Gary the Snail/Appearances (Seasons 9-13)

This is a list of appearances of the character Gary the Snail in seasons 9-13 of SpongeBob SquarePants. In total, Gary has appeared in over hundreds of SpongeBob-related products. On the main series, he has appeared in some form in a grand total of 193 (not counting Welcome to Binary Bottom) episodes so far.

Bold means Gary was the main character of and/or played a major role in that episode.

Italic means Gary appears in a feature-length movie, a book, a video game, or a musical. It is also used for the titles of television shows that he appears in.

Episodes where Gary cameos, appears in a deleted scene, appears as an entirely different character not related to him or appears in a time card, as well as episodes where only his voice is heard, also count. However, episodes where he is an entirely different character that is nonetheless related to him (e.g. Robot Gary in "Welcome to Binary Bottom") do not count on this page. Exceptions to this rule are if both Gary himself and an entirely different character that's nonetheless related to him appear in the same episode or episodes that parody fairy tales, whereupon the characters essentially "play" otherwise entirely different characters (e.g. Snow Yellow and the Seven Jellies).

All episodes are listed by production order.

Season 9

Appearances in this season: 18 (Plankton's Pet does not count as he is only mentioned in that episode)

#	Titlecard	Title	Airdate	Written by	Description	Screenshot
179		Squirrel Record	July 21, 2012	Luke Brookshier Marc Ceccarelli Derek Iversen	Sandy is determined to break a record number of world records, in record time, so SpongeBob joins her for an action-packed day of dangerous record breaking!
180		Patrick-Man!	October 27, 2012	Casey Alexander Zeus Cervas Derek Iversen	Patrick becomes a superhero.
180		Gary's New Toy	October 14, 2012	Marc Ceccarelli Derek Iversen	SpongeBob must take drastic measures when Gary becomes obsessed with his new red ball.
181		Squid Baby	September 3, 2012	Casey Alexander Zeus Cervas Mr. Lawrence	A head injury has Squidward thinking he's a baby, and SpongeBob and Patrick must look after him.
182		Little Yellow Book	March 2, 2013	Luke Brookshier Marc Ceccarelli Derek Iversen	Squidward finds SpongeBob's diary and reads it out loud in front of everyone in the Krusty Krab.
182		Bumper to Bumper	November 17, 2012	Casey Alexander Zeus Cervas Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob once again fails his driving test, forcing Mrs. Puff to think outside the box - and off the road.
184		Evil Spatula	March 9, 2013	Casey Alexander Zeus Cervas Blake Lemons Andrew Goodman	SpongeBob replaces his broken spatula with one from Plankton, which may or may not have magical powers.
187		Don't Look Now	October 14, 2013	Marc Ceccarelli Luke Brookshier Mr. Lawrence	After watching a horror movie, SpongeBob and Patrick believe they're being pursued by a villain.
189		SpongeBob You're Fired	November 11, 2013	Marc Ceccarelli Luke Brookshier Mr. Lawrence	To save money, Mr. Krabs fires SpongeBob. When he can't handle unemployment, SpongeBob decides to get back to work - no matter what or where.
190		Tutor Sauce	July 16, 2015	Jack Pendarvis	Mr. Krabs tries to teach SpongeBob how to drive.
193		Sanctuary!	October 16, 2015	Kyle McCulloch	SpongeBob's house becomes home to a series of stray snails.
196		The Fish Bowl	May 2, 2016	Kyle McCulloch Jack Pendarvis	Sandy studies SpongeBob and Patrick's behavior, but her experiment goes horribly awry.
197		Two Thumbs Down	March 12, 2016	Kyle McCulloch	SpongeBob loses the uses of his thumbs.
198		Sharks vs. Pods	May 4, 2016	Solomon Georgio	The next confrontation of the toughest guys in town, the "Sharks", may be too much for SpongeBob to handle.
199		Sold!	May 6, 2016	Kaz Kyle McCulloch	SpongeBob and Patrick move away after thinking their houses have been sold, which thrills Squidward.
199		Lame and Fortune	July 11, 2016	Mr. Lawrence	When fortune cookies start predicting the future, Plankton changes them to fit his plans.
202		Snail Mail	October 22, 2016	Clare O'Kane	SpongeBob lies to his pen-pal and continues the foul play when he visits.
203		Pineapple Invasion	July 14, 2016	Kaz	SpongeBob hides the Krabby Patty secret formula in his house, and Gary must protect it from Plankton.

Season 10

Appearances in this season: 10 (including SpongeBob's mimicry of him in "Mimic Madness"; The Getaway does not count as he is only mentioned in that episode)

#	Titlecard	Title	Airdate	Written by	Description	Screenshot
206		Unreal Estate	June 3, 2017	Ben Gruber	SpongeBob fears that he is allergic to his pineapple, so Squidward offers to help him find a new home.
207		Mimic Madness	February 25, 2017	Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob learns that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" — too bad no one told him how to stop!
207		House Worming	February 25, 2017	Richard Pursel	When worms move in to SpongeBob's holes, it is up to him to hide his disgusting new friends from everyone else.
208		Snooze You Lose	March 4, 2017	Kaz	Squidward is so tired that SpongeBob and Patrick cannot wake him up, but they will not let him miss his big audition.
209		SpongeBob's Place	March 11, 2017	Kaz	SpongeBob cooks at home, prompting Mr. Krabs' customers to leave his restaurant and head for SpongeBob's place.
209		Plankton Gets the Boot	March 11, 2017	Ben Gruber	Karen does not want Plankton to stay at the Chum Bucket anymore, leaving it up to SpongeBob to teach Plankton how to make it up to her.
210		Life Insurance	March 18, 2017	Kaz	A misunderstanding leads SpongeBob and Patrick to try to prove their life insurance protects them from any danger.
210		Burst Your Bubble	March 18, 2017	Andrew Goodman	Mrs. Puff is not pleased when SpongeBob blows himself a bubble boat.
212		Sportz?	July 16, 2017	Andrew Goodman	Squidward invents a new sport to get back at SpongeBob and Patrick for annoying him.
214		Patrick's Coupon	June 17, 2017	Kaz	Patrick has a coupon for free ice cream, but if he wants to use it, he has to enter the store.

Season 11

Appearances in this season: 15 (Doodle Dimension does not count as he is only mentioned in that episode)

#	Titlecard	Title	Airdate	Written by	Description	Screenshot
216		Cave Dwelling Sponge	September 23, 2017	Mr. Lawrence	When a prehistoric Sponge is unfrozen, he causes chaos all over town – and only SpongeBob can communicate with him.
216		The Clam Whisperer	September 23, 2017	Ben Gruber	When a flock of clams descend on Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob has to get them out before they ruin the whole town.
218		Spin the Bottle	July 16, 2017	Kaz	Plankton poses as a wish-granting genie in his latest scheme to get the secret formula.
220		The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom	October 13, 2017	Mr. Lawrence	The Flying Dutchman wants to make sure SpongeBob is scared on Halloween.
221		No Pictures Please	November 6, 2017	Mr. Lawrence	Patrick leads an enthusiastic stranger on a tour of his favorite places in Bikini Bottom.
223		Bunny Hunt	March 30, 2018	Mr. Lawrence	A sea bunny ravages Squidward's garden, but SpongeBob thinks it's cute!
224		Scavenger Pants	November 9, 2017	Luke Brookshier	Squidward sends SpongeBob and Patrick on an increasingly difficult scavenger hunt to get them out of his hair.
225		Cuddle E. Hugs	November 8, 2017	Ben Gruber	SpongeBob's new friend is a giant, fluffy hamster, but no one else is able to see him.
225		Pat the Horse	December 2, 2017	Kaz	Patrick wants to be a horse.
226		Chatterbox Gary	February 12, 2018	Luke Brookshier	Gary has a pet translation collar, and he's talking up a storm. Everyone loves it, except for Squidward.
227		Drive Happy	February 13, 2018	Kaz	SpongeBob can't drive, but he doesn't need a license to operate a self-driving car.
228		Fun-Sized Friends	February 15, 2018	Andrew Goodman	SpongeBob and Patrick exchange tiny living versions of themselves.
231		Ink Lemonade	May 9, 2018	Kaz	Patrick's lemonade stand is unsuccessful until he gets a secret ingredient from Squidward.
235		Library Cards	September 25, 2018	Mr. Lawrence	When Patrick discovers the pineapple's library, SpongeBob introduces him to the wonderful world of book learning!
238		Appointment TV	October 28, 2018	Andrew Goodman	The long-lost episode of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy is finally showing on TV, but SpongeBob may not make it home in time to watch it.

Season 12

Appearances in this season: 12 (including the appearance of his likeness in "Insecurity Guards"; Escape from Beneath Glove World does not count as he is only mentioned in that episode)

#	Titlecard	Title	Airdate	Written by	Description	Screenshot
242		Gary & Spot	July 27, 2019	Andrew Goodman	Sandy narrates the nightly adventures of Gary and his secret pal, Spot.
243		The Nitwitting	January 13, 2019	Kaz	Patrick inducts SpongeBob into his prestigious society of dullards and doofuses.
244		Pineapple RV	July 17, 2020	Luke Brookshier	SpongeBob and Patrick turn the pineapple into a mobile home to take Squidward on the road trip he deserves.
245		Gary's Got Legs	July 27, 2019	Luke Brookshier	Gary is given a set of limbs to keep up with SpongeBob, but soon makes his owner look sluggish by comparison.
246		Plankton's Old Chum	November 30, 2019	Kaz	When Plankton's usual spot to dump his rotten chum is too full, he tricks SpongeBob into hiding it around the city.
247		Swamp Mates	April 11, 2020	Luke Brookshier	Bubble Bass finds himself stranded with Patrick in a mysterious swamp, looking for a lost action figure.
247		One Trick Sponge	April 11, 2020	Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob learns a new trick, but can't find an audience to show it to.
249		Insecurity Guards	June 29, 2019	Luke Brookshier	SpongeBob and Patrick volunteer as guards at the museum, while Squidward attempts to hang his painting unnoticed.
250		Broken Alarm	July 6, 2019	Ben Gruber	SpongeBob breaks his precious alarm clock, and nothing else is loud enough to wake him up on time.
254 + 255		SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout	July 12, 2019	Kaz Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob and Patrick tour the surface world, while the rest of Bikini Bottom prepare a surprise party for SpongeBob!
256		SpongeBob's Bad Habit	September 21, 2019	Luke Brookshier	SpongeBob can't stop biting his nails, but he also can't figure out why!
267		Dream Hoppers	November 7, 2020	Andrew Goodman	SpongeBob explores the melodious dreamscapes of his sleeping neighbors.

Season 13

Appearances in this season: 20 (Abandon Twits does not count as he is only mentioned in that episode)

#	Titlecard	Title	Airdate	Written by	Description	Screenshot
268		A Place for Pets	October 22, 2020	Andrew Goodman	Customers bring pets into the Krusty Krab, and Mr. Krabs learns pets are more profitable than owners.
270		Pat the Dog	July 9, 2021	Kaz	Patrick is sent to the pound for acting like a worm, but he won't be able to leave unless SpongeBob can train him.
271		Something Narwhal This Way Comes	November 19, 2021	Mr. Lawrence	Two familiar faces from SpongeBob's past visit Bikini Bottom, but they bring a big problem along with them.
272		SpongeBob's Road to Christmas	December 10, 2021	Kaz	SpongeBob and Patrick travel to the North Pole to give Santa a present.
273		There Will Be Grease	April 29, 2022	Andrew Goodman	Mr. Krabs and Plankton must work together after discovering a well of miracle-grease under their restaurants.
274		The Big Bad Bubble Bass	May 6, 2022	Andrew Goodman	Karen tells the fairytale of a nerd trying to steal an action figure from his three little neighbors.
274		Sea-Man Sponge Haters Club	May 6, 2022	Luke Brookshier	Squidward hosts a secret "We Hate SpongeBob Club" at his house.
278		Slappy Daze	October 14, 2022	Mr. Lawrence	Nosferatu's minion Slappy kills some time around Bikini Bottom.
280		Wallhalla	January 20, 2023	Danny Giovannini	SpongeBob discovers a crazed castaway living in his walls.
281		Salty Sponge	January 27, 2023	Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob works the grill at the toughest joint in town.
281		Karen for Spot	February 3, 2023	Danny Giovannini	Karen looks after Spot while Plankton goes out of town.
283		Ma and Pa's Big Hurrah	March 10, 2023	Kaz	When SpongeBob's parents come to visit, their thirst for thrills comes as a big surprise.
285		Delivery to Monster Island	April 7, 2023	Andrew Goodman	SpongeBob and Plankton must work together to survive an island of deadly monsters.
285		Ride Patrick Ride	June 19, 2023	Luke Brookshier	SpongeBob teaches Patrick how to ride a bike.
286		Sir Urchin and Snail Fail	June 21, 2023	Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob and Patrick's favorite comedy duo has a falling out on live television.
287		Friendiversary	June 22, 2023	Kaz	SpongeBob celebrates the anniversary of his friendship with Squidward. Squidward does not.
289		My Friend Patty	July 18, 2023	Danny Giovannini	SpongeBob befriends a sentient Krabby Patty whose only wish is to be eaten.
290		Gary's Playhouse	August 7, 2023	Kaz	SpongeBob builds a snail-house outside for Gary to play in while he is at work.
291		Swimming Fools	August 8, 2023	Mr. Lawrence	SpongeBob builds a pool in his backyard and Squidward tries to resist taking a dip.
292		Allergy Attack!	October 30, 2023	Luke Brookshier	After cooking his kazillionth Krabby Patty, SpongeBob believes he's developed an allergy to them.