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Good news Patrick! The very popular animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, has been picked up for another season of 26 installments.

SpongeBob SquarePants follows the adventures of a good-natured sponge (Tom Kenny) and his friends who live in the undersea community of Bikini Bottom. The show also features the voices of Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Lori Alan, Mary Jo Catlett, Doug Lawrence, and Dee Bradley Baker.

Having recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, SpongeBob continues to be one of the most popular shows in kids television, is seen in 171 markets, and is translated into 26 languages. It’s reportedly the most widely-distributed property in the history of the MTV Networks. In addition to being very popular with kids ages 2-11, adults and teens also make up a large percentage of the show’s audience.

What makes SpongeBob so popular? Nickelodeon’s president, Cyma Zarghami, recently told The News, “There are a bunch of different theories about SpongeBob. You can’t dismiss the fact that it is a creatively excellent property. It’s a character of good, positive energy. It came at a time when people wanted something more positive.”

The newest round of installments will bring the show’s episode count to 178 and will see SpongeBob and his pals through the 2010-11 season.

Brown Johnson, Nickelodeon’s president of animation, said, “After a decade on our air, SpongeBob has emerged as one of the most beloved and popular characters in television history. Audiences of all ages have fallen in love with this show and we’re delighted to be serving up additional original episodes to our viewers for many years.”

What do you think? Have you ever watched SpongeBob SquarePants? If so, how do you think it compares with other animated kids shows? Should it continue or would you cancel it?

Image courtesy Nickelodeon.

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A SquarePants Family Vacation

Season 8, Episode 12

November 11, 2011

SpongeBob and Patrick fall down a ravine and wind up in a strange land.

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Mooncation

Season 8, Episode 15

November 10, 2011

SpongeBob unintentionally tags along with Sandy on her trip to the moon.

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Mr. Krabs Takes a Vacation

Season 8, Episode 16

November 9, 2011

Mr. Krabs tours the Ocean Mint and feels compelled to rescue the money slated to be destroyed.

Way of the Sponge

Season 8, Episode 24

November 25, 2011

SpongeBob works toward getting a karate belt.

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Bubble Trouble

Season 8, Episode 25

November 25, 2011

SpongeBob and Patrick search for oxygen for Sandy after they ruin her supply.

The Krabby Patty That Ate Bikini Bottom

Season 8, Episode 26

November 25, 2011

A Krabby Patty grows much too large after Mr. Krabs adds Sandy's scientific ingredients to it.

Bubble Buddy Returns

Season 8, Episode 27

November 25, 2011

SpongeBob attempts to keep Bubble Buddy's son out of danger.

Restraining SpongeBob

Season 8, Episode 28

April 2, 2012

A fed-up Squidward resorts to legal action to keep SpongeBob away.

Fiasco!

Season 8, Episode 29

April 5, 2012

Plankton mistakenly swipes a piece of art instead of a Krabby Patty.

Are You Happy Now?

Season 8, Episode 30

March 31, 2012

SpongeBob helps Squidward invent a joyful memory.

Planet of the Jellyfish

Season 8, Episode 31

March 31, 2012

SpongeBob and Sandy battle an evil jellyfish leader who replaces individuals with clones.

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Free Samples

Season 8, Episode 32

April 6, 2012

Mr. Krabs loses patrons because of Plankton, so he resorts to giving food away for free.

Home Sweet Rubble

Season 8, Episode 33

April 4, 2012

SpongeBob gets his pals to help him fix up his pineapple home, which is in need of repairs.

Karen 2.0

Season 8, Episode 34

April 13, 2012

Plankton upgrades to Karen 2, so his first Karen leaves and gets a job at the Krusty Krab.

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inSPONGEiac

Season 8, Episode 35

April 9, 2012

SpongeBob has difficulty falling asleep, while Patrick struggles to stay awake.

Face Freeze

Season 8, Episode 36

July 21, 2012

SpongeBob and Patrick make funny faces, and then their faces freeze that way.

Glove World R.I.P.

Season 8, Episode 37

April 3, 2012

SpongeBob and Patrick spend a final day at Glove World before it shuts down forever.

Squiditis

Season 8, Episode 38

April 11, 2012

SpongeBob fears he's caught Squidward's illness, not knowing that Squidward was only faking it.

Demolition Doofus

Season 8, Episode 39

July 21, 2012

Mrs. Puff enters SpongeBob in a demolition derby.

Treats!!

Season 8, Episode 40

April 10, 2012

Gary is eager to indulge in some snail snacks SpongeBob brought home.

For Here or to Go?

Season 8, Episode 41

April 12, 2012

Plankton wants to claim his prize of a free Krabby Patty, but Mr. Krabs is determined to prevent this from happening.

It's a SpongeBob Christmas!

Season 8, Episode 42

November 23, 2012

A laced holiday fruitcake transforms Bikini Bottom's citizens into jerks, and Plankton is responsible for the scheme, which he hopes will keep everyone preoccupied as he tries snatching the secret Krabby Patty formula.

Super Evil Aquatic Villian Team Up Is Go!

Season 8, Episode 43

October 14, 2012

Plankton and Man Ray join forces so they can rule the world.

Chum Fricassee

Season 8, Episode 44

October 21, 2012

Plankton hires Squidward, who transforms the Chum Bucket into a thriving eatery.

The Good Krabby Name

Season 8, Episode 45

November 3, 2012

SpongeBob and Patrick do advertising for the Krusty Krab.

Move It or Lose It

Season 8, Episode 46

October 21, 2012

An eatery in Bikini Bottom faces demolition.

Hello Bikini Bottom!

Season 8, Episode 47

October 8, 2012

A concert promoter has big plans for SpongeBob and Squidward, but Mr. Krabs wants to be their manager.

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