SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 4 marked a massive turning point for the series. It was the first season produced after the 2004 feature film and the departure of series creator Stephen Hillenburg as showrunner. 🍍 Season Overview 20 (38 segments) Original Run: July 24, 2007 Showrunner: Paul Tibbitt took over the reins. Vibe: Faster pacing and more expressive animation. ⭐ Key Highlights

Pushed the boundaries of "gross-out" humor and slapstick. 📺 Essential Episodes Fear of a Krabby Patty: The chaotic season premiere.

Featured the double-length "Have You Seen This Snail?"

Introduced the "Handsome Squidward" meme (via The Two Faces of Squidward ).