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SpongeBob SquarePants

  • TV Series
  • 1999– 1999–
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
432
37
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Clancy Brown, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
© 2017 Viacom International, Inc.
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  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Family

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.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
95K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
432
37
  • Creators
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Tim Hill
    • Nick Jennings
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Rodger Bumpass
    • Bill Fagerbakke
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Stephen Hillenburg
    • Tim Hill
    • Nick Jennings
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Rodger Bumpass
    • Bill Fagerbakke
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 442User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 55 wins & 63 nominations total

    Episodes305

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    Videos18

    Spongebob Squarepants: Truth Or Square
    Clip 1:33
    Spongebob Squarepants: Truth Or Square
    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
    Clip 1:30
    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob's House Party
    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
    Clip 0:17
    Spongebob Squarepants: Season 10
    Classic Moments Supercut
    Trailer 1:57
    Classic Moments Supercut
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
    Featurette 0:57
    SpongeBob SquarePants: Seasons 1-3
    SpongeBob SquarePants
    Featurette 1:11
    SpongeBob SquarePants
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom (Special Features Clip)
    Featurette 1:16
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom (Special Features Clip)
    Spongebob Squarepants: To Squarepants Or Not To Squarepants
    Featurette 1:08
    Spongebob Squarepants: To Squarepants Or Not To Squarepants
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom (Clip 2)
    Featurette 1:44
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom (Clip 2)
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom
    Featurette 0:16
    Spongebob Squarepants: Legends Of Bikini Bottom
    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob Vs. The Big One
    Featurette 1:00
    Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob Vs. The Big One
    Spongebob Squarepants 2003 Home Video Trailer
    Featurette 1:44
    Spongebob Squarepants 2003 Home Video Trailer

    Photos1507

    Rodger Bumpass and Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Rodger Bumpass and Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Clancy Brown, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Tom Kenny, and Jill Talley in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Rodger Bumpass and Bill Fagerbakke in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Chris Elliott in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Rodger Bumpass in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)
    Tom Kenny in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

    Top cast

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    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • SpongeBob SquarePantsas SpongeBob SquarePants…
    282 episodes282 eps • 1999–2022
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Squidward Tentaclesas Squidward Tentacles…
    256 episodes256 eps • 1999–2022
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Patrick Staras Patrick Star…
    256 episodes256 eps • 1999–2022
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mr. Krabsas Mr. Krabs…
    250 episodes250 eps • 1999–2022
    Mr. Lawrence
    Mr. Lawrence
    • Planktonas Plankton…
    189 episodes189 eps • 1999–2022
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Fish #1as Fish #1…
    185 episodes185 eps • 1999–2022
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Karenas Karen…
    155 episodes155 eps • 1999–2022
    Carolyn Lawrence
    Carolyn Lawrence
    • Sandy Cheeksas Sandy Cheeks…
    138 episodes138 eps • 1999–2022
    Sirena Irwin
    Sirena Irwin
    • Lady Fishas Lady Fish…
    130 episodes130 eps • 1999–2022
    Lori Alan
    Lori Alan
    • Pearl Krabsas Pearl Krabs…
    116 episodes116 eps • 1999–2022
    Mary Jo Catlett
    Mary Jo Catlett
    • Mrs. Puffas Mrs. Puff…
    115 episodes115 eps • 1999–2022
    Mark Fite
    Mark Fite
    • Fish #114as Fish #114…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2005–2013
    Carlos Alazraqui
    Carlos Alazraqui
    • Surferas Surfer…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1999–2022
    Paul Tibbitt
    Paul Tibbitt
    • DoodleBobas DoodleBob…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2001–2018
    Sara Paxton
    Sara Paxton
    • Kid Fishas Kid Fish…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1999–2017
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Mermaid Manas Mermaid Man…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1999–2012
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Cop #2as Cop #2…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2001–2021
    Tim Conway
    Tim Conway
    • Barnacle Boyas Barnacle Boy
    14 episodes14 eps • 1999–2012
    • Creators
      • Stephen Hillenburg
      • Tim Hill
      • Nick Jennings
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and often nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his underwater friends. Dwelling a few fathoms beneath the tropical isle of Bikini Atoll in the sub-surface city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob lives in a two-story pineapple. Instead of taking the logical approach to everyday challenges, SpongeBob approaches life in a wayward and unconventional way. Whether searching for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger flipping technique at the Krusty Krab or just hanging out with his best friend Patrick (an amiable starfish), SpongeBob's good intentions and overzealous approach to life usually create chaos in his underwater world. —Nickelodeon
    • fast food
    • slapstick comedy
    • spongebob squarepants character
    • sponge
    • nicktoon
    • 102 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Bigger. Better. More absorbent.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • TV-Y7
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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

    User reviews442

    Review
    Top review
    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!
    helpful•50
    4
    • headache
    • May 20, 2000

    FAQ12

    • When did "SpongeBob SquarePants" start becoming popular?
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    Details

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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
      • United Plankton Pictures
      • Joe Murray Productions Inc.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 4:3

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