100+ Really Hard SpongeBob Trivia Questions

Most of us are a least a bit familiar with SpongeBob. We have heard the theme song, seen some memes on Facebook, and are aware of its popularity. With more than twenty years of episodes in fourteen seasons, and three feature films, plus a 2023 release of Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, it is almost impossible to not know of SpongeBob and his friends. Our article provides several ways to test your knowledge of this popular show.

Our section on SpongeBob Trivia Facts provides a list of tidbits of information surrounding the production of this popular cartoon. SpongeBob Trivia Questions serves as a great resource for a trivia game with general SpongeBob trivia questions. Our Hard SpongeBob Trivia concentrates on specific episodes, so you need to be a fan to do well on these trivia questions. We end the article with a SpongeBob Trivia Quiz with questions and answers listed separately for a bit of a challenge and to make it easy to share with family and friends.

SpongeBob Trivia Facts

Just how big a fan of SpongeBob are you? In this section, we challenge you with some lesser-known facts surrounding the production of SpongeBob SquarePants. You really need to be a fan to answer these. See how well you can do and then challenge others.

• What did Stephen Hillenburg wear when he presented the cartoon series to Nickelodeon?
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  A Hawaiian shirt
• What is the percentage of adults without children who watch SpongeBob?
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  25%
• Is there really a Bikini Atoll, the location of the SpongeBob adventures?
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  Yes, it is an island located halfway between Hawaii and Australia which was once used to test nuclear weapons.
• On what date did SpongeBob premiere?
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  May 1, 1999
• Where is the finished animation of the SpongeBob episodes created?
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  South Korea
• What is the name of the muscular movie star who appeared in the first SpongeBob movie?
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  David Hasselhoff
• The SpongeBob cartoon was the first cartoon on Nickelodeon to do what?
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  Have over 200 episodes
• Who created SpongeBob after having once worked as a fry cook in a seafood restaurant?
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  Stephen Hillenburg
• Who is the voice of SpongeBob?
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  Tom Kenny
• What was Stephen Hillenburg’s career before SpongeBob?
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  A marine biologist
• Where do the characters in SpongeBob come from? Stephen Hillenburg’s unpublished comic book
• What was the first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants titled?
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  “Help Wanted”
• How many times is “SpongeBob SquarePants” repeated in the theme song?
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  Eight
• Who is the voice Squidward?
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  Rodger Bumpass
• Who is the voice of Mermaid Man?
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  Ernest Borgnine
• Who is the voice of Barnacle Boy?
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  Tim Conway
• Who is the voice of Gary the snail?
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  Tom Kenny (who also voices SpongeBob)
• In what year did the first movie premier?
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  2004
• What is considered the most controversial SpongeBob episode?
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  “SpongeBob, You’re Fired!”
• What song became popular because of the show?
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  “Sweet Victory”
• In what episode was the song “Sweet Victory” played?
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  “Band Geeks”
• What was the title of the first show’s soundtrack?
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  SpongeBob SquarePants: the Yellow Album
• When was SpongeBob SquarePants: the Yellow Album released?
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  November 15, 2005
• What discovery was named after SpongeBob?
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  A new fungus
• What item did David Hasselhoff keep from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
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  A 12-foot replica of himself
• What is SpongeBob’s most frequently said line?
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  “I’m ready!”
• Where did Stephen Hillenburg’s inspiration for Mr. Krabs come from?
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  His manager when he worked at a seafood restaurant

SpongeBob Trivia Questions

In this section, we share trivia questions most can answer – the tidbits of character and story information easily remembered. Many viewers of the show will know the answers because they watch the episodes repeatedly or the questions refer to character traits and characteristics seen in many shows. See how well you do in this section.

• What illness does SpongeBob have after leaving his refrigerator open?
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  The suds
• What makes Squidward become more handsome?
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  His face is slammed into a door.
• When he laughs, how many upper teeth does Patrick show?
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  One
• Which one of Sandy’s pets turns into the “monster” and sends Bikini Bottom into a panic?
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  Wormy
• What musical instrument does Squidward enjoy playing in his free time?
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  A clarinet
• What is the license plate on SpongeBob’s boat mobile?
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  IM-RDY
• What type of place was Krusty Krab before Mr. Krabs acquired it?
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  A retirement home
• What is Plankton’s first name?
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  Sheldon
• What does Plankton say F.U.N. stands for?
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  F is for fire that burns down the whole town, U is for uranium bombs, N is for no survivors!
• for anywhere and anytime at all down here in the deep blue sea![/showhide]
• What is SpongeBob’s favorite sport?
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  Jellyfishing
• What is the location of Bikini Bottom?
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  Beneath the Bikini Atoll island
• What does SpongeBob call the colorful Krabby Patties he sells?
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  Pretty Patties
• What is the name of King Neptune’s daughter?
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  Princess Mindy
• What is the name of the boy band that Pearl is a fan of?
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  Boys Who Cry
• Who is Squidward’s arch nemesis from high school?
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  Squilliam Fancyson III
• What shape is Squidward’s house?
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  An Easter Island head statue
• What kind of sea creature is Squidward?
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  A six-legged octopus
• What species is Mr. Krabs’ daughter Pearl?
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  Whale
• What is the name of the fish that sends SpongeBob and Patrick on an impossible quest when his crown gets stolen?
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  King Neptune
• What does Pearl name the Krusty Krab when she takes over?
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  The Kuddly Krab
• What substance do SpongeBob and Patrick claim they can do without when they first meet Sandy?
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  Water

Hard SpongeBob Trivia

Think you are a SpongeBob expert? Now we have some questions about specific episode content to challenge those of you who believe you know nearly everything about SpongeBob and his friends.

• In the episode “Good Ol’ Whatshisname” who is sentenced to ten years in prison?
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  Squidward
• In “Something Smells,” what common ingredient was not an ingredient in SpongeBob’s sundae?
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  Ice cream
• In “Rule of Dumb,” what character is revealed is somehow related to Patrick?
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  Gary
• In “Plankton’s Army,” Squidward says that Mr. Krabs keeps the secret formula for the Krabby Patty where?
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  At home under his mattress
• In the episode “Dumped,” which character is it that follows Patrick around?
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  Gary
• In “Plankton’s Pet,” what name does Plankton gIve his pet green amoeba?
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  Spot
• In “To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants,” what is the name of the magazine Squidward reads?
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  House Fancy
• In “Life of Crime,” what is it that Patrick and SpongeBob think they steal which makes them criminals?
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  A balloon
• In “Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V,” what does E.V.I.L stand for?
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  Every Villain Is Lemons
• In the episode, “Procrastination,” what was the one word SpongeBob was able to get down after hours of procrastinating while working on an essay about what not to do at a stoplight?
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  “The”
• In “Something Smells,” why is everyone in Bikini Bottom revolted by SpongeBob?
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  SpongeBob’s sundae made his breath smell bad.
• In the “Pizza Delivery” episode, what is SpongeBob referring to when he says, “The pioneers used to ride these babies around for miles”?
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  A boulder
• In The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, what is the name of the peanut shaped mascot for SpongeBob and Patrick’s favorite ice cream bar?
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  Goofy Goober
• In The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, who becomes the manager at the Krusty Krab 2?
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  SpongeBob
• What famous line Patrick yells in “The Fry Cook Games” turned into a famous internet meme?
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  “My name’s not Rick!”
• What is the color of the underwear SpongeBob wears in “The Fry Cook Games”?
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  Pink
• What is the name of the magazine that wrote an article saying sea bears and fairy tales are real?
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  Fake Science Monthly
• In the episode “The Great Snail Race,” what is the name of the snail Squidward buys?
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  Snelly
• What is the name of the snail who won the race in “The Fry Cook Games”?
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  Rocky
• What is the name of the episode where Larry the Lobster is called “Big Larry”?
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  “Ripped Pants”
• In the episode, “Squidville” where did Squidward move to?
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  Tentacle Acres
• What is the name of the main antagonist of the episode “I’m Your Biggest Fanatic” and also the leader of the Jellyspotters?
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  Kevin the Sea Cucumber
• What happened to the twelve-foot replica of David Hasselhoff from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
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  He auctioned it off.
• In The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, what do SpongeBob and Patrick use to drown their sorrows?
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  Ice-cream

SpongeBob Quiz

Time to test your knowledge of all things SpongeBob. We have listed the questions and answers separately to make this a challenging, fun experience. After you quiz yourself, test your family and friends and see who is the SpongeBob SquarePants expert.

1. What greeting does Sandy usually say?
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   “Howdy y’all.”
2. According to SpongeBob’s song, what is the best time to wear a striped sweater?
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   All the time
3. Was Rocky really a snail?
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   No, he was a rock.
4. What talent does Patrick have with his tummy?
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   He can play it like drums.
5. What is the color of SpongeBob’s eyes?
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   Blue
6. What notable item does SpongeBob wear while he works at Krusty Krab?
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   A tall white hat decorated with a small blue anchor
7. Which episode is considered by many to be the best in the series?
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   “Band Geeks”
8. What is Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy’s secret hideout named?
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   Mermalair
9. What is the name of SpongeBob’s pet snail?
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   Gary
10. What is the name of the giant creature that eats Sandy’s tail?
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    Alaskan Bull Worm
11. What is the name of Plankton’s computer wife?
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    Karen
12. What is the signature dish at the Krusty Krab?
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    Krabby Patty
13. What is the name of SpongeBob’s blue jellyfish?
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    Friend
14. What color is the shirt SpongeBob usually wears?
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    White
15. Krabs’ daughter, Pearl, is what kind of animal?
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    A whale
16. What is the name of the US state Sandy comes from?
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    Texas
17. What was the name of the first SpongeBob movie?
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    The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
18. What was the name of the former fry cook at Krusty Krab before SpongeBob worked there?
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    Jim
19. When Patrick answers the phone at Krusty Krab and a customer asks, “Is this the Krusty Krab?” how does Patrick respond?
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    “No, this is Patrick.”
20. Where does Patrick work?
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    He does not work.
21. Where in Bikini Bottom does Sandy Cheeks live?
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    Sandy’s treedome
22. Where does SpongeBob live?
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    In a pineapple under the sea
23. Where does SpongeBob work?
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    Krusty Krab
24. Where is SpongeBob’s favorite amusement park?
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    Glove World
25. What is the name of the character who is a fellow Magic Conch believer?
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    Ranger
26. What is the name of the character who thinks that everybody is an idiot, except him?
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    Squidward Tentacles
27. What is the name of Bikini Bottom’s favorite superhero?
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    Mermaid Man
28. Who is the only land animal in Bikini Bottom?
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    Sandy Cheeks
29. What is the name of SpongeBob’s best friend?
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    Patrick Star
30. What is the name of Chum Bucket’s owner and the show’s main villain?
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    Plankton
31. What is the name of the person who runs the boating school that SpongeBob attends?
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    Mrs. Puff
32. Who steals King Neptune’s crown?
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    Plankton
33. Who is the voice of SpongeBob in the TV series?
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    Tom Kenny
34. Who is the winner of the snail race?
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    Rocky
35. Kevin C. Cucumber is the leader of what club?
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    The jellyfishing club, the Jellyspotters
36. While Plankton and Mr. Krabs are enemies, but what is the one thing they have in common?
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    Their birthday
37. What are two things that SpongeBob is afraid of?
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    Darkness and clowns

We hope you have enjoyed exploring our SpongeBob SquarePants trivia article. Use the content for a party game, local pub trivia night, or an evening with family or friends. Remember, as SpongeBob says, “F is for friends who do stuff together!” So, have fun!

Susan Box Mann

Susan majored in English with a double minor in Humanities and Business at Arizona State University and earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Liberty University. She taught grades four through twelve in both public and private schools. Subjects included English, U.S. and world history and geography, math, earth and physical science, Bible, information technologies, and creative writing.

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