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When "Spongebob Squarepants" first started, I was one of those who watched it religiously. I absolutely loved it, and thought it was the best animated show on Nickelodean. I loved the fact it was funny, creative and original. It was vibrantly animated, with lavish colouring and convincing character features. The theme tune, what can I say? Probably the catchiest theme tune out of the shows airing on Nicolodean now. The writing was witty, funny and even intelligent, and the characters were endearing, from Spongebob himself, cynical Squidward, Eugene H. Karbs and the hilarious Patrick. And the voice acting was well done.
So why did I not give it a higher score? Like "Rugrats" and "The Simpsons" the newer episodes don't work. They aren't as funny or as creative in terms of written quality as the older episodes,relying too much on toilet humour, and the voice acting sometimes is lazy, Patrick in particular now seems bored and world weary now. And Spongebob, the voice is way too high. The episode ideas aren't as original or as well thought out, in fact they are rather predictable and unrealistic. The animation and the theme tune are pretty much the only things that make the newer episodes remotely watchable. All in all, I do really like this show, for the sense of fun and creativity it has, but I just wish the newer episodes weren't as tired. 7/10 Bethany Cox
So why did I not give it a higher score? Like "Rugrats" and "The Simpsons" the newer episodes don't work. They aren't as funny or as creative in terms of written quality as the older episodes,relying too much on toilet humour, and the voice acting sometimes is lazy, Patrick in particular now seems bored and world weary now. And Spongebob, the voice is way too high. The episode ideas aren't as original or as well thought out, in fact they are rather predictable and unrealistic. The animation and the theme tune are pretty much the only things that make the newer episodes remotely watchable. All in all, I do really like this show, for the sense of fun and creativity it has, but I just wish the newer episodes weren't as tired. 7/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Feb 20, 2010
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SpongeBob is a very popular show. Its quirky humor, colorful characters, and crazy plot lines make it irresistible. It's hard to avoid this show, even if you're an adult, or a teen. This show also cheers you up very easily. You may like it, or you may not believe that you're watching something like this, but either way, it will somehow get to you.
The story lines are focused around SpongeBob, an energetic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Each episode focuses around him and his misadventures with other people in his town known as Bikini Bottom. His best friend is the dopey starfish Patrick, his other best friend is the land squirrel who lives in a submarine home, Sandy. Other characters in the show are SpongeBob's drowsy neighbor, Squidward, his boss at work, Mr. Krabs, the evil Plankton, and the driving school teacher Mrs. Puff. There are a bunch of other characters in the show, but most episodes are focused around them.
These days, Nickelodeon hasn't been doing so well. Most of their new shows are spin offs of old shows, and most of the new shows aren't good at all. SpongeBob is very reminiscent of older Nickelodeon shows. Elements like quirky humor, annoying neighbors, fun plot lines, slightly dark humor in a few episodes(not as much as the old Nickelodeon shows), mishaps at work, worst enemies, and mishaps due to SpongeBob's antics all make this show great. There are times when this show can become stupid, as a matter of fact, every episode uses stupidity in a certain way. Some episodes are smartly written, and in odd ways, certain episodes have a message in them.
There is nothing in this show that should make parents feel uncomfortable. In most episodes, there is some type of adult humor that adults and teens will find to be funny.
Everyone should see this show. Watch it with kids, or by yourself, either way, you'll probably have a great time with this show.
The story lines are focused around SpongeBob, an energetic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Each episode focuses around him and his misadventures with other people in his town known as Bikini Bottom. His best friend is the dopey starfish Patrick, his other best friend is the land squirrel who lives in a submarine home, Sandy. Other characters in the show are SpongeBob's drowsy neighbor, Squidward, his boss at work, Mr. Krabs, the evil Plankton, and the driving school teacher Mrs. Puff. There are a bunch of other characters in the show, but most episodes are focused around them.
These days, Nickelodeon hasn't been doing so well. Most of their new shows are spin offs of old shows, and most of the new shows aren't good at all. SpongeBob is very reminiscent of older Nickelodeon shows. Elements like quirky humor, annoying neighbors, fun plot lines, slightly dark humor in a few episodes(not as much as the old Nickelodeon shows), mishaps at work, worst enemies, and mishaps due to SpongeBob's antics all make this show great. There are times when this show can become stupid, as a matter of fact, every episode uses stupidity in a certain way. Some episodes are smartly written, and in odd ways, certain episodes have a message in them.
There is nothing in this show that should make parents feel uncomfortable. In most episodes, there is some type of adult humor that adults and teens will find to be funny.
Everyone should see this show. Watch it with kids, or by yourself, either way, you'll probably have a great time with this show.
- FrankBooth_DeLarge
- Jul 24, 2005
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- LadyFingerr
- Apr 30, 2021
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I'm a junior in college, and I can't help but flipping to Spongebob every saturday morning at work. This cartoon series is a work of art! It's a hilarious journey into the world of Spongebob Squarepants and his friends, a mentally challenged starfish named Patrick, a miserly 70's reject squid, Squidward, and Sandy, some sort of tripped up Squirrel who lives underwater via an air-suit.
The humor is hilarious, and as a college student, I can't stop laughing!
The humor is hilarious, and as a college student, I can't stop laughing!
I'm 15 years old, I have a cousin who is 5 years old, and my mom is over 40. What do we all have in common? We like SpongeBob! A show that is for all ages. SpongeBob is a silly cartoon that reaches young, old, and in between. Younger kids will enjoy the silly antics and slapstick. While teens and adults will enjoy a lot of adult and more witty humor that passes over little kids heads.
The show takes place underwater. The main character, SpongeBob, is a talking sponge, who works as a fry cook for Mr. Krabs, the greedy owner of the Krusty Krab. He also works with his depressing and more sophisticated next door neighbor, Squidword Tentacles, who is constantly annoyed by SpongeBob's crazy, stupid antics. SpongeBob's other neighbor and long-life best friend, Patrick Star, is a talking pink starfish that maybe the most stupid character ever. There is also Plankton, a tiny but evil character that is jealous of Mr. Krab's restaurant and always is trying to steal his formula for the sacred Krabby Patty, but he always ends up failing miserably. Then there is Sandy Cheeks, a squirrel that for some reason lives underwater in a space-suit. Sandy befriends SpongeBob and Patrick and loves to do exciting things with them. are these not the most ridiculous characters.
You might be thinking, this sounds stupid. Well it is stupid, thats the beauty of the show. The premise is so ridiculous that anything can happen. None of the episodes ever continue the story and plot of the previous episode. Its a cartoon. Every new episode starts a new story. And the story lines of the episodes are just sometimes ridiculous, but the characters in the show are so good that everything works. Squidword is a great straight-man for the comedy. He seems to hate his life because SpongeBob and Patrick are constantly ruining things for him. Not on purpose, SpongeBob and Patrick are just stupid. Especially Patrick who is my favorite character. The show at times seems to make a point on how stupid he really is. Sometimes Patrick seems mentally retarded. But he is good at heart along with SpongeBob. Mr. Krabs on the other hand is just plain greedy. His character amuses me because he is so cheap that its ridiculous. He'll do anything to save a dollar or make an extra penny. And Plankton is the worst one of them all. Plankton comes up with these Genius plans to steal the Krabby Patty formula but he has one problem, he is an 8th of the size of everyone else. all of these characters make for great comedy.
There is stupid comedy in SpongeBob, but there is also a lot of jokes and situations that only adults can understand. There is dark humor and even some witty jokes. Sometimes you will even see some references to pop-culture events. Kids will enjoy the silly stuff when adults and teens will enjoy some of the other jokes.
This cartoon is unique because its a kids cartoon but all the main characters are full-grown adults. Yes there sea creatures but they are grown-ups. But SpongeBob and Patrick act like little kids. Thats what I find charming about the show.
Watch SpongeBob Squarepants! Any age can find humor in the show.
The show takes place underwater. The main character, SpongeBob, is a talking sponge, who works as a fry cook for Mr. Krabs, the greedy owner of the Krusty Krab. He also works with his depressing and more sophisticated next door neighbor, Squidword Tentacles, who is constantly annoyed by SpongeBob's crazy, stupid antics. SpongeBob's other neighbor and long-life best friend, Patrick Star, is a talking pink starfish that maybe the most stupid character ever. There is also Plankton, a tiny but evil character that is jealous of Mr. Krab's restaurant and always is trying to steal his formula for the sacred Krabby Patty, but he always ends up failing miserably. Then there is Sandy Cheeks, a squirrel that for some reason lives underwater in a space-suit. Sandy befriends SpongeBob and Patrick and loves to do exciting things with them. are these not the most ridiculous characters.
You might be thinking, this sounds stupid. Well it is stupid, thats the beauty of the show. The premise is so ridiculous that anything can happen. None of the episodes ever continue the story and plot of the previous episode. Its a cartoon. Every new episode starts a new story. And the story lines of the episodes are just sometimes ridiculous, but the characters in the show are so good that everything works. Squidword is a great straight-man for the comedy. He seems to hate his life because SpongeBob and Patrick are constantly ruining things for him. Not on purpose, SpongeBob and Patrick are just stupid. Especially Patrick who is my favorite character. The show at times seems to make a point on how stupid he really is. Sometimes Patrick seems mentally retarded. But he is good at heart along with SpongeBob. Mr. Krabs on the other hand is just plain greedy. His character amuses me because he is so cheap that its ridiculous. He'll do anything to save a dollar or make an extra penny. And Plankton is the worst one of them all. Plankton comes up with these Genius plans to steal the Krabby Patty formula but he has one problem, he is an 8th of the size of everyone else. all of these characters make for great comedy.
There is stupid comedy in SpongeBob, but there is also a lot of jokes and situations that only adults can understand. There is dark humor and even some witty jokes. Sometimes you will even see some references to pop-culture events. Kids will enjoy the silly stuff when adults and teens will enjoy some of the other jokes.
This cartoon is unique because its a kids cartoon but all the main characters are full-grown adults. Yes there sea creatures but they are grown-ups. But SpongeBob and Patrick act like little kids. Thats what I find charming about the show.
Watch SpongeBob Squarepants! Any age can find humor in the show.
- dereklarma
- Aug 21, 2007
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My daughter 1,5 years love this show as much as i and my oldest son 21+ and even my dad used to watch it. Its for everyone.. i can watch it for hours on a rainy day. There's not an unlikeable character in this masterpiece of a cartoon and the swedish dub is good to so the whole family can watch it together. Pure lightfull fun and excellent animations and the comedy is both for old and young people. Its a 10 out of 10 for me. Im also a fan of South park and other comedy type of cartoons but sometimes a South Park episode can grow old and less funny.. but spoongebob never grows old , its a timeless show. I really recommend that you watch this show with your kids or grandparents it will put a smile on a sad face, i promise you that.
- jocke_grassman
- Sep 2, 2022
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While the first 3 seasons are the best with the most well-crafted and well-written humor, the creators of this series and the production team are geniuses. This show is just flat out really freaking funny. While Patrick and Squidward give me great laughs and while I can probably identify as Squidward the most, Mr. Krabs and Plankton are my favorite characters. Idc if that's a controversial opinion!
- SPZMaxinema
- Apr 12, 2022
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Seasons 5-8 is freaking terrible it's like teen titans go but Nickelodeon, I only like only 2 episodes from that time but season 09-present is a 100times improvement and is great but not gold. Seasons 1-4 is the best show ever.
In it's peak first three seasons this show is a jolly trip through surrealism and relatable adult humor that really passed by all of our heads as we grew up. At it's current state it's not bad, though rarely does it ever fall back into that fantastic form that the first three seasons kept up.
It's not a bad show though, occasionally it's too surreal and oddball and obscene but nothing involving the show is ever offensively bad, excuse the rare episode. It's slapstick that kinda falls too deep into the violent and vicious side of slapstick. I admire how courageous it is at trying to make itself really stand out at times. It deserves its long lasting life, and I don't mind seeing it run till the world ends.
It's not a bad show though, occasionally it's too surreal and oddball and obscene but nothing involving the show is ever offensively bad, excuse the rare episode. It's slapstick that kinda falls too deep into the violent and vicious side of slapstick. I admire how courageous it is at trying to make itself really stand out at times. It deserves its long lasting life, and I don't mind seeing it run till the world ends.
My stepdaughter introduced me to this series, and I have to say not since Rocky and Bullwinkle have I seen a cartoon that both kids and adults can greatly enjoy and find humorous on their respective levels. My favorites include "Survival of the Idiots" in which Patrick and Spongebob get trapped in Sandy's treedome during her hibernation. The creator of this show has obviously befriended a Texan or two. Anyone who has owned or been owned by a cat will enjoy "Dumped" and "Gary Takes a Bath", both of which deal with Spongebob and Gary, his pet Snail. "Grandma's Kisses" has some of the most memorable quotes in which Patrick assures Spongebob that being a man consists of doing three things: Patrick: Allow me to demonstrate. First, puff out your chest.
(SpongeBob puffs out his chest) Patrick: Now say, "tax exemption." SpongeBob: Tax exemption.
Patrick: Now you must develop a taste for free-form jazz.
In "Squidville" well-deserved fun is poked at the dull uniformity of planned communities and homeowners associations...Anyone who lives in the DC area knows EXACTLY what I am talking about! Another classic is "Bubble Buddy", in which Spongebob has an imaginary friend who has been causing problems around Bikini Bottom all day. In Squidward's case his tragedy is that Bubble Buddy "forced him to provide excellent customer service". Anybody out there who has worked for a living will recognize Squidward as the fellow employee who wants to do the required minimum because he believes he is somehow destined for greater things.
In short, if you want something that both you and the kids can watch and truly enjoy together, you can't do any better than SpongeBob, in particular the seasons where creator Steven Hillenburg was involved.
(SpongeBob puffs out his chest) Patrick: Now say, "tax exemption." SpongeBob: Tax exemption.
Patrick: Now you must develop a taste for free-form jazz.
In "Squidville" well-deserved fun is poked at the dull uniformity of planned communities and homeowners associations...Anyone who lives in the DC area knows EXACTLY what I am talking about! Another classic is "Bubble Buddy", in which Spongebob has an imaginary friend who has been causing problems around Bikini Bottom all day. In Squidward's case his tragedy is that Bubble Buddy "forced him to provide excellent customer service". Anybody out there who has worked for a living will recognize Squidward as the fellow employee who wants to do the required minimum because he believes he is somehow destined for greater things.
In short, if you want something that both you and the kids can watch and truly enjoy together, you can't do any better than SpongeBob, in particular the seasons where creator Steven Hillenburg was involved.
- frl_charlie
- Oct 10, 2012
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Been a Spongebob Squarepants fan since 1999, and quite frankly, I am very disappointed of how much this show has changed over the years.
Here's a brief summery of it:
Season 1 (1999–2000) — The early classic episode years: When the show first started, it wasn't bad. Yes, there was less humor, and the stories were slower-paced, but they were strong stories, and (crucially) the characters were funny, likable, and identifiable. (Despite being roughly drawn.)
Seasons 2 and 3 (2000–2004) — The later classic episode years: Pretty much all Spongebob fans would agree that you can't get better than these years. The writing team was at its absolute best and the stories were all fresh. Most, if not all, of the greatest episodes came from this period ("Band Geeks" "Chocolate With Nuts", "Wet Painters", etc). In these days there was no such thing as a bad episode. There wasn't a single episode that did not make you laugh non-stop for 11 minutes.
Seasons 4–5 (2005–2007) — The poor episode years: Season 4 marked the beginning of the gradual decline of Spongebob Squarepants. It was the first ever season to have bad episodes. Yes, there were still some goodies (such as "Skill Crane" or "Krusty Towers") but some really poor ones were there in the mix, too ("Good Neighbors", "Funny Pants", "All That Glitters", and — worst of all — "Karate Island"). And by season 5 (when most of the original writing team had left), we had episodes that weren't just poor, they felt like a completely different TV show. (Episodes such as "Ghost Host", "SpongeHenge", "Banned in Bikini Bottom", etc). We were all thinking that the show was going through a rough patch, but this was only the beginning of what was yet to come
Seasons 6–now (2008–present) — The crap episode years: Ever since seasons 4–5, Spongebob Squarepants episodes had always been somewhere between excellent and occasionally poor. Then, in season 6, they began making absolute crap. The Spongebob as we've known and loved was all but dead. Some of the worst offenders were: "The Splinter", "Professor Squidward", "Pets or Pests", "Dear Vikings", and many others. But probably the one moment when every Spongebob fan realized — for certain — it was no longer the same show, was when Mr. Krabs becomes obsessed over a penny that SpongeBob finds in "Penny Foolish". This episode had absolutely no humor or plot. It concluded with Mr. Krabs selling out thousands of dollars he had just to receive one darn penny. The writers might as well of had him selling out the entire show's fanbase, while at it. From here on, the crap episodes just kept coming more and more and these days you can go almost an entire season without finding a good one.
So in conclusion, I'm rating the show 5 stars for the first 3 seasons and the semi-decent 4-5 Seasons. However, I can't give the more recent episodes even the slightest praise.
Here's a brief summery of it:
Season 1 (1999–2000) — The early classic episode years: When the show first started, it wasn't bad. Yes, there was less humor, and the stories were slower-paced, but they were strong stories, and (crucially) the characters were funny, likable, and identifiable. (Despite being roughly drawn.)
Seasons 2 and 3 (2000–2004) — The later classic episode years: Pretty much all Spongebob fans would agree that you can't get better than these years. The writing team was at its absolute best and the stories were all fresh. Most, if not all, of the greatest episodes came from this period ("Band Geeks" "Chocolate With Nuts", "Wet Painters", etc). In these days there was no such thing as a bad episode. There wasn't a single episode that did not make you laugh non-stop for 11 minutes.
Seasons 4–5 (2005–2007) — The poor episode years: Season 4 marked the beginning of the gradual decline of Spongebob Squarepants. It was the first ever season to have bad episodes. Yes, there were still some goodies (such as "Skill Crane" or "Krusty Towers") but some really poor ones were there in the mix, too ("Good Neighbors", "Funny Pants", "All That Glitters", and — worst of all — "Karate Island"). And by season 5 (when most of the original writing team had left), we had episodes that weren't just poor, they felt like a completely different TV show. (Episodes such as "Ghost Host", "SpongeHenge", "Banned in Bikini Bottom", etc). We were all thinking that the show was going through a rough patch, but this was only the beginning of what was yet to come
Seasons 6–now (2008–present) — The crap episode years: Ever since seasons 4–5, Spongebob Squarepants episodes had always been somewhere between excellent and occasionally poor. Then, in season 6, they began making absolute crap. The Spongebob as we've known and loved was all but dead. Some of the worst offenders were: "The Splinter", "Professor Squidward", "Pets or Pests", "Dear Vikings", and many others. But probably the one moment when every Spongebob fan realized — for certain — it was no longer the same show, was when Mr. Krabs becomes obsessed over a penny that SpongeBob finds in "Penny Foolish". This episode had absolutely no humor or plot. It concluded with Mr. Krabs selling out thousands of dollars he had just to receive one darn penny. The writers might as well of had him selling out the entire show's fanbase, while at it. From here on, the crap episodes just kept coming more and more and these days you can go almost an entire season without finding a good one.
So in conclusion, I'm rating the show 5 stars for the first 3 seasons and the semi-decent 4-5 Seasons. However, I can't give the more recent episodes even the slightest praise.
- zjthibodeau
- Nov 19, 2012
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Spongebob Squarepants" (1999) TV Series
It seems that it wasn't long ago that this show aired on Nickelodeon, but it's been like 5 years, and Spongebob Squarepants' popularity hasn't decreased at all- of course, I can see why. This show is set in the small town of Bikini Bottom (a town under the sea that is home to many sea worthy creatures)- including a spontaneous sponge named Spongebob. He lives with his pet snail, Gary, next to two neighbors- a grumpy clarinet playing octopus- Squidward, and his best friend who is a starfish who couldn't tell his hand from his foot- named Patrick. He also has a friend who lives in an air dome, and she's a Texas native squirrel named Sandy, who got bored with life above water, so she moved to the ocean. Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab along with Squidward, a popular restaurant owned by the greedy Mr. Krabbs. And there is Plankton- a microscopic sea creature who owns his own restaurant- The Chum Bucket- a very unpopular restaurant, that hasn't gotten a customer since it's opening- so, of course, Plankton is always out to steal Mr. Krabbs' secret Krabby Patty formula, causing trouble for the krusty krew. Spongebob goes through one predicament after another, and this show is just hilarious. Some may find Spongebob annoying, but for those like me, we love him! 10/10.
It seems that it wasn't long ago that this show aired on Nickelodeon, but it's been like 5 years, and Spongebob Squarepants' popularity hasn't decreased at all- of course, I can see why. This show is set in the small town of Bikini Bottom (a town under the sea that is home to many sea worthy creatures)- including a spontaneous sponge named Spongebob. He lives with his pet snail, Gary, next to two neighbors- a grumpy clarinet playing octopus- Squidward, and his best friend who is a starfish who couldn't tell his hand from his foot- named Patrick. He also has a friend who lives in an air dome, and she's a Texas native squirrel named Sandy, who got bored with life above water, so she moved to the ocean. Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab along with Squidward, a popular restaurant owned by the greedy Mr. Krabbs. And there is Plankton- a microscopic sea creature who owns his own restaurant- The Chum Bucket- a very unpopular restaurant, that hasn't gotten a customer since it's opening- so, of course, Plankton is always out to steal Mr. Krabbs' secret Krabby Patty formula, causing trouble for the krusty krew. Spongebob goes through one predicament after another, and this show is just hilarious. Some may find Spongebob annoying, but for those like me, we love him! 10/10.
Overall, I liked this show and loved it as a young child back at the 90s when it was first released on nickelodeon. The first three seasons were amazing with some creative plot lines for each episode (not to mention the funny and witty humor/jokes) and also revolves around every situation my favorite characters are going through and are handled quite well throughout the show. The animation is pretty with fluid backgrounds and brilliant character designs. The characters are likable and timeless as ever. Spongebob and Patrick are dumb, but smart and Squidward is mean, but also likable, Mr. Krabs is funny and Plankton is evil and also funny. Even the new characters in the first three seasons are great and executed the show perfectly with some talented voice actors like Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown and others.
Then, in 2006, two years after the release of it's first feature length film, "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie", the show started to go downhill with seasons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 with the story lines being the same and the majority of those seasons now becomes repetitive. The characters have ranged from likable to very irritating and the pacing is too damn awful! The new episodes started to make me cringe as I wished the show would've just ended with season 3, but nope. Instead, the writers decided to give up and started to continue the franchise as it becomes to get quite boring and predictable which resulted in destroying a great reminder of my childhood!
If you watch the first three seasons that reminded you of your childhood instead of the later ones, then you are welcome to for this is one of the greatest shows in television history.
Then, in 2006, two years after the release of it's first feature length film, "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie", the show started to go downhill with seasons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 with the story lines being the same and the majority of those seasons now becomes repetitive. The characters have ranged from likable to very irritating and the pacing is too damn awful! The new episodes started to make me cringe as I wished the show would've just ended with season 3, but nope. Instead, the writers decided to give up and started to continue the franchise as it becomes to get quite boring and predictable which resulted in destroying a great reminder of my childhood!
If you watch the first three seasons that reminded you of your childhood instead of the later ones, then you are welcome to for this is one of the greatest shows in television history.
- gavin-thelordofthefu-48-460297
- Sep 15, 2012
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I admit that years ago, I wasn't too eager to be a fan of "SpongeBob Squarepants". It was at the time I saw an episode called "Survival Of The Idiots" that I got hooked on the show. In its first three seasons, SpongeBob was one of the greatest cartoons of all time. We get a lot of nice characters with interesting personalities and tons of great gags and jokes to go along with it. The series was originally going to end after three seasons and after that, creator Stephen Hillenberg left. For the longest time, there weren't any episodes people considered their favorites made in the show for years.
I stopped watching the show after the fourth season and pretty much stopped watching Nickelodeon after that. With Cartoon Network being obsessed with "Teen Titans Go!", I came back to this network if only to watch new great cartoons like "The Loud House". I kept hearing horror stories about new SpongeBob episodes where the characters became little more than shells of their former selves, doomed to have the same single personality trait for the rest of the run. I did watch the new SpongeBob movie and am very glad to find out Hillenberg went back to the show.
I've seen newer episodes and they really are a big improvement from when he wasn't there. Hillenberg didn't want the show to go on forever so they continued it without him. I really don't know his exact thoughts on the series now but he has come back and episodes are getting good. I'm glad to say I'm back to watching SpongeBob after many years. Looking here on the IMDb, it saddened me to see new reviews where everyone says the show has declined, but it has gotten good again.
What can I really say? This show has had some of the best lines and scenarios in any animated show ever. It's weird looking back and seeing as how newer cartoons like "Gravity Falls" and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" have revolutionized entertainment as we know it. This was still a great show for its day and has really gotten better. We don't want to see our favorite characters become caricatures and they have in fact grown out of them. I'm glad to say we're back on track not just for the show, but Nickelodeon in general. ****
I stopped watching the show after the fourth season and pretty much stopped watching Nickelodeon after that. With Cartoon Network being obsessed with "Teen Titans Go!", I came back to this network if only to watch new great cartoons like "The Loud House". I kept hearing horror stories about new SpongeBob episodes where the characters became little more than shells of their former selves, doomed to have the same single personality trait for the rest of the run. I did watch the new SpongeBob movie and am very glad to find out Hillenberg went back to the show.
I've seen newer episodes and they really are a big improvement from when he wasn't there. Hillenberg didn't want the show to go on forever so they continued it without him. I really don't know his exact thoughts on the series now but he has come back and episodes are getting good. I'm glad to say I'm back to watching SpongeBob after many years. Looking here on the IMDb, it saddened me to see new reviews where everyone says the show has declined, but it has gotten good again.
What can I really say? This show has had some of the best lines and scenarios in any animated show ever. It's weird looking back and seeing as how newer cartoons like "Gravity Falls" and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" have revolutionized entertainment as we know it. This was still a great show for its day and has really gotten better. We don't want to see our favorite characters become caricatures and they have in fact grown out of them. I'm glad to say we're back on track not just for the show, but Nickelodeon in general. ****
- ericstevenson
- Oct 11, 2017
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Spongebob's one of those shows that everyone knows. the reason why it's like that is because spongebob's appeal seems to be very diverse coming from children to adults. it's jokes are clever and the chemistry of the characters are marvelous. the random humor is ingenious as most random humor seems to be very plain. from slapstick to complex innuendoes, the humor can be enjoyed by all its viewers and definitely becomes nostalgic with many other elements that make this series great. thank you, stephen hillenburg for making one of the greatest animated series of all time.
- juliussimmons
- Dec 1, 2018
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Spongebob is a great show in my childhood. So much fun and funny and enjoyable and amazing.
Thank you stephen hillenburg for created this great show.
I hope you always happy.
- harmenpottent
- Dec 3, 2018
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Spongebob was great and funny show in first 4 season. But now it is boring and so stupid and bad.i really miss old spongebob.
- micktoonia
- Apr 13, 2020
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The first 5 seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants is a masterpiece and I highly recommend it.
The pre-movie seasons (1-3), of course it's a masterpiece as mentioned by many, but most(?) people doesn't really talk about (or like) the seasons after it since Stephen left iirc. Season 4 and 5 probably has slightly worse writing, but what's good is that mostly there wasn't a single boring episode. It was more fast-paced with more action, and it managed to be somewhat consistent, which made it as good (almost even better) as the first 3 seasons for me.
Season 6 was just fine, it was starting to get bad but it was still watchable. Season 7 however, is where it actually fell off and made me stop watching (even the parents guide mention it being depressing).
I will probably give the future seasons a try someday, but for now you can watch the first 5 seasons of SpongeBob for a really good time :)
The pre-movie seasons (1-3), of course it's a masterpiece as mentioned by many, but most(?) people doesn't really talk about (or like) the seasons after it since Stephen left iirc. Season 4 and 5 probably has slightly worse writing, but what's good is that mostly there wasn't a single boring episode. It was more fast-paced with more action, and it managed to be somewhat consistent, which made it as good (almost even better) as the first 3 seasons for me.
Season 6 was just fine, it was starting to get bad but it was still watchable. Season 7 however, is where it actually fell off and made me stop watching (even the parents guide mention it being depressing).
I will probably give the future seasons a try someday, but for now you can watch the first 5 seasons of SpongeBob for a really good time :)
- charldeonfls
- May 5, 2023
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This is such a fantastic show and I will forever cherish the memories I have of watching this. The first three seasons and the first movie are outstanding (my rating is only for the first three seasons), however, I stopped watching after season 7 because it grew stale for me. After Steven Hillenburg left, the magic was mostly lost. There are definitely episodes here and there that are worth watching beyond season 3 (mostly episodes in season 4 and 5), but if you want to watch the show the way it was intended, then watch the first three seasons and the first movie and stop.
- wildcatian
- May 19, 2021
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If the animation and style stayed like they were from season 1 to 9 this could have been an easy 10, but new seasons are overly childish and stupid and there's no point in watching anymore...
- lazarmihajlovic-92005
- Apr 17, 2021
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Spongebob Squarepants used to be Nikelodeaen's signature series. All the characters were good and the plot lines had meaning, and the show had talent. Nickelodean said in 1999 (when the show was created) that they would do three seasons and then do the movie. and that was it. until after the movie in 2004 the show boomed with popularity. so nickelodeon renewed the show for a forth season. After the movie, series creator and creative writer Stepen Hillenburg basically left the show and Paul Tibbit basically took over everything. This is when the show started going down hill. Then more rookie writers were hired and gave the plot lines dry, stupid humor. Everything that the first three seasons and the movie had set in stone was then defied and questioned in the past three seasons. all the characters have just became stupid. Spongebob has become high-pitched and annoying. Patrick is just oblivious to anything, now. Sandy is too smart and is overused. Mr. Krabs has become TOO cheap and his cheapness has been reused in too many episodes. Squidward has become too sarcastic and obsessed with himself. TOO many plot lines involving Plankton trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula. Spongebob has just become a whiny baby. If people thought he was gay when he came out, they should look at him now! It isn't funny any more. All of the plot lines are extremely predictable.(Plankton tries to steal the Krabby Patty formula, Mr. Krabs pinches a penny, Spongebob cries.) Nickelodeon is just bleeding this show dry, such as what FOX is doing with the Simpson's. They know people will continue watching it and they will keep on bringing in the MONEY. They will sponge off of this show for as long as they can.(pun intended) The show used to be for adults and kids alike, now it should be put on Nick Jr with Dora and Deiago. I would have given this show a ten star rating for seasons 1-3 and the movie. Now a one. I 100% recommend seasons 1-3 and the movie(especially season 1) Spongebob used to be the Coupe De Ville of Nickelodean, know it's just like the rest of the shows nick is limping out to the barn with.(Mighty B, Penguins of Madagascar, Back at the Baryard.)