
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.

Plankton decides to start a new business selling trinkets and souvenir gifts; Gary starts biting everyone in town.

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

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

SpongeBob and Patrick go back in time to see the young Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy; SpongeBob and Patrick watch their heroes fight bad guys.