| "Mid-Life Crustacean" | |
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| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 15b |
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| Production code | 5572-210[1] |
| Original air date | January 24, 2003 |
"Mid-Life Crustacean" is the second segment of the 15th episode of the third season and the 55th overall episode of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. The episode premiered on Nickelodeon on January 24, 2003.[2][3] It was directed by C. H. Greenblatt and Kaz written by Greenblatt, Kaz, and Mark O'Hare, with the animation directed by Frank Weiss. Chuck Klein serves as the storyboard artist.
The series focuses on the titular character and his antics and adventures with his friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. In the episode, Mr. Krabs realizes he is old, and desires to feel young again; he joins SpongeBob and Patrick on their big night out, only to discover it consists of mundane activities. He is disappointed until realizing that the itinerary culminates in a panty raid.
"Mid-Life Crustacean" has been well received by critics and fans; despite this, the episode was banned from Nickelodeon's rotation and the Paramount+ service in 2018, with the episode's panty raid scene often being cited as the reason for its removal. The episode and portions of it are officially available on YouTube, and it is featured in home media releases. "Mid-Life Crustacean"'s title is a pun on the phrase "midlife crisis."
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