
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.
While researching his family tree, SpongeBob discovers that one of his ancestors was a famous chili-slinger named SpongeBuck.
SpongeBob can't drive, but he learns one does not need a license to operate a self-driving car; Patrick thinks he is an old man, so SpongeBob tries to remind him how much fun being a child can be.
Plankton decides to start a new business selling trinkets and souvenir gifts; Gary starts biting everyone in town.
Squidward threatens to take legal action against Mr. Krabs when he gets hurt on the job; Mr. Krabs and Plankton find a common enemy in the new Flabby Patty restaurant.