
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.
When SpongeBob fails his driver's test again, Mr. Krabs decides to teach him how to drive; SpongeBob gets lost while trying to take a shortcut to work.
SpongeBob uses a "bad" word; SpongeBob enrolls in an art class that Squidward is teaching.
Squidward receives an invitation to a gallery opening and scrambles to find a friend to take with him; while trying to order a special sandwich, Patrick gets swept up in the fast-paced world of business.
SpongeBob brings herds of jellyfish to Mr. Krabs; Patrick gets a job at the Chum Bucket and competes with SpongeBob in the Fry Cook Games.