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SpongeBob SquarePants

  • TV Series
  • 1999–
  • TV-Y7
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
404
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Clancy Brown, Lori Alan, Rodger Bumpass, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
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The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.

  • Creators
    • Nick Jennings
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Tim Hill
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Rodger Bumpass
    • Bill Fagerbakke
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    123K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    404
    43
    • Creators
      • Nick Jennings
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Tim Hill
    • Stars
      • Tom Kenny
      • Rodger Bumpass
      • Bill Fagerbakke
    • 511User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 63 wins & 69 nominations total

    Episodes348

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    Spongebob Squarepants: Truth Or Square
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
    Classic Moments Supercut
    Trailer 1:57
    Classic Moments Supercut
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
    SpongeBob SquarePants
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    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • SpongeBob…
    • 1999–2025
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Squidward…
    • 1999–2025
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Patrick Star…
    • 1999–2025
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mr. Krabs…
    • 1999–2025
    Mr. Lawrence
    Mr. Lawrence
    • Plankton…
    • 1999–2025
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Bubble Bass…
    • 1999–2025
    Carolyn Lawrence
    Carolyn Lawrence
    • Sandy…
    • 1999–2025
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Karen…
    • 1999–2025
    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Lady Fish…
    • 1999–2025
    Mary Jo Catlett
    Mary Jo Catlett
    • Mrs. Puff…
    • 1999–2025
    Lori Alan
    Lori Alan
    • Pearl Krabs…
    • 1999–2025
    Carlos Alazraqui
    Carlos Alazraqui
    • Surfer…
    • 1999–2025
    Mark Fite
    Mark Fite
    • Fish #7…
    • 2005–2013
    Paul Tibbitt
    Paul Tibbitt
    • DoodleBob…
    • 2001–2025
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Cop #2…
    • 2001–2025
    John Gegenhuber
    • Old Man Jenkins…
    • 2018–2025
    Sara Paxton
    Sara Paxton
    • Kid Fish…
    • 1999–2017
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Mermaid Man…
    • 1999–2012
    • Creators
      • Nick Jennings
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Tim Hill
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    8FrankBooth_DeLarge

    Like it or not, this show is hard to avoid

    SpongeBob is a very popular show. Its quirky humor, colorful characters, and crazy plot lines make it irresistible. It's hard to avoid this show, even if you're an adult, or a teen. This show also cheers you up very easily. You may like it, or you may not believe that you're watching something like this, but either way, it will somehow get to you.

    The story lines are focused around SpongeBob, an energetic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Each episode focuses around him and his misadventures with other people in his town known as Bikini Bottom. His best friend is the dopey starfish Patrick, his other best friend is the land squirrel who lives in a submarine home, Sandy. Other characters in the show are SpongeBob's drowsy neighbor, Squidward, his boss at work, Mr. Krabs, the evil Plankton, and the driving school teacher Mrs. Puff. There are a bunch of other characters in the show, but most episodes are focused around them.

    These days, Nickelodeon hasn't been doing so well. Most of their new shows are spin offs of old shows, and most of the new shows aren't good at all. SpongeBob is very reminiscent of older Nickelodeon shows. Elements like quirky humor, annoying neighbors, fun plot lines, slightly dark humor in a few episodes(not as much as the old Nickelodeon shows), mishaps at work, worst enemies, and mishaps due to SpongeBob's antics all make this show great. There are times when this show can become stupid, as a matter of fact, every episode uses stupidity in a certain way. Some episodes are smartly written, and in odd ways, certain episodes have a message in them.

    There is nothing in this show that should make parents feel uncomfortable. In most episodes, there is some type of adult humor that adults and teens will find to be funny.

    Everyone should see this show. Watch it with kids, or by yourself, either way, you'll probably have a great time with this show.
    movies2u

    "Spongebob Squarepants" TV Series- 10/10. Very funny with lovable characters.

    Spongebob Squarepants" (1999) TV Series

    It seems that it wasn't long ago that this show aired on Nickelodeon, but it's been like 5 years, and Spongebob Squarepants' popularity hasn't decreased at all- of course, I can see why. This show is set in the small town of Bikini Bottom (a town under the sea that is home to many sea worthy creatures)- including a spontaneous sponge named Spongebob. He lives with his pet snail, Gary, next to two neighbors- a grumpy clarinet playing octopus- Squidward, and his best friend who is a starfish who couldn't tell his hand from his foot- named Patrick. He also has a friend who lives in an air dome, and she's a Texas native squirrel named Sandy, who got bored with life above water, so she moved to the ocean. Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab along with Squidward, a popular restaurant owned by the greedy Mr. Krabbs. And there is Plankton- a microscopic sea creature who owns his own restaurant- The Chum Bucket- a very unpopular restaurant, that hasn't gotten a customer since it's opening- so, of course, Plankton is always out to steal Mr. Krabbs' secret Krabby Patty formula, causing trouble for the krusty krew. Spongebob goes through one predicament after another, and this show is just hilarious. Some may find Spongebob annoying, but for those like me, we love him! 10/10.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    Was the best animated show on Nickelodean, but the newer episodes don't work for me

    When "Spongebob Squarepants" first started, I was one of those who watched it religiously. I absolutely loved it, and thought it was the best animated show on Nickelodean. I loved the fact it was funny, creative and original. It was vibrantly animated, with lavish colouring and convincing character features. The theme tune, what can I say? Probably the catchiest theme tune out of the shows airing on Nicolodean now. The writing was witty, funny and even intelligent, and the characters were endearing, from Spongebob himself, cynical Squidward, Eugene H. Karbs and the hilarious Patrick. And the voice acting was well done.

    So why did I not give it a higher score? Like "Rugrats" and "The Simpsons" the newer episodes don't work. They aren't as funny or as creative in terms of written quality as the older episodes,relying too much on toilet humour, and the voice acting sometimes is lazy, Patrick in particular now seems bored and world weary now. And Spongebob, the voice is way too high. The episode ideas aren't as original or as well thought out, in fact they are rather predictable and unrealistic. The animation and the theme tune are pretty much the only things that make the newer episodes remotely watchable. All in all, I do really like this show, for the sense of fun and creativity it has, but I just wish the newer episodes weren't as tired. 7/10 Bethany Cox
    thanksbutnothanks9891

    Great show for all ages

    I have been watching this show since I was about 9, and I am now almost 14 and I still find it hilarious. It doesn't contain profanity or harsh language, so it's appropriate for all ages. Even though I also enjoy shows on MTV, I believe that Spongebob Squarepants is a great show for all ages. Even my mom enjoys it. When I first saw the plot line, a story about a sponge who lives undersea, I thought it would be stupid. But I've been watching it for 5 years so obviously it stuck with me. Spongebob wouldn't be anything without Patrick Star, Spongebob's dumb neighbor and best friend. Spongebob Squarepants can teach you lessons, it can make you laugh, it maybe will even make you cry. Even though Spongebob is supposed to be an adult, it shows that you're never too old to act younger than you are. Spongebob is a great show no matter how old or young you are.
    graemesmith50

    I love Spongebob

    I first discovered Spongebob square pants while I was on holiday in Florida. It dawned on me when I got back to England that we could get it on Nickelodean so I started watching it all the time and loved it! It's basically a kids show although sometimes it does have some jokes that are obviously intended to go way over children's heads. And I love it for that. Loads of my friends love the show and we're all surprised that we could be so entertained by a small yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple! Oddly enough though, my favourite character is not Spongebob. I love Squidward and Plankton and their bitter bored outlook to life. They seem remarkably cynical for Nickelodean which is why this show is a breath of fresh air and hugely popular.

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    • Trivia
      The show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg, was a marine biologist. When he pitched the show to Nickelodeon, he brought a fish tank into the boardroom, and explained what was living inside. He then placed a cartoon drawing of SpongeBob into the tank and said "This is SpongeBob, the star of your new show."
    • Goofs
      Plankton's size varies throughout the series.
    • Quotes

      Fred: My leg!

    • Crazy credits
      The background of the end credits shows white silhouettes of flowers upon a yellow background. The music that plays usually is the closing theme, which is ukulele music.
    • Alternate versions
      The French version digitally changes the opening title cards for each episode to the title in French. The opening sequence has also been slightly altered: the bubble words "SpongeBob SquarePants" has been replaced with a bubble version of SpongeBob. On the board that changes colors, SpongeBob's face replaces the name SpongeBob SquarePants; the part where SpongeBob's pants bounce around the show's title has been replaced with scenery in Bikini Bottom, and the show's title is digitally altered to read "Bob l'eponge".
    • Connections
      Featured in Everybody's Talking: The Voices of Spongebob Squarepants (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song
      Lyrics by Stephen Hillenburg and Derek Drymon

      Composed by Hank Smith Music

      Performed by Patrick Pinney

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Nick.com (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Sponge Bob Square Pants
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Nickelodeon Animation Studios
      • Nicktoons Productions
      • United Plankton Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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