List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes
This is a list of episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series broadcast on Nickelodeon, an American cable network. The series premiered on May 1, 1999[1] and is currently in its sixth season. Each season consists of twenty episodes. As of August 14, 2024, a total of 104½ episodes have aired. Each episode consists of either two eleven-minute shorts, three seven-minute shorts, a twenty-two minute special, or a forty-five minute television movie. An additional 34½ episodes have yet to air. As of August 14, 2024, the total number of episodes individually is 207.
A feature film, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie complements the series, and premiered in theaters in the United States on November 19, 2004 and was released on DVD on March 1, 2005. In season five, the series' first television movie, Atlantis SquarePantis, premiered on November 12, 2007 after a marathon. There have been many marathons in which viewers vote for their favorite episodes. One of the more notable marthons is the Best Day Ever marathon,[2][3][4][5] which aired from November 9–10, 2006. "Karate Island" was named the best episode ever to date by voters. Four of the seasons have received complete DVD releases, and half of the fifth season is also available on DVD.[6]
Overview
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD release date | Discs | |||
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Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | |||||
Season One | 19⅔ | 1999—2000 | October 28, 2003 | November 7, 2005 | November 30, 2006 | 3 | |
Season Two | 20 | 2000—2002 | October 19, 2004 | October 23, 2006 | November 30, 2006 | 3 | |
Season Three | 20 | 2001—2004 | September 27, 2005 | TBA | November 8, 2007 | 3 | |
Season Four, Volume One |
10 | 2005—2007 | September 12, 2006 | TBA | TBA | 2 | |
Season Four, Volume Two |
10 | 2005—2007 | January 9, 2007 | TBA | TBA | 2 | |
Season Five, Volume One |
10 | 2007—2008 | September 4, 2007 | TBA | TBA | 2 | |
Season Five, Volume Two |
TBA | 2007—2008 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 2 | |
Season Six | TBA | 2008—TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Season Seven | TBA | TBA—TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Episodes
Season one
The first season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on May 1, 1999, but officially first aired on July 17, 1999.[1] The season ended on April 8, 2000. The DVD for the season was released in Regions 1, 2, and 4 on October 28, 2003, November 7, 2005, and November 30, 2006, respectively. The pilot episode, "Help Wanted" was not included on the season one DVD, due to copyright issues. The aforementioned episode was included as a bonus feature on a future season's DVD.
# | Title | Writers | Airdate |
1 | "Physical / Boo-Boos" | TBD | February 4, 2008 |
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2 | "Farm / Movies" | TBD | February 5, 2008 |
3 | "Science / Lake" | TBD | February 6, 2008 |
4 | "Books / Beach" | TBD | February 7, 2008 |
5 | "Boats / Mall" | TBD | February 8, 2008 |
6 | "Flying / Hobbies" | TBD | February 11, 2008 |
7 | "Dance / Inventions" | TBD | February 12, 2008 |
8 | "Fair / Camping" | TBD | February 13, 2008 |
9 | "Rainy Day / Trains" | TBD | February 14, 2008 |
10 | "Paint / Fish" | TBD | February 15, 2008 |
11 | "Adventure / Construction" | TBD | February 19, 2008 |
12 | "Snow / Canned Goods" | TBD | February 20, 2008 |
13 | "Jobs / Gardens" | TBD | February 21, 2008 |
14 | "Collecting / Chores" | TBD | February 22, 2008 |
15 | "Restaurants / Music" | TBD | February 26, 2008 |
16 | "Full Moon / Night" | TBD | February 27, 2008 |
17 | "Cooking / Amusement Park" | TBD | February 28, 2008 |
18 | "Heatwave / Sleep" | TBD | February 29, 2008 |
19 | "Yard Work / Parade" | TBD | March 3, 2008 |
20 | "Food / Bugs" | TBD | March 4, 2008 |
21 | "Games / Superstore" | TBD | March 5, 2008 |
22 | "Hotel / Birthday" | TBD | March 6, 2008 |
23 | "Car Wash / Wildlife" | TBD | March 7, 2008 |
24 | "Dillydale Day / Cars" | TBD | March 10, 2008 |
25 | "Sightseeing / The Dark" | TBD | March 11, 2008 |
26 | "Circus / Ships" | TBD | March 12, 2008 |
References
- ^ a b "Television / Radio; The Tide Pool as Talent Pool (It Had to Happen)". New York Times. 1999-07-11. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "Enticing Runners by the Bagful With Shirts, Samples and SpongeBob". New York Times. 2007-11-02. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "SquarePants RoundTrip: SpongeBob's Yearlong Ride to Atlantis, via Korea". New York Times. 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "SpongeBob SquareProfits: Nickelodeon Swears by Cartoons". New York Times. 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "'SpongeBob' Gives Nick Best Ratings Day Ever". Zap 2 It. 2006-11-14. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)". TVShowsonDVD.com. Retrieved 2008-04-27.