when was the first episode of spongebob made
List of SpongeBob SquarePants characters


." As a compromise, he decided to put SpongeBob in a boat-driving school, allowing him to keep writing SpongeBob as an adult while also using the school as a main plot element. Showrunner Vincent Waller suggested that if Nickelodeon had creative control over "SpongeBob", almost every episode would take place at Mrs. Puff's school, rather than at a variety of locations. The choice to make Mrs. Puff a pufferfish, who inflates into a ball when SpongeBob crashes, was made to evoke the appearance of car airbags
19996316
SpongeBob, You're Fired


to the Food Stamps benefit. A report by "The Hollywood Reporter" alleged that the episode may have had a political agenda about the social safety net. It added that "It's not the first time SpongeBob has waded into social commentary, though usually when it does, it bugs the right and supports the left." "The Hollywood Reporter" cited the previous episodes "SpongeBob's Last Stand" and "Selling Out" for where "environmentalism is glorified" and "large businesses are demonized". According to
15614196
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis


SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis is the 92nd episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants", and a 2007 made-for-television musical comedy special directed by Andrew Overtoom. It stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence. "Atlantis SquarePantis" originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on November 12, 2007, serving as the twelfth episode of the fifth season of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". In the film, SpongeBob (
9560091
Mrs. Puff


when SpongeBob crashes, was made to evoke the appearance of car airbags. Because she was created late in production, her design incorporates elements of the earlier characters' appearances, such as the same type of skirt as Pearl and the same rounded teeth as Squidward. The episode "Doing Time" was one of the first to be written specifically from Mrs. Puff's point of view; another early example was season two's "No Free Rides." In his 2013 book "The SpongeBob SquarePants Experience", animation historian Jerry
14844894
Graveyard Shift (SpongeBob SquarePants)


the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes", alongside all of the episodes of seasons one through five. On June 9, 2009, "Graveyard Shift" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments" DVD. "Graveyard Shift" received critical acclaim upon release and is often cited as one of the show's best episodes. Emily Esteem of WeGotThisCovered.com ranked the episode 2 on her "Top 10 Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants" list, saying, "[It] is another scary episode of "
13849626
Rock Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


" DVD on October 28, 2003. On September 22, 2009, the episode was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. "Rock Bottom" was watched by 2.1 million viewers upon its release. It received very positive reviews from media critics. Nancy Basile of About.com gave the episode a positive response and ranked it 4 on her "Best "SpongeBob SquarePants" Episodes" list. Basile said "The raspberries and SpongeBob's increasing frustration
16040107
Extreme Spots


"Extreme Spots" is the first half of the first episode of season 9 and the 179th overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". The episode originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on July 21, 2012. The series follows the adventures and endeavors of SpongeBob and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick try to do their best to join the extreme sports team the Drasticals, by completing dangerous and extreme tasks. The episode will see
14222585
Christmas Who?


"Christmas Who?" (also known as "The SpongeBob Christmas Special") is a "SpongeBob SquarePants" special episode from season two. The episode aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on December 6, 2000. It is the series' first double-length episode. The episode marks the first appearance of both Patchy the Pirate and his pet parrot, Potty. The episode follows SpongeBob as he learns what Christmas is about, and as he creates excitement for everyone in Bikini Bottom. In Encino, California,
15698239
List of James Bond parodies and spin-offs


SpongeBob SquarePants" episode "Spy Buddies" has a parody. When SpongeBob is told that Mr. Krabs wants him to spy on Plankton, SpongeBob gets excited and a scene similar to the James Bond gun barrel sequence starts. SpongeBob walks into the circle, only to find that the circle is Patrick looking through a straw. "The Backyardigans" double-length episode "International Super Spy" portrays Pablo as a parody of James Bond. He wears a tuxedo in the episode and is seen adjusting his bow tie frequently. He
17410295
SpongeBob, You're Fired


happen to SpongeBob [in this episode]". She remarked that the episode is "pretty top secret". In an October 30, 2013 article of the "New York Post", it was first reported that "SpongeBob, You're Fired" would air on Nickelodeon in the United States on November 11, 2013. As part of the marketing campaign for the episode, Nickelodeon debuted an online game of the same name. Beginning November 6, players could visit "nick.com/spongebob" to play the game. In the
15614191
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


left off[...]" However, on the German release of the season one DVD, the episode "Help Wanted" actually is included. "Help Wanted" was later released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 3rd Season" DVD as a bonus feature on September 27, 2005. On September 22, 2009, "Help Wanted" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. The First 100 Episodes DVD included a special
18849108
Rock Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


one of the scarier episodes of "SpongeBob"." She also said the episode has "the ideal balance of cuteness and sheer terror – like SpongeBob running from a mysterious character, saying, 'Well, that place will be there tomorrow. I guess I'd better keep walking. Running. Better start running. Running. Sprinting! Yes, I just gotta keep sprinting!' (Before he hits a wall; 'Sitting, sitting, bleeding.')" that made the episode "so well-
16040109
Graveyard Shift (SpongeBob SquarePants)


of Bikini Bottom. In this episode, Squidward and SpongeBob are forced to work 24 hours a day by Mr. Krabs, so that he can get more money. Squidward soon gets bored, and tells SpongeBob a scary story to have some fun with him. After scaring SpongeBob, Squidward tells him that the story is fictional. However, when Squidward and SpongeBob are alone, the events in Squidward's story begin to occur. The episode featured stock footage of Max Schreck as Count Orlok from the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu"
13849618
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 2)


of the story lines for individual episodes. For example, in the episode "Sailor Mouth", SpongeBob learns profanity. The idea for the episode was inspired by creative director Derek Drymon's experience "[when] I got in trouble for saying the f-word in front of my mother." Drymon said, "The scene where Patrick is running to Mr. Krabs to tattle, with SpongeBob chasing him, is pretty much how it happened in real life." The end of the episode, where Mr. Krabs uses
7907000
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 6)


viewers on Nick.com. The night capped off with the television encore of "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" at 8 PM. On July 19, ten new episodes including the special episode "To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants" premiered. Paramount Home Entertainment released a 14-disc DVD titled "The First 100 Episodes" on September 22, 2009. The DVD runs approximately 2200 minutes and includes the first 100 episodes of the series. A second "SpongeBob SquarePants" television film, titled "Truth or Square", aired on Nickelodeon on
7892162
SpongeBob's Runaway Roadtrip


SpongeBob's Runaway Roadtrip is an anthology series of five episodes in the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants", as part of its eighth season. As the name suggests, the miniseries consisted of five vacation themed episodes, the first four leading up to the premiere of the fifth. It is the second miniseries based on the Nickelodeon cartoon series "SpongeBob SquarePants", which was originally released direct-to-DVD on September 20, 2011. On November 8, 2011, Nickelodeon released "SpongeBob's Surf & Skate
10447627
SpongeBob SquarePants


"SpongeBob" crew has periodically collaborated with the LA-based animation studio Screen Novelties to create stop-motion sequences for special episodes. The studio produced a brief claymation scene for the climax of the first theatrical film and was re-enlisted in 2009 to create an exclusive opening for the series' tenth anniversary special. The abominable snow mollusk, an octopus-like creature made of clay who acts as the antagonist of the double-length episode "Frozen Face-Off," was also animated by the company. "
12169880
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


for that single use. Hillenburg, however, remembered it when he was coming up with SpongeBob and used a video clip of the episode to remind Kenny of the voice. Kenny says that SpongeBob's high pitched laugh was specifically aimed at being unique, stating that they wanted an annoying laugh in the tradition of Popeye and Woody Woodpecker. Kenny also provided the voice of Gary, SpongeBob's meowing sea snail, and the narrator in the episode. According to him, "It was always Steve's intention that the narrator be
18849097
Friend or Foe (SpongeBob SquarePants)


, "Friend or Foe" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. In 2007, Nickelodeon partnered with Stride Rite Corporation to co-sponsor the "SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or Foe?" network event on Nickelodeon on Friday, April 13. Stride Rite utilized Nickelodeon as the exclusive marketing platform for its SuperBall footwear line, in support of the "SpongeBob" event. Stride Rite vice president Phil Risinger said ""SpongeBob SquarePants Friend or
4514527
List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes


), and four BAFTA Children's Awards (with two wins). Several compilation DVDs have been released. In addition, the first nine seasons have been released on DVD, and are available for Regions 1, 2 and 4 as of . The first season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 20 episodes (41 segments). Note: This is the only season that used cel animation. The second season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 20 episodes (39 segments), which are ordered below by production number
21163435
Chocolate with Nuts


Nuts' adds the complete absurdity of the program – like the old lady and her even older mother who remembers when 'they first invented chocolate. Sweet, sweet chocolate. I always hated it!' – and the aspects of SpongeBob's undersea life that mirror our own lives on land – like stranger danger." Nancy Basile of About.com ranked the episode 5 on her "Best "SpongeBob SquarePants" Episodes" list. She said "I can relate to the customer who spends this entire episode running around Bikini Bottom,
3141090
SpongeBob, You're Fired


of unemployment. It eventually sparked a political debate when Media Matters for America and Al Sharpton of MSNBC accused both the "New York Post" and Fox News of using the episode "to slam poor people who use social services". The premiere of "SpongeBob, You're Fired" drew 5.2 million viewers, the biggest audience viewership for a "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode in two years since "Frozen Face-Off" in July 2011. SpongeBob is going about his usual day at work at the Krusty Krab. All
15614181
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


a tape and met Hillenburg by the gate. Hutchins said "He was about as happy as you could imagine, and off he went. Next thing you know, I am working on the show." Hutchins became the regular series sound designer. "SpongeBob SquarePants" aired its first episode, "Help Wanted", along with sister episodes "Reef Blower" and "Tea at the Treedome", on May 1, 1999, following the television airing of the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards. The series later made
18849106
WhoBob WhatPants?


"What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?", promotionally known as "WhoBob WhatPants?", is the 21st episode of the fifth season and the 98th overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on October 13, 2008. The series follows the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. In this episode, SpongeBob feels neglected and ends up a nuisance when he tries to hang out with the
6916630
The Sponge Who Could Fly


, 2003. "The Sponge Who Could Fly" was released on the DVD compilation titled "SpongeBob SquarePants: Lost at Sea" also on March 4, 2003. The episode was also included in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 3rd Season" DVD on September 27, 2005. On September 22, 2009, "The Sponge Who Could Fly" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. To promote the episode, Nickelodeon launched
17213594
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 1)


the episode was not included because Nickelodeon did not want to pay Tiny Tim's estate for the DVD rights. However, on the German release of the season one DVD, the episode "Help Wanted" actually is included. "Help Wanted" was later released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 3rd Season" DVD as a bonus feature on September 27, 2005. It was also released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. The
7906992
Chocolate with Nuts


screaming for chocolate. 'Chocolate with Nuts' is about Patrick and SpongeBob trying to get rich by selling chocolate bars door to door ... There are witty punchlines and silly sight gags throughout the episode." Her favorite scene was when "Patrick focuses a little too hard on their unsuspecting customer." SpongeBob's voice actor Tom Kenny considers this one of his favorite episodes. It was included in the iTunes collection "SpongeBob SquarePants: Tom Kenny's Top 20", where he called it "a very sick episode [...
3141091
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis


also became available in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Vol. 2" DVD on November 18, 2008. On September 22, 2009, "Atlantis SquarePantis" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. The film begun production in May 2006, and was delivered to Nickelodeon roughly a year later, allowing time for the network's marketers to promote it. A "SpongeBob" marathon is a key part of the channel's
9560108
Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants)


lot of the ideas for "Pizza Delivery". "Pizza Delivery" was released on the DVD compilation called "SpongeBob SquarePants: Christmas" on September 30, 2003. It was also included in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season" DVD released on October 28, 2003. On September 22, 2009, "Pizza Delivery" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. "Pizza Delivery" received critical acclaim and is frequently
21306827
WhoBob WhatPants?


the "SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 5, Vol. 2" DVD on November 18, 2008. On September 22, 2009, "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?" was viewed by 7.7 million audiences. This ranked the program the number one most viewed entertainment show of the night, and the number two most viewed show in all categories after ESPN
6916640
SpongeBob, You're Fired


ax from Mr. Krabs, on November 4. "SpongeBob, You're Fired" first aired on Nickelodeon (Greece) on July 3, 2013. In the United States, it premiered on November 11. The original U.S. airing of the episode on Nickelodeon brought in the biggest audience viewership for a "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode in two years, with 5.186 million households tuning in overall. The episode tied with CBS' "Hostages", the "poorest performer", from the "Big Four" of the night.
15614193
SpongeBob, You're Fired


In this episode of the series, which follows the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob gets fired from the Krusty Krab after Mr. Krabs discovers he can save a nickel by eliminating him. Subsequently, SpongeBob's attempts to apply at other restaurants end in humiliating failure. "SpongeBob, You're Fired" was first screened at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International. Prior to broadcast on television, the episode created a level of controversy for its depiction
15614180
Rock Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


"Rock Bottom" is the 35th episode of the first season of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It originally was produced in 1999 and aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on March 15, 2000. In the episode, SpongeBob becomes stranded in an abyssopelagic zone that is a city called Rock Bottom. The episode was written by Paul Tibbitt, Ennio Torresan, Jr., and David Fain, and the animation was directed by Tom Yasumi. Upon release, "Rock Bottom" was viewed by two million
16040101
Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants)


"Pizza Delivery" is the first segment of the fifth episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". The episode was written by Sherm Cohen, Aaron Springer, and Peter Burns, and the animation was directed by Sean Dempsey. Cohen also functioned as storyboard director, and Springer worked as storyboard artist. It originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on August 14, 1999. In the episode, the Krusty Krab receives a call from a customer ordering a pizza, and Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Squidward
21306819
Chocolate with Nuts


"Chocolate with Nuts" is the first half of the twelfth episode of the third season and the 51st overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It was written by the storyboard directors, Paul Tibbitt and Kaz, alongside Kent Osborne and Merriwether Williams with Andrew Overtoom as animation director. It was produced in 2001 and aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on June 1, 2002. In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick become entrepreneurs in an attempt to live the fancy life. SpongeBob accidentally receives Squidward
3141082
List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes


The sixth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 26 episodes (47 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The seventh season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 26 episodes (50 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The eighth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 26 episodes (47 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The ninth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants
21163437
To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants


SquarePants". Mr. Krabs then convinces SpongeBob that he should take his pants off then. SpongeBob, no longer wearing pants, then continues to be his normal self and go back to being a good employee. When Sandy comes in seeing SpongeBob in his underwear, however, she (teasingly) calls him "SpongeBob UnderPants", SpongeBob looks at his underwear and screams in horror, ending the episode. "To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants" was written by Luke Brookshier, Nate Cash, and Steven Banks, and the
14411779
I Was a Teenage Werewolf


, not when he's got fuzz all over his face." In April 1997, the movie was mocked directly when it was featured in episode 809 of "Mystery Science Theater 3000". The host segments, however, parody the film "Alien." The October 28, 1999 episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants" is titled "I Was a Teenage Gary" and features SpongeBob transforming into a snail after a hypodermic injection. A "Phineas and Ferb" episode in 2010 was titled "I Was a Middle-Aged
16781118
Graveyard Shift (SpongeBob SquarePants)


SpongeBob on, and here's one of the best examples of that." He praised Count Orlok's cameo, "especially when they animate the vampire's face into a goofy, giddy smile." Mike Jackson of DVD Verdict said the episode is one of his "personal faves." He also said "[The episode] has everything that makes the show great: funny dialogue (the whole story of the Hash-Slinging Slasher is hilarious), clever sight gags (especially SpongeBob's regenerating limbs), and
13849629
It's a SpongeBob Christmas!


of exclusive behind the scenes footage, a sing along version of "Don't Be a Jerk (It's Christmas)," and more. On March 12, 2013, "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Eighth Season" DVD, alongside all episodes of the eighth season. On June 4, 2019, "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Next 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons
13435977
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 1)


utilised Kenny's and other people's personalities to help create SpongeBob's personality. The voice of SpongeBob was originally used by Kenny for a minor female alligator character named Al in "Rocko's Modern Life". Kenny forgot the voice initially as he created it only for that single use. Hillenburg, however, remembered it when he was coming up with SpongeBob and used a video clip of the episode to remind Kenny of the voice. Kenny said that SpongeBob's high pitched laugh was specifically aimed at being unique, stating that
7906971
Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants)


cited as one of the show's best episodes. Nancy Basile of About.com ranked the episode 6 on her "Best "SpongeBob SquarePants" Episodes" list. She said is the perfect episode to depict SpongeBob's enthusiasm for all things Krusty Krab against Squidward's apathy and cynical nature." Basile cited her favorite scene in the episode where "After the customer slams his door in SpongeBob's face, Squidward makes sure he swallows the pizza 'in one bite.'" Giving the episode 5 out of 5 stars, Bill
21306828
Graveyard Shift (SpongeBob SquarePants)


SpongeBob", and it's my favorite one." She added, "I love 'Graveyard Shift' for a myriad of reasons, but mostly because it puts the two "SpongeBob SquarePants" characters with the best chemistry together: Squidward and SpongeBob. The episode is kind of like a puzzle, and SpongeBob's relentless cheer in the midst of likely doom is inspiring." In his review for the DVD Talk, Jason Bovberg praised the episode for its "spooky wonderfulness", stating that the episode scared his daughter
13849627
SpongeBob's Last Stand


No Hat for Pat", and "Toy Store of Doom". On December 6, 2011, "SpongeBob's Last Stand" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: Complete Seventh Season" DVD, alongside all episodes of the seventh season. On June 4, 2019, "SpongeBob's Last Stand" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Next 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons six through nine. According to the Nielsen Media Research, Nickelodeon averaged 2.1 million total viewers. "
1849569
The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom


"The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom" is a "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode from season eleven. In this episode, the Flying Dutchman wants to make sure SpongeBob and his friends are scared on Halloween. The episode starts off with SpongeBob putting sparkly decorations on his house for Halloween. Patrick comes by in his knight costume, but he is not amused by SpongeBob's house because it is "too cute for Halloween." SpongeBob shows him his flower costume, but Patrick still is not impressed because it is not scary
4066222
List of SpongeBob SquarePants guest stars


voice of Mermaid Man, Borgnine cracked his voice by mistake when he was saying "evil!" He said, "By golly! We started something... and we kept [the voice] in." Rock band Ghastly Ones were the first guest stars to appear as themselves, appearing to perform the song "SpongeBob ScaredyPants" in the first-season episode "Scaredy Pants." Their song was then released in the album "" in 2001. Actors Jim Jarmusch and John Lurie were the first guest stars to appear
15186179
List of SpongeBob SquarePants characters


SpongeBob named "Wooldoor Sockbat" whose theme tune is inspired by "SpongeBob"s Hawaiian-style background music. Two animated series that former "SpongeBob" writer Dan Povenmire worked on have incorporated references to the characters; the "Phineas and Ferb" special "" features a joke in which Phineas Flynn holds up inanimate representations of SpongeBob and Patrick, and the "Family Guy" episode "Road to Rupert" includes SpongeBob's "Campfire Song Song" from "The Camping Episode". SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Pearl
19996350
SpongeBob SquarePants


18, 2009 with a live cast reading of the episode "SpongeBob vs. The Big One". The reading—a first for the series—was held at that year's Sundance Film Festival. The episode, which would not premiere on TV until April 17, featured Johnny Depp as a guest star. Other celebratory actions taken by the network included the launching of a new website for the series (spongebob.com) and the introduction of new merchandising. A "SpongeBob and water conservation-themed element" was also added to
12169889
It's a SpongeBob Christmas!


with the episode). "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" was the first full-length episode of the series to be produced in stop motion animation. Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, and Christopher Finnegan animated it at Screen Novelties, while Caballero and Walsh served as the directors. Screen Novelties was chosen by the show's executives to execute the animation because they had already worked with them before in other several smaller projects. These include the revamping of the opening title sequence of the show for 2009's "SpongeBob's
13435962
Squid Noir


"Squid Noir" is the first half of the ninth episode of the eleventh season and the 224th overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants." The episode originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on November 10, 2017. This episode aired as part of a premiere week of new SpongeBob episodes called "You Bring the Color". In addition to each episode of the premiere week beginning with different variations of the show's theme song with each frame colored online by viewers, the original airing of
10450770
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 5)


by Mark Hamill as the voice of the Moth. Brian Doyle-Murray reprised his role as the Flying Dutchman for "Money Talks". American film and book critic Gene Shalit made a vocal cameo in "The Krusty Sponge" as his "[fish-]likeness", Gene Scallop. In the special episode and television film "SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis", English musician and actor David Bowie guest starred as Lord Royal Highness (LRH). Bowie accepted the role when he was persuaded by his 6-year-old daughter, Alexandria
7907190
SpongeBob's Last Stand


"SpongeBob's Last Stand" is the eighth episode of the seventh season and the 134th overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on April 22, 2010, in celebration of Earth Day. The series follows the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick protest the construction of a highway that would destroy Jellyfish Fields. The episode was written by Aaron Springer
1849560
List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes


and not their original broadcast order. The third season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 20 episodes (37 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The fourth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 20 episodes (38 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The fifth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 20 episodes (41 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order.
21163436
SpongeBob's Last Stand


, Steven Banks, and Derek Iversen, and the animation was directed by Andrew Overtoom and Tom Yasumi. Upon release, the episode met positive reviews. On March 16, 2010, the episode became available on DVD. Early one day, SpongeBob and Patrick become the first visitors to a new section of Jellyfish Fields. As they wander in the area, they discover a sign that states that a "super highway" will be built through Jellyfish Fields. Believing that the highway will pollute and ultimately destroy Jellyfish Fields, SpongeBob
1849561
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 6)


sound anything like me. I channeled this very strange person. Only three people I know figured out it was even me when they saw it." Actor and musician Johnny Depp guest starred in the episode "SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One" as the voice of Jack Kahuna Laguna, a surf guru that taught SpongeBob how to surf. According to Sarah Noonan, vice president of talent and casting for Nickelodeon, Depp accepted the role because he and his kids were fans of the show. The episode was also guest starred
7892167
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 9)


the latter of whom also acted as the showrunner for the first 15 episodes of the season. Starting with "Patrick! The Game", Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller became the supervising producers and showrunners and served in that position for the rest of the season. The season was first announced on January 3, 2011. A total of 26 episodes were produced for the season, bringing the number of episodes up to 204. The ninth season is the longest-running season of "SpongeBob SquarePants", airing for four and
5126736
Rock Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


parental rating. Series head writer of the first season Merriwether Williams said the episode's story is "so simple." She remarked "To me, it's one of the best episodes. It just stayed with one idea." The episode was about "how he [SpongeBob] keeps missing the bus and how that makes him feel." Williams said the episode was "so small that you could explore gags and opportunities for gags." The episode was an example of "a good outline" in the series
16040105
List of SpongeBob SquarePants guest stars


" into a television series in 1996 upon the cancellation of "Rocko's Modern Life", which Hillenburg directed. The pilot episode first aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on May 1, 1999. The show's eleventh season premiered in 2017, and episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" have aired. A series of feature-length theatrical films based on the show began in 2004 with "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", followed by a and a third installment set for 2020. Guest voices have come from many ranges of
15186172
SpongeBob SquarePants (character)


single use. Hillenburg, however, remembered it when he was coming up with SpongeBob and used a video clip of the episode to remind Kenny of the voice. When Hillenburg heard Kenny do the voice, he said, "That's it—I don't want to hear anybody else do the voice. We've got SpongeBob." He said that to Nickelodeon; however, the network said, "Well, let's just listen to 100 more people." Kenny said, "But one of the advantages of
18009240
SpongeBob SquarePants


a real boat. When Mrs. Puff endures one of SpongeBob's crashes or is otherwise frightened, she puffs up into a ball. Special episodes of the show are hosted by a live action pirate named Patchy and his pet parrot Potty, whose segments are presented in a dual narrative with the animated stories. Patchy is portrayed as the president of a fictional "SpongeBob" fan club, and his greatest aspiration is to meet SpongeBob himself. Potty likes to make fun of Patchy's enthusiasm and causes trouble for him while he tries
12169835
SpongeBob SquarePants (character)


or not SpongeBob is a homosexual character. In 2002, when SpongeBob's popularity with gay men grew, Hillenburg denied that SpongeBob was gay. He clarified that he considers the character to be "almost asexual;" he has been shown in various episodes to regenerate his limbs and reproduce by "budding", much like real sponges do. After Dobson's comments, Hillenburg repeated this assertion that sexual preference was never considered during the creation of the show. Tom Kenny and other production members were shocked and surprised that such an
18009249
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis


cries that this is not the only time a Lost-City had occurred. He tells us that the episode is what we should watch instead of watching him suffer. Later, Patchy gets his eight track fixed, but not for long when it explodes again and produces smoke. Later on, Patchy gets hallucinations and he finds a man dressed in a tall SpongeBob outfit (who is actually Tom Kenny, Patchy the Pirate's actor and the voice of SpongeBob himself), who tells him that he is SpongeBob SquarePants in real
9560094
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


episode in 2009 and said "so much of the style and polish are already in place." Nancy Basile of the About.com said "[The] humor and optimistic essence of SpongeBob is evident even in this first episode." Maxie Zeus of "Toon Zone" said the episode is a "winner". In an Associated Press article, Frazier Moore lauded the featured song in the episode called "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" calling it the "kookie part." Writer Kent Osborne considers
18849112
SpongeBob, You're Fired


a huge mistake in firing SpongeBob in the first place. With his confidence restored, SpongeBob gladly accepts his old job as the fry cook and puts the restaurant back on track, which brings back all the customers, even the four restaurant managers who fought over SpongeBob. At the end of the episode, Mr. Krabs installs a pay toilet that only costs a nickel to use, thus making up the nickel that he previously lost by rehiring SpongeBob. On July 21, 2013, Tom Kenny presented an event called "SpongeCon 2013
15614189
List of SpongeBob SquarePants guest stars


in live-action. They appeared as themselves in the first-season episode "Hooky" via stock footage from the television program "Fishing with John". According to episode writer Vincent Waller, "Someone made us aware of the footage, and they graciously let us use it." The crew planned to film live-action scenes; however, "the Jarmusch and Lurie addition was a very nice surprise." Several guest stars have made multiple appearances on the show. Borgnine guest starred in 16 episodes, more
15186180
It's a SpongeBob Christmas!


"It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" is the 23rd episode of the eighth season, and the 175th episode overall, of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It originally aired on CBS in the United States on November 23, 2012, and on Nickelodeon on December 6. In the special, Plankton tries to convince SpongeBob to transform everybody in Bikini Bottom into jerks by feeding them his special jerktonium-laced fruitcakes in order to get his Christmas wishthe Krabby Patty secret formula. The episode was produced in stop
13435954
Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants)


Treadway of DVD Verdict said the episode is his "personal favorite of all the episodes", writing that "this one is loaded with enough unique twists and hilarious comedy to bear repeat viewings." Emily Estep of WeGotThisCovered.com ranked the episode 1 on her "Top 10 Episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants"" list, saying "But – the pizza is for the customer, and flawless employee SpongeBob won't let Squidward eat any of it." She wrote "[The episode] has the undervalued nostalgia of being episode five
21306829
Christmas Who?


" on September 30, 2003. The episode was also included in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 2nd Season" DVD released on October 19, 2004. On September 22, 2009, "Christmas Who?" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. The special received positive reviews; a reviewer on Reviewstream.com calls it "a great story of the holiday spirit". The episode currently holds a rating of 9.0/10 based on 213 votes
15698246
Chocolate with Nuts


" on September 30, 2003. The episode was also included in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 3rd Season" DVD on September 27, 2005. On September 22, 2009, "Chocolate with Nuts" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. "Chocolate with Nuts" has received acclaim from both critics and fans alike and is often cited as one of the show's best episodes. Emily Estep of "WeGotThisCovered.com" rated
3141088
Ray Liotta


' Aces"—reuniting with "Narc" director Carnahan, in which he portrayed an FBI agent named Donald Carruthers in one of the lead roles. Liotta appeared with John Travolta in the movie "Wild Hogs", in "Battle in Seattle" as the city's mayor, and in 2008, starred in "Hero Wanted" as a detective alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. Also in 2008, he made a guest appearance on the "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode "What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?"; in the episode, he voices the
19721552
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis


made-for-television film of the series, "Atlantis SquarePantis" is an extended episode, running 45 minutes. "["Atlantis SquarePantis" is] an adventurous quest kind of a story," said Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, "about SpongeBob and his friends journeying and discovering the lost continent of Atlantis, which is ruled by a character voiced by David Bowie." The film stars the series main cast members including Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, and
9560103
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 8)


26 episodes, that would bring the total number of episodes for the series to 178. With its episode count of 178, "SpongeBob SquarePants" surpassed "Rugrats" in episodes, it became the sixth Nickelodeon series with most episodes. Johnson said "After a decade on our air, "SpongeBob" has emerged as one of the most beloved and popular characters in television history. Audiences of all ages have fallen in love with this show and we're delighted to be serving up additional original episodes to our viewers for many
8571974
List of SpongeBob SquarePants guest stars


appeared in three other episodes. Actor John O'Hurley provides the voice of King Neptune, who first appeared in the first-season episode "Neptune's Spatula," while John Rhys-Davies made his first appearance as Man Ray, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy's nemesis, in the second-season episode "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III." The two have each reappeared in "The Clash of Triton" and "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V," respectively. Other repeat guest stars include Brad Abrell, Steve
15186182
List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes


" consists of 26 episodes (49 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. The tenth season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 11 episodes (22 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. It is the shortest season, lacking the usual 26 episode length. The eleventh season of "SpongeBob SquarePants" consists of 26 episodes (50 segments), which are ordered below by production number and not their original broadcast order. On
21163438
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 9)


26 episodes in order, which would push the series over the 200th episode mark. "SpongeBob SquarePants" became the sixth Nickelodeon series with most episodes, surpassing "Rugrats" with 172 episodes, having 178 after the eighth season had completed broadcast on television. On July 21, 2012, the season premiered with the episode "Extreme Spots"/"Squirrel Record" during a "SpongeBob SquarePants" television marathon event called "The Super Spongy Square Games". The episode "Extreme Spots" was written by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, and
5126738
Rock Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


make this an hilarious episode." She cited the episode as a "running up against Murphy's law over and over again" and said "so it's very relatable." Basile's favorite scene was "SpongeBob tries to extract a snack from the vending machine before the bus across the road drives away." Emily Estep of WeGotThisCovered.com ranked the episode 5 on her "Top 10 Episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants"" list. She said "While 'Rock Bottom' is mostly a goofy episode, it's also
16040108
SpongeBob SquarePants


period as having begun in 1996, shortly after the end of "Rocko's Modern Life". Jennings was also instrumental in "SpongeBob"'s genesis. Kenny has called him "one of SpongeBob's early graphics mentors". On weekends, Kenny joined Hillenburg, Jennings, and Drymon for creative sessions, in which they captured ideas on a tape recorder. Kenny performed audio tests as SpongeBob during these sessions, while Hillenburg enacted voices for the other characters. Hill contributed scripts for several first-season episodes (including the
12169849
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants


Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants is a 2009 American documentary film directed and co-written by Patrick Creadon. The special was released on VH1 on July 14, 2009, and was included on the North American DVD "The First 100 Episodes" released on September 23, 2009. The documentary chronicles the popular culture success of the animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It features commentaries from series creator Stephen Hillenburg and other celebrity fans. "Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants" focuses on the American
15203662
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


started reading back to us in his Tony the Tiger/Gregory Peck voice. It was really funny, and we wound up having SpongeBob use a deep voice when he entered the Krusty Krab for the first time." Hillenburg decided to give Lawrence the part of the series villain, Plankton, instead. The episode features the song called "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" by Tiny Tim. At the point the pilot had already been completed, music editor Nick Carr was asked to retool the existing
18849101
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 2)


Buddy", professional American surfer Corky Carroll made a vocal cameo as Grubby Grouper, a famous surfer. It also stars Brad Abrell as titular character Bubble Buddy. "Grandma's Kisses" features Marion Ross as SpongeBob's grandmother. She would reprise her role throughout the series, including the fifth-season episode "BlackJack". In the entry "Pre-Hibernation Week", where Sandy and SpongeBob play extreme sporting games, American heavy metal band Pantera appeared as themselves for a special musical performance. "McHale's Navy
7907007
Graveyard Shift (SpongeBob SquarePants)


"Graveyard Shift" is the first part of the 16th episode of the second season, and the 36th episode overall, of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". The episode was written by Mr. Lawrence, Jay Lender and Dan Povenmire, and the animation was directed by Sean Dempsey. Lender and Povenmire also served as storyboard directors. It originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on September 6, 2002. The series follows the adventures and endeavours of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city
13849617
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


its "official" debut on July 17, 1999 with the second episode "Bubblestand" and "Ripped Pants". "Help Wanted" was excluded in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season" DVD, featuring the rest of the first-season episodes, since its release on October 28, 2003. It was not included because Nickelodeon did not want to pay Tiny Tim's estate for the DVD rights, because his music in the episode was copyrighted. Drymon said "'Help Wanted' had to be
18849107
Friend or Foe (SpongeBob SquarePants)


"Friend or Foe" is the first episode of the fifth season and the 81st overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". It was written by Casey Alexander, Zeus Cervas, Mike Mitchell, Steven Banks and Tim Hill, and the animation was directed by supervising director, Alan Smart and Tom Yasumi. Alexander, Cervas and Mitchell also function as storyboard directors. The episode originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on April 13, 2007. The series follows the adventures and endeavors of the title
4514515
SpongeBob SquarePants (season 5)


voiced Stanley S. SquarePants, SpongeBob's cousin, in the episode of the same name. In 2008, Tom Kenny was nominated at the 35th Annie Awards for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production for his role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the episode "Spy Buddies". At the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, the episode "The Inmates of Summer"/"The Two Faces of Squidward" was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour), but lost to "The Simpsons" episode "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson
7907193
Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants)


of the entire series and it benefits from the aforementioned chemistry of Spongebob and Squidward." She also praised the episode as "an in-depth look at their [SpongeBob and Squidward] relationship, and it set the tone for just how strange the show could be." Estep lauded the hitchhiking dances by SpongeBob, saying "These moves are amusing and charming, while Squidward's bitterness is easy to relate to." In 2009, "Pizza Delivery" was chosen by viewers on Nick.com as the 1 episode during a
21306830
List of SpongeBob SquarePants guest stars


than anybody else. He voiced Mermaid Man, until his death in 2012. Following his death, Nickelodeon honored him with a two-hour "SpongeBob SquarePants" marathon featuring his character. Borgnine had found a renewed fanbase among children through his work on the show. Borgnine's former "McHale's Navy" co-star Conway has made over 15 guest appearances as Barnacle Boy, Mermaid Man's sidekick. Actress Marion Ross first appeared as Grandma SquarePants in the season two episode "Grandma's Kisses," and has since
15186181
SpongeBob SquarePants


building; the Treedome, an oxygenated glass enclosure where Sandy lives; Shady Shoals Rest Home; a seagrass meadow called Jellyfish Fields; and Goo Lagoon, a subaqueous brine pool that is a popular beach hangout. When the "SpongeBob" crew began production on the series' pilot episode, they were tasked with designing the stock locations where "the show would return to again and again, and in which most of the action would take place, such as the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob's pineapple house". The idea for
12169827
SpongeBob SquarePants


created "SpongeBob SquarePants", he approached Kenny to voice the main character. Kenny originally used the voice of SpongeBob for a minor character on "Rocko". He forgot how to perform the voice initially and did not intend to use it afterward. Hillenburg, however, used a video clip of the episode to remind Kenny of the voice. When Hillenburg heard Kenny perform the voice, he immediately knew he wanted it for his character. He said to Nickelodeon executives, "That's it—I don't want to
12169862
The Sponge Who Could Fly


was adapted into a musical called "SpongeBob SquarePants Live! The Sponge Who Could Fly!", which toured selected cities in Asia, in 2007. The musical was renamed to "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly! A New Musical" when it toured the United Kingdom in 2009. In the episode, SpongeBob wishes he could fly with the jellyfish. He makes several attempts to do so, including a biplane, bat wings, a lawn chair with balloons, and a giant kite pulled by a bicycle.
17213586
Caillou


, the children were tested on mental functions; those that watched "Caillou" had very similar results to the group that drew pictures, both of whom performed significantly better than the group that watched the "SpongeBob" episode. As Caillou appeared as a much younger child in the original line of children's books, he originally had no hair. When illustrators found that adding hair made him look unrecognizable, it was decided that Caillou would never have hair. "Caillou" first aired on Canada's French-language Télétoon channel
13833040
SpongeBob's Boating Bash


SpongeBob's Boating Bash is a racing game made by American studio Impulse Games based on the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants. It features SpongeBob SquarePants characters and is the first SpongeBob racing game since Nicktoons Winners Cup Racing. It is also the first SpongeBob game released by Firebrand Games for the Nintendo DS and ImPulse Games for the Wii. It is compatible with the Wii Wheel. The game features more than 100 different options to customize a boat, and features 4 player mode. Even though this is the racing genre, this game is
7733764
SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One


"SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One" is the 18th episode of the sixth season and the 118th overall episode of the American animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants". The episode was written by Aaron Springer who also directed the stoyboards, Paul Tibbitt, and Steven Banks, and the animation was directed by Andrew Overtoom and supervising director, Alan Smart. The episode was part of the series' tenth anniversary celebration in 2009. It features guest appearances by Johnny Depp as the voice of Jack Kahuna Laguna, Bruce Brown as the
21721788
SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One


Monkees' Davy Jones who starred in the episode as himself, appearing at the bottom of the sea with his locker, and Bruce Brown providing vocal cameo as the episode's narrator. On March 3, 2009, the episode became available on DVD as Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon announced its release. It was also released in the series' season six DVD compilation. On June 4, 2019, "SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One" was released in the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Next 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside
21721797
Goodbye, Krabby Patty?


"Goodbye, Krabby Patty?", also known as Factory Fresh, is the 22nd episode of season 9 and the 200th overall episode of "SpongeBob SquarePants". The episode originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on February 20, 2017. The series follows the adventures and endeavors of SpongeBob and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. In this episode, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs seek business advice from an ad executive in Mr. Krabs' endeavor to launch a line of frozen Krabby Patties. Once Mr.
21747407
Band Geeks


: The Complete 2nd Season" DVD released on October 19, 2004. On September 22, 2009, "Band Geeks" was released on the "SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes" DVD, alongside all the episodes of seasons one through five. "Band Geeks" received widespread critical acclaim among fans and critics. Upon release, the episode was awarded and honored at the 2002 Golden Reel Awards for Best Sound Editing in Television – Animation category. Tom Kenny, SpongeBob's voice actor, considers "Band Geeks"
21027714
SpongeBob's Last Stand


" It was promoted as SpongeBob's campaign to save the jellyfish. Writer Banks told that the episode never set out to teach environmental lessons. He said "When you entertain someone and make it funny, sometimes you can get a message across [...] Not that we're out here to send messages everywhere." The episode featured two musical numbers, including "Give Jellyfish Fields a Chance", a salute to the 1960s protest songs with similarities to John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance". Banks, on
1849567
Help Wanted (SpongeBob SquarePants)


liked it and it was unlike anything they'd ever seen before." Hillenburg said the character construction in the episode was loose. But the character development was already "pretty strong." When the crew began production on the episode, they were tasked to design the stock locations where "the show would return to again and again, and in which most of the action would take place, such as the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob's pineapple house." Hillenburg had a "clear vision" of what he wanted the show
18849093
Lawnchair Larry flight


"SpongeBob SquarePants" episode "The Sponge Who Could Fly", SpongeBob attempts to fly by using flying devices including a lawn chair with balloons tied to it. He doesn't even have a chance to sit on it, as when he removes the ballast, the chair flies away. In the "King of the Hill" episode "The Miseducation of Bobby Hill", Dale has Bill sit on a chair similar to the one Larry used, only for Bill to fly away and land in Mexico. In the 1987
20909730
It's a SpongeBob Christmas!


Truth or Square". Walsh explained, "They dug one of our shorts that we'd done a while back, which was called "Graveyard Jamboree with Mysterious Mose", and wanted to have us apply our sensibilities to "SpongeBob" ... We come from the same planet as far as our sense of humor and comic sensibilities are concerned. But we also wanted to make sure that it felt like a "SpongeBob" episode." All the main "SpongeBob SquarePants" cast members lent their voices to the episode.
13435963
Sailor Mouth


the 13 bad words. Later on, SpongeBob accidentally swears again. Patrick then runs to tell Mr. Krabs with SpongeBob trying to stop him. However, when Mr. Krabs accidentally injures his toe, he utters all the 13 bad words. The two cannot believe it and run to Mama Krabs to tell on him. Mama Krabs, who is appalled by their use of the words, makes the three paint her house as punishment. The episode was well received from critics and fans, while various members of the "SpongeBob
10294644