
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.

Stardom goes to SpongeBob's head after he appears in Krabs' low-budget commercial; Squidward becomes impoverished.

SpongeBob and Patrick are cursed when they anger the Flying Dutchman; Squidward and SpongeBob must share a locker.

SpongeBob visits his old pal Bubble Buddy's hometown, Bubbletown; Sandy invites Karen and Mrs. Puff out for a night on the town, so the ladies decide to blow off some steam.

Mr. Krabs becomes obsessed when he thinks that SpongeBob has found a penny; SpongeBob tries to memorize the history of boating in one night.