Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy VII: The Good Enemy is episode 6b in the 1st season of SpongeBob SquarePants, the episode was broadcast on April 16, 2015. In this episode, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy's enemies turn good to keep them retired forever. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy fight crime as usual but when the villains have a plan to turn good, this means that the old superheroes will have to retire forever! What will happen in the seventh installment of the Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy series?
Charcters[]
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Patrick Star
- Mr. Krabs
- Plankton (voice heard)
- Mermaid Man
- Barnacle Boy
- The Dirty Bubble/The Clean Bubble
- Man Ray/Man Toy
- The Moth/The Butterfly
- Octopus Doctor/Normal Octopus
- Atomic Flounder/Normal Flounder
- Jumbo Shrimp/Normal Shrimp
- Sinister Slug/Nice Slug
Plot[]
Our beloved characters are up against some unexpected challenges. SpongeBob is still his energetic and optimistic self, always eager to help out Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy in their crime-fighting endeavors.
However, things take an interesting turn when they encounter their arch-nemesis, The Dirty Bubble, who has transformed into The Clean Bubble. No longer a villain, The Clean Bubble has turned over a new leaf and is now committed to doing good deeds for Bikini Bottom. This confuses Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, as they are unsure how to deal with their former foe turned ally.
Meanwhile, Patrick Star, SpongeBob's best friend, is tasked with keeping an eye on Man Ray, who has now become Man Toy. Man Ray, who was once a notorious supervillain, has also decided to change his ways and is now dedicated to spreading joy and happiness. Patrick finds himself in a comedic predicament as he tries to prevent Man Toy from causing unintentional chaos with his newfound goodness.
In another part of Bikini Bottom, Mr. Krabs, the money-loving owner of the Krusty Krab, is faced with a dilemma when he encounters The Moth, who has transformed into The Butterfly. The Moth, previously known for stealing money, has now become a philanthropist, donating his wealth to charity. Mr. Krabs, who is always on the lookout for ways to make a profit, is perplexed by the change and wonders how it will impact his business.
Meanwhile, Barnacle Boy is dealing with Octopus Doctor, who has now become Normal Octopus. Octopus Doctor, once notorious for his evil experiments, has turned over a new leaf and is now practicing medicine for the good of Bikini Bottom. However, Barnacle Boy is skeptical of Normal Octopus's change of heart and questions his motives.
As Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy struggle to come to terms with the villains' transformation, they face their toughest challenge yet when they encounter Atomic Flounder, who has become Normal Flounder. Atomic Flounder, previously known for his radioactive powers, has now renounced violence and is promoting peace and harmony. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are at a loss as to how to stop a villain who has turned good.
To make matters even more complicated, Jumbo Shrimp, previously a menacing villain, has become Normal Shrimp and is now working as a lifeguard, rescuing those in need. Sinister Slug has also transformed into Nice Slug, spreading kindness and love throughout Bikini Bottom.
As the villains-turned-heroes gain popularity among the citizens of Bikini Bottom, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy face the possibility of retirement. They realize that their time as superheroes may be coming to an end, as the once-evil villains have now become beloved figures in the community.
In the climax of the episode, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy come face to face with The Clean Bubble, Man Toy, The Butterfly, Normal Octopus, Normal Flounder, Normal Shrimp, and Nice Slug, who are now working together to fight crime and promote good deeds. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are torn between their desire to continue crime-fighting and the realization that the villains have truly turned over a new leaf.
In the end, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy decide to pass on the mantle of superheroes to the reformed villains, acknowledging their change of heart and their commitment to doing good. The citizens of Bikini Bottom celebrate the villains' transformation into heroes, and Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy retire with honor, knowing that they have made a positive impact on their community.
The episode ends with SpongeBob, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs, who had been suspicious of the sudden change in the villains, uncovering Man Ray now Man Toy's true plan. It turns out that Man Ray had orchestrated the entire transformation of the villains into heroes as a part of his grand scheme to rid Bikini Bottom of superheroes so that he could carry out his evil plans without any interference. However, the transformation was unknowingly permanent until Plankton stepped in and transformed Man Toy back.
Feeling betrayed and determined to restore order, SpongeBob and Patrick step up to take on the roles of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy temporarily. With their unwavering optimism and enthusiasm, SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a new crime-fighting adventure, using their unique approach and unconventional methods to combat Man Ray's wicked schemes.
With Mr. Krabs providing them with the necessary resources from the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob and Patrick prove to be a formidable duo, despite their lack of experience as superheroes. They face challenges and obstacles along the way, but their determination and teamwork keep them going.
As Man Ray's plans escalate and the citizens of Bikini Bottom are in peril, SpongeBob and Patrick rally the reformed villains, The Clean Bubble, The Butterfly, Normal Octopus, Normal Flounder, Normal Shrimp, and Nice Slug, to join them in the fight against their common enemy.
In an epic showdown, SpongeBob and Patrick, along with their unlikely allies, confront Man Ray and foil his evil plot. Man Ray is apprehended, and the superheroes' powers are restored, reversing the villains' transformation.
As a reward for their bravery and ingenuity, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy return to active duty as the beloved superheroes of Bikini Bottom. They express their gratitude to SpongeBob and Patrick for stepping up in their absence, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom celebrate their victory, hailing SpongeBob and Patrick as honorary members of the superhero team.
In the end, Man Ray is imprisoned, and Bikini Bottom is once again safe thanks to the combined efforts of SpongeBob, Patrick, Mermaid Man, and Barnacle Boy. SpongeBob and Patrick, although proud of their temporary superhero roles, happily return to their normal lives, knowing that they can always count on Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to protect their beloved town.
The episode concludes with a heartwarming scene where SpongeBob and Patrick bid farewell to their superhero personas, but not without expressing their gratitude for the experience and the lessons they've learned. They share a special moment with Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, expressing their admiration and appreciation for the heroic duo who have been an inspiration to them. The episode ends with SpongeBob and Patrick back at the Krusty Krab, serving up delicious Krabby Patties and sharing a laugh as they look forward to their next adventure in Bikini Bottom.
Transcript[]
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy VII: The Good Enemy Transcript
New version will be written by The Imperial Ghost soon when he has time.
Associated Production Music[]
- The Lineman - title card
- Lost in the Galaxy - Opening
- Caped Crusaders - Mermaid Man appears
- Hercule Poirot - The camera zooms to the trio band of villians
- Super Hero - "We will make ourselves good, so they won't have any villians to fight"
- Grass Skirt Chase - 4 other villians run to the prison
- House of Horror (part 1) - Squidward opens the cell to let 4 more villians in
Trivia[]
- This is the first MM & BB episode since Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy VI to have the number as it's title.
Voice Cast[]
- Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants & The Dirty Bubble
- Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star
- Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs
- Mr. Lawrence as Plankton & Sinister Slug
- Dee Bradley Baker as Atomic Flounder & Jumbo Shrimp
- Bob Joles as Man Ray
- Enn Reitel as Mermaid Man(replacing the late Ernest Borgnine)
- TBA as Barnacle Boy(replacing the late Tim Conway)
- Mark Hamill as The Moth
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