
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 experiences a bad luck streak when his lucky tie clip suddenly goes missing.
Miss Priss has Krabby Patties banned from Bikini Bottom; SpongeBob's clumsy cousin visits.
After the Science Scouts begin selling biscuits to fund a trip to Mars, Mr. Krabs enters the ring and turns it into a competition; a new driving school opens in town.
Squidward is outraged when he sees Squilliam on a TV show about fancy homes; Plankton forms a rock band with SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward.