简介：The ninth season of SpongeBob SquarePants was officially announced on Monday, January 3, 2011. This season comprises 26 episodes, which started broadcasting on July 21, 2012. Its release brings the total number of episodes to 204, marking the series' first time surpassing the 200-episode milestone.[1] The season opened with the episode "Extreme Spots" on July 21, 2012, and notably, it will be the first season produced in high definition (HD).