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History SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series. It was created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. The series is Nickelodeon's highest rated show, the most distributed property of MTV Networks, and among Nicktoons' most-watched shows. The pilot episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired in the United States on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, following the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The series premiere followed on July 17, 1999, with the second episode, "Bubblestand/Ripped Pants." The show achieved general popularity shortly after the beginning of its second season and has remained a favourite since. The series is currently in its seventh season and celebrated its tenth anniversary on May 1, 2009. SpongeBob has recently been renewed for an eighth season, which will make it the longest running show in Nickelodeon's history, surpassing Rugrats. A feature film of the series was released in theatres in 2004.
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