
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.

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

SpongeBob and Patrick get caught in the feud between a crew of ghost pirates and the Flying Dutchman.

Squidward turns SpongeBob and Patrick against each other; boat-driving exam.

The Krusty Crew builds a boat for its penny-pinching captain; SpongeBob discovers a crazed castaway living in his walls.