
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 makes a wish that he could talk to money; SpongeBob competes against a patty-making machine; Squidward trains SpongeBob for a dance contest.

The long-lost episode of "Mermaid Man" is finally showing on TV, but SpongeBob may not make it home in time to watch; Karen gets a computer virus, and it's up to SpongeBob to get it out of her.

Mr. Krabs promises a clown will perform at his playground of junk; SpongeBob and Patrick go camping in the backyard.

When SpongeBob mistakes an escaped convict for his driving instructor, it is the new teacher who learns a lesson; Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob in search of a missing toy, and SpongeBob finds himself lost in the lost-and-found.