
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 applies for a job as a fry cook at Krusty Krab; Squidward's lawn; SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks.

Patrick joins SpongeBob at boating school, but it's not smooth sailing; Mr. Krabs celebrates a business milestone.

SpongeBob shrinks Bikini Bottom with Mermaid Man's utility belt; Ms. Puff imagines going to jail for SpongeBob.

When Sandy tries to study SpongeBob and Patrick's behavioral patterns, her science experiment goes awry; after following Plankton's advice, Mr. Krabs decides to marry the only thing he has ever loved - money.