Ep 17. Driven To Tears/Rule of Dumb

In SpongeBob SquarePants season 4 episode 17, titled "Driven to Tears/Rule of Dumb," the underwater city of Bikini Bottom is abuzz with excitement over a new driver's license exam that is being offered. SpongeBob and his best friend, Patrick Star, are both determined to pass the test. However, when Patrick takes the test, he fails miserably, and SpongeBob consoles him by inviting him to ride shotgun in his boat.

The two friends set out on a joyride, but soon find themselves on the wrong side of the law when they are pulled over by Officer Nancy. Despite SpongeBob's insistence that he is only trying to cheer up his friend, Officer Nancy gives him a ticket for driving without a license. Patrick is heartbroken, feeling responsible for getting his friend into trouble. However, SpongeBob is not deterred, and vows to pass the driving test himself, in order to make things right.

Meanwhile, in a parallel storyline, King Neptune pays a visit to Bikini Bottom, and announces that Patrick is actually a prince of the underwater kingdom, and thus entitled to the throne. Patrick is excited at the prospect of ruling over his own kingdom, but quickly discovers that being a king is not all it's cracked up to be. He becomes overwhelmed with the responsibilities of leadership, and begins making impulsive decisions that have disastrous consequences.

As SpongeBob works tirelessly to prepare for his driver's test, Patrick's rule as king goes from bad to worse. Eventually, it falls to SpongeBob to save the day, both on the road and in the throne room. In the end, the two friends learn valuable lessons about the importance of responsibility, and the true nature of leadership.

"Driven to Tears/Rule of Dumb" is a classic episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, featuring all the zany humor and heartwarming friendship that fans of the series have come to know and love. With lovable characters, colorful animation, and clever writing, this episode is sure to delight viewers of all ages.