
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 tries to stay clean for picture day at school; Mr. Krabs puts Patrick to work at the Krusty Krab; SpongeBob's parents are missing.

SpongeBob's new friend is a giant, fluffy hamster that no one else can see; Patrick wants to be a horse.

Squidward is so tired that SpongeBob and Patrick are unable to wake him up, but they do not want him to miss his big audition; Mr. Krabs and his crew cater a fancy party, but they might be out of their depth with their new wealthy customers.

The Krusty Krab employees must work around the clock; Mr. Krabs sheds his shell right before the reunion with his old seafaring buddies.