Spongebob Schwammkopf [dt./OV] Season 2 Episode 1 Hey, dein Schuh ist offen/ Der Stellvertreter

Hey, dein Schuh ist offen/ Der Stellvertreter is the first episode of the second season of the German version of Spongebob Squarepants, known as Spongebob Schwammkopf. The episode originally aired on Nickelodeon Germany on February 20, 2001.

In the first half of the episode, titled "Hey, dein Schuh ist offen," Spongebob notices that his friend Patrick's shoe is untied. Despite Patrick's insistence that he does not care, Spongebob becomes increasingly concerned about his friend's safety and follows him around, constantly reminding him about his untied shoelace. This leads to a series of comic mishaps, including Spongebob accidentally tying himself to the ground with Patrick's shoelace.

However, Spongebob's nagging eventually pays off when Patrick trips and falls, but his untied shoe flies off and knocks out a dangerous sea monster that was about to attack them. Spongebob is hailed as a hero, and Patrick finally admits that his friend was right to worry about his untied shoelace.

The second half of the episode, "Der Stellvertreter," sees Spongebob getting a promotion at the Krusty Krab, becoming the assistant manager to his boss, Mr. Krabs. However, Spongebob becomes obsessed with his new position of authority and begins imposing strict rules and regulations on his coworkers, including Squidward, who becomes increasingly frustrated with Spongebob's micromanagement.

Eventually, Squidward comes up with a plan to trick Spongebob into thinking that he has been promoted to a higher position, causing him to leave his job as assistant manager and allowing Squidward to take over. However, Squidward quickly becomes overwhelmed by the pressures of the job and realizes that Spongebob's relentless dedication to his work was actually a good thing.

In the end, Spongebob returns to his old position, grateful to be able to simply enjoy his job again. The episode ends with Squidward admitting that Spongebob may not be the ideal boss, but he is certainly the best coworker he has ever had.

Overall, "Hey, dein Schuh ist offen/ Der Stellvertreter" is a classic episode of Spongebob Schwammkopf that showcases the show's signature blend of humor and heart. From Spongebob's goofy antics with Patrick's shoelace to his struggles with power and authority at the Krusty Krab, the episode provides plenty of laughs and life lessons for viewers of all ages.