Ep 11. MuscleBob Buffpants / Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost

SpongeBob SquarePants, From the Beginning season 1 episode 11 features two separate stories. The first story is called "MuscleBob BuffPants." SpongeBob SquarePants becomes insecure about his physique and decides to transform himself into a muscular bodybuilder. He enlists Sandy Cheeks to help him create a workout routine that will help him get in shape. After several failed attempts, Sandy decides to use her new invention, the Nutrient Transference Chamber, to inject SpongeBob with muscles. The experiment goes wrong, and SpongeBob grows so massive that he becomes immobile. With the help of his friend Sandy, SpongeBob realizes that being buff does not matter as long as he is happy with who he is.

The second story in the episode is titled "Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost." Squidward Tentacles decides to fake his own death so that he can enjoy some peace and quiet. He tricks SpongeBob and Patrick into thinking that he is a ghost haunting SpongeBob's house. SpongeBob is excited to have a ghost in his house and decides to make Squidward feel at home by throwing him a ghostly party. As the night goes on, Squidward starts to feel guilty about lying to his friends and decides to come clean. However, SpongeBob and Patrick do not believe him and try to capture him as a ghost. Squidward eventually reveals his true identity to them, and they forgive him.

Overall, "MuscleBob BuffPants" and "Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost" are both entertaining and humorous stories that showcase the unique personalities of the characters in SpongeBob SquarePants. These stories also teach important lessons about self-esteem, honesty, and friendship. Fans of the show will enjoy watching these classic episodes from the first season of SpongeBob SquarePants.