
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 attempts to write an 800-word essay before morning; Patrick tries to impress his parents on Starfish Day.
SpongeBob and Patrick work a day on Old Man Jenkins' farm, much to his dismay; Sandy narrates the nocturnal adventures of Gary and his secret pal, Spot.
SpongeBob uses a "bad" word; SpongeBob enrolls in an art class that Squidward is teaching.
Patrick inducts SpongeBob into his prestigious society of dullards and doofuses; Patrick takes his grime to a new extreme, playing around in so much trash that he becomes unrecognizable.