
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 turns the Krusty Krab into a hotel; SpongeBob's record of failed boating tests causes Mrs. Puff to lose her job.

SpongeBob quits his job to live off the land; Squidward decides to sell his house.

Mr. Krabs reveals that he and Plankton have not always been bitter enemies.

Mr. Krabs manufactures Krabby Patties on an industrial scale, but it drives a wedge between SpongeBob and Patrick.