I palpate really old penning that newspaper headline .

Coming home from school to watchSpongeBobwas a major part of my childhood. Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen some truly hilarious and heartwarming episodes, complete with iconic quotes and memes that have traversed generations.

So, in honor of the show’s 25th anniversary, I decided to rank the top 25 episodes of all time.

Let’s start with some honorable mentions.

Honestly , the first few seasons ofSpongeBobwere so firm it would be gentle to argue for any instalment to make the top . Here are some that camethiiiisclose to making the tilt :

•Ripped Pants(Season 1 , Episode 2 )

•Jellyfishing(Season 1 , Episode 3 )

Animated characters from "SpongeBob SquarePants," one looking puzzled, with a caption reading "What? What are they selling?"

•F.U.N.(Season 1 , Episode 10 )

•Walking Small(Season 1 , Episode 18 )

•Life of Crime(Season 2 , Episode 7 )

SpongeBob looks perplexed reading booklet

•Frankendoodle(Season 2 , Episode 14 )

•Krab Borg(Season 3 , Episode 9 )

•Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V(Season 3 , Episode 12 )

Sandy Cheeks in a cowboy hat plays guitar with a jellyfish floating nearby

•Mid - Life Crustacean(Season 3 , Episode 15 )

•Dunces and Dragons(Season 4 , Episode 6 )

25.“Texas” (Season 1, Episode 18)

The chase scene is an iconic meme moment:

24.“Shanghaied” (Season 2, Episode 13)

23.“Rock-a-Bye Bivalve” (Season 3, Episode 9)

The face SpongeBob makes when he finds out Patrick has been watching TV all day at “work” gets me every time.

22.“As Seen On TV” (Season 3, Episode 7)

21.“Something Smells” (Season 2, Episode 1)

Deuueaugh!

20.“No Free Rides” (Season 2, Episode 10)

19.“Arrgh!” (Season 1, Episode 17)

18.“Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III” (Season 2, Episode 11)

17.“Wet Painters” (Season 3, Episode 10)

16.“The Fry Cook Games” (Season 2, Episode 19)

15.“Help Wanted” (Season 1, Episode 1)

14.“Krusty Krab Training Video” (Season 3, Episode 10)

13.“Sailor Mouth” (Season 2, Episode 18)

12.“The Camping Episode” (Season 3, Episode 17)

11.“Opposite Day” (Season 1, Episode 9)

Bonus points if you can recite SpongeBob’s monologue:

10.“Squidville” (Season 2, Episode 6)

9.“Sleepy Time” (Season 1, Episode 15)

8.“Idiot Box” (Season 3, Episode 4)

7.“Club SpongeBob” (Season 3, Episode 2)

6.“Patty Hype” (Season 2, Episode 5)

5.“Squilliam Returns” (Season 3, Episode 8)

4.“Rock Bottom” (Season 1, Episode 17)

3.“Pizza Delivery” (Season 1, Episode 5)

2.“Chocolate With Nuts” (Season 3, Episode 12)

1.“Band Geeks” (Season 2, Episode 15)

A four-panel meme featuring SpongeBob characters, contrasting a 'mom's authority' with 'my argument'

Patrick, SpongeBob, and Squidward staring at the Flying Dutchman's ghostly figure in "SpongeBob SquarePants"

Patrick Star and SpongeBob SquarePants in SpongeBob's house, doing a silly walk with a vacuum and mop

SpongeBob SquarePants stands angry with wide eyes at night under the sea

SpongeBob SquarePants on the left with his arm around a fish character in a sharped suit, looking confident, with another fish character beside them looking surprised

SpongeBob SquarePants sitting, eating a sundae with a large smile

A fish reacting to a bad smell

Mrs. Puff from SpongeBob SquarePants, looking surprised with a chart in the background

Patrick Star, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Mr. Krabs standing together in Bikini Bottom

Man Ray giving Patrick a wallet in a scene from SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob and Patrick standing inside, SpongeBob holding a dollar, Patrick looking confused

Patrick Star and SpongeBob SquarePants standing next to a ladder; SpongeBob has paint on his nose

SpongeBob in square pants holding a spatula with tomatoes and lettuce on a table

SpongeBob animation with phrase "People Order Our Patties" in bold letters

Animated characters SpongeBob and Patrick playing with miniature versions of themselves on a game board

Squidward in a sombrero and dress, SpongeBob in a poncho, and Patrick under a spotlight at night

SpongeBob SquarePants imitating Squidward, standing next to a painting with an real estate agent

Patrick, SpongeBob in exercise gear, and Gary the snail in a scene from an animated show

Squidward from SpongeBob SquarePants standing in a grocery aisle, holding a jar and smiling

Squidward, Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob, and Sandy sitting at a table in SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants creating a rainbow with his hands, expressing happiness

SpongeBob sitting next to Squidward; Patrick watches

SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs stand behind a stall labeled "Pretty Patties" with colorful burger stacks

Squilliam and SpongeBob at a table, a meal in front

SpongeBob SquarePants standing confused in front of a bus stop at night

Squidward watches SpongeBob happily deliver a pizza, holding the box under his arm

SpongeBob, Patrick at a table with drinks in a cartoon setting

Animated character Squidward joyfully jumping