SpongeBob SquarePants

The programme is a double‑bill featuring two stories. In the first, Mr Krabs is determined to give his daughter Pearl the best birthday possible. The second sees SpongeBob invited to take part in a karate competition, both episodes forming the Whale of a Birthday/Karate Island programme.

The show titled Whale of a Birthday/Karate Island is presented as a double‑bill episode. It is classified as a programme of the episode genre, meaning the two stories are packaged together for a single broadcast. The format allows the audience to enjoy two distinct yet related adventures in one sitting. In the first half, Mr Krabs is determined to give his daughter Pearl the most memorable birthday possible. He throws himself into the planning, making sure every detail is perfect so that Pearl’s celebration stands out as the best she’s ever had. His efforts drive the narrative of this segment. The second half shifts focus to SpongeBob, who receives an invitation to compete in a karate tournament. Accepting the challenge, he prepares to take part in the competition, providing the central action for this portion of the episode. His involvement in the contest forms the core of the karate‑themed storyline. Together, these two plots create a cohesive double feature, linking Pearl’s birthday festivities with SpongeBob’s martial‑arts endeavour. By pairing the celebratory family moment with the competitive sport, the episode offers viewers a varied experience while keeping the familiar characters at the centre of each story.