Ep 1. Extreme Spots / Squirrel Record

SpongeBob SquarePants season 9 episode 1 is titled "Extreme Spots / Squirrel Record".

In the first segment, "Extreme Spots", SpongeBob and Patrick become Hell's Kitchen's rivals, the Drasticals, to participate in the Gnarly Surf-off. They believe that by doing so, they will be able to prove that they are "extreme". However, the challenge proves to be a lot harder than they expected as they have to find a way to surf the deadly "Barbarian Bikini Bottom Reef". SpongeBob and Patrick come up with their own unconventional ways to surf, but their methods only make things worse for them. Will they miraculously be able to surf successfully, or will they end up with broken bones?

In the second segment, "Squirrel Record", Sandy challenges SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward to see who can go the longest without sleep. Sandy believes that she has an advantage as she is used to staying up all night for research. However, she did not bank on her competitive nature. Sandy’s determination to win the competition ends up backfiring on her as her agitation makes it impossible for her to sleep. SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward, on the other hand, were able to have fun and stay up all night while keeping fresh through various games. Who will win the challenge and get to have a good night's rest?

The episode "Extreme Spots / Squirrel Record" teaches kids the value of teamwork, perseverance, and the fact that winning is not everything. It also promotes creativity, as SpongeBob and Patrick's unconventional methods of surfing show that it is possible to find new ways of doing things. The episode also encourages kids to have fun and enjoy challenges, as the three characters who were not Sandy were able to make the most of their time staying up all night and not let the challenge wear them down.

Overall, "Extreme Spots / Squirrel Record" is another great installment in the SpongeBob SquarePants series, filled with humor, heart, and valuable lessons. Kids (and adults) will enjoy watching SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and Squidward face off in their own unique ways.