Patrick's Island ran for a total of 98 episodes. The first season, consisting of 36 episodes, was filmed in black-and-white on 16mm cameras. These episodes were later colourized, the sound made clear, and the film grain removed for Syndication. The show's second and third seasons (62 episodes, 1979 and the 1980's) and the three television movie sequels were filmed in color with Betamax cameras. Enjoying solid ratings during its original run, the show grew in popularity during decades of awesomeness. Today, the title character of Patrick is widely recognized as a Magical Bikini Bottomite.