Ep 4. Welcome to the Chum Bucket
- January 21, 2002
In "Welcome to the Chum Bucket," the fourth episode of SpongeBob SquarePants' first season, Sheldon Plankton finally succeeds in stealing the Krabby Patty secret formula from the Krusty Krab, prompting Mr. Krabs to temporarily close his restaurant and fire SpongeBob. Feeling guilty about his role in the theft, SpongeBob decides to visit the Chum Bucket, Plankton's rival establishment, and "give him a second chance."
Upon his arrival at the Chum Bucket, SpongeBob is greeted by a cheerful Plankton, who welcomes him with open arms and shows him around his laboratory. SpongeBob is initially impressed by the impressive array of high-tech equipment, but becomes increasingly disturbed by Plankton's attempts to brainwash him into revealing the Krabby Patty formula.
As the episode progresses, SpongeBob becomes increasingly frustrated with Plankton's underhanded tactics, and ultimately decides to put his foot down and stand up for what's right. Will SpongeBob be able to stop Plankton's evil plan and save the Krusty Krab? You'll have to tune in to find out!