SpongeBob SquarePants 

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

Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys. Another 51 wins & 45 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tom Kenny	...	SpongeBob SquarePants / ... 257 episodes, 1999-2019
Rodger Bumpass	...	Squidward / ... 242 episodes, 1999-2019
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Patrick Star / ... 238 episodes, 1999-2019
Clancy Brown	...	Mr. Krabs / ... 233 episodes, 1999-2019
Mr. Lawrence	...	Plankton / ... 180 episodes, 1999-2019
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Fish #1 / ... 172 episodes, 1999-2019
Jill Talley	...	Karen / ... 143 episodes, 1999-2019
Carolyn Lawrence	...	Sandy Cheeks / ... 133 episodes, 1999-2019
Sirena Irwin	...	Lady Fish / ... 123 episodes, 1999-2019
Lori Alan	...	Pearl Krabs / ... 105 episodes, 1999-2019
Mary Jo Catlett	...	Mrs. Puff / ... 102 episodes, 1999-2019

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

dark comedy | sponge | fast food | underwater | nicktoon | 

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Taglines:

Bigger. Better. More absorbent.

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Nick.com [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Irish

Release Date:

30 April 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

SpongeBob

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Plankton Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo (Seasons 1-8) Dolby Digital (Season 9-)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

In season two, episode three, "Big Pink Loser", we learn that Patrick's last name is Star.

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Goofs

Plankton's size varies throughout the series.

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Quotes

SpongeBob SquarePants: Hi Plankton.
Plankton: What do you have mud in your ears? Take a hike!
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ah yes i remember. But i just wanted to tell you that the Krabby Patty secret formula is not i repeat not in the safe behind the painting in the Krusty Krab.
Plankton: Why should i care? My whole life is been filled with tortured by that blasted whale.
SpongeBob SquarePants: It's okay. Everybody has a secret fear! For instance Mr. Krabs's secret fear is
[whispers]
Plankton: Really?
SpongeBob SquarePants: Mmm hmm. And guess what else? That was Mr. Krabs in a whale suit that you've been scared of.
Plankton: You ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The background of the end credits shows flowers

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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".

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Connections

Referenced in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Kate McKinnon: A Brain In A Jar (2018)

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Soundtracks

SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song
Lyrics by Stephen Hillenburg and Derek Drymon
Composed by Hank Smith Music
Performed by Patrick Pinney

User Reviews

Ahh yes, the good show...

I remember when I first saw the show, the episode: Bubblestand. I loved that episode and decided to wait for more episodes. That was when I noticed that five million more episodes came on. Watched every single one of 'em. Tom Kenny does a REALLY superior good job on the voice on Spongebob. I loved it as a little kid, and I still like it today.

I love this show so much I could hug it. Too bad they haven't made recent and decent episodes these days. The newest one sucked. Anyways, this show is a really cool one because there is no point to it and there is mindless comedy! D:. I recommend most of you to watch it, for it is the best.

A really fair show indeed.