Band Geeks Is The Best Spongebob Episode (Why It's Great) 

"Squidward has always been there for us when it's convenient for him"

Just the fact that Squidward gets to smile proudly in this episode is enough for me

Remember when Spongebob didn't seem to always annoy Squidward *on purpose* ?

This essay about Band Geeks is almost as long as the actual episode.

I love this episode. Good thing we don’t exist in some alternate reality where Squidward and the Bikini Bottom Super Band get interrupted by Travis Scott, right? That’d be embarrassing.

"Where's your band?" "They couldn't come...they died"

“BIG ...MEATY... CLAWS”.

*Who ever's the owner of a White Sedan...* You left your lights on

"Band Geeks was the best episode..." Fans of Squidward: _"C O R R E C T!!!"_

With Squidward, the general shtick to most good Squidward-centric episodes (most, not all-in fact Band Geeks is an exception) is this: Secretly, even to himself, he actually likes doing the things Spongebob does. In fact, he might even secretly like Spongebob. However, he has such an inflated sense of self-importance that he sees Spongebob-and the stuff Spongebob likes-as being beneath him. He refuses to eat Krabby Patties, for example, because he has delusions of sophistication. He's sophisticated and mature, no way he'd be caught dead eating fast food! Same thing with blowing bubbles, snowball fights, and playing in a cardboard box. This is an irrational, self-defeating mindset. But it's one that's very common, and therefor creates a relatable character.

This is the reason why I still hold a grudge against the NFL for baiting into thinking sweet victory would play during the halftime show

I believe that the reason that is episode is so beloved is that for the first time in the series at that point, he actually "won". Basically, Squidium was the Squidward to Squidward's Spongebob.

Every single gag in the episode lands. It's practically perfect comedy

Squidward ending his let down speech: So thanks, thanks for nothing. Patrick: Your welcome.

This episode was so funny and actually thought provoking as a kid even

this channel is honestly slept on

I can say without hesitation that flagtwirler scene is still one of the funniest things in the history of television Never ceases to get a laugh outaa me

The thing that hit me hardest (in a good way) about that ending freeze frame, was the realization that this was truly a moment of victory for Squidward. He really does get the happy end this time. No comical misfortune to taint the moment, nothing falling apart at the last second, resetting the characters to baseline before fading to credits (which is the usual for Squidward) - just a moment of joy, with no strings attached. No karmic sabotage. The freeze frame drove it home that the often cruel forces of fate, that govern the shows reality, were actually gonna leave him alone for once. Knowing that you didn't have to brace for a calamity really allowed it to sink in that he was truly happy. I want a canvas print of that freeze frame lol

Why it's great: Sweet Victory? And every other minute of the episode?

This episode is the most Wholesome Spongebob episode and one of the funniest. Not my favorite, but easily on my Top 5.

I was in marching band back in high school, and we would sometimes have day long rehearsals. About halfway through each semester, before a big competition, I would bring this episode for us all to watch on DVD during lunch break. Getting to watch this episode on a big projector screen with everyone quoting along and laughing was great, and it will always be one of my fondest memories from that time.

The ending of this episode still makes me cry, so beautiful. Rest in peace Stephen Hillenburg.

Does anyone else genuinely cry when they watch this episode? I haven’t gotten through it a single time without shedding tears. That final freeze frame by itself is enough to get me choked up.

Squidward curling on the floor screaming future has become my spirit animal.

"Sweet Victory" should be played in either my wedding or my funeral

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="282">4:42</a> "die in a marching accident" how do you come up with these lines xD

Who knew Spongebob could be as existential as Evangelion? We knew.

There's something just so nice and pure about seeing Squidward being genuinely happy and having things go his way for a change and not just as some sick joke or kick the dog moment. Squidward is flawled, but i feel deep inside he wants to be like Spongebob, he wants to have the same optimistic point of view in life as Spongebob does, but he can't bring himself to, he's delusioned into being sophisticated, matured, the superior, he wants to be the adult of the group, the smart one, he wants to be siperior to everyone, because in his mind, it means being somebody, it means achieving something, and it means bragging life on Squilliam's longass stupid face and tell him to shove it

Its great when we were young because it was funny. But its great as an adult because we feel like squidward and feel empathy for him and happiness when he also becomes happy

This episode is also fantastic because of the dialogue. Every single line is well done. If an episode nowadays had dialogue even half as good as Band Geeks, it would become an immediate hit

Honestly, this episode could've been the perfect series finale for Spongebob.

Squidward smiles. Me: I've seen enough, I'm satisfied.

I miss the old episodes Sponge bob realized that he didn’t need to be one with the jellyfish and that he threw a great life away for nothing Krabbs realized there was more to life than money when he sold spongebob to the Dutchman Sandy knew she was home this whole time and didn’t need Texas Patrick knew his real parents Plankton realized the grass isn’t always greener And squidward the most abused, depressed introvert of all characters gets a happy ending

Rewatching this episode really hurts, because it rams home just how far the show has fallen.

A wise person once said, “You either die a Spongebob, or live long enough to see yourself become a Squidward.” But honestly though, this is still one of the single best episodes of television I’ve ever seen. Very little has come close.

The best thing about it is that we finally get to see Squidward legitimately happy.

I literally shed a tear when you kept playing the bit where squidward jumps into the air.

the fact that they made this episode work well under 11 minutes! shows how incredible golden age SpongeBob IS!

Band Geeks is the most heartwarming episode ever because of how Spongebob and Squidward work together, rather than them (or, well, Squidward) being sort of "enemies".

as someone who has been in the school band for over 6 years, this episode portrays band class so well

This has been my favorite episode since childhood. Every character who appears has some kind of funny moment even when they don't speak, its so quotable that everybody who has ever seen the show will know exactly what you're talking about when you say "is mayonnaise an instrument?", and to top it all off it ends with Squidward winning! The guy is perpetually miserable and it's satisfying as hell to see him actually enjoying himself with the entire cast!

Wow a video about spongebob?! A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

Haha I’m inclined to agree with you guys, but don’t sleep on the Krusty Krab pizza episode either. Squidward is the flippin’ hero at the end of that one. Stay well out there everybody, and Jesus Christ be with you friends.😊

There's a Squidward in all of us, just begging to get their day..

The first time I saw this episode was the first time I was so moved by a medium that I cried.

Squidward is actually the most relatable character

This episode has always been my favorite, it's funny, has emotionally charged moments, focuses on a character that we don't get too much from usually. Then there's that performance always makes me so hype, seeing Squidward first nervous and not knowing what to expect, and Sweet Victory starts, and it's that oh shit, it's gonna pop off in the best way moment of pride, with genuine happiness from a character that's usually feeling negative about their life. The heart and soul of this episode is something special, and this video explains it perfectly.

I always related to Squidward, even as a child. It was entertaining to see him suffer occasionally, but it was hard not to see reality's reorientation to screw him over as unsettling. As a result, "Band Geeks" and "Krusty Towers" were my favorite episodes, as he is neither so cruel that you can't root for him nor constantly screwed over by the irrationality and unfairness of his world. (I'm looking at you, "Club Spongebob.")

This video actually made me tear up, man. I was always so happy for Squidward.

I disagree about this being a perfect introduction episode. Characters like Mrs. Puff, Pearl and Larry are very much in the background here and the true joy of their presence comes from knowing them beforehand. Like, I wouldn't have enjoyed Mrs. Puff sliding on her knees slamming that guitar so much if I hadn't known she was a "stuck-up teacher" figure. Also, I think it can't be overemphasized how important the song choice was. The perfect twist that they actually _did_ perform well only would have worked with the perfect song, and they fucking nailed it. That said, excellent video! I love that I just watched a 10+ min essay about fucking Spongebob of all things and can have a serious and analytical discussion about it.

Just seeing the episode makes me genuinely happy, I grew up with spongebob, and just that one 20 minute episode makes me reminisce my childhood, and with Stephen Hillenburg gone, it hits even harder, that is why this episode will be the best to me

When my country first aired Spongebob, they inexplicably removed many songs from the episodes. Ep 1's living in the sunlight was cut, the ripped pants song was cut, the flying sponge song was cut. You probably guessed where I'm going with this, Band Geeks ended the moment the song started, when the trumpets started playing and Squidward opened his eyes in surprise. I was always really confused by that ending, and had to wait until 2008 to see the ending, the year when I first started searching on youtube and found the famous Final Spongedown "AMV". I always liked the various Band Geeks love posts, analysis and videos like this I saw during the years, and I'm sad I didn't get to experience this as a kid during my first time watching the episode

Me as a kid: "Spongebob and Patrick are the best!" Me as an adult: "Nah, Squidward is more relatable and the best!"

I was 5 watching band geeks. Now im 11 still tearing up watching the freeze frame of squidward in the end.

Happy 20 year anniversary to the best spongebob episode

Today is September the 7th, 2021. Happy 20th birthday to this magnificent episode.

this episode really has it all. memes and memorable moments, a number of hilarious gags and a lot of heart. another episode that I always come back to when thinking about the best spongebob episode is spy buddies. probably the funniest episode ever imo.

"Is this the part where we start kicking?!"

This really is the best SpongeBob episode , this could easily be the end of SpongeBob Squarepants show 😍

"We're playing the BUBBLE BOWL next weekend!" "THE BAH-BAH-BAH, THE BAH-BAH-BAH, THE BAH-BAH-BAH?!?!" Band Geeks is hands down one of the most quotable SpongeBob episodes by far 😂

“A one a two, a skidilydidilydo!”

Is Mayonnaise an instrument?

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="283">4:43</a> I actually realized that was from SB-129 when Squidward went to the ground and said “FUTURE!” So cool to see a very rare moment where an old episode references another old episode.

Me being in band i can verify that this episode is so accurate it's sad

This is probably the only episode I can recite from memory.

This being the canonical ending of the show is perfect

This shouldve been the final episode, change my mind

It’s funny how this is almost the exact run time as the actual episode

"Is mayonnaise an instrument?"

That one shot of squidward jumping into the air is for sure the most iconic moment of animated TV in my opinion

Man, this is one of the only episodes of spongebob that I know by heart, besides “can you spare a dime?”. It’s my 9th favorite episode in the series

One of the simple joys of being a kid is finding out this episode was being replayed on tv. Ahhh to be young

This was the first episode I saw for years. I had a mini DVD player with a tiny CD like disk of just this episode. Good ole times.

I watched this video at a crucial point in my life about accepting a second degree in Music Education and becoming a band director or moving on and traveling becoming a ski guide. I am accepting it now.

This is probably my favorite episode of SpongeBob ever. I'm a former band kid and we would watch this during practice so many times.

I always considered it the best episode because everyone wins. the only character to lose is Squilliam and that works because Squilliam wins at life and imposes his success on those lesser than him making him a natural villain. No one cares or roots for Squilliam because he doesn't deserve it. when everyone wins you feel as if YOU win. thats why i love it and it feels so cathartic.

Originally, Band Geeks was going to be the last episode, where Squidward finally got his way

My boy squiddy was smiling because he finally proved squillam wrong and shined

This episode is lowkey what made me want to do marching band

Always when i remember spongebob i kinda think of this one being the final Episode of the Show, because it is the happiest, funniest, but also the perfect one since almost everyone is in it, and because i just wanna ignore the later ones, they just are too focused to be weird and brutal, like, why couldnt this one be the ending to this beautifull Show?

My favorite and what I believe to be one of the most underrated episodes is Can you Spare a Dime. It has some of my favorite moments in the series plus it hits hard knowing that even the kindest of individuals like spongebob have a breaking point.

The ending blew me away I always loved when animated characters went into the real world, and not in the wierd way that we imagine what they look like on the internet, the song at the end also ROCKED.

That song in the end should've been in the opening ceremony of the bubble bowl

This is my favorite episode and I accidentally memorized it from watching it so much. Though I think that is a statement on the pacing for the episode so many jokes and scenes just play into each other

Band geeks felt like the perfect finale for the show

I remember watching this episode and loving it so much that everytime Spongebob came on I prayed for it to be this episode, but I've never seen it again after that first time. So for the longest time this episode was kind of mythical to me, until I became old enough to realise you could just browse the internet...

The one with David Bowie as the King of Atlantis will always be my favorite.

(This is going to be a huge "who asked" moment, so bare with me). I love this video for a very specific and personal reason. We got to see, in this episode, Squidward getting the chance to experience GENUINE happiness. Like the kind of happiness that gives you that warm feeling in your stomach, like it feels like you've finally, after all these years, figured out how to be happy at a CORE level. I'll tell you the secret to achieving this (since it feels like I just recently figured this out): SERIOUSLY, take the time to figure out - 1. Who you want to be. 2. Where you want to go. 3. Be okay with how others view you. THE ANSWERS TO THESE THREE QUESTIONS DO NOT NEED A SPECIFIC/CORRECT ANSWER, but they do need an answer. YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE EVERY SINGLE STEP PLANNED OUT, but just fill in what would make you the happiest, and go from there. My path to happiness began when I STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT "INVISIBLE PRESSURES." These pressures stemmed from my childhood, all the way into adulthood, and usually came from stereotypes and opinions I heard or saw on things I personally found interesting or enjoyed (Video games are my example). When you think about it, it's YOU who is holding YOU back. It's YOU who keeps placing these pressures on yourself, not others. It's YOU who is telling YOURSELF to stop pursuing your interests. But at the end of the day, this post is not an attack on YOU. YOU we're thrust into this world without a manual, so it's okay if you're not in a good spot right now! YOU can change that! YOU have more influence on your own life than I think you may realize. THE PATH OF HAPPINESS IS A LONG ONE, BUT IT IS ACTUALLY ACHIEVABLE !!!! If there was a quick and easy way to PURE HAPPINESS, don't you think you would have heard about it by now? This shit CAN take a long time, so don't feel like you have to know all the answers by tomorrow, or even sometime soon. You have THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AHEAD OF YOU, YOU CAN DO THIS !! Let me leave you with some inspirational quotes that have really hit home with me (which I suggest you write down any quotes you see during your daily life that hit home with you): "You don't have to be the smartest in the room to be the happiest." "You didn't come from your parents, you came THROUGH THEM. Be who you want to be, not who your parents want you to be!" "Learn how to love yourself before you try to learn how to love someone else." It took me 23 years to figure it out, so please, don't try to rush this process. But always remember that regardless of how special your case may be, no one was born on this Earth to be miserable. YOU can do it! :)

Band Geeks is good, but I absolutely love Wet Painters more.

As the narrator said in the Krusty Krab Training Video episode, “nobody wants to be a Squidward.”

Well, Full Fat Videos, this is exactly how I pictured your comments section would look.

this has always been my favorite Spongebob episode, i'm so glad to see i'm not the only one!

This Episode would have been a perfect ending or last episode for Spongebob Squarepants

I LOVE THIS EPISODE TO DEATH!👏❤️🎶Just as funny and memorable as Krusty Towers - Is Mayonnaise an instrument? - Too bad that didn’t kill me - Wierd “New theory play quietly” face - White Sedan - Trumpet Patrick - BIG MEATY CLAWS - Sweet Victory - Squidward got the spotlight in front of MILLIONS I REPEAT MILLIONS of people at the football stadium - Me crying tears of joy for this Cephalopod!

You could’ve just played the ending and that’s all you would’ve needed, but I appreciate the analysis

In my dad’s opinion, Hall Monitor is the funniest episode. Especially for the line “THE MANIAC’S IN THE MAILBOX!”

Chocolate with Nuts is a close second, but this is absolutely my favorite episode.

“Is mayonnaise an instrument?” “Who’s ever the owner of the white sedan...you left your lights on” and sweet victory are my favorite moments in Band Geeks

I had completely forgotten about the gag of Plankton playing the harmonica and laughed for a good minute when that clip in the beginning reminded me

I love this episode because Squidward actually gets a happy ending.