Ep 18. Krusty Dogs/The Wreck of the Mauna Loa

In the first part of this episode of SpongeBob SquarePants season 7, titled "Krusty Dogs," Mr. Krabs decides to capitalize on the success of a hot dog stand by basing it on his famous Krusty Burger. SpongeBob ends up being the vendor behind the counter, but quickly runs into some issues with the condiment concoctions that he creates. Despite the unexpected success of his unique creations, things begin to spiral out of control when an overly-enthusiastic crowd turns aggressive over getting their hands on one of his delicious Krusty Dogs. Meanwhile, Squidward sees the business opportunity in the frenzy and decides to create a rival burger stand, much to Mr. Krabs' dismay. Out of desperation, Krabs and SpongeBob combine forces to stave off Squidward and continue their reign of success.

The second part of the episode, "The Wreck of the Mauna Loa," sees SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward out on a fishing trip. After Squidward decides to rent a vessel called the Mauna Loa from Mr. Krabs, things begin to go awry quickly as the ship falls apart rapidly in front of their eyes. Stranded out in the middle of the ocean, the trio finds themselves in a surreal and serendipitous situation as a musical trio of mermaids comes to their rescue. Set to whimsical and enchanting vocals, the gang is whisked away to safety through the underwater realm of the mermaids.

The episode concludes with a happy ending for all. While the Krusty Dogs may have caused a minor kerfuffle, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs manage to ensure their success for another day. As for the misadventures on the Mauna Loa, SpongeBob and his friends are ultimately saved from the clutches of danger by the kindness of those met on the journey. With charming antics and comedic timing, "Krusty Dogs/The Wreck of the Mauna Loa" is a delightful episode that is sure to have viewers young or old laughing along from beginning to end.