
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.

Plankton closes the Chum Bucket and moves to a new town, but Mr. Krabs suspects he is still up to no good; when SpongeBob accidentally picks up Neptune's magic trident, there is no telling what trouble he may cause.

SpongeBob and Patrick dress up as Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to attend a shuffleboard tournament in their place; Squidward is mistaken for his rival Squilliam and is invited to teach a class at a prestigious music school.

Patrick and SpongeBob learn to tie their shoes; Squidward is in charge of the Krusty Krab.

SpongeBob is determined to do a great job when he is left in charge of the Krusty Krab for a few minutes; SpongeBob is determined to do everything on his schedule for the day.