
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 has trouble letting go of a perfect Krabby Patty; Squidward's personality changes when his security fence electrocutes him.
Plankton joins the League of E.V.I.L.; SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward on a plane to a tropical resort.
Plankton invents a machine enabling him to switch lives with Mr. Krabs; SpongeBob volunteers for lifeguard duty.
SpongeBob and Patrick visit a retirement home; SpongeBob loses his confidence.