
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.

The Chum Bucket is replaced by a flower shop with a charming new owner; the Krusty Krab enters a float in the annual Bikini Bottom Parade.

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

The Flying Dutchman takes up residence at SpongeBob's house; the beneficiaries of Sandy's treedome pay her a visit.

Mr. Krabs becomes obsessed when he thinks that SpongeBob has found a penny; SpongeBob tries to memorize the history of boating in one night.