Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Seasons of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
All the seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants have been great, but which seasons really stand out? After introducing viewers to SpongeBob, Patrick and their world under the sea in season one, the series expands its focus to the adventures of the other residents of Bikini Bottom in later seasons. Some of the most memorable episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants come from different seasons, so picking the top season isn't easy. To determine once and for all what the best seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants are, let's rank every SpongeBob SquarePants season from best to worst.
SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated comedy series that has aired on Nickelodeon since 1999. It was created by Stephen Hillenburg and features an all-star cast of voice actors including Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and Rodger Bumpass.
Vote up your favorite seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants, and vote down any bad seasons that you really didn't enjoy, despite how much you loved any individual episodes. It can be painful to put one SpongeBob SquarePants season over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many seasons you like.
The third season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on March 22, 2002 and contains 20 episodes. This season finds the gang defending the secret of the Krabby Patty secret formula.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Chocolate with Nuts," "The Sponge Who Could Fly" and "Pranks a Lot."
The second season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on November 2, 2000 and contains 20 episodes. This season finds SpongeBob and Patrick having more adventures in Bikini Bottom.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Christmas Who?," "Band Geeks" and "Sailor Mouth."
Memorable moments from Season Two include:
SpongeBob learns the meaning of Christmas.
Squidward plays the Bubble Bowl.
SpongeBob works the late-shift.
Notable SpongeBob Season 2 guest appearances:
Corky Carroll as Grubby Grouper (episode 3b).
Marion Ross as Grandma SquarePants (episode 6a).
Charles Nelson Reilly as the Dirty Bubble (episode 20b).
The first season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on May 1, 1999 and contains 20 episodes. This season introduces viewers to SpongeBob, Patrick and their world under the sea and was the only season to be produced using cel animation.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Help Wanted," "Pizza Delivery" and "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II."
The fourth season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on May 6, 2005 and contains 20 episodes. This season marks the departure of the show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Have You Seen This Snail," "Dunces and Dragons" and "Best Day Ever."
Memorable moments from Season Four include:
SpongeBob and Patrick joust.
Gary runs away.
SpongeBob makes his own Squidward.
Notable SpongeBob Season 4 guest appearances:
Amy Poehler as The Old Lady, Stew (episode 3).
Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway as Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (episode 7b).
The fifth season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on April 13, 2007 and contains 20 episodes. This season features several great guest voice actors including Patton Oswalt, Mark Hamill and Ray Liotta.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Friend or Foe," "Atlantis SquarePantis" and "Pest of the West."
Memorable moments from Season Five include:
SpongeBob and Patrick go to prison.
SpongeBob moves away.
Patrick writes a song.
Notable SpongeBob Season 5 guest appearances:
Patton Oswalt as Jim (episode 2a).
David Bowie as Lord Royal Highness (episode 12).
Christopher Guest as Stanley S. SquarePants (episode 20b).
The ninth season of SpongeBob SquarePants premiered on July 21, 2012 and contains 22 episodes. This season featured several guest voice actors including Johnny Knoxville, Biz Markie and Michael McKean.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Extreme Spots," "Don't Look Now" and "Factory Fress."
Memorable moments from Season Nine include:
SpongeBob gets a pair of new jeans.
Patrick invents a board game.
SpongeBob and Patrick try out some extreme sports.
