Here’s what happens in the only episode without SpongeBob of the Nickelodeon classic.

Nickelodeon’sSpongeBob SquarePantsjust did something it hasn’t done since it began in 1999.

Since the beginning ofSpongeBob SquarePants, a few elements of the series have always been essential.

Squidward

Appropriately titled “BassWard,” the SpongeBob-less story focuses on a travel day with Squidward and Bubble Bass.

Why Is SpongeBob Not in the Episode?

Later, they inadvertently launch a baby and its mother out of the train window.

Squidward and Bubble Bass meeting at the train station.

After being thrown off the train themselves, they walk to Jetsam City.

Old Man Jenkins gives them a ride, but the plane crashes due to Bubble Bass’s weight.

Despite their conflicts, they finally reach the city only to find their hotel reservations canceled.

Bubble Bass sleeping on Squidward.

The 14th season ofSpongeBob SquarePantsairs weekly on Nickelodeon.

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