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      Season 1 – SpongeBob SquarePants

      1999 Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy Animation List
      100% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 98% Audience Score 100+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 20 Buy Now

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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 Twenty years later, that pineapple under the sea is still pretty fresh. May 1, 2019 Full Review Daniel Schroeder Slate The best SpongeBob episodes live in that space between what adults enjoy and what kids enjoy. "F.U.N. Song" is a perfect example. Nov 29, 2018 Full Review Stuart Heritage Guardian SpongeBob SquarePants was, and still is, perfect entertainment. Nov 28, 2018 Full Review Joelle Monique Pajiba SpongeBob was able to keep the attention of children and adults alike with little shame. Nov 29, 2018 Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine Well worth diving for. Sep 25, 2018 Full Review R.L. Shaffer IGN Movies And like it or not, if Ren & Stimpy helped pave the way for SpongeBob SquarePants then SpongeBob's success in turn helped, in some way, shape the quirky animation styles and narrative tones of several hit shows on both Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Rated: 8/10 Sep 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Tiron D Amazing show that is a large part of my childhood. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Mihailo M The best season of SpongeBob ever. It's much better than season 3 of SpongeBob. The animation is relaxing and the characters are cool. This is really part of the golden era of SpongeBob. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Film M Wow wow wow wow. Disegnato a mano, idee straordinare. Wow wow wow wow....WOW! Solo dopo la morte di Stephen Hillenburg(il Creatore) ha iniziato il declino ma con lui questa serie sarebbe stata straordinaria come la prima stagione. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/24 Full Review Cody W Absorbent, yellow, and absolutely hilarious, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS is a delightful underwater treat for Nickelodeon fans everywhere, with so many outrageous jokes that will make you laugh every time you watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review Joao Gabriel E After 25 years, SpongeBob is the best and he is forever my childhood. Thank you Mr. Hillenburg for creating my childhood. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Songer K I mean, it's season 1. It's literally the start of one of the most iconic cartoons of all time. What to hate about it? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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 Aug 7, 1999 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 makes a valentine for Patrick; Squidward discards a gum wrapper. 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 fish hooks; SpongeBob summons his favorite superheroes for so-called emergencies. Details

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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, Animation
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      May 1, 1999