Throughout SpongeBob SquarePants, it is clear that Squidward becomes annoyed with SpongeBob regularly. This is understandable, as SpongeBob can be a lot to deal with. This is especially the case for a very reserved individual like Squidward. As a result of this, Squidward often looks to spend time away from SpongeBob, but that is a hard task. The pair are neighbors and coworkers, so interactions between them are inevitable. Also, SpongeBob is completely oblivious to Squidward's desire to be alone and tries to always hang out and include Squidward in his activities. Thus, their differing personalities can create an abundance of conflict.
However, even with this being the case, the two actually share a lot of positive interaction, too. In fact, through them, fans of the show can argue that they actually are very good friends. Sure, Squidward often says he dislikes SpongeBob, but sometimes, his actions speak far louder than his words. Squidward often is there for SpongeBob in his time of need, which is something very admirable about his character.
Although Patrick will forever be SpongeBob's closest bud, Squidward is not too far behind, as he is a significant part of his life and vise versa.
SpongeBob Gets The Band Back Together For Squidward
After Squidward's biggest rival, Squilliam Fancyson, brags to him that he has a famous band, Squidward lies and says he does as well. Squilliam then tells him that his band cannot play at the Bubble Bowl and that Squidward's should take over.
From there, Squidward rounds up Bikini Bottom citizens and it understandably leads to chaos. Squidward gives up and leaves, but SpongeBob gets the crew to rekindle and learn the music before the big show. From there, they play marvelously at the Bubble Bowl and the episode ends with Squidward jumping in the air and smiling.
Squidward Stands Up For SpongeBob Against A Mean Customer
The Krusty Krab gets a phone call from a customer wanting a pizza. From there, Mr. Krabs forces SpongeBob and Squidward to deliver the pizza, even though it is not what the restaurant is known for. Sadly, SpongeBob backs the car up too far and it runs out of gas, so the two are stranded.
However, after finding a driving boulder, the two make it to the house. However, the customer is extremely unhappy and screams at SpongeBob because he forgets his drink. SpongeBob cries hysterically, which leads to Squidward going back to the house and throwing the pizza in the customer's face. It is so satisfying to see Squidward stand up for SpongeBob.
Squidward Misses SpongeBob When He Moves
After hitting his breaking point with SpongeBob and Patrick as his neighbors, Squidward decides to move to Tentacle Acres. At first, it is a paradise, as it is full of other people like him who love the same interests. Yet, he becomes immensely bored from the same routine each day.
After hearing a reef blower, he becomes excited and asks for SpongeBob. Although he is disappointed it is not him, he ends up taking the reef blower and using it to fly back to his original home. Thus, he uses SpongeBob as his inspiration to have fun again, which is a sweet sentiment.
The Two Go On Strike Together
Back at the Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs is beginning to charge Squidward and SpongeBob for ridiculous things, such as breathing. Squidward is understandably irate, while SpongeBob pays him the money.
This leads to Squidward telling SpongeBob to not pay Mr. Krabs and to go on strike with him. From there, hilarity ensues, as when the two get fired, SpongeBob struggles to completely grasp what people do on strike. This leads to chaos, but in the end, the pair do get their jobs back, so it is worth it.
Squidward Admits He Always Liked SpongeBob
When working the night shift at the Krusty Krab, Squidward decides to scare SpongeBob with a fake story about the Hash Slinging Slasher. It certainly scares SpongeBob, but Squidward definitely does not mean to do the same to himself.
Yet, after a figure appears in the night and walks towards the restaurant that resembles his creation, he cowers in fear with SpongeBob. Thinking he is about to meet his demise, he admits to SpongeBob that he always secretly liked him, which is just so nice coming from him.
SpongeBob Fixes Squidward's Back
In this specific episode, SpongeBob and Patrick are in a fight and call off their friendship. This is because Squidward makes bubbles and sends mean messages to them while mimicking their voices.
However, after Squidward drags an asleep Patrick home, he throws his back out. From there, SpongeBob runs after him and cracks his back. Squidward thinks he is going to be injured forever, but this actually helps his back. From there, Squidward calls SpongeBob his friend and they spend more time together in the episode.
Squidward Scolds Mr. Krabs For Selling SpongeBob's Soul
A common theme in the series is that Mr. Krabs is cheap. It is often humorous, but one specific instance when he takes this way too far is when he sells SpongeBob's soul to the Flying Dutchman for $0.62.
After seeing this all transpire, Squidward becomes livid and scolds Mr. Krabs for his awful transaction. This leads to Mr. Krabs feeling guilty and wanting to get SpongeBob back. Thankfully, the Flying Dutchman brings him back quickly, as SpongeBob annoys him immensely by talking nonstop.
Squidward Misses SpongeBob When Time Traveling
After stumbling upon a time machine, Squidward ends up going to the past and future. Things are pretty hectic in both time periods, as he finds himself dealing with different versions of SpongeBob in them.
However, after going through a lot of turmoil and being in an empty void, Squidward screams that he misses SpongeBob and just wants to go home. His wish comes true and he says to SpongeBob that he is very happy to see him.
Squidward Dresses Up As Santa To Cheer SpongeBob Up
When Sandy tells SpongeBob about Christmas and Santa Claus, he becomes extremely excited and gets the whole town to celebrate. However, Squidward does not believe in him, so he finds great joy when Santa does not come to Bikini Bottom and laughs at SpongeBob.
However, after SpongeBob gifts him a golden clarinet, Squidward feels like a complete jerk. He then dresses up as Santa to make SpongeBob happy, as he realizes how wrong he was. In fact, he even gives away everything in his house to the whole town to help keep the charade going.
The Sunset Scene
Perhaps the most beautiful, yet depressing moment between SpongeBob and Squidward happens during the sunset. Before this scene, Squidward gets a pie as a gift for SpongeBob, but does not realize that it is actually a bomb.
He then thinks that SpongeBob eats it, so he spends the day doing everything he can to make SpongeBob happy, no matter how outrageous. SpongeBob's last wish is to watch the sunset with Squidward. Squidward counts down the seconds to it and starts crying because he believes SpongeBob is going to explode. When the explosion occurs, it turns out that SpongeBob actually blew an explosive bubble and has not eaten the pie.