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The Algae's Always Greener/SpongeGuard on Duty

  • Episode aired Mar 22, 2002
  • TV-Y
  • 24m
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8.7/10
1.1K
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Tom Kenny and Mr. Lawrence in Paavo Pesusieni (1999)
AnimationComedyFamily

Plankton uses one of his devices to get a glance into the life of Mr. Krabs, which is not all that he expects it to be; After being mistaken for a lifeguard by Larry, SpongeBob must protect ... Read allPlankton uses one of his devices to get a glance into the life of Mr. Krabs, which is not all that he expects it to be; After being mistaken for a lifeguard by Larry, SpongeBob must protect his lie a well as the safety of the beach goers.Plankton uses one of his devices to get a glance into the life of Mr. Krabs, which is not all that he expects it to be; After being mistaken for a lifeguard by Larry, SpongeBob must protect his lie a well as the safety of the beach goers.

  • Directors
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Aaron Springer
  • Writers
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Aaron Springer
    • C.H. Greenblatt
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Bill Fagerbakke
    • Rodger Bumpass
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    1.1K
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    • Directors
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Aaron Springer
    • Writers
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Aaron Springer
      • C.H. Greenblatt
    • Stars
      • Tom Kenny
      • Bill Fagerbakke
      • Rodger Bumpass
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tom Kenny in Paavo Pesusieni (1999)
    Tom Kenny in Paavo Pesusieni (1999)
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    Mr. Lawrence in Paavo Pesusieni (1999)
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    Tom Kenny
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    • SpongeBob SquarePants
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    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Patrick Star
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    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Squidward Tentacles
    • (voice)
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mr. Krabs
    • (voice)
    Lori Alan
    Lori Alan
    • Pearl Krabs
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    Mr. Lawrence
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    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Annette
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    • โ€ฆ
    Jill Talley
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    • Karen
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    Tom Wilson
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    Carlos Alazraqui
    Carlos Alazraqui
    • Surfer
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    • Directors
      • Stephen Hillenburg(segment SpongeGuard on Duty) (uncredited)
      • Aaron Springer(segment The Algae's Always Greener) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Aaron Springer(segment The Algae's Alward Greener)
      • C.H. Greenblatt(segment The Algae's Alward Greener)
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    • Trivia
      Real-life plankton gain energy through photosynthesis, so Plankton eating holographic meatloaf makes sense.
    • Goofs
      When Plankton says, "I hope you like gray", Squidward's eyelids are the same color as his skin.
    • Quotes

      Plankton: Goodbye, everyone. I'll remember you all in therapy.

    • Connections
      Featured in SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Stories (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Like Strange
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      Music by Kenny Graham

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    10/10
    An absolute classic
    Although Spongeguard has its fine moments and few quotable lines, it holds up as an episode that seems barely memorable at best. However, the algae's always greener has stood the test of time as one of the best episodes of spongebob episodes ever made, at least in my opinion, but who cares about that? Now the reason I say that this episode is so favorable is because of the constant remarks made by plankton that leave me in stitches every time I watch it. Along with that, the visual gags transcend this episode from just a funny one with memorable lines, to an instant classic. Well, that's my 2 cents and as you can tell by my attempts at sounding intelligent, this was written by a 15 year old with nothing better to do than watch spongebob on a Tuesday. Why are you still reading this? Just watch the episode. You'll love it. If for some reason you don't, you need to have a good look in the mirror. Alright I'm out ๐Ÿ‘‹
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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Morena Films
      • United Plankton Pictures
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      24 minutes

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