
A square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, in the city of Bikini Bottom on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. During his time off, SpongeBob has a knack for attracting trouble with his starfish best friend, Patrick. Arrogant octopus Squidward Tentacles, SpongeBob's neighbor, dislikes SpongeBob because of his childlike behavior.

SpongeBob must go to extreme lengths when Gary refuses to go to the vet; SpongeBob gets stuck while working out.

SpongeBob can't shake a group of elves who want to repay him for a good deed; a mime begins following (and imitating) SpongeBob, much to his annoyance.

Plankton needs help stealing the formula, so he hires an intern who knows more about Mr. Krabs than anyone; Patrick goes into a destructive fit whenever he hears a bell, so his friends help him in their own ways.

SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward are locked in a time capsule; SpongeBob and Patrick build a dream world for Squidward.