
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.
SpongeBob comes up with a solution when Patrick cannot afford a vacation; Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob win a free cruise, thanks to Plankton.
In prehistoric Bikini Bottom, SpongeGar, Patar, and Squog discover fire.
SpongeBob and Patrick work a day on Old Man Jenkins' farm, much to his dismay; Sandy narrates the nocturnal adventures of Gary and his secret pal, Spot.
Mr. Krabs gets ready for a hot date, but SpongeBob and Patrick give him a little more help than he needs; Plankton becomes a ghost to steal the secret formula; he requires a few lessons from the Flying Dutchman.