SpongeBob SquarePants: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream For Kids
Yellow sea sponge SpongeBob lives deep in the ocean in a town called Bikini Bottom.
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Series 11 · Shopping List
Series 11: Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 13:35
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 13:35
Live
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Recent
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Series 11 · Appointment TV
Series 11: Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 08:05
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Recent
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Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
Series 11
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The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 18:45
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Recent
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Series 11 · Squid Noir
Series 11
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Squid Noir
Squidward's clarinet goes missing.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 10:20
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 10:20
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Recent
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Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Series 11
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Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
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Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 08:05
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Recent
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Series 11 · Doodle Dimension
Series 11
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Doodle Dimension
SpongeBob gets trapped in an alternate dimension.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 15:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 15:45
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Mustard O' Mine
Series 11
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Mustard O' Mine
The Krusty Krab runs out of mustard.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 13:50
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 13:50
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Series 11 · Whale Watching
Series 11
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Whale Watching
Mr Krabs hires Squidward to babysit Pearl.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 14:00
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 14:00
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Repeat
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Series 11 · The Night Patty
Series 11
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The Night Patty
SpongeBob helps out the Krusty Krab's night shift.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 18:45
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Repeat
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Series 11 · ChefBob
Series 11
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ChefBob
SpongeBob invents a new persona.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 08:05
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 08:05
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Series 11 · The String
Series 11
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The String
SpongeBob pulls a loose string from Squidward's shirt.
⏱ 7 mins
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Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 10:50
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 10:50
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Squirrel Jelly
Series 11
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Squirrel Jelly
Sandy disturbs a day of jelly fishing.
⏱ 17 mins
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Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 11:00
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 11:00
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Moving Bubble Bass
Series 11
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Moving Bubble Bass
SpongeBob and Patrick help Bubble Bass move.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 16:10
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 16:10
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Library Cards
Series 11
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Library Cards
SpongeBob introduces Patrick to books.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 08:05
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 08:05
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Series 11 · Girls' Night Out
Series 11
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Girls' Night Out
Sandy invites Karen and Mrs Puff out for a night on the town.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 10:50
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 10:50
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Bubbletown
Series 11
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Bubbletown
SpongeBob visits Bubbletown.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 11:05
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 11:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · High Sea Diving
Series 11
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High Sea Diving
SpongeBob dives up to the surface.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 16:10
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 16:10
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Plankton Paranoia
Series 11
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Plankton Paranoia
Plankton hasn't tried to steal the formula in a while...
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 08:05
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · The Night Patty
Series 11
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The Night Patty
SpongeBob helps out the Krusty Krab's night shift.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 10:55
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 10:55
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Repeat
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Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
Series 11
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The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 11:05
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 11:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Bottle Burglars
Series 11
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Bottle Burglars
SpongeBob and Squidward let Plankton steal the secret formula.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 16:10
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 16:10
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Call the Cops!
Series 11
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Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 08:05
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Karen's Virus
Series 11
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Karen's Virus
Karen gets a computer virus.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 10:55
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 10:55
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Appointment TV
Series 11
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Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 11:05
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 11:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · My Leg!
Series 11
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My Leg!
SpongeBob tries to keep Fred's leg out of harm's way.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 16:10
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 16:10
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Series 11
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Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
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Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 08:05
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Series 11
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Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
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Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 10:55
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 10:55
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Call the Cops!
Series 11
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Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 11:05
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 11:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Ink Lemonade
Series 11
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Ink Lemonade
Patrick's lemonade has a secret ingredient!
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 16:10
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 16:10
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Karen's Virus
Series 11
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Karen's Virus
Karen gets a computer virus.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Scavenger Pants
Series 11
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Scavenger Pants
Squidward sends SpongeBob and Patrick on a scavenger hunt.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 10:55
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 10:55
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Bubbletown
Series 11
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Bubbletown
SpongeBob visits Bubbletown.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 18:45
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Repeat
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Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
Series 11
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The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Krusty Kleaners
Series 11
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Krusty Kleaners
SpongeBob vows to clean an entire building.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:30
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:30
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Patnocchio
Series 11
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Patnocchio
Plankton tells Patrick he is his conscience.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:45
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:45
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Repeat
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Series 11 · ChefBob
Series 11
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ChefBob
SpongeBob invents a new persona.
⏱ 12 mins
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Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:55
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:55
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Appointment TV
Series 11
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Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
|
Your Time
Mon 23 Feb · 08:05
UK
Mon 23 Feb · 08:05
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Repeat
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Series 11 · Shopping List
Series 11
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Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
⏱ 12 mins
|
Your Time
Mon 23 Feb · 16:10
UK
Mon 23 Feb · 16:10
|
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 13:35
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 13:35
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 18:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Squid Noir
Squidward's clarinet goes missing.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 10:20
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 10:20
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sat 14 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Doodle Dimension
SpongeBob gets trapped in an alternate dimension.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 13 Feb · 15:45
UK
Fri 13 Feb · 15:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Mustard O' Mine
The Krusty Krab runs out of mustard.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 13:50
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 13:50
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Whale Watching
Mr Krabs hires Squidward to babysit Pearl.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 14:00
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 14:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The Night Patty
SpongeBob helps out the Krusty Krab's night shift.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 15 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sun 15 Feb · 18:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · ChefBob
SpongeBob invents a new persona.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 08:05
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The String
SpongeBob pulls a loose string from Squidward's shirt.
⏱ 7 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 10:50
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 10:50
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Squirrel Jelly
Sandy disturbs a day of jelly fishing.
⏱ 17 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 11:00
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 11:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Moving Bubble Bass
SpongeBob and Patrick help Bubble Bass move.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 16 Feb · 16:10
UK
Mon 16 Feb · 16:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Library Cards
SpongeBob introduces Patrick to books.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 08:05
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Girls' Night Out
Sandy invites Karen and Mrs Puff out for a night on the town.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 10:50
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 10:50
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Bubbletown
SpongeBob visits Bubbletown.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 11:05
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 11:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · High Sea Diving
SpongeBob dives up to the surface.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Tue 17 Feb · 16:10
UK
Tue 17 Feb · 16:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Plankton Paranoia
Plankton hasn't tried to steal the formula in a while...
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 08:05
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The Night Patty
SpongeBob helps out the Krusty Krab's night shift.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 10:55
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 10:55
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 11:05
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 11:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Bottle Burglars
SpongeBob and Squidward let Plankton steal the secret formula.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 18 Feb · 16:10
UK
Wed 18 Feb · 16:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 08:05
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Karen's Virus
Karen gets a computer virus.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 10:55
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 10:55
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 11:05
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 11:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · My Leg!
SpongeBob tries to keep Fred's leg out of harm's way.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 19 Feb · 16:10
UK
Thu 19 Feb · 16:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 08:05
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
⏱ 11 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 10:55
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 10:55
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 11:05
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 11:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Ink Lemonade
Patrick's lemonade has a secret ingredient!
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Fri 20 Feb · 16:10
UK
Fri 20 Feb · 16:10
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Karen's Virus
Karen gets a computer virus.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Scavenger Pants
Squidward sends SpongeBob and Patrick on a scavenger hunt.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 10:55
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 10:55
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Bubbletown
SpongeBob visits Bubbletown.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 21 Feb · 18:45
UK
Sat 21 Feb · 18:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 08:05
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Krusty Kleaners
SpongeBob vows to clean an entire building.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:30
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Patnocchio
Plankton tells Patrick he is his conscience.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:45
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · ChefBob
SpongeBob invents a new persona.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 22 Feb · 13:55
UK
Sun 22 Feb · 13:55
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 23 Feb · 08:05
UK
Mon 23 Feb · 08:05
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 11 · Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
⏱ 12 mins
Time
Your Time
Mon 23 Feb · 16:10
UK
Mon 23 Feb · 16:10
Available for Streaming
Series 11
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Goons on the Moon
Goons on the Moon
Sandy takes her 'Science Scout' troop on a trip to the moon.
Duration: 22 mins
First broadcast: 31 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
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The String
The String
SpongeBob pulls a loose string from Squidward's shirt.
Duration: 7 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 29 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Squirrel Jelly
Squirrel Jelly
Sandy disturbs a day of jelly fishing.
Duration: 17 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 28 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Girls' Night Out
Girls' Night Out
Sandy invites Karen and Mrs Puff out for a night on the town.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom
The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom
It's Halloween, and the Flying Dutchman is going to make sure everyone is scared!
Duration: 23 mins
First broadcast: 6:35pm 25 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Bubbletown
Bubbletown
SpongeBob visits Bubbletown.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 24 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
The Night Patty
The Night Patty
SpongeBob helps out the Krusty Krab's night shift.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 23 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
The Grill Is Gone
The Grill Is Gone
A gang of kids steal the Krusty Krab's grill.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 22 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Karen's Virus
Karen's Virus
Karen gets a computer virus.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 21 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Appointment TV
Appointment TV
The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man is finally showing on TV.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 20 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Surf 'n' Turf
Surf 'n' Turf
Sandy builds a ship in a bottle.
Duration: 11 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 17 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Call the Cops!
Call the Cops!
Plankton goes to jail, and the secret formula is taken as evidence!
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 16 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Plankton Paranoia
Plankton Paranoia
Plankton hasn't tried to steal the formula in a while...
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 15 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Library Cards
Library Cards
SpongeBob introduces Patrick to books.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 14 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
ChefBob
ChefBob
SpongeBob invents a new persona.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 13 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Patnocchio
Patnocchio
Plankton tells Patrick he is his conscience.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 10 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Krusty Kleaners
Krusty Kleaners
SpongeBob vows to clean an entire building.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 9 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Mr Krabs hires Squidward to babysit Pearl.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 8 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Mustard O' Mine
Mustard O' Mine
The Krusty Krab runs out of mustard.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 7 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
Series 11
·
Shopping List
Shopping List
SpongeBob and Sandy collect Krabby Patty ingredients.
Duration: 12 mins
First broadcast: 8:10am 6 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 22 Aug 2027)
SpongeBob SquarePants FAQs
When is SpongeBob SquarePants next on?
The next broadcast of SpongeBob SquarePants airs at Sun 15 Feb · 13:35(UK: Sun 15 Feb · 13:35) on CBBC.
Which channel is SpongeBob SquarePants next on?
SpongeBob SquarePants returns on CBBC next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
When will SpongeBob SquarePants be available on iPlayer?
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