“SpongeBob SquarePants” is an American animated television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg. It premiered on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, and is set in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. The show follows the adventures of SpongeBob, an overly optimistic sea sponge who works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab while living in a pineapple under the sea. The series is known for its colorful animation, absurd humor, and wide appeal to both children and adults.