
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 must figure out whodunit after a mysterious stranger vandalizes Mrs. Puff's Boating School; Squidward enters a gardening competition but struggles to keep up with SpongeBob's naturally green thumb.

SpongeBob attempts to write an 800-word essay before morning; Patrick tries to impress his parents on Starfish Day.

Lady Upturn becomes Squidward's patron and introduces his music to her rich friends; Squidward tries to disprove aliens until he has a close encounter with one.

SpongeBob wants to catch an ultra-rare jellyfish and enlists the help of former jellyfishing champion, Kevin; on a trip to the museum, SpongeBob and Patrick teach Sandy all about Bikini Bottom's fascinating, yet questionable, history.