
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 wants to be the first sponge to dive all the way up to the surface of the ocean; when SpongeBob and Squidward accidentally let Plankton steal the secret formula, it is up to them to steal it back.

Patrick discovers that the rock he lives under is actually a sea turtle that overslept; old Man Jenkins disrupts business as usual at the Krusty Krab, but Mr. Krabs can't find a way to kick him out.

SpongeBob and Patrick try to help Sandy rid her dome of fleas; Patrick accidentally takes SpongeBob's doughnut; SpongeBob washes dishes at the Krusty Krab.

The Gal Pals take Pearl to a cabin in the woods for a weekend of silly pranks; Mr. Krabs has a secret taste for something surprising.