
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.
Squidward gets SpongeBob fired; Sandy and SpongeBob encounter a ferocious worm.
Mr. Krabs makes a wish that he could talk to money; SpongeBob competes against a patty-making machine; Squidward trains SpongeBob for a dance contest.
SpongeBob brings herds of jellyfish to Mr. Krabs; Patrick gets a job at the Chum Bucket and competes with SpongeBob in the Fry Cook Games.
Patrick gets his license and wins a car; a document reveals that Patrick is next in line to become a king.