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SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
· TV Show
· 23 min episodes
· 19 seasons
B
MEANRANK
74/100
Where it ranks
- Mean Score #275
- IMDb #94
- Rotten Tomatoes #47
- Metacritic #141
- RatingGraph #65
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience #35
+3 more
- Metacritic Audience #97
- Criticker #48
- Trakt #172
Every rating
62–82
out of 100
Split
Lowest is Criticker on 62, highest is IMDb on 82.
See the TV shows the platforms disagree about most →The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
Details
- Created by
- Stephen Hillenburg
- Released
- 1 May 1999
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English, Irish Gaelic, Korean
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Rated
- TV-Y7
- Episodes
- 689 across 19 seasons
- Awards
- 67 wins, 57 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 124 →1 major award won · 67 wins from 124 nominations across 46 ceremonies
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | David Zinn | Winner |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Choreography | Christopher Gattelli | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Direction of a Musical | Tina Landau | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Original Score | Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert, Edward Sharpe, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil' C | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Book of a Musical | Kyle Jarrow | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Ethan Slater | Nominee |
| Tony Awards 2018 | Best Musical | Nominee |
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Full cast — SpongeBob SquarePants
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Captain (voice) / Bubble Bass / Quacken (voice) / Snug (voice) / Perch Perkins / Weightlifter / Crowd (voice) / Kevin / Call / Queen Jellyfish (voice) / Ranger (voice) / Perch Perkins (voice) / Bubble Bass / Kevin / Tough Customer #1 / Sick Guys / Spitoon Crowd (voice) / Dolphin +43 more
Lady Upturn / Tooth Fairy (voice) / Crossing Guard (voice) / Flipperty Gibbet (voice) / Lady Upturn / Mrs. Sturgeon (voice) / Minnie Mermaid / Cashina (voice) / Lady Upturn (voice) / Nurse Helga (voice) / Mo (voice) / Teen Girls (voice) / Karen 2 (voice) / Margaret SquarePants +10 more
Stinky (voice) / Bald Fish / Fish #3 / Clerk Fish / Fish #4 / Starfish (voice) / Dog Walker / TV Announcer #2 (voice) / Football Fish / Fish #2 (voice) / Villains / Customer / Weenie Goon (voice) / Cop #2 / Johnny / Donna (voice) / Tattletale Strangler (voice) / Cecil (voice) +17 more
Castle Fish / Loser / Marshmallow Fish (voice) / Scooter (voice) / Zip (voice) / Harvey (voice) / Nobby (voice) / Atomic Flounder (voice) / Director (voice) / Nobby (voice) / Fish #1 (voice) / Harvey / Buff Guys / Crab Clique / Country Clique (voice) / Nick (voice) / Police Officer +3 more
Potty the Parrot (voice) / Man Driving Car / Potty the Parrot (voice) / DoodleBob (voice) / Betsy Krabs (voice) / DoodleBob (archive sound) (voice) / Moon / Potty the Parrot (voice) / Gorilla
Hans / Potty the Parrot (voice) / Miner in Treasure Chest / Potty the Parrot (voice)
Jimmy Blobfish (voice) / Anchovies (voice) / Walter Haddock (voice) / Old Man Jenkins (voice) / Cooty (voice)
King Neptune / Daisy Bazooka (voice) / Squidward's House (voice) / Sir Urchin (voice)
Goofy Manager (voice) / Goofy Manager (voice) / Garbage Man (voice) / DJ 2 Sc00pz (voice) / Crowd Member (voice) / Dutch / Goofy Manager (voice)
Bunny / Granny Tentacles (voice) / Lunch Lady Lenore / Teens (voice) / Squiggly / Woman / Kids (voice) / Lady (voice)
Additional Voices (voice) / Granny Plankton (voice) / Granny Plankton / Nurse (voice)
Fat Bus Driver (voice) / Incidental 27 (voice) / Marlin Branzino (voice) / Sock World Announcer (voice)
Preda Troy (voice) / Big Roxie (voice) / Elwood (voice) / Granny Cheeks (voice) / Ma Cheeks (voice) / Rowdy Cheeks (voice) / Rosie Cheeks (voice)
124 awards — SpongeBob SquarePants
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Tony Awards
12 nominations, 1 won
| Best Scenic Design of a Musical | David Zinn | Winner |
| Best Book of a Musical | Kyle Jarrow | Nominee |
| Best Choreography | Christopher Gattelli | Nominee |
| Best Costume Design of a Musical | David Zinn | Nominee |
| Best Direction of a Musical | Tina Landau | Nominee |
| Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| Best Musical | Nominee | |
| Best Orchestrations | Tom Kitt | Nominee |
| Best Original Score | Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert, Edward Sharpe, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani & Lil' C | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Ethan Slater | Nominee |
| Best Sound Design of a Musical | Walter Trarbach and Mike Dobson | Nominee |
Favorite Cartoon
22 nominations, 22 won
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| Favorite Cartoon | Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks / The Loud House / The Simpsons / Teen Titans Go! / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks / The Amazing World of Gumball / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / The Loud House / Teen Titans Go! | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Phineas and Ferb / Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks / Gravity Falls / Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu / The Amazing World of Gumball / Steven Universe / Teen Titans Go! | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Phineas and Ferb / The Fairly OddParents / Adventure Time / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Teen Titans Go! | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Phineas and Ferb / Adventure Time / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | The Fairly OddParents / Phineas and Ferb / Tom and Jerry | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Phineas and Ferb / Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated / Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Winner |
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| Favorite Cartoon | The Simpsons / Phineas and Ferb / The Penguins of Madagascar | Winner |
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| Favorite Cartoon | The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius / The Fairly OddParents / The Simpsons | Winner |
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| Favorite Cartoon | Ed, Edd n Eddy / The Fairly OddParents / The Simpsons | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | The Fairly OddParents / The Proud Family / The Simpsons | Winner |
| Favorite Cartoon | Rugrats / The Simpsons / Kim Possible | Winner |
Drama Desk Awards
11 nominations, 6 won
| Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Ethan Slater | Winner |
| Outstanding Director of a Musical | Tina Landau | Winner |
| Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Winner |
| Outstanding Musical | Winner | |
| Outstanding Set Design for a Musical | David Zinn | Winner |
| Outstanding Wig and Hair | Charles G. LaPointe | Winner |
| Outstanding Book of a Musical | Kyle Jarrow | Nominee |
| Outstanding Choreography | Christopher Gattelli | Nominee |
| Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical | David Zinn | Nominee |
| Outstanding Orchestrations | Tom Kitt | Nominee |
| Outstanding Projection Design | Peter Nigrini | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle Awards
11 nominations, 4 won
| Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Ethan Slater | Winner |
| Outstanding Director of a Musical | Tina Landau | Winner |
| Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Winner | |
| Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, T.I., Domani, Lil' C, David Bowie, Brian Eno, Andy Paley, Tom Kenny, Derek Drymon | Winner |
| Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Kyle Jarrow | Nominee |
| Outstanding Choreographer | Christopher Gattelli | Nominee |
| Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) | David Zinn | Nominee |
| Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| Outstanding Orchestrations | Tom Kitt | Nominee |
| Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) | David Zinn | Nominee |
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
4 nominations, 4 won
| Top Box Office Films | Gregor Narholz | Winner |
| Top Television Series | Winner | |
| Top Television Series | Winner | |
| Top Television Series | Winner |
Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Music
3 nominations, 3 won
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Music | Nicolas Carr | Winner |
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Music | Nicolas Carr | Winner |
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Music | Stephen Hillenburg, Donna Castricone, Nicholas R. Jennings, Alan Smart, Peter Burns, Mr. Lawrence, Derek Drymon, Alex Gordon, Donna Grillo, Jennie Monica, Krandal Crews, Jim Leber, Justin Brinsfield, Tony Ostyn, Nicolas Carr | Winner |
International
3 nominations, 3 won
| International | Production team | Winner |
| International | Paul Tibbitt, Casey Alexander and Zeus Cervas | Winner |
| International | Stephen Hillenburg and Alan Smart | Winner |
TP de Oro
3 nominations, 3 won
| Best Children and Youth Program | Winner | |
| Best Children and Youth Program | Winner | |
| Best Children and Youth Program | Winner |
Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Sound
2 nominations, 2 won
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Sound | Winner | |
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation – Sound | Nicolas Carr | Winner |
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
1 nomination, 1 won
| Special Award | "Fear of a Krabby Patty" | Winner |
Artios Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Television Animation | Sarah Noonan | Winner |
Australian Kids' Choice Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Fave Movie | Winner |
BMI Film & TV Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| BMI Cable Award | Michael Bolger, Sage Guyton, Eban Schletter, and Jeremy Wakefield | Winner |
Best Animated Television Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Animated Television Production | Winner |
Best Animated Television Production for Children
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Animated Television Production for Children | Winner |
Best Sound Editing in Television Animation
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation | Winner |
Best Sound Editing in Television – Animation
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Sound Editing in Television – Animation | Timothy J. Borquez, Jeff Hutchins, Daisuke Sawa | Winner |
Best Sound Editing in Television: Animated
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Sound Editing in Television: Animated | Winner |
Best Voice Acting in a Television Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Voice Acting in a Television Production | Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants in " Truth or Square " | Winner |
Best Writing in an Animated Television Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Writing in an Animated Television Production | C.H. Greenblatt, Paul Tibbitt, Mike Bell, and Tim Hill for "Fear of a Krabby Patty" | Winner |
Character Animation in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Character Animation in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production | Dan Driscoll for "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" | Winner |
Favorite Animated Animal Sidekick
1 nomination, 1 won
| Favorite Animated Animal Sidekick | Patrick Star | Winner |
Individual Achievement in Animation
1 nomination, 1 won
| Individual Achievement in Animation | Winner |
International Animation
1 nomination, 1 won
| International Animation | Stephen Hillenburg, Vincent Waller, Marc Ceccarelli | Winner |
Music in a Television Production
1 nomination, 1 won
| Music in a Television Production | Jeremy Wakefield, Sage Guyton, Nick Carr, and Tuck Tucker | Winner |
Teen Choice Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Choice TV Animated Show | Winner |
Television Critics Association Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming | Winner |
Theatre World Award
1 nomination, 1 won
| Theatre World Award | Ethan Slater | Winner |
Annie Awards
5 nominations
| Animated Effects in an Animated Production | Brice Mallier, Paul Buckley, Brent Droog, Alex Whyte, Jonothan Freisler | Nominee |
| Best Animated Feature | Nominee | |
| Directing in an Animated Feature Production | Stephen Hillenburg | Nominee |
| Music in an Animated Feature Production | Gregor Narholz | Nominee |
| Voice Acting in an Animated Feature | Tom Kenny | Nominee |
Kids' Choice Awards
5 nominations
| Favorite Animated Movie | Nominee | |
| Favorite Animated Movie | Nominee | |
| Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie | Tom Kenny | Nominee |
| Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie | Keanu Reeves | Nominee |
| Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie | Awkwafina | Nominee |
Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour)
5 nominations
| Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour) | Nominee |
Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography
3 nominations
| Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show | Christopher Gattelli | Nominee |
| Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show | Gavin Lee | Nominee |
Golden Trailer Awards
2 nominations
| Best Animation/Family | Nominee | |
| Most Original | Nominee |
Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
2 nominations
| Outstanding Short Form Animated Program | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Short Form Animated Program | Nominee |
British Academy Children's Awards
1 nomination
| BAFTA Kids' Vote - Feature Film | Nominee |
Drama League Awards
1 nomination
| Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Nominee |
Golden Satellite Awards
1 nomination
| Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature | Nominee |
MTV Russia Movie Awards
1 nomination
| Best Cartoon | Nominee |
Mexico Kids' Choice Awards
1 nomination
| Favorite Movie | Nominee |
Outstanding Short-format Animated Program
1 nomination
| Outstanding Short-format Animated Program | Nominee |
Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Animated Programs
1 nomination
| Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Animated Programs | Nominee |
Outstanding Voice Performance in a Children's or Young Teen Program
1 nomination
| Outstanding Voice Performance in a Children's or Young Teen Program | Nominee |
Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program
1 nomination
| Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program | Nominee |
People's Choice Awards
1 nomination
| Favorite Animated Movie | Nominee |
Visual Effects Society Awards
1 nomination
| Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature | Jacques Daigle, Guillaume Dufief, Adrien Montero, Liam Hill | Nominee |
Young Artist Awards
1 nomination
| Best Family Feature Film – Animation | Nominee |