SpongeBob SquarePants is an Nickelodeon animated comedy television show made by the late marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. It began on July 1, 1999.
It is by far, Nickelodeon's most popular show. It has been made into many pieces of merchandise. The main character, SpongeBob is an adult sea sponge that acts like a child. He lives in a pineapple under the sea. The show has gotten three spin-offs: Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, The Patrick Star Show, and one with Squidward Tentacles.