Ep 1. Hall Monitor / Jellyfish Jam

In the first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, Rockin' Bikini Bottom season 1, titled "Hall Monitor / Jellyfish Jam," the lovable yellow sponge SpongeBob SquarePants is awarded the coveted position of hall monitor at his school.

Excited to take on this new responsibility, SpongeBob dons his official hall monitor uniform (complete with a shiny badge) and heads out on his rounds. However, his enthusiasm quickly turns to chaos as he becomes drunk with power and tries to enforce the rules with an iron fist. He starts handing out citations left and right, even to his best friend Patrick Star.

It all comes to a head when SpongeBob catches a bus breaking the speed limit and chases it down on a high-speed pursuit, causing chaos and destruction throughout Bikini Bottom. In the end, he realizes the importance of balance and gives up his hall monitor duties, returning to his carefree self.

In the second half of the episode, "Jellyfish Jam," SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick catch a jellyfish and bring it back to SpongeBob's pineapple to keep as a pet. However, things quickly spiral out of control when the jellyfish invites all its friends to a wild party in SpongeBob's house.

The jellyfish start wreaking havoc by eating SpongeBob's food, playing loud music, and even causing a blackout. SpongeBob and Patrick try to regain control of the situation, but their attempts only make things worse. Eventually, SpongeBob comes up with a plan to lure the jellyfish back to the ocean by creating a giant dance party on the beach.

In the end, the jellyfish return to the ocean and SpongeBob and Patrick are left to clean up the mess. Despite the chaos, they realize they had a lot of fun and can't wait for their next adventure.

"Hall Monitor / Jellyfish Jam" sets the tone for the wacky, silly, and unpredictable world of SpongeBob SquarePants. The episode showcases the show's unique brand of humor, where even the most mundane situations can quickly become absurd and hilarious. With its bright colors, catchy music, and lovable characters, SpongeBob SquarePants has become a beloved classic for fans of all ages.