The Patrick Star Show

In the episode titled “Pat‑per Route”, Patrick assists Squidward with his paper delivery route. Later, in “Day of the Dartfish”, the Dartfish family discovers a thief; both segments comprise Series 3, episode 6. The two stories are presented back‑to‑back within the same broadcast.

The show “Pat‑per Route/Day of the Dartfish” is presented as a single programme episode, falling under the episode genre. It is packaged as one instalment that brings together two separate story threads within the same broadcast slot. In the first half, titled “Pat‑per Route”, Patrick steps in to help Squidward with his paper‑delivery route, offering a hand‑up to get the job done. The narrative then shifts to the “Day of the Dartfish”, where the Dartfish family discovers that a thief has been operating in their vicinity, prompting them to confront the intrusion. Both segments are linked by their placement in the same episode, giving the viewer a concise yet varied viewing experience. The transition from Patrick’s assistance to the Dartfish family’s investigation provides a clear change of focus while maintaining the episode’s overall rhythm. The episode is listed as season three, episode six of the series. Its structure—two distinct plots contained within a single broadcast—marks it as a notable entry in the third season’s lineup.