A grumpy neighbor and a mediocre clarinet player,  Squidward for the most part just tries to do his  
A grumpy neighbor and a mediocre clarinet player,  Squidward for the most part just tries to do his  

own thing. But while someone like Spongebob may  always see the good in him, when push comes to  
own thing. But while someone like Spongebob may  always see the good in him, when push comes to  

shove Squidward is actually capable of being  pretty kind at times as well as pretty cruel.  
shove Squidward is actually capable of being  pretty kind at times as well as pretty cruel.  

But which moments showed him truly at his  best and which had him at his absolute worst?
But which moments showed him truly at his  best and which had him at his absolute worst?

I’m Caleb with WickedBinge, and this  is Squidward Deeds: Good to Evil.
I’m Caleb with WickedBinge, and this  is Squidward Deeds: Good to Evil.

As always, we’re going to be starting  with Squidward’s most noble good deeds  
As always, we’re going to be starting  with Squidward’s most noble good deeds  

before working our way down  to this squid’s biggest sins.
before working our way down  to this squid’s biggest sins.

Of course, at the very top of our list, we just  have to put “getting back at the jerk customer  
Of course, at the very top of our list, we just  have to put “getting back at the jerk customer  

for making Spongebob cry”. In the fan-favorite  classic, “Pizza Delivery”, we see the first  
for making Spongebob cry”. In the fan-favorite  classic, “Pizza Delivery”, we see the first  

instance of Squidward actually having a heart deep  down. Despite all the frustration that Spongebob  
instance of Squidward actually having a heart deep  down. Despite all the frustration that Spongebob  

puts him through in the episode, being determined  to deliver the Krusty Krab pizza no matter what,  
puts him through in the episode, being determined  to deliver the Krusty Krab pizza no matter what,  

this determination leads to Spongebob being  scolded and heartbroken over something that  
this determination leads to Spongebob being  scolded and heartbroken over something that  

wasn’t his fault - all because one jerk forgot  to actually order his drink. As soon as Spongebob  
wasn’t his fault - all because one jerk forgot  to actually order his drink. As soon as Spongebob  

starts crying over this, Squidward takes it upon  himself to confront the customer, throwing the  
starts crying over this, Squidward takes it upon  himself to confront the customer, throwing the  

pizza right in his face as a bit of petty revenge.  What really makes this moment an incredibly sweet  
pizza right in his face as a bit of petty revenge.  What really makes this moment an incredibly sweet  

one, however, is that afterwards he simply tells  Spongebob that the customer changed his mind and  
one, however, is that afterwards he simply tells  Spongebob that the customer changed his mind and  

ate the entire pizza without a drink, allowing  Spongebob to still feel like he did a good job.
ate the entire pizza without a drink, allowing  Spongebob to still feel like he did a good job.

But that wasn’t the only time Squidward helped  Spongebob in the workplace… Remember when he  
But that wasn’t the only time Squidward helped  Spongebob in the workplace… Remember when he  

“called Krabs out for selling Spongebob’s soul”?  In the episode “Born Again Krabs”, after briefly  
“called Krabs out for selling Spongebob’s soul”?  In the episode “Born Again Krabs”, after briefly  

becoming a better person with the expectation  that it was all just a dream, Mr. Krabs’ return to  
becoming a better person with the expectation  that it was all just a dream, Mr. Krabs’ return to  

greediness earns him another visit from the Flying  Dutchman. Thankfully, Spongebob is right there to  
greediness earns him another visit from the Flying  Dutchman. Thankfully, Spongebob is right there to  

stand up for his boss. Unfortunately, things take  another bad turn when, after being asked by the  
stand up for his boss. Unfortunately, things take  another bad turn when, after being asked by the  

Flying Dutchman if he’d rather have Spongebob  or all the change he has in his pocket, Krabs  
Flying Dutchman if he’d rather have Spongebob  or all the change he has in his pocket, Krabs  

sells Spongebob’s soul to the ghost. Squidward  immediately calls Krabs out on this and makes him  
sells Spongebob’s soul to the ghost. Squidward  immediately calls Krabs out on this and makes him  

regret his actions, showing that while Squidward  may not always put in the effort, he does indeed  
regret his actions, showing that while Squidward  may not always put in the effort, he does indeed  

have a slightly stronger moral compass than Krabs  - at least in the early seasons. It’s also a nice  
have a slightly stronger moral compass than Krabs  - at least in the early seasons. It’s also a nice  

moment that once again sees Squidward looking out  for and caring about his little yellow neighbor.
moment that once again sees Squidward looking out  for and caring about his little yellow neighbor.

And if you ever questioned Squidward’s ability to  care about his neighbor… Let’s not forget about  
And if you ever questioned Squidward’s ability to  care about his neighbor… Let’s not forget about  

the amount of Christmas Spirit he has. Let’s talk  about when he “pretended to be Santa Claus for all  
the amount of Christmas Spirit he has. Let’s talk  about when he “pretended to be Santa Claus for all  

of Bikini Bottom”. Yep, we couldn’t go without  mentioning this heartwarming good deed. Now,  
of Bikini Bottom”. Yep, we couldn’t go without  mentioning this heartwarming good deed. Now,  

to be fair, it was partially done out of guilt,  as during Bikini Bottom’s first Christmas,  
to be fair, it was partially done out of guilt,  as during Bikini Bottom’s first Christmas,  

Squidward is insistent that Santa isn’t real.  When he’s proven to be correct, he doesn’t  
Squidward is insistent that Santa isn’t real.  When he’s proven to be correct, he doesn’t  

hesitate to rub this in Spongebob’s face and only  stops when he sees just how devastating it is to  
hesitate to rub this in Spongebob’s face and only  stops when he sees just how devastating it is to  

Spongebob. It also takes receiving a homemade and  heartfelt gift for Squidward to truly regret his  
Spongebob. It also takes receiving a homemade and  heartfelt gift for Squidward to truly regret his  

actions. Afterwards, he takes it upon himself  to be Santa for not just Spongebob but also  
actions. Afterwards, he takes it upon himself  to be Santa for not just Spongebob but also  

the rest of Bikini Bottom, giving away all his  things in exchange for keeping up the act. This  
the rest of Bikini Bottom, giving away all his  things in exchange for keeping up the act. This  

is a pretty huge sacrifice, and while he does  partially regret it afterwards, the fact that  
is a pretty huge sacrifice, and while he does  partially regret it afterwards, the fact that  

Squidward was still willing to do it at all and  not just give up on the act says a lot about his  
Squidward was still willing to do it at all and  not just give up on the act says a lot about his  

true sense of character deep down. Or hey, maybe  it was just the Christmas spirit getting to him.
true sense of character deep down. Or hey, maybe  it was just the Christmas spirit getting to him.

Someone who could use more Christmas Spirit has  always been greedy Mr. Krabs… And Squidward was  
Someone who could use more Christmas Spirit has  always been greedy Mr. Krabs… And Squidward was  

the one who “led a strike” against Krabs’ unfair  treatment. Although Squidward was mostly acting on  
the one who “led a strike” against Krabs’ unfair  treatment. Although Squidward was mostly acting on  

behalf of himself, him including Spongebob in his  efforts even when he was being a nuisance shows  
behalf of himself, him including Spongebob in his  efforts even when he was being a nuisance shows  

that he was also trying to get better benefits  for Spongebob too. Again, at least in these  
that he was also trying to get better benefits  for Spongebob too. Again, at least in these  

earlier seasons, Squidward does indeed care about  Spongebob’s well-being and will stand up for him,  
earlier seasons, Squidward does indeed care about  Spongebob’s well-being and will stand up for him,  

knowing fully well that Spongebob has a  tendency to let people walk all over him  
knowing fully well that Spongebob has a  tendency to let people walk all over him  

on occasion. Whether it’s encouraging Spongebob  to strike with him in order to receive better  
on occasion. Whether it’s encouraging Spongebob  to strike with him in order to receive better  

working conditions or staying up late with Mr.  Krabs negotiating a contract, this episode was a  
working conditions or staying up late with Mr.  Krabs negotiating a contract, this episode was a  

good showing of how determined Squidward can be  when he truly feels like it’s worth the effort.
good showing of how determined Squidward can be  when he truly feels like it’s worth the effort.

And Squidwards’ calling out of Krabs doesn’t  end there. Remember “the time where he stopped  
And Squidwards’ calling out of Krabs doesn’t  end there. Remember “the time where he stopped  

Krabs from stealing his coupon”? In  the aptly titled “Patrick’s Coupon”,  
Krabs from stealing his coupon”? In  the aptly titled “Patrick’s Coupon”,  

the starfish is on a quest to get some free  ice cream, only to caught by Mr. Krabs' crane  
the starfish is on a quest to get some free  ice cream, only to caught by Mr. Krabs' crane  

after he “felt the presence of something  free”. Never being one to pass up a bargain,  
after he “felt the presence of something  free”. Never being one to pass up a bargain,  

Krabs tries to con Patrick out of the  coupon, offering to trade a handshake for it,  
Krabs tries to con Patrick out of the  coupon, offering to trade a handshake for it,  

and nearly succeeds in. Before the deal can go  down, however, Squidward appears and intervenes,  
and nearly succeeds in. Before the deal can go  down, however, Squidward appears and intervenes,  

actually scolding Krabs for taking advantage  of Patrick's naïve nature. Speaking of which,  
actually scolding Krabs for taking advantage  of Patrick's naïve nature. Speaking of which,  

Patrick isn’t too grateful for Squidward’s help,  still not quite understanding that he was nearly  
Patrick isn’t too grateful for Squidward’s help,  still not quite understanding that he was nearly  

tricked. But even if this particular  good deed wasn’t exactly rewarded,  
tricked. But even if this particular  good deed wasn’t exactly rewarded,  

Squidward still made the effort to help Patrick  out - and hey, it’s the thought that counts!
Squidward still made the effort to help Patrick  out - and hey, it’s the thought that counts!

Helping someone as annoying as Patrick shows  that Squidward does have a heart… In fact let’s  
Helping someone as annoying as Patrick shows  that Squidward does have a heart… In fact let’s  

talk about all the times he “tries to help  the rest of the team”. Let’s be honest here,  
talk about all the times he “tries to help  the rest of the team”. Let’s be honest here,  

for the most part Squidward can be a pretty lazy  guy. So much so that when he does end up working  
for the most part Squidward can be a pretty lazy  guy. So much so that when he does end up working  

with the other characters, it’s often because  someone is forcing him to be there. But while this  
with the other characters, it’s often because  someone is forcing him to be there. But while this  

squid may take a bit of extra prodding, once he’s  actually on the team and given a role to play,  
squid may take a bit of extra prodding, once he’s  actually on the team and given a role to play,  

Squidward does actually try to help out. We’ve  seen him fight alongside his friends as both  
Squidward does actually try to help out. We’ve  seen him fight alongside his friends as both  

Captain Magma and Sour Note, and while it may have  been a poorly executed plan, we did see Squidward  
Captain Magma and Sour Note, and while it may have  been a poorly executed plan, we did see Squidward  

confront Plankton in the first movie after  figuring out his grand plan, even threatening  
confront Plankton in the first movie after  figuring out his grand plan, even threatening  

to go tell King Neptune. Yes, he mostly did this  because Plankton “messed with his paycheck” but,  
to go tell King Neptune. Yes, he mostly did this  because Plankton “messed with his paycheck” but,  

hey, it was still him trying to stop a force of  evil, even if the motivation to do so was less  
hey, it was still him trying to stop a force of  evil, even if the motivation to do so was less  

than noble. Finally, in the third movie, “Sponge  on the Run”, Squidward is right up there with the  
than noble. Finally, in the third movie, “Sponge  on the Run”, Squidward is right up there with the  

others, explaining why Spongebob shouldn’t be  executed and stating how much he cares for the  
others, explaining why Spongebob shouldn’t be  executed and stating how much he cares for the  

little guy. So, while Squidward may usually be  a reluctant member of the team, this reluctance  
little guy. So, while Squidward may usually be  a reluctant member of the team, this reluctance  

doesn’t necessarily stop him from putting forth  an actual effort when it’s required of him.
doesn’t necessarily stop him from putting forth  an actual effort when it’s required of him.

But finishing up the good, let’s talk about  how Squidward once “tried to give Spongebob  
But finishing up the good, let’s talk about  how Squidward once “tried to give Spongebob  

his best day ever”. Now, this is another good  deed that is somewhat hampered by what leads  
his best day ever”. Now, this is another good  deed that is somewhat hampered by what leads  

up to it. In the episode “Dying for Pie”,  Squidward tries to take the easy way out of  
up to it. In the episode “Dying for Pie”,  Squidward tries to take the easy way out of  

Employee Brotherhood Day by buying a gift for  Spongebob instead of making one. This leads to  
Employee Brotherhood Day by buying a gift for  Spongebob instead of making one. This leads to  

Squidward carelessly buying a pie bomb, and  when it looks like Spongebob has eaten it,  
Squidward carelessly buying a pie bomb, and  when it looks like Spongebob has eaten it,  

Squidward is so wracked with guilt that he  tries to make Spongebob’s last day ever his  
Squidward is so wracked with guilt that he  tries to make Spongebob’s last day ever his  

best day ever. While this is a nice idea  and Squidward does force himself to put  
best day ever. While this is a nice idea  and Squidward does force himself to put  

up with quite a bit of pain and humiliation  in order to make Spongebob happy, the fact  
up with quite a bit of pain and humiliation  in order to make Spongebob happy, the fact  

that this was only really done out of guilt earns  this deed a spot at the bottom of our good tier.
that this was only really done out of guilt earns  this deed a spot at the bottom of our good tier.

We’ve now arrived at Squidward’s worst deeds and  - whoo boy, there’s actually quite a few of them…
We’ve now arrived at Squidward’s worst deeds and  - whoo boy, there’s actually quite a few of them…

Starting off on the smaller side of  things, we have “impersonating Squilliam”.  
Starting off on the smaller side of  things, we have “impersonating Squilliam”.  

In the episode, “Professor Squidward”, a jealous  Squidward decides to take advantage of a case  
In the episode, “Professor Squidward”, a jealous  Squidward decides to take advantage of a case  

of accidental mistaken identity. When a  headmistress mistakes him for Squilliam,  
of accidental mistaken identity. When a  headmistress mistakes him for Squilliam,  

Squidward tells her that he is indeed Squilliam  in order to have the opportunity to teach a music  
Squidward tells her that he is indeed Squilliam  in order to have the opportunity to teach a music  

course. As much as we may understand Squidward’s  frustrations - especially when it comes to  
course. As much as we may understand Squidward’s  frustrations - especially when it comes to  

Squilliam - stealing someone’s identity is still  a pretty big crime. What’s more, Squidward shows  
Squilliam - stealing someone’s identity is still  a pretty big crime. What’s more, Squidward shows  

in this episode why he probably shouldn’t be  a teacher, as alongside his usual arrogance,  
in this episode why he probably shouldn’t be  a teacher, as alongside his usual arrogance,  

he also doesn’t seem to show much respect for  his students. Honestly, even if it weren’t for  
he also doesn’t seem to show much respect for  his students. Honestly, even if it weren’t for  

Spongebob and Patrick messing things up, he  probably would have been found out eventually.
Spongebob and Patrick messing things up, he  probably would have been found out eventually.

Say what you want about Spongebob screwing things  up… his intentions are always pure. So much so  
Say what you want about Spongebob screwing things  up… his intentions are always pure. So much so  

that Squidward takes advantage of him and “becomes  a terrible house guest”. In the episode “Can You  
that Squidward takes advantage of him and “becomes  a terrible house guest”. In the episode “Can You  

Spare a Dime?”, Squidward finally quits his job  at the Krusty Krab, only for his life to take a  
Spare a Dime?”, Squidward finally quits his job  at the Krusty Krab, only for his life to take a  

turn for the worse. When he ends up homeless and  starving, Spongebob takes him in and offers to  
turn for the worse. When he ends up homeless and  starving, Spongebob takes him in and offers to  

help him out until Squidward can get back on his  feet. Though Squidward tries not to be a burden at  
help him out until Squidward can get back on his  feet. Though Squidward tries not to be a burden at  

first, it really doesn’t take long for Squidward  to start taking advantage of Spongebob’s kindness,  
first, it really doesn’t take long for Squidward  to start taking advantage of Spongebob’s kindness,  

staying at his place for many months and  essentially using the sponge as a maid. He’s rude,  
staying at his place for many months and  essentially using the sponge as a maid. He’s rude,  

impatient, messy, lazy, ungrateful and absolutely  refuses to even TRY to get another job or even  
impatient, messy, lazy, ungrateful and absolutely  refuses to even TRY to get another job or even  

leave Spongebob’s bed, leading Spongebob to  have a full-on breakdown. This is easily one  
leave Spongebob’s bed, leading Spongebob to  have a full-on breakdown. This is easily one  

of Squidward’s worst moments, and you completely  understand Spongebob’s frustration with him.
of Squidward’s worst moments, and you completely  understand Spongebob’s frustration with him.

It takes a lot to make Spongebob frustrated… but  all of hearts were collectively broken when we  
It takes a lot to make Spongebob frustrated… but  all of hearts were collectively broken when we  

saw him cry… Thanks to Squidward’s “April Fools  day prank”. Yes, this moment is pretty infamous,  
saw him cry… Thanks to Squidward’s “April Fools  day prank”. Yes, this moment is pretty infamous,  

and there’s certainly more than a few good reasons  for that. While you maybe can’t blame Squidward  
and there’s certainly more than a few good reasons  for that. While you maybe can’t blame Squidward  

for being a bit petty, especially after the prank  Spongebob played on him earlier in the episode,  
for being a bit petty, especially after the prank  Spongebob played on him earlier in the episode,  

Squidward absolutely took it way too far  in that he purposely made his prank on  
Squidward absolutely took it way too far  in that he purposely made his prank on  

Spongebob as humiliating and as painful  as possible. What’s worse is that while  
Spongebob as humiliating and as painful  as possible. What’s worse is that while  

Squidward does feel bad about this, it takes  him forever to give a proper apology for it,  
Squidward does feel bad about this, it takes  him forever to give a proper apology for it,  

with most of his gestures coming off as hollow.  It’s also another case where Squidward is only  
with most of his gestures coming off as hollow.  It’s also another case where Squidward is only  

pushed into doing the right thing out of guilt -  but hey, maybe it’s a good sign that he’s actually  
pushed into doing the right thing out of guilt -  but hey, maybe it’s a good sign that he’s actually  

still feeling guilt over his actions, considering  some of the bad deeds we have coming up…
still feeling guilt over his actions, considering  some of the bad deeds we have coming up…

And if you think that was mean-spirited, remember  when he “tried to ruin Spongebob and Patrick’s  
And if you think that was mean-spirited, remember  when he “tried to ruin Spongebob and Patrick’s  

friendship”. This is probably Squidward’s most  blatant example of going out of his way to just be  
friendship”. This is probably Squidward’s most  blatant example of going out of his way to just be  

a jerk. There would be many episodes in the  future where Spongebob and Patrick would be  
a jerk. There would be many episodes in the  future where Spongebob and Patrick would be  

actual nuisances, but in this particular case,  they weren’t even yelling or being loud. They  
actual nuisances, but in this particular case,  they weren’t even yelling or being loud. They  

were just sitting in their own yards, whispering,  giggling and sending each other bubble messages.  
were just sitting in their own yards, whispering,  giggling and sending each other bubble messages.  

Despite this, however, Squidward still went out  of his way to mess with them by sending cruel  
Despite this, however, Squidward still went out  of his way to mess with them by sending cruel  

messages and prompting a fight between the two  best friends. We don’t even see Squidward feel  
messages and prompting a fight between the two  best friends. We don’t even see Squidward feel  

bad about this, only regretting his actions  when the former besties start stressing him  
bad about this, only regretting his actions  when the former besties start stressing him  

out as they try to get his attention. All in  all, Squidward was a true jerk in this episode,  
out as they try to get his attention. All in  all, Squidward was a true jerk in this episode,  

and even when his house ends up getting destroyed,  it’s hard to really feel sympathy for him.
and even when his house ends up getting destroyed,  it’s hard to really feel sympathy for him.

That was a particularly cruel moment, but  not nearly as cruel as the time Squidward  
That was a particularly cruel moment, but  not nearly as cruel as the time Squidward  

“pretended to be Gary”. In the episode “Chatterbox  Gary”, Gary gains the ability to speak through the  
“pretended to be Gary”. In the episode “Chatterbox  Gary”, Gary gains the ability to speak through the  

use of a brand new collar. Naturally, given how  much friction they’ve had throughout the series,  
use of a brand new collar. Naturally, given how  much friction they’ve had throughout the series,  

Squidward doesn’t exactly like what Gary has  to say, especially when Gary starts to mock  
Squidward doesn’t exactly like what Gary has  to say, especially when Gary starts to mock  

Squidward on many of the things he does. Wanting  some petty revenge on the mollusk and his owner,  
Squidward on many of the things he does. Wanting  some petty revenge on the mollusk and his owner,  

Squidward goes into SpongeBob's house at night  and impersonates Gary using a walkie-talkie. He  
Squidward goes into SpongeBob's house at night  and impersonates Gary using a walkie-talkie. He  

spends the night making SpongeBob do various tasks  under the guise of being Gary, knowing for a fact  
spends the night making SpongeBob do various tasks  under the guise of being Gary, knowing for a fact  

that Spongebob would do anything for his beloved  pet. This eventually leads to Spongebob’s house  
that Spongebob would do anything for his beloved  pet. This eventually leads to Spongebob’s house  

rolling away and falling down a steep cliff,  temporarily making SpongeBob homeless. It’d be  
rolling away and falling down a steep cliff,  temporarily making SpongeBob homeless. It’d be  

one thing if this was just a prank meant to get  back at Gary and Spongebob for being annoying,  
one thing if this was just a prank meant to get  back at Gary and Spongebob for being annoying,  

but considering that it causes Spongebob  to lose his house and Squidward doesn’t  
but considering that it causes Spongebob  to lose his house and Squidward doesn’t  

even feel bad about it, it’s just a moment  that comes off as one of his absolute worst.
even feel bad about it, it’s just a moment  that comes off as one of his absolute worst.

But if you think trying to break up Sponge  and Pat’s friendship or manipulating Gary was  
But if you think trying to break up Sponge  and Pat’s friendship or manipulating Gary was  

awful… The Gold Medal for Worst Squidward Deed  has to be for “the times where Squidward tries  
awful… The Gold Medal for Worst Squidward Deed  has to be for “the times where Squidward tries  

to get Spongebob and Patrick seriously injured”.  Let’s face it, Squidward’s idea of getting back  
to get Spongebob and Patrick seriously injured”.  Let’s face it, Squidward’s idea of getting back  

at someone usually involves a lot of trickery  and violence, as he - especially in the later  
at someone usually involves a lot of trickery  and violence, as he - especially in the later  

seasons - seems to truly enjoy watching those he’s  usually annoyed by get injured or seriously hurt.  
seasons - seems to truly enjoy watching those he’s  usually annoyed by get injured or seriously hurt.  

Probably the most successful example of this was  in “Sportz?” where he taught Spongebob and Patrick  
Probably the most successful example of this was  in “Sportz?” where he taught Spongebob and Patrick  

various ‘games’ that led to them getting injured  multiple times over. It took Sandy stepping in and  
various ‘games’ that led to them getting injured  multiple times over. It took Sandy stepping in and  

giving Squidward a taste of his own medicine  for things to finally be put right. In this  
giving Squidward a taste of his own medicine  for things to finally be put right. In this  

particular instance, Squidward didn’t even really  seem to care if the two ended up dying or not,  
particular instance, Squidward didn’t even really  seem to care if the two ended up dying or not,  

which just makes the whole thing feel in bad  taste. It’s also been shown in other episodes  
which just makes the whole thing feel in bad  taste. It’s also been shown in other episodes  

that Squidward isn’t above physically sabotaging  Spongebob or Patrick when he’s feeling jealous  
that Squidward isn’t above physically sabotaging  Spongebob or Patrick when he’s feeling jealous  

or wanting to take an opportunity for himself,  such as when he made Spongebob feel absolutely  
or wanting to take an opportunity for himself,  such as when he made Spongebob feel absolutely  

exhausted before his big dance audition. Really,  these moments just show that at his core,  
exhausted before his big dance audition. Really,  these moments just show that at his core,  

Squidward’s jealousy and desire to make others  miserable just so that he can feel better about  
Squidward’s jealousy and desire to make others  miserable just so that he can feel better about  

whatever personal pain he’s dealing with can  turn this squid into a true monster at times.
whatever personal pain he’s dealing with can  turn this squid into a true monster at times.