
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 find a way to get Squidward to visit him at his home; SpongeBob must search for a new pair of pants after his square pants shrink in the dryer.

Patrick joins SpongeBob at boating school, but it's not smooth sailing; Mr. Krabs celebrates a business milestone.

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.

Squidward threatens to take legal action against Mr. Krabs when he gets hurt on the job; Mr. Krabs and Plankton find a common enemy in the new Flabby Patty restaurant.