
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.

Perch Perkins fights for his job after he's fired and replaced by a robot anchorman; SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward feel the heat when they become volunteer firefighters.

SpongeBob can't drive, but he learns one does not need a license to operate a self-driving car; Patrick thinks he is an old man, so SpongeBob tries to remind him how much fun being a child can be.

Mr. Krabs reveals that he and Plankton have not always been bitter enemies.

The Flying Dutchman takes up residence at SpongeBob's house; the beneficiaries of Sandy's treedome pay her a visit.