Ep 5. House Fancy
- June 6, 2008
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Fine Arts Collection season 1 episode 5, titled House Fancy, follows the story of SpongeBob and his quest to make his house fancy. SpongeBob's neighbor, Squidward, is an expert in house design and SpongeBob wants his help in turning his house into the fanciest in Bikini Bottom.
Squidward is initially hesitant to help SpongeBob as he is a difficult client, but he is ultimately convinced when SpongeBob shows him a magazine featuring the world's fanciest houses. The episode then follows Squidward's attempts to renovate SpongeBob's house while dealing with SpongeBob's constant changes and interruptions.
The episode showcases Squidward's expertise in house design, as he offers SpongeBob various ideas for making his house fancy. SpongeBob, however, is not satisfied with Squidward's suggestions and keeps coming up with bizarre and unusual requests. This leads to hilarious situations, such as when SpongeBob asks for a "lounge room for his lounging pants" and a "hallway just for running."
The episode also introduces a new character, a house inspector named Cephalopod Lodge. Cephalopod Lodge arrives to inspect Squidward's work and is initially impressed with the renovations. However, when SpongeBob makes more outrageous requests, such as an indoor waterfall and a retractable roof, Cephalopod Lodge becomes increasingly frustrated with Squidward's inability to manage SpongeBob's demands.
The episode culminates in a housewarming party at SpongeBob's newly renovated house. Squidward is nervous about the party, fearing that Cephalopod Lodge will find something wrong with the house. However, to his surprise, Cephalopod Lodge is impressed with the renovations and declares that the house is now the fanciest in Bikini Bottom.
Overall, House Fancy is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases Squidward's expertise in house design and SpongeBob's zany and unpredictable nature. The episode highlights the importance of communication and managing expectations when it comes to home renovations.
