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| + | | region1 = October 28, 2003 |
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| − | | show_name = ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'' |
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| + | | region4 = November 30, 2006 |
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| − | | image = [[File:1.jpg|180px|frameless]] |
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| + | | episodes = 20 |
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| − | | caption = DVD cover art for the first season |
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+ | | premiere = May 1, 1999 |
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+ | | finale = April 8, 2000 |
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| − | | num_episodes = 20 |
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| − | | dvd_format = Box set |
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| − | | country = United States |
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| − | | network = [[Nickelodeon]] |
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| − | | first_aired = May 1, 1999 |
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| − | | last_aired = April 8, 2000 |
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| − | | next_season = [[SpongeBob SquarePants (season 2)|Season 2]] |
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| − | | episode_list = [[List of SpongeBob SquarePants episodes|List of ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' episodes]] |
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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> |
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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]] |
+ | 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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|Name = Help Wanted |
|Name = Help Wanted |
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|Prod = 1a |
|Prod = 1a |
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|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 6.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] gets a job at the [[Krusty Krab]] |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] gets a job at the [[Krusty Krab]] |
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|Name = Reef Blower |
|Name = Reef Blower |
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|Prod = 1b |
|Prod = 1b |
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|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 6.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] attempts to move a shell off of his lawn |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] attempts to move a shell off of his lawn |
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|Name = Tea at the Treedome |
|Name = Tea at the Treedome |
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|Prod = 1c |
|Prod = 1c |
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|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[May 1]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 6.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] meets [[Sandy Cheeks]] |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] meets [[Sandy Cheeks]] |
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|Name = Bubblestand |
|Name = Bubblestand |
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|Prod = 2a |
|Prod = 2a |
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|Date = [[July 17]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[July 17]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 1.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] starts a bubblestand |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] starts a bubblestand |
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|Name = Ripped Pants |
|Name = Ripped Pants |
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|Prod = 2b |
|Prod = 2b |
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|Date = [[July 17]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[July 17]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 1.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] rips his pants, causing everyone to laugh |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] rips his pants, causing everyone to laugh |
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}} |
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|Name = Jellyfishing |
|Name = Jellyfishing |
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|Prod = 3a |
|Prod = 3a |
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|Date = [[July 31]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[July 31]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] take [[Squidward]] [[Jellyfishing (sport)|jellyfishing]] |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] take [[Squidward]] [[Jellyfishing (sport)|jellyfishing]] |
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|Name = Plankton! |
|Name = Plankton! |
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|Prod = 3b |
|Prod = 3b |
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|Date = [[July 31]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[July 31]], [[1999]] |
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|Desc = [[Plankton]] uses mind control to obtain the [[Krabby Patty]] [[Krabby Patty Secret Formula|formula]] |
|Desc = [[Plankton]] uses mind control to obtain the [[Krabby Patty]] [[Krabby Patty Secret Formula|formula]] |
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|Name = Naughty Nautical Neighbors |
|Name = Naughty Nautical Neighbors |
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|Prod = 4a |
|Prod = 4a |
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|Date = [[August 7]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 7]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.1 |
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|Desc = [[Squidward]] destroys [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]]'s friendship |
|Desc = [[Squidward]] destroys [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]]'s friendship |
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}} |
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|Name = Boating School |
|Name = Boating School |
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|Prod = 4b |
|Prod = 4b |
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|Date = [[August 7]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 7]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.1 |
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|Desc = [[Patrick]] attempts to help [[SpongeBob]] pass his driving exam |
|Desc = [[Patrick]] attempts to help [[SpongeBob]] pass his driving exam |
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|Name = Pizza Delivery |
|Name = Pizza Delivery |
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|Prod = 5a |
|Prod = 5a |
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|Date = [[August 14]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 14]], [[1999]] |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Squidward]] deliver a pizza |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Squidward]] deliver a pizza |
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|Name = Home Sweet Pineapple |
|Name = Home Sweet Pineapple |
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|Prod = 5b |
|Prod = 5b |
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|Date = [[August 14]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 14]], [[1999]] |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]]'s house is destroyed by nematodes |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]]'s house is destroyed by nematodes |
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|Name = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy |
|Name = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy |
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| − | |Card = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.jpg |
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|Prod = 6a |
|Prod = 6a |
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|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.2 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] learn that their [[Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy|heroes]] are retired |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] learn that their [[Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy|heroes]] are retired |
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|Name = Pickles |
|Name = Pickles |
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|Prod = 6b |
|Prod = 6b |
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|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 21]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.2 |
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| − | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] loses his confidence |
+ | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] loses his confidence after he forgets the pickles on a Krabby Patty. |
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|Name = Hall Monitor |
|Name = Hall Monitor |
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|Prod = 7a |
|Prod = 7a |
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|Date = [[August 28]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 28]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.1 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] becomes hall monitor, resulting in chaos |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] becomes hall monitor, resulting in chaos |
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|Name = Jellyfish Jam |
|Name = Jellyfish Jam |
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| − | |Card = Jellyfish Jam.jpg |
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|Prod = 7b |
|Prod = 7b |
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|Date = [[August 28]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[August 28]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 2.1 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] brings home a jellyfish, creating chaos |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] brings home a jellyfish, creating chaos |
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|Name = Sandy's Rocket |
|Name = Sandy's Rocket |
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|Prod = 8a |
|Prod = 8a |
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|Date = [[September 4]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 4]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 1.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] sneak onto [[Sandy]]'s rocket ship |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]] sneak onto [[Sandy]]'s rocket ship |
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|Name = Squeaky Boots |
|Name = Squeaky Boots |
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|Prod = 8b |
|Prod = 8b |
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|Date = [[September 4]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 4]], [[1999]] |
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| + | |Views = 1.9 |
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|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] buys boots from [[Mr. Krabs]], which causes an annoying squeaky sound |
|Desc = [[SpongeBob]] buys boots from [[Mr. Krabs]], which causes an annoying squeaky sound |
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|Name = Nature Pants |
|Name = Nature Pants |
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|Prod = 9a |
|Prod = 9a |
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|Date = [[September 11]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 11]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Opposite Day |
|Name = Opposite Day |
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|Prod = 9b |
|Prod = 9b |
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|Date = [[September 11]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 11]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Culture Shock |
|Name = Culture Shock |
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|Prod = 10a |
|Prod = 10a |
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|Date = [[September 18]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 18]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = F.U.N. |
|Name = F.U.N. |
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|Prod = 10b |
|Prod = 10b |
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|Date = [[September 18]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 18]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = MuscleBob BuffPants |
|Name = MuscleBob BuffPants |
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|Prod = 11a |
|Prod = 11a |
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|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]] |
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| − | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] orders fake arms with inflatable muscles |
+ | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] orders fake arms with inflatable muscles to impress Sandy |
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|Name = Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost |
|Name = Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost |
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|Prod = 11b |
|Prod = 11b |
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|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[September 25]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = The Chaperone |
|Name = The Chaperone |
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|Prod = 12a |
|Prod = 12a |
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|Date = [[October 2]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[October 2]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Employee of the Month |
|Name = Employee of the Month |
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|Prod = 12b |
|Prod = 12b |
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|Date = [[October 2]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[October 2]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Scaredy Pants |
|Name = Scaredy Pants |
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|Prod = 13a |
|Prod = 13a |
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|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = I Was a Teenage Gary |
|Name = I Was a Teenage Gary |
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|Prod = 13b |
|Prod = 13b |
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|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[October 28]], [[1999]] |
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| − | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] accidentally transforms into a snail |
+ | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] accidentally transforms into a snail after being injected with snail plasma |
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|Name = SB-129 |
|Name = SB-129 |
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|Prod = 14a |
|Prod = 14a |
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|Date = [[December 31]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[December 31]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Karate Choppers |
|Name = Karate Choppers |
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|Prod = 14b |
|Prod = 14b |
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|Date = [[December 31]], [[1999]] |
|Date = [[December 31]], [[1999]] |
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|Name = Sleepy Time |
|Name = Sleepy Time |
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|Prod = 15a |
|Prod = 15a |
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|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Suds |
|Name = Suds |
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|Prod = 15b |
|Prod = 15b |
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|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[January 17]], [[2000]] |
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| − | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] catches the suds |
+ | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] catches the suds after leaving the fridge open |
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|Name = Valentine's Day |
|Name = Valentine's Day |
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|Prod = 16a |
|Prod = 16a |
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|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = The Paper |
|Name = The Paper |
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|Prod = 16b |
|Prod = 16b |
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|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[February 14]], [[2000]] |
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| − | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] plays with a bubble gum wrapper |
+ | |Desc = [[SpongeBob]] plays with a bubble gum wrapper, and Squidward wants it |
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|Name = Arrgh! |
|Name = Arrgh! |
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|Prod = 17a |
|Prod = 17a |
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|Date = [[March 15]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[March 15]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Rock Bottom |
|Name = Rock Bottom |
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|Prod = 17b |
|Prod = 17b |
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|Date = [[March 15]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[March 15]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Texas |
|Name = Texas |
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|Prod = 18a |
|Prod = 18a |
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|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]] |
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| − | |Desc = [[Sandy]] feels |
+ | |Desc = [[Sandy]] feels homesick and decides to return to Texas |
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|Name = Walking Small |
|Name = Walking Small |
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|Prod = 18b |
|Prod = 18b |
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|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[March 22]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Fools in April |
|Name = Fools in April |
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|Prod = 19a |
|Prod = 19a |
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|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Neptune's Spatula |
|Name = Neptune's Spatula |
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|Prod = 19b |
|Prod = 19b |
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|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[April 1]], [[2000]] |
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|Name = Hooky |
|Name = Hooky |
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|Prod = 20a |
|Prod = 20a |
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|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 |
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| − | |Card = Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II.jpg |
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|Prod = 20b |
|Prod = 20b |
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|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]] |
|Date = [[April 8]], [[2000]] |
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Revision as of 18:03, 19 October 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)
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1a | "Help Wanted" (tr • ga) | May 1, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob gets a job at the Krusty Krab | ||||
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1b | "Reef Blower" (tr • ga) | May 1, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob attempts to move a shell off of his lawn | ||||
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1c | "Tea at the Treedome" (tr • ga) | May 1, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks | ||||
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2a | "Bubblestand" (tr • ga) | July 17, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob starts a bubblestand | ||||
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2b | "Ripped Pants" (tr • ga) | July 17, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob rips his pants, causing everyone to laugh | ||||
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3a | "Jellyfishing" (tr • ga) | July 31, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward jellyfishing | ||||
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3b | "Plankton!" (tr • ga) | July 31, 1999 | |
| Plankton uses mind control to obtain the Krabby Patty formula | ||||
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4a | "Naughty Nautical Neighbors" (tr • ga) | August 7, 1999 | |
| Squidward destroys SpongeBob and Patrick's friendship | ||||
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4b | "Boating School" (tr • ga) | August 7, 1999 | |
| Patrick attempts to help SpongeBob pass his driving exam | ||||
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5a | "Pizza Delivery" (tr • ga) | August 14, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Squidward deliver a pizza | ||||
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5b | "Home Sweet Pineapple" (tr • ga) | August 14, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob's house is destroyed by nematodes | ||||
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6a | "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" (tr • ga) | August 21, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Patrick learn that their heroes are retired | ||||
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6b | "Pickles" (tr • ga) | August 21, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob loses his confidence after he forgets the pickles on a Krabby Patty. | ||||
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7a | "Hall Monitor" (tr • ga) | August 28, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob becomes hall monitor, resulting in chaos | ||||
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7b | "Jellyfish Jam" (tr • ga) | August 28, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob brings home a jellyfish, creating chaos | ||||
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8a | "Sandy's Rocket" (tr • ga) | September 4, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Patrick sneak onto Sandy's rocket ship | ||||
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8b | "Squeaky Boots" (tr • ga) | September 4, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob buys boots from Mr. Krabs, which causes an annoying squeaky sound | ||||
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9a | "Nature Pants" (tr • ga) | September 11, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob gives up a modern life to live with the jellyfish | ||||
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9b | "Opposite Day" (tr • ga) | September 11, 1999 | |
| Squidward tells SpongeBob and Patrick that it is Opposite Day | ||||
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10a | "Culture Shock" (tr • ga) | September 18, 1999 | |
| Squidward hosts a talent show at the Krusty Krab | ||||
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10b | "F.U.N." (tr • ga) | September 18, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob befriends Plankton because he thinks he is lonely | ||||
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11a | "MuscleBob BuffPants" (tr • ga) | September 25, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob orders fake arms with inflatable muscles to impress Sandy | ||||
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11b | "Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost" (tr • ga) | September 25, 1999 | |
| Squidward pretends to be a ghost after SpongeBob and Patrick think he is dead | ||||
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12a | "The Chaperone" (tr • ga) | October 2, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob takes Pearl to her prom | ||||
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12b | "Employee of the Month" (tr • ga) | October 2, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Squidward compete for the Employee of the Month award | ||||
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13a | "Scaredy Pants" (tr • ga) | October 28, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob becomes a ghost for Halloween | ||||
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13b | "I Was a Teenage Gary" (tr • ga) | October 28, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob accidentally transforms into a snail after being injected with snail plasma | ||||
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14a | "SB-129" (tr • ga) | December 31, 1999 | |
| Squidward accidentally freezes himself for 2,000 years and experiences complications while using a time machine | ||||
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14b | "Karate Choppers" (tr • ga) | December 31, 1999 | |
| SpongeBob and Sandy get obsessed with karate | ||||
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15a | "Sleepy Time" (tr • ga) | January 17, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob visits the dreams of others | ||||
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15b | "Suds" (tr • ga) | January 17, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob catches the suds after leaving the fridge open | ||||
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16a | "Valentine's Day" (tr • ga) | February 14, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob and Sandy try to give Patrick a Valentine's day gift | ||||
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16b | "The Paper" (tr • ga) | February 14, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob plays with a bubble gum wrapper, and Squidward wants it | ||||
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17a | "Arrgh!" (tr • ga) | March 15, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob, Patrick and Mr. Krabs go on a treasure hunt | ||||
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17b | "Rock Bottom" (tr • ga) | March 15, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob gets stuck in Rock Bottom | ||||
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18a | "Texas" (tr • ga) | March 22, 2000 | |
| Sandy feels homesick and decides to return to Texas | ||||
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18b | "Walking Small" (tr • ga) | March 22, 2000 | |
| Plankton tricks SpongeBob into becoming assertive so he can build his Mega Bucket | ||||
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19a | "Fools in April" (tr • ga) | April 1, 2000 | |
| Squidward plays a nasty prank on SpongeBob | ||||
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19b | "Neptune's Spatula" (tr • ga) | April 1, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob is challenged to a cooking competition with King Neptune | ||||
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20a | "Hooky" (tr • ga) | April 8, 2000 | |
| SpongeBob plays "hooky" with Patrick | ||||
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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
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- ^ Neuwirth 2003, p. 51