Season 2 introduces audiences to the Bubble Buddy in the 23rd episode. This was a big one for SpongeBob as he was lonely and decided he would create his own new friend out of liquid soap.

The superhero gimmick? That whole Out of the Water thing? Relax—SpongeBob is so delightful in his newest big screen outing that even the Straight’s bitterest film cricket turned in an embarras ...