Ep 32. The Bully
- October 5, 2001
SpongeBob SquarePants season 2 episode 32, titled "The Bully," begins with the introduction of Flats, a new student at boating school. Flats has a tough and intimidating appearance, and it quickly becomes evident that he's a bully. He bullies every student in the boating school, including SpongeBob. SpongeBob, who is naive and pretty much a pushover, just takes the bullying, thinking that it's a normal part of the boating school experience.
However, things take a turn for the worse when Flats challenges SpongeBob to a fight after school. SpongeBob is terrified and doesn't know how to defend himself. He even goes so far as to write his own will, preparing for what seems like his inevitable demise. Throughout the episode, SpongeBob's friends try to offer support and advice, but SpongeBob feels completely hopeless and alone.
As the school day ends, SpongeBob prepares for his fight with Flats. The other students gather around to watch the fight, and it quickly becomes clear that they're all scared of Flats. Even Mrs. Puff, the boating school teacher, seems unable to stop him.
The fight between SpongeBob and Flats begins, and it's immediately obvious that SpongeBob is outmatched. Flats easily pins SpongeBob to the ground and prepares to deliver the final blow. However, just as Flats is about to strike SpongeBob, he accidentally punches himself in the face and knocks himself out.
The other students cheer as SpongeBob emerges victorious, and even Flats seems to gain a newfound respect for SpongeBob. In the end, SpongeBob learns that standing up to bullies is important, and he gains a new sense of confidence in himself.
Overall, "The Bully" is a heartwarming episode that teaches important lessons about bullying and standing up for oneself. It's an important message for viewers of all ages, and it's delivered in typical SpongeBob fashion - with humor, heart, and a lot of silly antics. Fans of the show won't want to miss this classic episode.