Ep 13. Scaredy Pants/I Was a Teenage Gary

In the thirteenth episode of SpongeBob SquarePants season 1, fans are treated to a double bill with a Halloween twist. 'Scaredy Pants' sees SpongeBob SquarePants transform into a ghostly figure after being dared by his coworker, Squidward. The new persona wins him the popularity he's always dreamed of until he realizes that being scary isn't all it's cracked up to be. In 'I Was a Teenage Gary,' SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, accidentally ingests some of Squidward's plant food, causing him to turn into a monstrous snail-like creature. SpongeBob tries to remedy the situation by looking for a cure while the mutated Gary terrorizes the entire city. Thankfully, things end well for everyone in this fun-filled Halloween episode.

The episode begins with SpongeBob and Patrick attempting to find the perfect Halloween costume. They soon turn their attention to Squidward, and after much ribbing, SpongeBob bets Squidward that he can't scare him. In order to intimidate SpongeBob, Squidward comes up with a plan to dress up as the Flying Dutchman, a ghostly pirate that haunts the seas. The plan works, and SpongeBob is completely spooked. Determined to get his own back, SpongeBob attempts to scare Squidward but fails, leading Squidward to dare him to appear at the Krusty Krab in a ghost outfit.

Despite being initially hesitant, SpongeBob eventually dons the white sheet and tries unsuccessfully to scare the patrons of the Krusty Krab. It's only when a little girl points out that he's not scary because he's still wearing his normal pants that SpongeBob realizes he needs to go all out. He removes his pants and truly transforms into a ghostly figure, eliciting terror from the customers and amusement from Squidward.

SpongeBob revels in his newfound popularity, but things don't stay rosy for long. When he attempts to spook Sandy, the squirrel physiologist, he discovers that she's genuinely afraid of ghosts and feels guilty for being so scary. On top of that, SpongeBob realizes his new outfit comes with a downside. Without pants, he's freezing cold, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom refuse to invite him into their homes. He finally realizes that being scary isn't all it's cracked up to be and returns to his normal outfit, but not before some hilarious mishaps.

In the second half of the episode, SpongeBob's pet snail, Gary, accidentally ingests some of Squidward's plant food, causing him to turn into a monstrous snail-like creature. SpongeBob is initially nonplussed, thinking his pet is molting, but soon realizes that something's not right. Gary the snail continues to transform, becoming a ferocious creature that terrorizes Bikini Bottom.

SpongeBob, terrified of his own pet, dons a suit of armor and sets out to find a cure for the snail's transformation. He encounters Squidward along the way, who is too terrified of the monstrous Gary to offer any help. SpongeBob discovers that the tincture of snail slime can cure Gary's condition and rushes back to the Krusty Krab to retrieve it. There, he is attacked by the mutated Gary, but manages to give him the cure, reverting him back to his cute and cuddly self.

Overall, this episode is a great Halloween double bill that gives viewers a fun and spooky experience. The episodes are full of laughs and thrills, making it a must-watch for fans of the show. It's also a great showcase of SpongeBob SquarePants' loveable and quirky nature, as well as its top-notch writing and animation. Even if you're not a fan of Halloween, 'Scaredy Pants' and 'I Was a Teenage Gary' are still worth checking out for the sheer entertainment value.