ordered below according to Nickelodeon's packaging order, and not their original production or broadcast order.

No. overall	No. in season	Title [3]	Animation directors [lower-alpha 1]	Written by [lower-alpha 1]	Original air date [3]	U.S. viewers (millions)
268a	1a	"A Place for Pets"	Alan Smart	Written by : Andrew Goodman Storyboarded by : Benjamin Arcand, Marc Ceccarelli (director)	October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)	0.85[4]
Mr. Krabs allows pets in the Krusty Krab, although a health violation forces him to choose between restricting the restaurant to either people or pets. When he favors pets, much to SpongeBob's delight and Squidward's dismay, the other customers collectively refuse to eat at the Chum Bucket and begin disguising themselves as pets to get back in. After they have settled their differences and start to eat together, a fire marshal notifies Mr. Krabs that the Krusty Krab is past the allowed capacity, so he bans pets again.
268b	1b	"Lockdown for Love"	Alan Smart	Written by : Mr. Lawrence Storyboarded by : John Trabbic, Marc Ceccarelli (director)	October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)	0.85[4]
Karen insists on having a romantic date with Plankton, locking down the Chum Bucket until he can prove he loves her. However, Plankton is focused on getting the Krabby Patty secret formula, which Mr. Krabs has unknowingly dropped in front of the Krusty Krab. Plankton disguises Patrick as himself and attempts to escape without Karen knowing, although he is later caught.

Notes

Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.

References

Nellie Andreeva (July 17, 2019). "SpongeBob SquarePants Renewed for Season 13 by Nickelodeon on Heels of Strong Ratings for Anniversary Special". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
"Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Gets Season 13 Pick Up, As Anniversary Special Scores Double-Digit Gains Bringing in More Than 2 Million Total Viewers" (Press release). Nickelodeon. July 17, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
"SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
Mitch Metcalf (October 23, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.22.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 23, 2020.

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[credits-4] Information is taken from the opening credits of each episode.

[1] Nellie Andreeva (July 17, 2019). "SpongeBob SquarePants Renewed for Season 13 by Nickelodeon on Heels of Strong Ratings for Anniversary Special". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2020.

[2] "Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Gets Season 13 Pick Up, As Anniversary Special Scores Double-Digit Gains Bringing in More Than 2 Million Total Viewers" (Press release). Nickelodeon. July 17, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.

[The_Futon_Critic-3] "SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.

[1a–1b-5] Mitch Metcalf (October 23, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.22.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 23, 2020.