SpongeBob SquarePants

In this double bill, Mr Krabs resorts to drastic actions after Plankton drives away his customers, seeking to revive his business. At the same time, SpongeBob notices his pineapple residence starting to fall apart, prompting concern and worries about repairs.

The episode forms part of the programme titled “Free Samples/Home Sweet Rubble”. Classified as an episode within the series, it is presented as a double‑bill, meaning two separate stories are shown together. The format follows the usual style of the show, delivering two distinct plot threads in a single broadcast. In the first segment, Mr Krabs finds himself forced into desperate action after his rival, Plankton, manages to drive his customers away. The loss of patronage pushes Krabs to consider extreme options to restore his business. Meanwhile, the second story follows SpongeBob, whose iconic pineapple home begins to show signs of structural failure. The pressure on Mr Krabs escalates as Plankton’s interference continues to erode his clientele, leaving him with little choice but to adopt measures that are out of the ordinary for the typically profit‑driven crustacean. His response underscores the urgency of the situation, highlighting how the loss of customers can compel even the most frugal entrepreneur to act. Simultaneously, SpongeBob confronts the gradual decay of his pineapple residence, which is starting to fall apart. The deteriorating condition of his home introduces a new challenge for the ever‑optimistic sea sponge, as he must grapple with the practical implications of a crumbling abode while maintaining his usual cheerfulness.