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SpongeBob SquarePants

  • TV Series
  • 1999–
  • TV-Y7
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
119K
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POPULARITY
320
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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
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Tim Hill
    • Nick Jennings
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Rodger Bumpass
    • Bill Fagerbakke
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    119K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    320
    8
    • Creators
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Tim Hill
      • Nick Jennings
    • Stars
      • Tom Kenny
      • Rodger Bumpass
      • Bill Fagerbakke
    • 502User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 62 wins & 68 nominations total

    Episodes335

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    Spongebob Squarepants: Truth Or Square
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
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    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
    Classic Moments Supercut
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    Classic Moments Supercut
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
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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
    • Nobby…
    • 1999–2025
    Mark Fite
    Mark Fite
    • Fish #1…
    • 2005–2013
    Paul Tibbitt
    Paul Tibbitt
    • DoodleBob…
    • 2001–2023
    John Gegenhuber
    • Old Man Jenkins…
    • 2018–2024
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Cop #2…
    • 2001–2024
    Sara Paxton
    Sara Paxton
    • Kid Fish…
    • 1999–2017
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Mermaid Man…
    • 1999–2012
    • Creators
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Tim Hill
      • Nick Jennings
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    demonchessmaster

    The best cartoon ever?

    I've only just started getting into cartoons again after not watching them for so long. I heard about Spongebob Squarepants and decided to check it out. Now I watch every episode religiously! It's amazing! I don't think I ever seen anything as surreal or as funny in a kids show as this! The show takes place in Bikini Bottom, an underwater town. Spongebob Squarepants (voiced by the amazingly talented Ton Kenny) is a sponge that works as a fry cook at the Crusty Krab, run by one Mr Krabs (voiced by Tom Clancy who many people will remember from Shawshank Redemption). Spongebob is a kid at heart and a little stupid, but gets up to the most amazing adventures. Alongside Spongebob are his best friend Patrick Starfish (Bill Fagerbakke) who is even more stupid than Spongebob, Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) a squirrel that lives underwater for some reason, Squidward Tentacles (Rodger Bumpass) Spongebobs moody next door neighbour, Mrs Puff (Mary Jo Catlett) Spongebob's driving instructor and Plankton (Mr Lawrence) a very tiny sea animal with a Napoleon Complex.

    What makes the show so funny is the situations that Spongebob and his friend Patrick get themselves into. They are both very stupid and child like, meaning that they get into trouble on a regular basis, which makes for exciting episodes. There are some huge laugh out loud moments and some of them stuff that they get up to will make your stomach churn with laughter. All the characters are amazingly put together and they all work. Each have their own personality which allows them to carry on the story and let Spongebob interact with them all.

    One of the funniest stories is the send up of Batman and Robin where Spongebob and Patrick try to bring out of retirement their two favourite heroes. Mermaid Man (Ernist Borgnine) and Barnacle Boy (Tim Conway). Anyone who's ever watched the classic Adam West Batman will appreciate the humour of this episode! All in all, a very funny cartoon. It's insane enough for kids to enjoy, but also so funny that many adults will enjoy it (as long as they get the humour). Take it for what it is. Don't' try and analyse it. Just watch and enjoy.

    Oh and one more thing. In one episode, the background music is provide by metals most greatest heroes, PANTERA!!!!!!!!

    10/10!!!!!
    headache

    Die Laughing

    I'm a junior in college, and I can't help but flipping to Spongebob every saturday morning at work. This cartoon series is a work of art! It's a hilarious journey into the world of Spongebob Squarepants and his friends, a mentally challenged starfish named Patrick, a miserly 70's reject squid, Squidward, and Sandy, some sort of tripped up Squirrel who lives underwater via an air-suit.

    The humor is hilarious, and as a college student, I can't stop laughing!
    Dick_Starky

    The Best Cartoon Ever!

    Spongebob Squarepants is a sea-sponge. He is shaped in a rectangle, and is in the form of a common household sponge. He lives in a pineapple under the sea, in the town of Bikini Bottom.

    He is often found to be annoying his cynical neighbor Squidward, the grouchy Clarinet playing squid next door, who definitely thinks the sea is half empty.

    Next to Squidward is a large rock, where dwells a starfish with about as much intelligence as his home-sweet home. He is Patrick Star, neighbor to Squidward, but lifelong friend to Spongebob.

    Over yonder lives a 'land squirrel' by the name of Sandy Cheeks. Her hobbies include the search for the 'Hay in the Needlestack', to biking in the Industrial Park.

    Finally there's Mr. Eugene H. Krabs, penny hugging/pinching proprietor of the Krusty Krab; Spongbob's beloved workplace, and the home of the Krabby Patty.

    On the subject of the Krabby Patty, that brings us to the esteemed Sheldon Plankton, arch-rival to Mr. Krabs, and generally very evil. His constant attempts to steal the Krabby Patty make for very funny episodes.

    In Summery, this show can be summed up with a single word: Brilliant. It is witty, smart, extremely funny, with timeless characters, appealing to all ages.

    10/10 A Classic!
    Wiikstrom

    Watch Season 1-6

    I grew up on Spongebob (born in 96) This show was amazing as a kid and even funnier now. I constantly rewatch this show's season 1-6 every few years.

    10/10 If we are talking about anything before season 7. I just recommend not even going past that point and you will love this show.
    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.

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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

      Patrick: The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.

      [thought bubble for Patrick shows a carton of milk tipping over and spilling]

    • 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
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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