Friday, December 06, 2024

SpongeBob SquarePants' Ideal Series Finale Story Pitched By Two of the Show's Stars (& It's Perfect)

The cast of SpongeBob SquarePants recently gathered to reflect on the show’s legacy, and one star floated a playful idea for the perfect series finale. Since the show’s debut in 1999, the beloved Nickelodeon series has followed SpongeBob’s underwater adventures in Bikini Bottom, with one running gag centering on the titular character's chaotic attempts to earn his driver’s license. However, the titular character continues to fail his boating test, which has become central to storylines with his teacher, Mrs. Puff (voiced by Mary Jo Catlett).

Patrick Star and SpongeBob SpongeBob SquarePants smiling in their desks while attending boating school

In a recent reunion with Esquire, Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Roger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) sat down to reflect on 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants. While no plans for a series finale have been announced for SpongeBob SquarePants, Fagerbakke and C. Lawrence tossed around the idea of SpongeBob finally passing his boating test for a potential final episode. Check out the reunion here:

Fagerbakke: "I think we'll know it's the final season of the show, as SpongeBob gets his boating license."

Carolyn Lawrence: "Maybe he should get it, and then it's a mistake. Mrs Puff gives him the license, and then it's like, HAH!"



Having SpongeBob finally pass his boating test as a potential finale would tie together one of the show’s longest-running jokes. For over two decades, his disastrous driving lessons with the long-suffering Mrs. Puff have been a memorable gag. If SpongeBob were to succeed in passing the test, it could offer a rare moment of achievement for the character, whose optimism often overshadows his lack of skill. Even in victory, there’s room for the show's signature chaos, with his new license paving the way for more hilarity rather than resolution.

Moreover, such a finale would also celebrate the series' ability to make the simplest, most relatable struggles endlessly entertaining. SpongeBob’s boating school adventures have consistently resonated with viewers because his failures reflect his boundless enthusiasm and resilience. These poignant qualities have endeared him to audiences of all ages. Ending the series on this note would underline those themes while serving as a nod to SpongeBob SquarePants' signature comedy.

SpongeBob and Mrs. Puff in a boatmobile in 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
Ohhh SpongeBob

A finale built around his boating test would be the perfect ending to SpongeBob SquarePants since the idea captures everything that makes the show memorable. The silly yet sincere episodic storytelling, along with a commitment to its characters’ quirks, has given joy to many viewers for a little over 25 years. While it is not yet determined if this concept will ever become reality, imagining SpongeBob finally earning his license (or even hilariously failing one last time) feels like a satisfying ending that would leave audiences smiling.

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Originally published: December 06, 2024.

Original source: ScreenRant.

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