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Season 1 – SpongeBob SquarePants

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A square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, in the city of Bikini Bottom on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. During his time off, SpongeBob has a knack for attracting trouble with his starfish best friend, Patrick. Arrogant octopus Squidward Tentacles, SpongeBob's neighbor, dislikes SpongeBob because of his childlike behavior.
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SpongeBob SquarePants — Season 1

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Spongebob Squarepants is an irresistible celebration of positivity that pops off the screen with its absurd sensibility and vivid characterizations.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today May 1, 2019
Twenty years later, that pineapple under the sea is still pretty fresh. Go to Full Review Daniel Schroeder Slate Nov 29, 2018
The best SpongeBob episodes live in that space between what adults enjoy and what kids enjoy. "F.U.N. Song" is a perfect example. Go to Full Review Stuart Heritage Guardian Nov 28, 2018
SpongeBob SquarePants was, and still is, perfect entertainment. Go to Full Review Joelle Monique Pajiba Nov 29, 2018
SpongeBob was able to keep the attention of children and adults alike with little shame. Go to Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine Sep 25, 2018
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Francesco T @RT28628563 Sep 20, 2026 Capisco perché ha il 100%, è fantastico. See more Terran F @Neptoon Sep 10, 2026 The show is the collectives childhood. Is it perfect. Yes until like season 9 then it starts to fall off a bit… See more SystemDefault T @systemdefault Aug 25, 2026 oh classic spongebob, where do i start? this show is a combination of absolutely fantastic and well crafted humour blended with some iconic and even nostalgic visual art from the early 2000s along with the funny sound effects and audio. old spongebob is something we will never get to experience again because it just has the true spirit of a kids show. spongebob s1 is an outstanding and almost the perfect season that every old cartoon tried to emulate but never succeeded in doing. the amount of unanimous love of this season perfectly encapsulates the true impact and quality of it. if theres any kids show that i would show my future kids first, it would 100% be spongebob s1. this shit is so good it has almost a perfect critic rating and around a 90% normal viewer rating, showing you just how fucking good this season is. this is the perfect spongebob season and if you dont agree with my glaze you didn't have a childhood. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER May 17, 2026 Spongebob Squarepants is an irresistible celebration of positivity that pops off the screen with its absurd sensibility and vivid characterizations. See more Anderson F @RT09905281 May 1, 2026 ONE OF THE BEST SEASONS ALONG WITH SEASON 2 AND 3, THE BEST IS THE THIRD ONE, BUT IT WAS HERE IN THE SEASON 1 THAT IT ALL STARTED , WHOEVER PARENTS DON'T LET THEIR KIDS WATCH THE SHOW HAS A DIRTY BRAIN, THOSE PARENTS WHO SAY "spongebob rots kids brains" ARE THE WORST PARENTS EVER!!!!!!! SPONGEBOB IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I'VE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE SINCE 2001 WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD, WHEN I FIRST GOT NICKELODEON, WHEN I FIRST GOT CABLE TV ON MY HOUSE, AND THE EPISODE WAS "Tea at the Treedome" from LITERALLY THE FIRST SEASON, EVEN 27 YEARS LATER, SPONGEBOB KEEPS BEING A GOOD SHOW (even thought the later seasons that came after the fourth one wasn't so good, it's still having new episodes that are good) THE SHOW HAS A SMART HUMOR, AND GREAT CHARACTERS!!!!! 10/10 See more Ilyas Z @Zellai Apr 3, 2026 27 Years Later, That Pineapple Under The Sea Is Still Fresh. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Hillenburg

Creator

Stephen Hillenburg

Director

Jay Lender

Director

Paul Tibbitt

Director

Tom Kenny

SpongeBob SquarePants

Bill Fagerbakke

Patrick Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 1, 1999 Help Wanted; Reef Blowers; Tea at the Treedome SpongeBob applies for a job as a fry cook at Krusty Krab; Squidward's lawn; SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 1999 Bubblestand; Ripped Pants SpongeBob blows bubbles; SpongeBob accidentally rips his pants while trying to impress Sandy Cheeks at Mussel Beach. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 31, 1999 Jellyfishing; Plankton SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward jellyfishing; SpongeBob is a victim of Plankton's scheme. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 29, 2022 Naughty Nautical Neighbors; Boating School Squidward turns SpongeBob and Patrick against each other; boat-driving exam. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 14, 1999 Pizza Delivery; Home Sweet Pineapple SpongeBob and Squidward become stranded in the desert while delivering a pizza; SpongeBob loses his pineapple home. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 21, 1999 Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy; Pickles SpongeBob and Patrick visit a retirement home; SpongeBob loses his confidence. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 28, 1999 Hall Monitor; Jellyfish Jam SpongeBob takes his turn as hall monitor; SpongeBob brings home a wild jellyfish. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 4, 1999 Sandy's Rocket; Squeaky Boots Sandy Cheeks takes a rocket ship into space; Mr. Krabs gives SpongeBob a pair of squeaky boots. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 11, 1999 Nature Pants; Opposite Day SpongeBob quits his job to live off the land; Squidward decides to sell his house. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 18, 1999 Culture Shock; F.U.N. Squidward and SpongeBob plan a talent show; SpongeBob thinks Plankton is lonely. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 25, 1999 MuscleBob BuffPants; Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost SpongeBob orders fake arms; Squidward pretends to be a ghost. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 2, 1999 The Chaperone; Employee of the Month SpongeBob takes Mr. Krabs' daughter to the prom; SpongeBob and Squidward compete to be employee of the month. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 28, 1999 Scaredy Pants; I Was a Teenage Gary Halloween party; Squidward takes care of SpongeBob's pet snail. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 31, 1999 SB-129; Karate Choppers Squidward finds himself in the freezer; karate sparring wreaks havoc. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 17, 2000 Sleepy Time; Suds SpongeBob visits the dreams of others; SpongeBob comes down with the sniffles. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 14, 2000 Valentine's Day; The Paper SpongeBob tries to make a special Valentine for his best friend Patrick; SpongeBob has some fun with a piece of paper Squidward threw away. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 15, 2000 Arrgh!; Rock Bottom Mr. Krabs convinces SpongeBob and Patrick to join him on a treasure hunt; SpongeBob gets on the wrong bus. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 22, 2000 Texas; Walking Small Sandy Squirrel is homesick; Plankton tries to get SpongeBob to be mean. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 2000 Fools in April; Neptune's Spatula SpongeBob plays April Fools' Day pranks; SpongeBob disrupts the Fry Cook Hall of Fame. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 8, 2000 Hooky; Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II Mr. Krabs warns SpongeBob to stay away from fishhooks; SpongeBob summons his favorite superheroes for so-called emergencies. Details

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SpongeBob SquarePants — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Hillenburg, Jay Lender, Paul Tibbitt
Creator
Stephen Hillenburg
Executive Producer
Stephen Hillenburg
Screenwriter
Merriwether Williams, Alex Gordon, Peter Burns, Mr. Lawrence, Tim Hill, Derek Drymon, David B. Fain, Jay Lender, Stephen Hillenburg, Paul Tibbitt, Ennio Torresan, Aaron Springer, Erik Wiese, Steve Fonti, Chris Mitchell
Network
Nickelodeon
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Entertainment, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 1, 1999
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