
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 applies for a job as a fry cook at Krusty Krab; Squidward's lawn; SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks.
SpongeBob and Patrick intrude upon Squidward's day off; Squidward becomes obsessed with winning a stuffed animal from the skill crane.
Mr. Krabs has an accident and leaves SpongeBob in charge of the Krusty Krab; Patrick takes a job at the Goofy Goober when he finds out the employees get free ice cream.
Sandy and SpongeBob compete doing underwater sports; SpongeBob and Patrick visit the zoo.