Ep 36. SpongeBob Meets the Strangler

In SpongeBob SquarePants season 3 episode 36, titled "SpongeBob Meets the Strangler," SpongeBob meets a new stranger in Bikini Bottom who seems friendly at first but turns out to be a professional criminal known as the Tattletale Strangler. The Strangler has a reputation for targeting people who tattle on others and strangling them.

Despite warnings from the police, SpongeBob still wants to be friends with the Strangler. He invites him over to his house to make him a pie, but things take a turn for the worse when the Strangler starts acting suspiciously. Detective SpongeBob starts to suspect that his new friend might actually be the Strangler after all.

Throughout the episode, SpongeBob tries to gather evidence to prove his suspicions. The Strangler tries to throw SpongeBob off his trail by leading him on a wild goose chase and trying to frame other people as the Strangler. However, SpongeBob's sharp mind and unwavering determination lead him to finally capture the Strangler and bring him to justice.

As always, the episode is full of the silly and absurd humor that has made SpongeBob SquarePants such a beloved cartoon for both kids and adults. This episode in particular plays with the classic trope of the "friendly stranger" who turns out to be a dangerous criminal, but does so in a way that is both entertaining and suitable for a young audience.

Overall, "SpongeBob Meets the Strangler" is a fun and memorable episode that showcases the wit and charm of Bikini Bottom's favorite sponge. Whether you're a long-time fan of the show or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely worth watching.