Season 4 proved the show could survive without its creator at the helm. While some purists noticed a shift in tone, it maintained massive ratings and produced some of the most quoted lines in the franchise. It successfully bridged the gap between the "classic era" and the "modern era" of Bikini Bottom.
Featured the double-length "Have You Seen This Snail?"
Introduced the "Handsome Squidward" meme (via The Two Faces of Squidward ).
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A relatable masterpiece about arcade obsession.
