Ep 26. Goodbye, Krabby Patty?

It is with a heavy heart that we present the season 9 finale of the beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants. In Goodbye, Krabby Patty?, our favorite underwater inhabitants are faced with a tough decision as Mr. Krabs decides to retire and shut down the Krusty Krab. SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and the gang are devastated at the news, but they soon realize they may have a chance to save the restaurant and their beloved Krabby Patty formula.

As they brainstorm ideas, Mr. Krabs catches wind of a new fast food chain that is taking Bikini Bottom by storm, and he decides to sell the Krabby Patty formula to the highest bidder. It's up to the team to convince Mr. Krabs to reconsider and save the Krusty Krab from being swallowed up by the competition.

Meanwhile, Plankton sees an opportunity to finally steal the secret formula and turn it over to his wife, Karen, who has been urging him to give up his evil ways and start a new life. Plankton's usual schemes and attempts to steal the formula are thwarted by SpongeBob and his friends, but he just won't give up.

As tensions rise and the fate of the Krusty Krab hangs in the balance, SpongeBob and his friends put on their thinking caps and come up with a plan to save the day. But will it be enough to convince Mr. Krabs to change his mind and keep the Krabby Patty formula in the family?

Goodbye, Krabby Patty? is filled with the usual antics and humor that fans have come to expect from SpongeBob SquarePants, but it also delivers an emotional punch as the gang faces the possibility of losing the Krusty Krab forever. Will this be the end of an era, or will SpongeBob and friends find a way to keep the Krusty Krab alive and thriving? Tune in to find out in this unforgettable season finale.