Ep 6. Bubble Bass's Tab

SpongeBob SquarePants season 13 episode 6 titled "Bubble Bass's Tab" is about SpongeBob's former nemesis, Bubble Bass, who returns and demands that SpongeBob settle a tab from their previous time together. However, Bubble Bass seems to have a hidden agenda and SpongeBob becomes suspicious of his intentions.

The episode starts with SpongeBob working at the Krusty Krab when Bubble Bass walks in and orders a ton of food. As SpongeBob prepares the order, Bubble Bass hands him a piece of paper and tells him it's his tab from the last time they saw each other. SpongeBob is shocked to see the amount - it's a lot more than he expected. Bubble Bass insists that SpongeBob owes him the money and warns him that he won't leave until it's paid.

SpongeBob panics and doesn't know how he's going to pay Bubble Bass back. He tells Mr. Krabs about the situation and Mr. Krabs suggests he contact a debt collector. SpongeBob is hesitant, but agrees to give it a try. However, the debt collector turns out to be a menacing figure who terrifies SpongeBob and demands payment by the end of the day.

SpongeBob becomes more and more stressed as he tries to come up with the money. He goes on a series of odd jobs including washing boats, working at a pizza place, and even selling candy door-to-door. But no matter how hard he works, he can't seem to earn enough to cover his debt.

Meanwhile, Bubble Bass begins dropping hints that there might be more to the situation than just a simple tab. SpongeBob starts to wonder if Bubble Bass is trying to scam him somehow. He decides to investigate and discovers that Bubble Bass has been ordering food from the Krusty Krab and never paying for it.

SpongeBob confronts Bubble Bass and demands that he pay the Krusty Krab back for all the food he's stolen. Bubble Bass admits that he's been using SpongeBob's tab as a cover-up for his own misdeeds and tries to bribe SpongeBob into keeping the secret.

SpongeBob ultimately decides to do the right thing and tells Mr. Krabs the truth about what happened. Mr. Krabs is furious and demands that Bubble Bass pay back every penny he owes, both to the Krusty Krab and to SpongeBob. Bubble Bass begrudgingly agrees and pays up, but not without expressing his frustration towards SpongeBob for ruining his scam.

The episode ends with SpongeBob relieved that the debt is paid off and grateful for the support of his friends. He learns that it's important to ask for help when you need it and to stand up for what's right, even if it's difficult.