
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.
While in prison, Plankton teams up with his fellow inmates to break out of jail and steal the secret Krabby Patty formula; SpongeBob replaces his broken spatula with one from Plankton.
Sandy and SpongeBob compete doing underwater sports; SpongeBob and Patrick visit the zoo.
When SpongeBob unknowingly breaks a witch's curse, its victim insists on being cursed again; Larry begins to emulate Patrick when he finds out about his secret super strength.
The Flying Dutchman enslaves SpongeBob and Pat onboard his ghost ship; Gary doesn't want to take a bath.