SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated 电视 series, created 由 marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. Much of the series centers on the exploits and adventures of the 标题 character and his various 老友记 in the underwater city "Bikini Bottom." The series' popularity has prompted the release of a media franchise, contributing to its position as Nickelodeon's highest rated show, the most distributed property of 音乐电视 Networks, and among Nicktoons Network's most-watched shows.[1]
The pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired in the United States on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, following the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The "official" series premiere followed on July 17, 1999, with the 秒 episode, "Bubblestand/Ripped Pants." The 显示 reached popularity shortly after the beginning of its 秒 season and has remained 流行的 since. A feature film of the series was released in theaters on November 19, 2004. The series is currently in its seventh season and celebrated its tenth anniversary on July 17, 2009. SpongeBob has recently been renewed for an eighth season, which will make it the longest running 显示 in Nickelodeon's history, surpassing Rugrats upon the completion of the 26th episode that season.
The pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired in the United States on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, following the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The "official" series premiere followed on July 17, 1999, with the 秒 episode, "Bubblestand/Ripped Pants." The 显示 reached popularity shortly after the beginning of its 秒 season and has remained 流行的 since. A feature film of the series was released in theaters on November 19, 2004. The series is currently in its seventh season and celebrated its tenth anniversary on July 17, 2009. SpongeBob has recently been renewed for an eighth season, which will make it the longest running 显示 in Nickelodeon's history, surpassing Rugrats upon the completion of the 26th episode that season.