
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 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.

When Man Ray rents Squidward's house for the weekend, SpongeBob and Patrick must stop his evil vacation; Mr. Krabs takes a vacation and makes Larry the Lobster the temporary manager of the Krusty Krab.

SpongeBob and Patrick dig a tunnel between their houses; Patrick wreaks havoc in Bikini Bottom when he learns karate.

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