7/10
The start of something special
8 February 2023
The first episode of spongebob serves as a brilliant introduction to the series, even though it's not amazing.

Help wanted (7) It's a great introduction to the characters and it has some great visual gags, though the dialogue is a bit stiff.

Reef blower (5) Personally, I don't think this episode has aged that well. The visuals are well done though it seems overly subdued and slightly bland. It's a good benchmark for some of the experimental and animation focused episodes later on though it doesn't stand up to well on it's own.

Tea at the treedome (8) It's a charming and funny episode with some great visuals and witty dialogue, plus Sandy is an amazing character. The running gags are well paced and they all hit the mark. The pinky finger jokes are a perfect mix of stupid yet endearing.

It's a very good introduction to the series, even if it is still an obvious pilot.
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