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'''"Help Wanted"''' is the very first episode of ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants (television show)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]''. The episode is about SpongeBob being hired as the [[fry cook]] of the Krusty Krab.
'''"Help Wanted"''' is the first segment of the very first episode of ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants (television series)|SpongeBob SquarePants]]''. It is a part of [[season 1]]. The episode is about SpongeBob being hired as the [[fry cook]] of the Krusty Krab.


==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[French Narrator]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]
*[[Gary the Snail]]
*[[Patrick Star]]
*[[Squidward Tentacles]]
*[[Squidward Tentacles]]
*[[Eugene Krabs]]
*[[Eugene Krabs]]
*[[Patrick Star]]
*[[Anchovy|Anchovies]]
*[[Anchovies]]
*[[Gary the Snail]]
*[[French Narrator]]


<small>'''Note:''' All characters listed made their debut in the episode.</small>
<small>'''Note:''' All characters listed made their debut in the episode.</small>
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==Plot==
==Plot==
A Narrator with a French Accent introduces SpongeBob SquarePants, a Sponge who lives in a Pineapple in the city of [[Bikini Bottom]]. SpongeBob's alarm clock rings, waking him up at 7 a.m. in the morning. He tells his pet, Gary that he must be in good shape because this particular day is important. He jumps off of his diving board, and lands in his pants. He goes to his exercise room and lifts a bar-weight (which is actually two stuffed animals). Afterwards, SpongeBob declares that he is ready. He runs outside and down the street to the [[Krusty Krab]], repeatedly saying, "I'm ready" while his Neighbor and best friend, Patrick Star, cheers him on. SpongeBob sees the 'Help Wanted' sign on the Krusty Krab window. He then declares that he is ready to obtain the job, which he has dreamed of for years; however, he loses his confidence. Patrick convinces him to go for the job, and so SpongeBob does so. Squidward Tentacles, the head Cashier, is cleaning the window (his head is drawn and loser is written above it). Squidward sees that SpongeBob wants the job, and so he tells restaurant owner Eugene H. Krabs that SpongeBob doesn't qualify for the job. SpongeBob walks into the Krusty Krab and asks for the job. To get rid of him, Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob that he can join the 'Krusty Krew' if he passes a "test"&mdash;which is to obtain a 'Hydrodynamic Spatula with Port and Starboard Attachments and a Turbo-Drive' (essentially sending SpongeBob on a form of snipe hunt). As soon as SpongeBob leaves, six buses drop off a large crowds of hungry anchovies. They barge into the Krusty Krab, demanding Krabby Patties. Attempting to keep things in order, Squidward requests that there be a single-file line in front of the cash register. But the anchovies angrily protest, forming a 'storm' of angry anchovies. This forces Squidward and Mr. Krabs to climb up the 'mast'. Thinking that it is the end for them, they say their good-byes. Suddenly, SpongeBob arrives, flying with his 'hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive' (according to SpongeBob, the Barg'n Mart only had one in stock). Mr. Krabs is flabbergasted at the fact that SpongeBob actually passed the "test." SpongeBob flies into the kitchen and as fast as he can, satisfies the needs of the angry anchovies. When the last anchovy gets their Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs is delighted. He hires SpongeBob, by welcoming him to the Krusty Krew and giving him a name tag. Then, Mr. Krabs calls for three cheers for SpongeBob. Even though Squidward is upset, Mr. Krabs doesn't listen to him because he wants to go and count the money he just made in his office. At the end, Patrick walks in and asks for a Krabby Patty. SpongeBob races into the kitchen and makes a huge stream of Krabby Patties which hit Patrick and send him flying out of the restaurant. Worried, Squidward calls Mr. Krabs to come see his new employee.
Help Wanted opens with a wide shot of Bikini Bottom, as we pan to SpongeBob's house. The [[French Narrator]] introduces us to [[SpongeBob SquarePants]] and the city of [[Bikini Bottom]]. We cut to SpongeBob's bedroom, where SpongeBob's alarm blares to wake him up.
 
SpongeBob turns off the alarm, and tells [[Gary the Snail]] excitedly that today's the big day, leaping into a pair of his trademark square pants as he runs off to his gym, telling Gary that he wants to be at his peak physical condition for today's events. He then struggles at lifting weights, before setting them down.  
 
He runs out of his pineapple house to the [[Krusty Krab]], passing by his best friend [[Patrick Star]], who cheers him on. Patrick then falls off his rock. We then see SpongeBob near the Krusty Krab, Bikini Bottom's prime eating establishment. SpongeBob admires the restaurant and tells of his goal to work there, before quickly losing confidence.
 
SpongeBob attempts to run off before being suddenly stopped by Patrick. He gives SpongeBob a confidence boost, by reminding SpongeBob of his passionate love for fry cooking. SpongeBob is then given the strength he needs. He runs up to the Krusty Krab.
 
[[Squidward Tentacles]] is seen cleaning up the window, and notices SpongeBob approaching fast. Noticing the help wanted sign, he rushes to tell [[Eugene H. Krabs]] about SpongeBob, but SpongeBob enters the restaurant, tripping and falling.
 
After bouncing around the restaurant and coming to a dead stop, he asks Mr. Krabs for a job. Mr. Krabs and Squidward decide to give SpongeBob a test, which involves SpongeBob obtaining a hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments, as well as a turbo drive. SpongeBob accepts this task. Mr. Krabs and Squidward laugh as they relish in the fact SpongeBob is gone.
 
[[Anchovies]] in busloads proceed to pull up to the Krusty Krab, which Mr. Krabs detects near instantly, describing it as a smelly smell that smells smelly. The anchovies quickly overrun the Krusty Krab, with Squidward trying to maintain order, but failing miserably.  
 
SpongeBob arrives at the [[Barg'N-Mart]] as chaos unfolds at the Krusty Krab. Mr. Krabs panics and asks for his mom as SpongeBob looks for the spatula. As Mr. Krabs and Squidward obtain higher ground, they accept their doomed fate, before SpongeBob returns with the requested spatula.
 
Squidward and Mr. Krabs are in utter disbelief as SpongeBob shows off the spatula, flying into the kitchen as “Living in the Sunlight” plays in the background. SpongeBob then prepares a bunch of Krabby Patties to the tune of the song. The anchovies are fed as SpongeBob keeps up the pace.  
 
Eventually, SpongeBob feeds the last anchovy as they all leave the Krusty Krab. Mr. Krabs is impressed with SpongeBob's talent as he is hired on the spot. Mr. Krabs retreats to his office with an impressive amount of cash. Patrick enters and orders a Krabby Patty, which causes SpongeBob to create a torrent of Krabby Patties. “Living in the Sunlight” starts back up as Squidward calls for Mr. Krabs, ending the episode.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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*'''SpongeBob:''' I'm ready!
*'''SpongeBob:''' I'm ready!
*'''Patrick:''' ''Who's ready?!''
*'''Patrick:''' ''Who's ready?!''
*'''SpongeBob:''' I'm ready!! *'''Mr. Krabs:''' (as the anchovies swarm the Krusty Krab) Batten down the hatches, Mr. Squidward! We're taking on water, Mr. Squidward! I want my mommy, Mr. Squidward! *'''Patrick:''' Good morning, Krusty Krew!
*'''SpongeBob:''' I'm ready!!
*'''Mr. Krabs:''' (as the anchovies swarm the Krusty Krab) Batten down the hatches, Mr. Squidward! We're taking on water, Mr. Squidward! I want my mommy, Mr. Squidward!
*'''Patrick:''' Good morning, Krusty Krew!
*'''Squidward:''' What would you like, Patrick?
*'''Squidward:''' What would you like, Patrick?
*'''Patrick:''' One Krabby Patty, please.
*'''Patrick:''' One Krabby Patty, please.
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*'''Squidward:''' Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs!! Come see your new employee!
*'''Squidward:''' Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs!! Come see your new employee!


==Animation style==
==Differences from later episodes==
Because it is the first episode, "Help Wanted" has many differences to the rest of the series. However, the original version of the episode had many other minor differences corrected later. For example, this is the only episode where SpongeBob's bed is on the right. Differences in voices are another example. SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and Patrick's is deeper. Designs and colors are also different. Mr. Krabs' eyelids are bright pink opposed to just red, Squidward wears a regular orange shirt instead of brown-orange, his complexion is more pale, his laugh is different, the comedic "splat" sound is different, and Gary's eye pupils & irises are smaller with a lower tone of voice in the "meow" (although [[Tom Kenny]] claims to use a new "meow" for each episode where Gary is shown meowing). Squidward also appears to have rows of sticks behind his house. In addition, the Animation wasn't as high quality unlike the following episodes, as the rapid movement made by SpongeBob when he was bouncing off the walls, roof, and floor of the Krusty Krab showed just a yellow square. When the anchovies were jumping up and down they were just blue and brown (mostly blue) finger-shaped ovals. Differences in SpongeBob's house are also present in this episode, but not other, such as there is only one window in front. SpongeBob's alarm clock has a different ship horn sound than his alarm clock in later episodes. Also, SpongeBob has a pet Scallop that he kept in a bird cage in his room. The changes were made when the series officially aired.
As the first and pilot episode, "Help Wanted" has many differences to the rest of the series. The original version had several minor differences that were later corrected.
 
*It is the only episode where SpongeBob's bed is on the right side of his room.
*SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and Patrick's is deeper.
*Mr. Krabs' eyelids are bright pink instead of just red.
*Squidward wears a regular orange shirt instead of brown-orange, his complexion is more pale and his laugh is different.
*The "splat" sound effect is different.
*Gary's eye pupils and irises are smaller.
*Squidward has rows of sticks behind his house.
*SpongeBob's alarm clock has a different ship horn sound than in in later episodes
*There is only one window in front of [[SpongeBob's house]].
*SpongeBob had a pet scallop in a cage in his bedroom.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Stephen Hillenburg in the "Written By:" section of the title card was mistakenly spelled as "Stephen Hilleburg."
* Stephen Hillenburg was misspelled "Stephen Hilleburg" in the opening credits.
* SpongeBob says "I'm ready" at the Krusty Krab three times. The last time he says it, his collar turns red.
* SpongeBob says "I'm ready" at the Krusty Krab three times. The last time he says it, his collar turns red.
* Initially, this episode was not included on the SpongeBob season one DVD set, presumably because of licensing issues involving the aforementioned song. However, the episode has since been made available on the DVD release of the third season as a bonus feature.
* Initially, this episode was not included on the SpongeBob season 1 DVD set, presumably because of the Tiny Tim song. The episode has since been available on the season 3 box set as a bonus feature.
* The episode was completed in 1997, and was released on an employees only VHS called ''The Best of Nicktoons 1998'' VHS which the original pilot's intro.
* The episode (alongside Reef Blower and [[Tea at the Treedome]]) premiered right after the [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]] at 9:30/8:30pm central.
** This is the third time a new NickToon premiered after the Kids Choice Awards. The first being ''{{wp|The Angry Beavers}}'' on April 19, 1997, and ''{{wp|CatDog}}'' on April 4, 1998
*** The slot originally went to a full fledge series based on ''{{wp|KaBLaM!}}'' short, Sniz and Fondue. But plans changed after the show's creator, Mike R. Brandon, left the studio due to being overworked with other projects. SpongeBob took its place.<ref>Sniz & Fondue - Wikipedia</ref>
*** The episode premiered with 6.9 million viewers, 3.6 million kids ages 2-11, and 3.3 million teens and adults.<ref>Nick Debuts First-Run Show on Saturdays | Multichannel News (nexttv.com)</ref>
*** The original airing of the episode was re-discovered and uploaded to internet archive by lovforlogos. Officially announced by CDCB on twitter on October 30, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CDCBsVCR/status/1322331868453392384 CDCB on Twitter]: "The full series premiere of SpongeBob has finally been found. @loveforlogos is the man!"</ref>
* The animation is lower quality than later episodes.
** In the scene where SpongeBob rapidly bounces off the walls, ceiling, and floor of the Krusty Krab, only a yellow square is shown.
** When the Anchovies jumped up and down, they were only shown as blue and brown oval-like shapes.
** There's an animation mistake when SpongeBob says his final "I'm Ready!" His inner shirt is red instead of the usual white.
 
==References==
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"Help Wanted"
Help Wanted main image.png
SpongeBob is ready to work at the Krusty Krab for the first time.
General
Season number: 1
Episode number: 1
Production code: 1a
First airing: May 1, 1999
Sister episode(s): "Reef Blower"
"Tea at the Treedome"
Credits
Writer(s): Stephen Hillenburg
Derek Drymon
Tim Hill
Storyboard: Stephen Hillenburg (writer)
Derek Drymon (artist)
Animator(s): Alan Smart
Title card
Help Wanted title card.png


“Today's the big day, Gary!”
—SpongeBob

"Help Wanted" is the first segment of the very first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. It is a part of season 1. The episode is about SpongeBob being hired as the fry cook of the Krusty Krab.

Characters

Note: All characters listed made their debut in the episode.

Songs

  • Barg'N-Mart, performed by SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Barg'N-Mart Reprise, performed by SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Livin' the Sunlight, Lovin' the Moonlight, performed by Tiny Tim

Plot

Help Wanted opens with a wide shot of Bikini Bottom, as we pan to SpongeBob's house. The French Narrator introduces us to SpongeBob SquarePants and the city of Bikini Bottom. We cut to SpongeBob's bedroom, where SpongeBob's alarm blares to wake him up.

SpongeBob turns off the alarm, and tells Gary the Snail excitedly that today's the big day, leaping into a pair of his trademark square pants as he runs off to his gym, telling Gary that he wants to be at his peak physical condition for today's events. He then struggles at lifting weights, before setting them down.

He runs out of his pineapple house to the Krusty Krab, passing by his best friend Patrick Star, who cheers him on. Patrick then falls off his rock. We then see SpongeBob near the Krusty Krab, Bikini Bottom's prime eating establishment. SpongeBob admires the restaurant and tells of his goal to work there, before quickly losing confidence.

SpongeBob attempts to run off before being suddenly stopped by Patrick. He gives SpongeBob a confidence boost, by reminding SpongeBob of his passionate love for fry cooking. SpongeBob is then given the strength he needs. He runs up to the Krusty Krab.

Squidward Tentacles is seen cleaning up the window, and notices SpongeBob approaching fast. Noticing the help wanted sign, he rushes to tell Eugene H. Krabs about SpongeBob, but SpongeBob enters the restaurant, tripping and falling.

After bouncing around the restaurant and coming to a dead stop, he asks Mr. Krabs for a job. Mr. Krabs and Squidward decide to give SpongeBob a test, which involves SpongeBob obtaining a hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments, as well as a turbo drive. SpongeBob accepts this task. Mr. Krabs and Squidward laugh as they relish in the fact SpongeBob is gone.

Anchovies in busloads proceed to pull up to the Krusty Krab, which Mr. Krabs detects near instantly, describing it as a smelly smell that smells smelly. The anchovies quickly overrun the Krusty Krab, with Squidward trying to maintain order, but failing miserably.

SpongeBob arrives at the Barg'N-Mart as chaos unfolds at the Krusty Krab. Mr. Krabs panics and asks for his mom as SpongeBob looks for the spatula. As Mr. Krabs and Squidward obtain higher ground, they accept their doomed fate, before SpongeBob returns with the requested spatula.

Squidward and Mr. Krabs are in utter disbelief as SpongeBob shows off the spatula, flying into the kitchen as “Living in the Sunlight” plays in the background. SpongeBob then prepares a bunch of Krabby Patties to the tune of the song. The anchovies are fed as SpongeBob keeps up the pace.

Eventually, SpongeBob feeds the last anchovy as they all leave the Krusty Krab. Mr. Krabs is impressed with SpongeBob's talent as he is hired on the spot. Mr. Krabs retreats to his office with an impressive amount of cash. Patrick enters and orders a Krabby Patty, which causes SpongeBob to create a torrent of Krabby Patties. “Living in the Sunlight” starts back up as Squidward calls for Mr. Krabs, ending the episode.

Quotes

  • Patrick: Whose first words were, "May I take your order?"
  • SpongeBob: Mine were.
  • Patrick: Who made a spatula out of toothpicks in wood shop?
  • SpongeBob: I did.
  • Patrick: Who's a... Uhh... Who's... Who's a big yellow cube with holes?
  • SpongeBob: I am!
  • Patrick: Who's ready?
  • SpongeBob: I'm ready!
  • Patrick: Who's ready?
  • SpongeBob: I'm ready!
  • Patrick: Who's ready?!
  • SpongeBob: I'm ready!!
  • Mr. Krabs: (as the anchovies swarm the Krusty Krab) Batten down the hatches, Mr. Squidward! We're taking on water, Mr. Squidward! I want my mommy, Mr. Squidward!
  • Patrick: Good morning, Krusty Krew!
  • Squidward: What would you like, Patrick?
  • Patrick: One Krabby Patty, please.

(SpongeBob zooms in the kitchen, making hundreds of patties)

  • Patrick: Aahhhh!
  • Squidward: Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs!! Come see your new employee!

Differences from later episodes

As the first and pilot episode, "Help Wanted" has many differences to the rest of the series. The original version had several minor differences that were later corrected.

  • It is the only episode where SpongeBob's bed is on the right side of his room.
  • SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and Patrick's is deeper.
  • Mr. Krabs' eyelids are bright pink instead of just red.
  • Squidward wears a regular orange shirt instead of brown-orange, his complexion is more pale and his laugh is different.
  • The "splat" sound effect is different.
  • Gary's eye pupils and irises are smaller.
  • Squidward has rows of sticks behind his house.
  • SpongeBob's alarm clock has a different ship horn sound than in in later episodes
  • There is only one window in front of SpongeBob's house.
  • SpongeBob had a pet scallop in a cage in his bedroom.

Trivia

  • Stephen Hillenburg was misspelled "Stephen Hilleburg" in the opening credits.
  • SpongeBob says "I'm ready" at the Krusty Krab three times. The last time he says it, his collar turns red.
  • Initially, this episode was not included on the SpongeBob season 1 DVD set, presumably because of the Tiny Tim song. The episode has since been available on the season 3 box set as a bonus feature.
  • The episode was completed in 1997, and was released on an employees only VHS called The Best of Nicktoons 1998 VHS which the original pilot's intro.
  • The episode (alongside Reef Blower and Tea at the Treedome) premiered right after the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at 9:30/8:30pm central.
    • This is the third time a new NickToon premiered after the Kids Choice Awards. The first being The Angry Beavers on April 19, 1997, and CatDog on April 4, 1998
      • The slot originally went to a full fledge series based on KaBLaM! short, Sniz and Fondue. But plans changed after the show's creator, Mike R. Brandon, left the studio due to being overworked with other projects. SpongeBob took its place.[1]
      • The episode premiered with 6.9 million viewers, 3.6 million kids ages 2-11, and 3.3 million teens and adults.[2]
      • The original airing of the episode was re-discovered and uploaded to internet archive by lovforlogos. Officially announced by CDCB on twitter on October 30, 2020.[3]
  • The animation is lower quality than later episodes.
    • In the scene where SpongeBob rapidly bounces off the walls, ceiling, and floor of the Krusty Krab, only a yellow square is shown.
    • When the Anchovies jumped up and down, they were only shown as blue and brown oval-like shapes.
    • There's an animation mistake when SpongeBob says his final "I'm Ready!" His inner shirt is red instead of the usual white.

References

  1. ↑ Sniz & Fondue - Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Nick Debuts First-Run Show on Saturdays | Multichannel News (nexttv.com)
  3. ↑ CDCB on Twitter: "The full series premiere of SpongeBob has finally been found. @loveforlogos is the man!"
Episodes
Season 1 SpongeBob SquarePants "Help Wanted" • "Reef Blower" • "Tea at the Treedome" • "Bubblestand" • "Ripped Pants" • "Jellyfishing" • "Plankton!" • "Naughty Nautical Neighbors" • "Boating School"
Kamp Koral "The Jellyfish Kid" • "Sugar Squeeze" • "Tag, You're It" • "Quest for Tire" • "Cabin of Curiosities" • "In Search of Camp Noodist" • "Kitchen Sponge"
The Patrick Star Show "Late for Breakfast" • "Bummer Jobs" • "Stair Wars" • "Enemies à la Mode" • "Lost in Couch" • "Pat-a-thon" • "The Yard Sale"
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