The episode where Squidward’s band performs “Sweet Victory” is “Band Geeks.”
“Band Geeks” is a second-season episode of SpongeBob SquarePants centered on Squidward Tentacles accepting a challenge from his arrogant rival, Squilliam Fancyson. Squidward hastily assembles a band of inexperienced Bikini Bottom residents and struggles to prepare them for a performance at the Bubble Bowl.
The musicians initially sound disastrous, but SpongeBob motivates the group to practice and work together. Their polished halftime performance of “Sweet Victory” surprises Squidward and humiliates Squilliam, creating one of the series’ most celebrated endings. The song itself was performed by David Glen Eisley, with music associated with Bob Kulick.
A common mix-up is confusing the episode title with the concert or the band itself. “Squidward’s Band,” “The Performance,” and “The Talent Show” describe the premise loosely, but “Band Geeks” is the official episode title. It originally aired on September 7, 2001.