Ep 39. To Save a Squirrel

SpongeBob SquarePants season 5 episode 39, "To Save a Squirrel," is a delightfully hilarious and heartwarming episode that brings out the best of our beloved characters. The episode revolves around Sandy Cheeks, the tough-as-nails squirrel scientist who lives in a treedome near SpongeBob's house. Sandy is conducting an experiment with a jar of nuts, but accidentally drops a nut on the ground, attracting a dangerous and hungry worm named Alaskan Bull Worm. The worm starts chasing Sandy, who narrowly escapes to her treedome.

Panicked and in need of help, Sandy decides to swallow a radio transmitter and broadcast her distress signal to her friends in Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick hear the signal and rush to Sandy's aid. They come up with various tactics to defeat the Alaskan Bull Worm, such as trying to lure it away with a pie or using a giant slingshot to launch SpongeBob at the worm.

Meanwhile, Mr. Krabs hears about Sandy's distress signal and sees an opportunity to make a profit. He decides to charge admission fees to Bikini Bottom residents who want to watch the worm battle from a nearby hilltop. As the worm battle ensues, chaos ensues among the Bikini Bottom residents and the battle quickly becomes a spectacle. Cue hilarious scenes of Bikini Bottom residents losing their belongings, getting flung in the air, and generally causing mayhem.

Despite the comedic moments, "To Save a Squirrel" also carries a touching message about friendship and teamwork. Sandy is brave but acknowledges that she needs the help of her friends. SpongeBob and Patrick, although foolish at times, prove to be loyal and dependable in their efforts to save their friend. Additionally, the episode shows the consequences of greed and selfishness through Mr. Krabs' exploitation of the situation.

Overall, "To Save a Squirrel" is a classic SpongeBob SquarePants episode that delivers on both humor and heart. It also features some memorable moments, such as SpongeBob serenading the worm with a love song and Sandy using a giant nut to defeat the worm. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode and it serves as a great introduction to the series for new viewers.