
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.

SpongeBob tries to stay clean for picture day at school; Mr. Krabs puts Patrick to work at the Krusty Krab; SpongeBob's parents are missing.

SpongeBob gains a lot of new friends when he becomes wealthy; Squidward tries to avoid SpongeBob while on his way to an audition for the Bikini Bottom Men's Chorus.

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.