SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete 1st Season Reviews

• Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?

  
  By A1HFIKNWLABJIN on 2003-08-18
  Here comes the first season of the cult smash that's fun for kids and adults alike. Spongebob's peculiar charm came from nowhere into one of the most beloved cartoons of recent times and finally we have the complete first season on DVD, instead of the numerous compilations already out. (when will they realize people really want TV released by seasons)

  The classic episodes contained here are:
  - Bubblestand
  - Ripped Pants
  - Help Wanted
  - Reef Blowers
  - Tea at the Treedome
  - Jellyfishing
  - Plankton!
  - Naughty Nautical Neighbors
  - Boating School
  - Pizza Delivery
  - Home Sweet Pineapple
  - Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
  - Pickles
  - Hall Monitor
  - Jellyfish Jam
  - Sandy's Rocket
  - Squeaky Boots
  - Nature Pants
  - Opposite Day
  - Culture Shock
  - F.U.N.
  - MuscleBob BuffPants
  - Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost
  - The Chaperone
  - Employee of the Month
  - Scaredy Pants
  - I Was a Teen-age Gary
  - SB-129
  - Karate Choppers
  - Sleepy Time
  - Suds
  - Valentine's Day
  - The Paper
  - Arrgh!
  - Rock Bottom
  - Texas
  - Walking Small
  - Fools in April
  - Neptune's Spatula
  - Hooky
  - Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II
  
  

• The Jackpot of the All !

  
  By on 2003-09-02
  When I first saw that the first season of Spongebob was coming, I was confused. Why on Earth would they put allmost all of these episodes on DVD again? I mean, couldn't they just put the rest of the episodes on more single DVD's? So then I went onto Spongebob's website, and figured out how many more episodes that weren't already available on the other titles, would be on the first season. There are approximantly 16 episodes that you can't get on the recent DVD's.
  
  Unlike some people, I am a really big DVD collector, and I sometimes buy DVD's that I already have on VHS. And that includes buying the first season of Spongebob when I already have all the other Spongebob titles on DVD.

  Here the never before on DVD episodes that will be on the 1st Season :

  Bubblestand
  Help Wanted
  Reef Blowers
  Naughty Nautical Neighbors
  Home Sweet Pineapple
  Sandy's Rocket
  Nature Pants
  Culture Shock
  MuscleBob Buffpants
  Employee of the Month
  Karatee Choppers

  Arrrgh!
  Rock Bottom
  Walking Small
  Fools in April
  Neptune's Spatula.

  Like I said, even if you have all the Spongebob DVD titles, GO BUY THIS DVD, trust me, you won't be sorry !
  
  

• Nautical Excellence

  
  By A1FJAWSS04MGAR on 2003-09-28
  This release is much awaited by many spongebob fans across the world, especially after being teased with several spongebob releases with 10 random episodes each, finally u will be able to add the 1st complete season to your collection. Just to correct one of the former reviews, the first season is not every spongebob episode known to date. The first season ran from July of 1999 until May 2000 and included 20 episodes, keep in mind every episode has 2 stories, so u can look at it as really getting 40 episodes. ANyhoo this is an absolute must for any spongebob fan, dont waste your money on the silly 10 episode releases, just get the seasons as they are released.
  
  

• At Last The 1st Season of the Best Show Ever.

  
  By on 2003-09-09
  Finally, its here. The 1st season of a Truly great show, Spongebob SquarePants. In case you don't know, its about an optimistic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple in the Pacific Ocean, in a Town called Bikini Bottom. It's a very funny show. A lot like Ren and Stimpy, but better and without the Gross. This show is suitable for all ages, but pretty much all kids ages 2-9 will love it, but a lot of Teens love it too. But with Adults, its more of an Aquired taste. Some will find it childish and Unfunny, other adults will get a kick out of it.

  This is the First Season, and the Animation is not very good. The colors look weak and faded, unlike the Bright colors of the other two seasons. It contains the First 20 episodes, a lot of which have been broken up and put on other DVDs. These are not the Best episodes, because the first season humor mostly appeals to younger kids. But it's still Great. My Favorate short episode seqments are Valentine's Day, Ripped Pants, Scaredy Pants, and Mermaidman and Barnacleboy, with guest stars Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway. The Special Features are OK, but I would've liked Audio Commentaries on all Episodes, not just two.

  Overall, out of Ten, I'd give it a 9.5.
  
  

• DVD Info

  
  By AWR2KHLQ6XN82 on 2003-08-27
  For those of you wondering what exactly will come with the first season boxed set...here it is!

  Contains the following episodes:
  -Reef Blowers / Tea at the Treedome (Pilot "Help Wanted" Not Included)
  -Bubblestand / Ripped Pants
  -Jellyfishing / Plankton!
  -Naughty Nautical Neighbors / Boating School
  -Pizza Delivery / Home Sweet Pineapple
  -Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy / Pickles
  -Hall Monitor / Jellyfish Jam
  -Sandy's Rocket / Squeaky Boots
  -Nature Pants / Opposite Day
  -Culture Shock / F.U.N.
  -MuscleBob BuffPants / Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost
  -The Chaperone / Employee of the Month
  -Scaredy Pants / I Was a Teen-age Gary
  -SB-129 / Karate Choppers
  -Sleepy Time / Suds
  -Valentine's Day / The Paper
  -Arrgh! / Rock Bottom
  -Texas / Walking Small
  -Fools in April / Neptune's Spatula
  -Hooky / Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy II

  Special features:
  -The Origin of Spongebob SquarePants
  -Recollection from the 1st season crew featurette
  -Everybody's talking: The voices of Spongebob SquarePants
  -The Bikini Bottoms Up Tour
  -In the key of Sea: Krusty Krab Karaoke
  -Audio Commentary with Cast discussing 2 of their favorite episodes
  -3 Music Videos
  
  

• ??????????????????
  By A2HV74R5FBBI84 on 2003-09-06
  Why didn't they do this in the first place!!!!??????
  I am a huge fan of the show. But I am pretty mad at Nick right now for first releasing sponge DVDs with the episodes all mixed up and not according to season, and they decide NOW, after seven (the seventh actually comes out on 9/30) of these DVDs, to release it according to season. I own the first six, and now I'll have to sell them used. What a waste of money. Sorta. The Season One set will be a great buy. It's not my favorite season (2, represent!), but it's great all the same. Here's the special features!
  90 minutes of extras, INCLDUING:
  -The Origin of Spongebob SquarePants
  -Recollection from the 1st season crew featurette
  -Everybody's talking: The voices of Spongebob SquarePants
  -The Bikini Bottoms Up Tour
  -In the key of Sea: Krusty Krab Karaoke
  -Audio Commentary with Cast discussing 2 of their favorite episodes
  -3 Music Videos
  Sounds like a whoppin' good DVD set. Now I gotta go clean the disks of the old DVDs and ship 'em off to eBay. Buh-bye!
  Also, watch for the SpongeBob movie on November 19, 2004. And stay tuned to Nick for new SpongeBob episodes next year, including "SpongeBob B.C." (Before Comedy), aka "Ugh". It's a half-hour Patchy special in which SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward discover fire. Oh, great, I sound like a news reporter guy.
  
  
• "Can we say that 'compilation' dvds from Texas are dumb?"
  By A2HP9COIPKXQ1I on 2004-09-27
  Yes Patrick we can! Over a year from the release date of the first Spongebob Squarepants DVD (Nautical Nonsense/Sponge Buddies) comes what all fans wanted from the beginning: The Complete First Season, all 40 episodes! I like many others grabbed up the first few compilation discs like so many Krabby patties with extra pickles (I only bought 4) all the time wondering why in the world would such a popular cartoon series not immediately have season sets? Where in the world is the Krabby Patty Value Meal if you catch my drift? The truth of the matter is the season sets on DVD were probably always planned, but then why spend a year releasing various "themed" collections with what will eventually appear on the complete sets? Becau$e $pongebob make$ money! Yes it's greedy and it only makes sense if you look at it that way. With Season One on the shelf and Season two around the corner there really is no reason to continue buying or recommend buying the compilations. There are 10 currently available with an 11th due out soon. Which all together covers over 100 episodes of the roughly 120 that make up seasons 1 thru 3. If you're a casual fan, by all means keep up with the occasional collection dvd release, but if you're a completist your journey through Bikini Bottom and all of it's watery and wiggly inhabitants begins here matey! All 40 episodes spread over three discs in a delightful green box with our beloved yellow sponge (or is he cheese?) plastered on the cover. Since you can get episode listings from other reviews and other places I'll do something a little different in dedication to the compilation buyers.
  
  The 10 Spongebob DVDs currently available include 30 of the 40 Season 1 episodes. So obviously if you've bought all these I can't recommend you go spend the money for this season set to get the 10 episodes you don't have. However if you are like me and you've only bought say the first 4, then you only have 16 of the first season episodes. So by getting the Season 1 box set you'll be gaining 24 episodes you don't have. Of course I realize that everyone may have different discs so here is the run down on how many each of the compilation discs have in terms of season 1 episodes:
  
  Nautical Nonsense/Sponge Buddies: 5
  Halloween: 3
  Sea Stories: 3
  Tales from the Deep: 5
  Lost at Sea: 5
  Tide and Seek: 2
  Christmas: 2
  The Seascape Capers: 1
  Spongebob goes prehistoric: 2
  SpongeGuard on duty: 2
  Sponge for Hire: 0
  
  "Are you ready yet? How about now? Now? Now? How bout now?..." - SB
  
  
• Oh Tartar Sauce!
  By AJCVP68ZQ0GYH on 2003-12-25
  Where is Help Wanted? How can this be the "complete" first season without this episode? The Spongebob fan in our house is really disappointed.
  
  
• This is great, but why now?
  By A11ED8O95W2103 on 2003-09-18
  Of course I'm going to buy it! This has got to be the first great cartoon of the 21st century, and I'm one of the adult "Spongebob underground." That is, the adults out there who watch this show but are afraid to tell any of their adult friends for fear of being laughed at.

  Now, it's a bit annoying that after collecting several Spongebob DVD's, they come out with this collection so soon. I'm getting to where I'll never buy individual DVDs of a TV series again, because this happens over and over. If a show is phenominally popular, ignore everything untill the season-at-a-time box sets come out. I've got the message.

  Now, how about the folks at Nick releasing some of the earlier classics. How about a Ren and Stimpy box set, or a Rocko's Modern Life box set? What fun those would be!
  
  

• "Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?. . . "
  By AD39QGHGWAOPQ on 2005-03-03
  Spongebob Squarepants, along with Fairly Odd Parents, is the best kid's animated series on TV today. It has the shameless silliness for the kids and the witty cracks and well-evolved characters that adults can appreciate. I am 30 and have watched these episodes numerous times and will continue to. They are just funny. I can relate to Squidward Tentacles' surly "whatever" attitude towards life. The money-grubbing Mr. Krabs is hilarious as well as Spongebob's dim-witted friend, Patrick. Plankton has to be funniest villain on television today! Anyway, this series was spot on from the beginning to which the following first season episodes attest:
  
  Disc 1:
  Reef Blower: Contrary to previous reviews, "Help Wanted" (where Spongebob is hired at the Krusty Krab) is not included on this disc. The first episode shown here is the one where Spongebob (SB) and Patrick interrupt Squidward's quiet time by demonstrating the fun one can have with reef blowers.
  Tea at the Teadome: Sandy Cheeks the Squirrel is introduced and Patrick gives SB misguided advice on how to handle himself in Sandy's air-filled home.
  Bubblestand: Squidward ends up paying for bubble blowing lessons from SB.
  Ripped Pants: A beach mishap gives SB his 15 minutes of fame which he soon abuses.
  Jellyfishing: SB and Patrick want to give Squidward (in a full body cast after a bicycle accident) his "best day ever" by taking him jellyfishing.
  Plankton: [w/ commentary] Introduces Mr. Krab's arch-enemy who tries to take-over SB's brain.
  Naughty Nautical Neighbors: Squidward thinks its hilarious to break up SB and Patrick's friendship until they look to him to fill their friendship void.
  Boating School: Patrick tries to radio instructions to SB so he will finally pass his boating test.
  Pizza Delivery: The Krusty Krab doesn't serve pizza. . . or does it? For money, Mr. Krabs will have his crew deliver anything.
  Home Sweet Pineapple: Nematodes destroy SB's pineapple and he might have to move back into his parent's house.
  Mermaidman and Barnacleboy: Featuring the voices of Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway. SB and Patrick try to get their heroes out of retirement.
  Pickles: SB is devastated when he forgets to put pickles on Bubble Bass' krabby patty.
  Hall Monitor: SB's title for the day goes to his head.
  Jellyfish Jam: SB finds out that wild jellyfish throw wild parties.
  Sandy's Rocket: Sandy plans a trip to the moon in her rocket. SB and Patrick get her there, as well as the rest of Bikini Bottom.
  Squeaky Boots: Mr. Krab's convinces SB to give up his paycheck for Pearl's ill-received birthday gift.
  
  Disc 2:
  Nature Pants: SB wants to live among the jellyfish (don't we all).
  Opposite Day: Squidward introduces a fake holiday to keep SB and Patrick away from him while he tries to sell his house. Of course, it backfires.
  Culture Shock: Squidward plans a talent show and hires a popular guy to clean up.
  F.U.N.: Plankton and SB become friends? I love the F.U.N. song (especially Plankton's version of the lyrics)!
  MuscleBob BuffPant: SB buys blow-up muscle arms to impress Sandy and finds they are not too useful in weight-lifting competition.
  Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost: Squidward doesn't mind that SB and Patrick think he's a ghost, until they decide he needs to go to the other side.
  The Chaperone: SB takes Pearl to her prom.
  Employee of the Month: SB and Squidward compete for the honor.
  Scaredy Pants: The Flying Dutchman doesn't like SB dressing as him for Halloween.
  I Was a Teenage Gary: Gary is left in the care of Squidward who forgets to feed him. The ending to this one is hilarious.
  SB-129: Squidward gets locked into a freezer and, when he is thawed out, finds himself in the future with his two biggest nightmares worse than ever.
  Karate Choppers: [w/ commentaries] Mr. Krabs orders SB to stop playing karate.
  Sleepy Time: SB enters the dreams of select Bikini Bottom residents; much to their nightmares.
  Suds: Patrick tries various techniques to cure SB of the suds so he will not have to go to the dreaded doctor.
  Valentine's Day: When SB's valentine delivery to Patrick is delayed, Patrick completely freaks out.
  The Paper: Squidward is so impressed with what SB can do with a gum wrapper he threw away, he trades everything he owns to get it back. Then he finds it is just not the same.
  
  Disc 3:
  Arrgh!: Mr. Krabs takes the board game Treasure Hunt a little too seriously.
  Rock Bottom: SB gets off the bus at the wrong stop and finds himself in strange territory with terrible bus service.
  Texas: One of my favorites. SB and Patrick try to convince the homesick Sandy that Bikini Bottom is her really home.
  Walking Small: Plankton hopes he can recruit SB to clear the beach for the construction of his Chum Bucket Mega-Bucket.
  Fools in April: Annoyed by SB's constant April tomfoolery, Squidward goes too far in getting him back.
  Neptune's Spatula: Another fave of mine. Neptune is skeptical that SB pulled the mythical spatula from the ancient grease.
  Hooky: When SB does not heed his boss' advice about staying away from fishing hooks, Mr. Krabs must teach him a lesson.
  Mermaidman and Barnacleboy II: SB wins the Conch Signal and runs his heroes ragged with trivial tasks.
  This disc includes lots of extras including (but not limited to) interviews with the actors who supply the voices, a history of the show, Violent Femmes sing Spongebob, and a Patchy the Pirate-hosted Bikini Bottom tour (curiously, Patrick's rock is not included).
  
  
• Spongebob rules all! A thirty-year-old mans opinion.
  By A1QRWGWE3KNZ7T on 2004-08-14
  SPONGEBOB IS ONE OF THE BEST CARTOONS EVER CREATED!!! There I said it & I mean it. A lot of people (not Spongebob fans of course) think this cartoon is totally senseless. But the ones I've actually been able to sit down & force to watch a few episodes have happily converted. Okay the premise is ridiculous, but that's the fun of it & the characters are great. Don't mind that a lot of the things that happen don't make sense, it's a CARTOON. Even the characters make fun of themselves, like how can they hear without ears & how can they make fire if they're under water? It's also kind of educational. WHAT!! Did I say "EDUCATIONAL"? YES!! Just watch the episodes & see what our favorite sponge & friends learn about lying, stealing, cheating, greed & being mean to friends & you'll see what I mean. Of course the lessons aren't thrown in your face, but they're in there & my son understands. It makes me a proud Spongebob fan (& father) when my (now six-year old) son looks at me & says, "Mr. Krabs only loves money & that's bad." Or "Spongebob wouldn't have gone through all that if he didn't lie." I know there are still skeptics out there (I was one) but a cartoon like this doesn't just become what it is without there being "something" special about it. One of my favorite things on DVD's are the "behind the scenes" & "making of" features & this DVD has it's own list of features that gives people like me more insight & understanding of what goes into making Spongebob special. This is a great buy! So stop reading & buy it! BUY IT NOW! GO AHEAD!!
  
  
• I never saw this coming
  By A3OMPSEVL59ZDK on 2003-10-20
  If you didn't know how popular Spongebob is than this is definite proof. The first ever Nick Toon to receive a complete Season 1 DVD release. This is almost unheard of in the world of 12 minute shorts made for children the age 5 and over. Unlike all the other Nick Toons Spongebob has hit a chord that hasn't been struck since the likes of Ren and Stimpy have graced our television sets. Its a shame we all bought the past releases thinking "well this is as good as it gets." I never saw this coming I am both shocked and happily surprised. Sure I feel ripped off, but I'm glad I can get all the episodes now. Those ten per episode discs were boggling my mind with no end as to how would I own them all?

  Just release all three seasons within a reasonable time span and one day I will completely forgive them for misleading us with the single disc releases. Can't wait for the movie.
  All hail the magic conch!! blurlwowhwowoww!!!
  
  

• y the wait?
  By A34VYH8JJX3IV8 on 2003-10-05
  boy nickolodean will do anything to get a buck. what a good idea to make ppl waste money on the 14 dollar dvds that only have 9 episodes on them for the past 2 years. are people just supposed to throw those dvds away? even if parent bought them for their children, they are still going to want the complete first set because it says "sponge bob" on it.. what a good idea, wish it was mine.
  
  
• Complete? I think not.....
  By AYD0SRKEIDD1G on 2004-02-29
  I purchased this DVD collection because of my love of Spongebob. This collection is only the first season so there are episodes on the individual releases that are not on this one. However, this collection is not 'complete'. The pilot episode 'Help Wanted' was left out. The pilot episode shows where spongebob gets ready to apply for his job at the Krusty Krab. Then has to prove himself, as the great fry cook he is, by preparing krabby patties for a mass of customers. I'm not sure how you could call it complete w/out it. The missing episode was the only disappointing factor of this set. I am a huge fan of Spongebob as are my kids!!
  
  
• Good But it would Better if the Episode Help Wanted is on Here
  By on 2005-11-22
  For Strange Reasons the Episode Help Wanted is Not Included on this DVD Set. It would be better if it was though. However if you want that Episode on DVD get SpongeBob SquarePants the Complete Third season and it is on the Bonus Features.
  
  
• The episodes that made Spongebob the icon he is today.
  By A1FJFMX9S83298 on 2006-07-21
  I have to say, that I am unpleased with the lack of the pilot episode. But anyhow, we do end up getting some of the most classic and memorable episodes of Spongebob! The following are short reviews in which I will rate episodes individually.
  
  Reef Blower: (4/5) Technically the second episode. The characters look a little more primitive than in subsequent episodes, which makes it interesting. Good humor!
  Tea at the Teadome: (5/5) Exceptionally funny!
  Bubblestand: (2/5) One of the weaker episodes of the season.
  Ripped Pants: (5/5) Arguably a television classic!
  Jellyfishing: (5/5) Very strong episode. Extremely hilarious!
  Plankton!: (4/5) Introduces Plankton.
  Naughty Nautical Neighbors: (5/5) Like "Jellyfishing", this is just HILARIOUS!
  Boating School: (5/5) Bob and Patrick's mastermind plan comes to bite back at them!
  Pizza Delivery: (5/5) A very unique episode in the whole series.
  Home Sweet Pineapple: (4/5) Funny! Main point of interest is that we get to see Bob's parents.
  Mermaidman and Barnacleboy: (5/5) Purely a classical episode!
  Pickles: (3/5) This one is interesting, but not exceptional.
  Hall Monitor: (3/5) It's okay.
  Jellyfish Jam: (5/5) Silly and Funny!
  Sandy's Rocket: (3/5) Average.
  Squeaky Boots: (4/5) Above Average.
  
  Nature Pants: (5/5) Classic, Funny, and has a good resolution.
  Opposite Day: (2/5) In my opinion, this episode is weak.
  Culture Shock: (4/5) Another Classic!
  F.U.N.: (5/5) Very silly and f.u.n.n.y!
  MuscleBob BuffPants: (4/5) Strong storyline.
  Squidward, the Unfriendly Ghost: (4/5) Again, strong storyline, but not greatly funny.
  The Chaperone: (5/5) Very funny. Good writing on this episode.
  Employee of the Month: (4/5) Yet again ... good storyline, but not that funny.
  Scaredy Pants:(5/5)HILARIOUS ENDING! My favorite of the season!
  I Was a Teenage Gary: (5/5) As funny as its predecessor!
  SB-129: (5/5) Exceptional storyline and humor! Superb animation, also.
  Karate Choppers: (4/5) Very good writing and directing.
  Sleepy Time: (5/5) Classical episode!
  Suds: (4/5) Good laughs from Patrick's antics!
  Valentine's Day: (3/5) Average; but still worth seeing.
  The Paper: (2/5) Too over-the-top; like "Bubblestand".
  
  Arrgh!: (5/5) Deserves a '5' for the storyline!
  Rock Bottom: (2/5) Definatly not a better one. The very end is funny, though.
  Texas: (4/5) Good storyline; good writing.
  Walking Small: (4/5) Plankton is at his best thus far in the series.
  Fools in April: (5/5) This begins to sum up the season with hilarious antics!
  Neptune's Spatula: (5/5) Neptune's reactions are HILARIOUS! A classic episode.
  Hooky: (3/5) Honestly, could have been better. The only truly funny part is the ironic ending.
  Mermaidman and Barnacleboy II: (5/5) A worthy sequal to the first, and a worthy episode to sum up the season! I was very pleased with this one.
  
  
• Fun for the Whole Family
  By A2JV8PH4NGQPJ6 on 2004-03-06
  I used to wonder why my daughter never missed an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. What was funny about a sponge with tiny arms and legs? Squidward, Cashier at the Krusty Krab? It looked ridiculous. One day, I sat down and watched it with her. I realized it was funny and I was hooked. I recommend a few episodes of Spongebob Squarepants every day. All 16 episodes of this collection can be viewed over and over, because you'll see something new everytime you watch it.
  
  
• What a novel idea! Why didn't someone think of this before?
  By on 2003-10-28
  SpongeBob SquarePants is a great show, and even though you can catch it quite often on Nickelodeon, a purchase of this DVD collection is still warranted. The thing I would like to know is: why didn't they just release this set in the first place instead of the onslaught of individual "themed" discs? I know the answer ($$), but I still wish this had been released a long time ago. SpongeBob is some of the best cartoon television I have ever seen, and the first season contains some of the best moments. However, I have one question: Where's the pilot episode? It's NOT on here, and it should be. Other than that, it's a great set that even mild fans of the series should own. I just wish Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network would release similar season-length (or even series-length) DVD collections of their better shows. I loved the early seasons of "Rugrats", the Nickelodeon episodes of "Doug", "Ed, Edd, n' Eddy", the earlier episodes of "Dexter's Laboratory", and many others. There are classic shows that need to be preserved in a digital format. I know they would earn my purchase.
  
  
• Get This
  By A4JP4T1F95D0A on 2006-04-07
  Whatever you do, stop buying those little grouped Spongebob dvd packages they keep putting out. They never put every episode out, and you end up spending more in the long run. This is all 20 episodes from season 1, and it is well worth the price. Spongebob is one of the best cartoons to come out in a long time that the whole family can enjoy. Sure it is not as edgey as Family Guy or South Park, but then you can't sit your 5 year old down and watch those shows with him. The complete season also comes with lots of nice extras including the origin of Spongebob and some nice cast commentary. I have the first 3 seasons, and they are all worth the money to me.
  
  
• Nonsense complete nonsense
  By on 2003-09-09
  I hate this show. I hate those responsible for it. I hate those who watch it. This show revolves around a sea spounge (looks like a kitchen spounge) who works as a fry cook under the sea. The characters are all annoying completly unenjoyable. Nothing looks like its underwater. Those responsible for the show should be punished with being forced to watch there creations. One of the worst if not the worst show on television animated or not.
  
  
• help wanted
  By A1K74HQXZ4NOBM on 2004-01-28
  the reason help wanted isnt on the DVD set is because there was a problem with securing rights, probably the song at the end of the episode
  
  
• Bit of clarification
  By A1Z5466JH6CAT on 2004-12-26
  Hi,
  I actually bought this for my niece and have another in my shopping cart at this time. "Help Wanted" was actually considered a pre-season episode and is probably why its not on this DVD. Just thought I would give everyone a heads-up about that.
  
  
  
  
• it's just missing something.....
  By on 2005-01-09
  spongebob is great, but if this is the complete season 1, then why is Help Wanted left out?
  
  
• Sheer escapist brilliance
  By A2EDRZBKY4QPZ on 2006-06-09
  I had barely heard of Spongebob until the movie got shown while I was deployed abroad for a year with the National Guard. OK, so I'm 41, but yeah there is a kid in there somewhere ... and he loves this stuff. Which is the beauty & intelligence of Spongebob, because it works both as serious fun for kids and adults.
  
  So, then I found myself making it home from work in time to see new episodes ... and, finally, buying the DVDs of the first season. I have to really, really, really like something to get the DVD.
  
  Turns out, this set is great value, with a bunch of episodes plus extra features on three discs.
  
  It's just great stuff ... the characters, the animation, the stupid jokes, the scenarios. And what makes the whole deal is Spongebob himself, by turns nerdy, mischevious, funny, lost, brilliant, incompetent, etc. You get the picture: Complex.
  
  Spongebob is my new adult test: If you don't like it, it's time to quit taking yourself so seriously and lighten up.
  
  I generally find I don't like wild pop culture successes. I'm usually disappointed when I give into the marketing. Spongebob is a huge exception--it lives up to the hype. And the story behind how it happened -- told in one of the bonus features on this DVD set -- is just great. It reaffirms my belief that you generally can't set out some cynical masterplan to be truly successful: Ya gotta do what you love, and everything else will follow. Which pretty much sums up the Spongebob approach to life, I think.
  
  
• Own All The Spongebob Season One Episodes!
  By AOX09SIM5PX0G on 2003-12-27
  You may have bought all the other Spongebob Squarepants DVDs like me, but buying the Season One Boxset will be worth it! It includes episodes not found on the other DVDs and is packed with tons of special features including the Orgin of Spongebob! Enjoy!
  
  
• well, duplicates but some new stuff on both ends
  By A1E6PSWBRG2O3J on 2004-01-10
  So I've bought all the DVD's seperate plus the complete season and I'm a bit disappointed. There are just as many episodes on the single purchased dvd's that are not on the complete set, that the complete set has which are unique to it. Another words, buying the complete season one was not a superset of anything I already had.

  There's been atleast one episode on each one of my single DVD which didn't exist on the complete set. I guess nickeleon makes you buy everything they release to be able to get a complete set.

  If I was rating the boxset compared to what has been released, I would only give it 3/5, but since I have to give it a rating on the actual episodes on the boxset, and I love spongebob, I have to give it 5/5.

  So, I'll compromise. 4/5
  
  

• Great!!
  By on 2004-01-21
  I really like these episodes, but I couldn't give it a 5 because I'm so used to all of the episodes. If this came out earlier, it would have been better. The main reason I'm writing this, though, is because I have to confirm something. Help Wanted isn't included because it was not a part of the first season. It was the shows introduction, it was the pre season.
  
  
• this is going to be sooooooooooooo awesome
  By on 2003-09-25
  Finally all the spongbob episodes on dvd. did you know that the first season is every spongbob episode made yet!!!!!!!!!!!ive been waiting for this for years. a must get! hopefully these episodes arent butchered because if they are then im throwing this set out the window. But dont count on it being butchered.
  
  
• One of the best releases of the year
  By on 2003-09-28
  Well, after buying every single separate SpongeBob DVD, they finally put out the boxed set. That's ok with me, I'll let my daughter have the separates to do with what she pleases and I'll keep the boxed set for my own collection. Spongebob Squarepants is definitely right up there in the top 5 cartoons ever made. I've already gotten the first 3 Simpsons DVD sets, the King of the Hill set, both Family Guy sets and now the Spongebob is coming out. Gauaranteed to be one of the best DVD releases of the year. A definite must have.
  
  
• AWESOME! AWSOME! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  By on 2003-11-13
  This is the best way to spend 40 bucks. Spongebob is the best show on television and I am SO happy that this box set has come out. I can't wait for the other seasons to be released! In this box set, you will find the first 40 episodes and tons of cool extras. If you like Spongebob, buy this box set!!
  {I just wish that I knew they were making these sets before I bought all those 15-dollar DVDs.}
  
  

• SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete 2nd Season
• SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete 3rd Season
• SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 4, Vol. 1
• The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (Widescreen Edition)
• SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 4, Vol. 2