
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.

Mr. Krabs promises a clown will perform at his playground of junk; SpongeBob and Patrick go camping in the backyard.

When SpongeBob gets a pair of long pants, they change his life in unexpected ways; when Larry the Lobster opens a new gym in Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob becomes his best customer.

Mr. Krabs discovers that Plankton is afraid of whales; Gary falls in love with a snail named Mary.

SpongeBob comes up with a solution when Patrick cannot afford a vacation; Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob win a free cruise, thanks to Plankton.