
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.

Frustrated that he's seen as cute instead of evil, Plankton builds a robot to punish anyone who says "aww!"; Patrick crushes the mailman, so he and SpongeBob deliver the mail around Bikini Bottom.

SpongeBob and Patrick get caught in the feud between a crew of ghost pirates and the Flying Dutchman.

SpongeBob brings home a box of new snail treats for Gary; when Plankton wins a free Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs tries to keep him from collecting his prize.

Mr. Krabs gets ready for a hot date, but SpongeBob and Patrick give him a little more help than he needs; Plankton becomes a ghost to steal the secret formula; he requires a few lessons from the Flying Dutchman.