
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.
A new secret Krabby Patty formula has disastrous results for Bikini Bottom, and only SpongeBob can save the day; Mr. Krabs and Plankton have to take boating school classes.
Squidward takes a new job as manager of Weenie Hut Jr's; Squidward gets trapped on his way to return a nearly overdue library book.
SpongeBob tries to remove a splinter before Mr. Krabs learns about it and sends him home early; SpongeBob and Patrick get new slide whistles and keep playing them, much to the annoyance of Squidward.
SpongeBob becomes a local sensation after a food critic gives him high ratings; SpongeBob helps Patrick promote a song that he wrote.