
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.

Mr. Krabs manufactures Krabby Patties on an industrial scale, but it drives a wedge between SpongeBob and Patrick.

To get closer to the secret formula, Plankton swaps bodies with Squidward and must learn to adapt to his new lanky form; Sandy teaches SpongeBob cowboy skills while they pan for bubbles, unaware that Krabs trails them in the hunt.

SpongeBob and Patrick have a spirited Halloween night at the Chum Bucket; Gary's favorite ball falls into monster-filled trench.

SpongeBob and Patrick go to see a horror film; SpongeBob holds a séance at the Krusty Krab to learn a long-lost sandwich recipe.