Content guide
Usually fine — about 6+
SpongeBob SquarePants S13 E57, “The Goobfather”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 6+. Mr. Krabs must reckon with the Goobfather after he adds Patty Whips to the menu at the Krusty Krab.
Across the episode we counted 1 flagged moments in 1 themes: Fat-shaming (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 6+Fat-shaming in kids animation.
Parents need to know that SpongeBob SquarePants S13 E57, "The Goobfather", is a kids animation episode. The series is known for made for children. Slapstick and name-calling are the usual flags. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is fat-shaming (moderate, in dialogue). This episode includes fat-shaming — for example, Goobfather says, "That's just my day job. The Goobfather is my true identity. I control all the ice cream…". Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Fat-shaming 1 moment
How Fat-shaming shows up in SpongeBob SquarePants S13 E57:
- Goobfather
That's just my day job. The Goobfather is my true identity. I control all the ice cream trade in this town, and I heard about your little [pulls down menu] fatty flips.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.