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SpongeBob SquarePants

Overview

Series synopsis

SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animation comedy family television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. It was created by Stephen Hillenburg. It stars Mary Jo Catlett, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence and Bill Fagerbakke.

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, ...

Premise

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.

Premise: Be there and be square!

Cast and characters

Leading cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Episodes

This series spans 18 seasons with 768 episodes.

Season Episodes First aired Last aired
Season 0 112 January 1, 2001 July 14, 2026
Season 1 41 May 1, 1999 April 8, 2000
Season 2 36 October 25, 2000 November 30, 2001
Season 3 40 January 20, 2002 October 11, 2004
Season 4 40 May 5, 2005 March 31, 2007
Season 5 36 April 13, 2007 November 23, 2007
Season 6 47 March 3, 2008 July 18, 2009
Season 7 52 July 18, 2009 February 26, 2011
Season 8 52 March 25, 2011 October 21, 2012
Season 9 47 October 26, 2012 February 20, 2017
Season 10 20 February 24, 2017 July 16, 2017
Season 11 51 September 21, 2017 November 26, 2018
Season 12 35 January 12, 2019 July 17, 2020
Season 13 64 October 21, 2020 November 1, 2023
Season 14 23 November 1, 2023 December 2, 2024
Season 15 24 December 3, 2024 June 20, 2025
Season 16 22 June 27, 2025 June 5, 2026
Season 17 26 June 12, 2026 August 21, 2026
Season 0 preview 112 episodes total
Season 1 preview 41 episodes total
Season 2 preview 36 episodes total
Season 3 preview 40 episodes total
Season 4 preview 40 episodes total
Season 5 preview 36 episodes total
Season 6 preview 47 episodes total
Season 7 preview 52 episodes total
Season 8 preview 52 episodes total
Season 9 preview 47 episodes total
Season 10 preview 20 episodes total
Season 11 preview 51 episodes total
Season 12 preview 35 episodes total
Season 13 preview 64 episodes total
Season 14 preview 23 episodes total
Season 15 preview 24 episodes total
Season 16 preview 22 episodes total
Season 17 preview 26 episodes total

Production

Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Country
US
Original language
en

Release

Original network/platform Nickelodeon
First aired May 1, 1999
Last aired June 26, 2026
Status continue
Schedule Friday at 17:00:00

References

  1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
  2. TVMaze
  3. IMDb
  4. Official Website
  5. EpisodeTime Show Page