Ep 21. The Great Snail Race/Gary In Love

SpongeBob SquarePants season 3 episode 21 is a two-part episode titled "The Great Snail Race/Gary in Love."

In the first part, "The Great Snail Race," SpongeBob enters Gary, his pet snail, in a snail race. However, he becomes overly competitive and starts training Gary intensely. Meanwhile, Patrick enters his pet rock in the race and becomes the biggest obstacle for SpongeBob and Gary to overcome.

The race itself is filled with hilarious moments, including a scene where Patrick accidentally leaves his rock at the starting line and has to go back and retrieve it. The race ultimately ends on a bittersweet note, with SpongeBob learning an important lesson about the value of friendship and sportsmanship.

In the second part of the episode, "Gary in Love," Gary falls in love with a new snail in town named Mary. However, Mary turns out to be the pet of none other than SpongeBob's nemesis, Plankton. Plankton uses Mary to try and steal the Krabby Patty secret formula, but Gary is determined to protect his new love interest.

The episode is filled with hilarious and heartwarming moments, including Gary's attempts to impress Mary and SpongeBob's determination to protect his pet. In the end, love triumphs over villainy as Gary and Mary's love for each other ultimately thwarts Plankton's scheme.

Overall, "The Great Snail Race/Gary in Love" is a classic episode of SpongeBob SquarePants that showcases the series' trademark humor, heart, and creativity. Fans of the show will surely love this unforgettable double feature.