Ep 5. Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful/A Pal for Gary

In the first half of the seventh season's fifth episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, entitled "Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful," viewers are treated to a hilarious romp through the town as the characters work to clean up litter and other debris.

When Squidward, SpongeBob, and Patrick set out to rid the town of its trash, they quickly find themselves overwhelmed. From a stubborn, garbage-strewn street to an open ocean full of plastic waste, the trio face plenty of challenges along the way. But with the help of some inventive solutions (including Patrick's unique trash-collecting helmet), they manage to keep a positive attitude and ultimately succeed in their task.

Throughout the episode, the zany characters of Bikini Bottom make appearances in various roles, from SpongeBob dressed as a giant banana peeling up street refuse to Squidward attempting to sweep a beach in only his socks. The jokes are fresh and funny, and there's no shortage of classic SpongeBob antics to keep viewers entertained.

In the second half of the episode, "A Pal for Gary," we see SpongeBob adopt a new pet, a slimy, purple worm named Puffy Fluffy, as a companion for his beloved snail Gary. But when it becomes clear that Puffy isn't as harmless as he seems, SpongeBob must do everything in his power to protect his animal friends.

From Puffy's terrifying growls to his insatiable appetite (which leads him to devour everything from SpongeBob's furniture to the entire town), the worm proves to be a formidable and unpredictable force. But with the help of his clever pet snail and his own quick thinking, SpongeBob is able to triumph over Puffy in grand style.

As with all episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, the humor in "Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful/A Pal for Gary" is both slapstick and clever, with plenty of jokes and visual gags to keep viewers engaged from start to finish. Overall, the episode is a great example of the show's ability to balance larger-than-life humor with a heartfelt message about the importance of taking care of the environment and protecting those we love.