22 years ago today, the first preview for ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ was aired on Nickelodeon.

The beloved, now-classic cartoon has been running for 13 seasons, consisting of 269 episodes, and has won four Emmys. The franchise has also generated $13 BILLION in merchandise. pic.twitter.com/qGd5c0zws2

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 1, 2021