It’s a SpongeBob Christmas! (SpongeBob SquarePants)

"It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" is the 23rd episode of the eighth season, and the 175th episode overall, of the American animated television series, SpongeBob SquarePants.

Summary
Plankton, Mr. Krabs' nemesis, vows to get his Christmas wish - obtaining the Krusty Krab's secret Krabby Patty formula - by turning everyone bad in Bikini Bottom with the help of his special jerktonium-laced fruitcake.

Why The Whole Gang Got Presents For Christmas

 * 1) The stop-motion animation is well done and is a nice and very creative idea from the show’s usual 2D animation.
 * 2) * Fun fact: The animation was done by Screen Novelties, and would go on to animate the Season 11 episode, "The Legends of Boo-kini Bottom" five years later.
 * 3) The designs of a lot of the characters are nicely crafted.
 * 4) The idea of making a fruitcake that turns people mean is very original.
 * 5) Wonderful songs, especially “Don’t Be A Jerk” (first used in a LEGO promotion in 2008) which turns people back to normal.
 * 6) There are plenty of funny and memorable moments.
 * 7) Many of the characters have their original personalities after they got flanderized, like Patrick, Mr. Krabs and Squidward.
 * 8) Plankton is still entertaining as the “bad guy” as he tries to steal the secret formula.
 * 9) The Patchy and Potty scenes are really entertaining to watch thanks to the beautiful stop-motion.
 * 10) The scene with Patrick and his Santa trap.
 * 11) Plankton gets what he deserves at the end when Santa's elves dump olives on him.
 * 12) Overall, this episode actively saved the series from its downfall, and because of it, the show itself has been massively improving since season 9. No matter which way you look at it, Season 8 ended on a high note, with this episode in airing order and Hello Bikini Bottom! in production order.

The Only Bad Quality

 * 1) Plot hole: SpongeBob is not wearing a helmet in Sandy's treedome - when it was established in earlier episodes (and ones after this one) that SpongeBob runs out of air when not wearing a helmet in the there.

Reception
This episode was favored with positive reception and critical acclaim by fans and critics of the series for its cheerful themed spirit to the show, and one of the show's most famous songs, "Don't Be A Jerk".

Videos
akVJOFGLpfE