
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.

When the Krusty Krab is left filthy, a magical fish teaches SpongeBob how to keep surfaces looking spiffy, lickety-split; SpongeBob is recruited to cook in the big leagues, but first, he must prove his worth in the test kitchen.

SpongeBob's friends must search for him when he develops amnesia and goes missing.

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.

Squidward is rushed to the hospital when SpongeBob accidentally slams the door on his face; the music that comes from the wind blowing through SpongeBob's holes attracts jellyfish.