A yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants, who enjoys being a cook at Krusty Krab, lives in the Pacific Ocean. He embarks on various adventures with his friends at Bikini Bottom.
First episode date: May 1, 1999 (USA)
Program creator: Stephen Hillenburg
Also known as: SpongeBob
Creative directors: Derek Drymon (19992004); Vincent Waller (20052015)
Ending theme: "SpongeBob Closing Theme" (composed by Steve Belfer)