7: Spongebob Squarepants - Season

: A fan-favorite concept where SpongeBob buys an "abrasive" second skin to help him learn how to say no to people.

: Frequently cited as the season's best. It is praised for its lush musical sequence and for showing a rare moment where SpongeBob and Patrick successfully make Squidward truly happy. SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 7

The season is also known for a subset of episodes that generated significant fan backlash due to mean-spirited humor or "character assassination": : A fan-favorite concept where SpongeBob buys an

: Voiced Plankton’s grandmother in " Gramma's Secret Recipe ". Infamous Episodes SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 7

: Controversial for its "moral" that crying solves everything after SpongeBob is physically trapped in his own laundry wringer.

: Criticized for SpongeBob’s uncharacteristic obliviousness toward Gary's safety.