Ep 4. Naughty Nautical Neighbors/Boating School

In SpongeBob SquarePants season 1 episode 4, titled "Naughty Nautical Neighbors/Boating School," viewers follow the silly undersea antics of SpongeBob and his friends, Squidward and Patrick, as they navigate the challenges of neighborly disputes and boating tests.

The episode begins with SpongeBob and Patrick engaging in a loud and obnoxious game of jellyfishing, much to the annoyance of Squidward. When Squidward retaliates with his clarinet, the resulting noise sparks a turf war between the three neighbors. Each one tries to outdo the other with louder and more annoying activities, ultimately leading to a full-blown prank war.

Meanwhile, SpongeBob receives his boating school report card and is devastated to learn that he has failed the test for the umpteenth time. Determined to pass, he enrolls in Mrs. Puff's extra credit program, where he must complete a series of dangerous and hilarious boating challenges.

As SpongeBob struggles to master the skills needed to pass the test, Squidward and Patrick continue to one-up each other with their pranks. SpongeBob initially tries to stay neutral, but eventually gets caught up in the rivalry and becomes equally mischievous.

Eventually, the rivalry comes to a head when the three friends end up stuck in a giant bubble together. As they struggle to avoid the pitfalls of their shared captivity, they realize that their constant bickering and one-upmanship was pointless. They make amends and agree to live in peace.

In the end, SpongeBob finally passes his boating test with flying colors, much to Mrs. Puff's surprise and delight. The episode ends with the three friends happily enjoying their newfound friendship, as Squidward plays his clarinet, Patrick does his best air guitar impression, and SpongeBob joins in the fishy fun.

Overall, this episode showcases the classic goofiness and heartwarming friendship that has made SpongeBob SquarePants a beloved cartoon icon.