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{{Season
{{Infobox television season
 
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| season = 1
| season_name = SpongeBob SquarePants {{noitalic|season 1}}
 
| bgcolour = #469E37
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| image = 1.jpg
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| region1 = October 28, 2003
| fgcolour = #FFF
 
 
| region2 = November 7, 2005
| show_name = ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]''
 
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| region4 = November 30, 2006
| image = [[File:1.jpg|180px|frameless]]
 
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| episodes = 20
| caption = DVD cover art for the first season
 
| region_1 = October 28, 2003
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| premiere = May 1, 1999
| region_2 = November 7, 2005
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| finale = April 8, 2000
 
| next = [[SpongeBob SquarePants (season 2)|Season 2]]
| region_4 = November 30, 2006
 
| num_episodes = 20
 
| dvd_format = Box set
 
| country = United States
 
| network = [[Nickelodeon]]
 
| first_aired = May 1, 1999
 
| last_aired = April 8, 2000
 
| next_season = [[SpongeBob SquarePants (season 2)|Season 2]]
 
| episode_list = [[List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes|List of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' episodes]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
The '''first season''' of the American animated television series '''''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]''''', created by former [[Wikipedia:marine biology|marine biologist]] and animator [[Stephen Hillenburg]], aired from May 1, 1999 to April 8, 2000, and consisted of 20 episodes. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the [[spongeBob SquarePants (character)|title character]] and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The shows features the voices of [[Tom Kenny]] as SpongeBob SquarePants, [[Bill Fagerbakke]] as [[Patrick Star]], [[Rodger Bumpass]] as [[Squidward Tentacles]], [[Clancy Brown]] as [[Eugene H. Krabs]], [[Carolyn Lawrence]] as [[Sandy Cheeks]], and [[Mr. Lawrence]] as [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]. Among the first guest stars in the show were [[Ernest Borgnine]] and [[Tim Conway]] voicing the superhero characters of [[Mermaid Man]] and [[Barnacle Boy]], respectively.
 
The '''first season''' of the American animated television series '''''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]''''', created by former [[Wikipedia:marine biology|marine biologist]] and animator [[Stephen Hillenburg]], aired from May 1, 1999 to April 8, 2000, and consisted of 20 episodes. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the [[spongeBob SquarePants (character)|title character]] and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The shows features the voices of [[Tom Kenny]] as SpongeBob SquarePants, [[Bill Fagerbakke]] as [[Patrick Star]], [[Rodger Bumpass]] as [[Squidward Tentacles]], [[Clancy Brown]] as [[Eugene H. Krabs]], [[Carolyn Lawrence]] as [[Sandy Cheeks]], and [[Mr. Lawrence]] as [[Sheldon J. Plankton]]. Among the first guest stars in the show were [[Ernest Borgnine]] and [[Tim Conway]] voicing the superhero characters of [[Mermaid Man]] and [[Barnacle Boy]], respectively.
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Hillenburg initially conceived the show in 1984 and began to work on it shortly after the cancellation of ''[[Wikipedia:Rocko's Modern Life|Rocko's Modern Life]]'' in 1996.<ref name="Hillenburg" /><ref name="Banks, p. 10">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 10</ref> To voice the character of SpongeBob, Hillenburg approached [[Tom Kenny]], who had worked with him on ''Rocko's Modern Life''.<ref name="Excitable" /> The show was originally to be called ''SpongeBoy Ahoy!'', but the name ''SpongeBoy'' was already in use for a mop product.<ref name="Banks 2004, p. 31">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 31</ref> Upon finding it out, Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob". He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it".<ref name="Neuwirth 2003, p. 51">[[#Neuwirth|Neuwirth 2003]], p. 51</ref>
 
Hillenburg initially conceived the show in 1984 and began to work on it shortly after the cancellation of ''[[Wikipedia:Rocko's Modern Life|Rocko's Modern Life]]'' in 1996.<ref name="Hillenburg" /><ref name="Banks, p. 10">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 10</ref> To voice the character of SpongeBob, Hillenburg approached [[Tom Kenny]], who had worked with him on ''Rocko's Modern Life''.<ref name="Excitable" /> The show was originally to be called ''SpongeBoy Ahoy!'', but the name ''SpongeBoy'' was already in use for a mop product.<ref name="Banks 2004, p. 31">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 31</ref> Upon finding it out, Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob". He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it".<ref name="Neuwirth 2003, p. 51">[[#Neuwirth|Neuwirth 2003]], p. 51</ref>
   
Several compilation DVDs that contained episodes from the season were released. The ''SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season'' DVD was released in [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 1]] on October 28, 2003, [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 2]] on November 7, 2005, and [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 4]] on November 30, 2006. The pilot episode, "[[Help Wanted]]", was not included on the DVD due to copyright issues, but was later released as a bonus feature on various series DVDs, including that of the third season. The season received positive reviews from media critics upon release.<onlyinclude>
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Several compilation DVDs that contained episodes from the season were released. The ''SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season'' DVD was released in [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 1]] on October 28, 2003, [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 2]] on November 7, 2005, and [[Wikipedia:DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 4]] on November 30, 2006. The pilot episode, "[[Help Wanted]]," was not included on the DVD due to copyright issues, but was later released as a bonus feature on various series DVDs, including that of the third season. The season received positive reviews from media critics upon release.
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|Prod = 6b
 
|Prod = 6b
 
|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]]
 
|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]]
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] loses his confidence
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] loses his confidence after he forgets the pickles on a Krabby Patty.
 
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|Prod = 11a
 
|Prod = 11a
 
|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]]
 
|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]]
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] orders fake arms with inflatable muscles
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] orders fake arms with inflatable muscles to impress Sandy
 
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|Prod = 13b
 
|Prod = 13b
 
|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]]
 
|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]]
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] accidentally transforms into a snail
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] accidentally transforms into a snail after being injected with snail plasma
 
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|Prod = 15b
 
|Prod = 15b
 
|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]]
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] catches the suds
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] catches the suds after leaving the fridge open
 
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|Prod = 16b
 
|Prod = 16b
 
|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]]
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] plays with a bubble gum wrapper
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] plays with a bubble gum wrapper, and Squidward wants it
 
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|Prod = 18a
 
|Prod = 18a
 
|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]]
|Desc = [[Sandy]] feels home sick and decides to return to Texas
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|Desc = [[Sandy]] feels homesick and decides to return to Texas
 
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|Name = Neptune's Spatula
 
|Name = Neptune's Spatula
|Card = Neptune's Spatula.jpg
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|Card = Neptune's Spatula.png
 
|Prod = 19b
 
|Prod = 19b
 
|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]]
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|Name = Hooky
 
|Name = Hooky
|Card = Hooky.jpg
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|Card = Hooky.png
 
|Prod = 20a
 
|Prod = 20a
 
|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]]
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|Name = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II
 
|Name = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II
|Card = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II.jpg
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|Card = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II.png
 
|Prod = 20b
 
|Prod = 20b
 
|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]]
 
|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]]
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Lists]]
 
[[Category:Lists]]

Revision as of 14:17, 19 August 2014

The first season of the American animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by former marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, aired from May 1, 1999 to April 8, 2000, and consisted of 20 episodes. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of the title character and his various friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The shows features the voices of Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, Clancy Brown as Eugene H. Krabs, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks, and Mr. Lawrence as Sheldon J. Plankton. Among the first guest stars in the show were Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway voicing the superhero characters of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy, respectively.

Hillenburg initially conceived the show in 1984 and began to work on it shortly after the cancellation of Rocko's Modern Life in 1996.[1][2] To voice the character of SpongeBob, Hillenburg approached Tom Kenny, who had worked with him on Rocko's Modern Life.[3] The show was originally to be called SpongeBoy Ahoy!, but the name SpongeBoy was already in use for a mop product.[4] Upon finding it out, Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob". He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it".[5]

Several compilation DVDs that contained episodes from the season were released. The SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete 1st Season DVD was released in Region 1 on October 28, 2003, Region 2 on November 7, 2005, and Region 4 on November 30, 2006. The pilot episode, "Help Wanted," was not included on the DVD due to copyright issues, but was later released as a bonus feature on various series DVDs, including that of the third season. The season received positive reviews from media critics upon release.

List

Title card # Title U.S. airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
Help Wanted title card
1a "Help Wanted" (tr • ga) May 1, 1999
SpongeBob gets a job at the Krusty Krab
Reef Blower title card
1b "Reef Blower" (tr • ga) May 1, 1999
SpongeBob attempts to move a shell off of his lawn
Tea at the Treedome title card
1c "Tea at the Treedome" (tr • ga) May 1, 1999
SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks
Bubblestand title card
2a "Bubblestand" (tr • ga) July 17, 1999
SpongeBob starts a bubblestand
Ripped Pants title card
2b "Ripped Pants" (tr • ga) July 17, 1999
SpongeBob rips his pants, causing everyone to laugh
Jellyfishing title card
3a "Jellyfishing" (tr • ga) July 31, 1999
SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward jellyfishing
Plankton! title card
3b "Plankton!" (tr • ga) July 31, 1999
Plankton uses mind control to obtain the Krabby Patty formula
Naughty Nautical Neighbors title card
4a "Naughty Nautical Neighbors" (tr • ga) August 7, 1999
Squidward destroys SpongeBob and Patrick's friendship
Boating School title card
4b "Boating School" (tr • ga) August 7, 1999
Patrick attempts to help SpongeBob pass his driving exam
Pizza Delivery title card
5a "Pizza Delivery" (tr • ga) August 14, 1999
SpongeBob and Squidward deliver a pizza
Home Sweet Pineapple title card
5b "Home Sweet Pineapple" (tr • ga) August 14, 1999
SpongeBob's house is destroyed by nematodes
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy title card
6a "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" (tr • ga) August 21, 1999
SpongeBob and Patrick learn that their heroes are retired
Pickles title card
6b "Pickles" (tr • ga) August 21, 1999
SpongeBob loses his confidence after he forgets the pickles on a Krabby Patty.
Hall Monitor title card
7a "Hall Monitor" (tr • ga) August 28, 1999
SpongeBob becomes hall monitor, resulting in chaos
Jellyfish Jam title card
7b "Jellyfish Jam" (tr • ga) August 28, 1999
SpongeBob brings home a jellyfish, creating chaos
Sandy's Rocket title card
8a "Sandy's Rocket" (tr • ga) September 4, 1999
SpongeBob and Patrick sneak onto Sandy's rocket ship
Squeaky Boots title card
8b "Squeaky Boots" (tr • ga) September 4, 1999
SpongeBob buys boots from Mr. Krabs, which causes an annoying squeaky sound
Nature Pants title card
9a "Nature Pants" (tr • ga) September 11, 1999
SpongeBob gives up a modern life to live with the jellyfish
Opposite Day title card
9b "Opposite Day" (tr • ga) September 11, 1999
Squidward tells SpongeBob and Patrick that it is Opposite Day
Culture Shock title card
10a "Culture Shock" (tr • ga) September 18, 1999
Squidward hosts a talent show at the Krusty Krab
F.U.N. title card
10b "F.U.N." (tr • ga) September 18, 1999
SpongeBob befriends Plankton because he thinks he is lonely
MuscleBob BuffPants title card
11a "MuscleBob BuffPants" (tr • ga) September 25, 1999
SpongeBob orders fake arms with inflatable muscles to impress Sandy
Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost title card
11b "Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost" (tr • ga) September 25, 1999
Squidward pretends to be a ghost after SpongeBob and Patrick think he is dead
The Chaperone title card
12a "The Chaperone" (tr • ga) October 2, 1999
SpongeBob takes Pearl to her prom
Employee of the Month title card
12b "Employee of the Month" (tr • ga) October 2, 1999
SpongeBob and Squidward compete for the Employee of the Month award
Scaredy Pants title card
13a "Scaredy Pants" (tr • ga) October 28, 1999
SpongeBob becomes a ghost for Halloween
I Was a Teenage Gary title card
13b "I Was a Teenage Gary" (tr • ga) October 28, 1999
SpongeBob accidentally transforms into a snail after being injected with snail plasma
SB-129 title card
14a "SB-129" (tr • ga) December 31, 1999
Squidward accidentally freezes himself for 2,000 years and experiences complications while using a time machine
Karate Choppers title card
14b "Karate Choppers" (tr • ga) December 31, 1999
SpongeBob and Sandy get obsessed with karate
Sleepy Time title card
15a "Sleepy Time" (tr • ga) January 17, 2000
SpongeBob visits the dreams of others
Suds title card
15b "Suds" (tr • ga) January 17, 2000
SpongeBob catches the suds after leaving the fridge open
Valentine's Day title card
16a "Valentine's Day" (tr • ga) February 14, 2000
SpongeBob and Sandy try to give Patrick a Valentine's day gift
The Paper title card
16b "The Paper" (tr • ga) February 14, 2000
SpongeBob plays with a bubble gum wrapper, and Squidward wants it
Arrgh! title card
17a "Arrgh!" (tr • ga) March 15, 2000
SpongeBob, Patrick and Mr. Krabs go on a treasure hunt
Rock Bottom title card
17b "Rock Bottom" (tr • ga) March 15, 2000
SpongeBob gets stuck in Rock Bottom
Texas title card
18a "Texas" (tr • ga) March 22, 2000
Sandy feels homesick and decides to return to Texas
Walking Small title card
18b "Walking Small" (tr • ga) March 22, 2000
Plankton tricks SpongeBob into becoming assertive so he can build his Mega Bucket
Fools in April title card
19a "Fools in April" (tr • ga) April 1, 2000
Squidward plays a nasty prank on SpongeBob
Neptune's Spatula title card
19b "Neptune's Spatula" (tr • ga) April 1, 2000
SpongeBob is challenged to a cooking competition with King Neptune
Hooky title card
20a "Hooky" (tr • ga) April 8, 2000
SpongeBob plays "hooky" with Patrick
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II title card
20b "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II" (tr • ga) April 8, 2000
SpongeBob wins a conch shell in a contest to summon his heroes



References

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Hillenburg
  2. ^ Banks 2004, p. 10
  3. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Excitable
  4. ^ Banks 2004, p. 31
  5. ^ Neuwirth 2003, p. 51