
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's giant Chum Bucket glove runs wild in town, but SpongeBob has a handy friend to help them out; SpongeBob takes his first break ever at work.
When SpongeBob and Pat sell candy bars door to door, they end up buying more than they sell; superheroes visit.
Mr. Krabs has an accident and leaves SpongeBob in charge of the Krusty Krab; Patrick takes a job at the Goofy Goober when he finds out the employees get free ice cream.
Patrick joins SpongeBob at boating school, but it's not smooth sailing; Mr. Krabs celebrates a business milestone.