SpongeBob SquarePants
Seen it?1999 | 18 seasons | Animation, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew a huge audience over 20 seasons and people are still talking about it. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 18 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Ran for 20 seasons and reached a wide audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.6 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 17 is the high point.
Season 11999 · 41 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday- Season 22000 · 36 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
- Season 32002 · 40 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
Season 42005 · 40 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday- Season 52007 · 36 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 62008 · 47 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 72009 · 52 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 82011 · 52 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
- Season 92012 · 47 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 102017 · 20 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
- Season 112017 · 51 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 122019 · 35 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
- Season 132020 · 64 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 142023 · 23 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
- Season 152024 · 24 episodes · 9.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 162025 · 22 episodes · 9.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 172026 · 26 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 182026 · 3 episodesNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Stephen Hillenburg
- Tom KennySpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail / French Narrator (voice) / Patchy The Pirate
- Bill FagerbakkePatrick Star (voice)
- Rodger BumpassSquidward (voice)
- Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)
- Carolyn LawrenceSandy Cheeks (voice)
- Mary Jo CatlettMrs. Puff (voice)
- Mr. LawrencePlankton / Larry the Lobster (voice)
- Jill TalleyKaren Plankton (voice)
- Lori AlanPearl Krabs (voice)