SpongeBob SquarePants is a Emmy nominated animated series created by artist, animator, and former marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg. The acclaimed series chronicles the humorous adventures of SpongeBob and his side-kick Patrick Star. SpongeBob Squarepants is broadcasted to audiences across the globe and is currently it is the most watched show on Nickelodeon. In 2007, it was named by TIME as one of the greatest television shows of all time.