
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 tries to befriend Squidward so he can get the Krabby Patty formula; the citizens of Bikini Bottom clamor for Patrick's artwork after an art critic praises him.

Sandy Cheeks takes a rocket ship into space; Mr. Krabs gives SpongeBob a pair of squeaky boots.

SpongeBob realizes he wants to fly with the jellyfish; Patchy uncovers a brand-new episode of SpongeBob and then loses it.

SpongeBob must figure out how to do his job after accidentally shrinking himself; Squidward invents a new sport to get back at SpongeBob and Patrick for annoying him.