SpongeBob and Patrick breathed a sigh of relief as they left the courtroom. They knew they had learned a valuable lesson about respecting the law and the citizens of Bikini Bottom.

In later seasons, the duo’s antics often lead to run-ins with the local police force. In episodes like Patrick’s inability to understand anti-littering laws (often involving his "scented" trash) leads to several tickets and threats of incarceration. While they aren't always locked away for long, the Bikini Bottom police station has a revolving door for these two. Why Do They Keep Ending Up in Jail?