
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 creates a clone of himself and Mr. Krabs, but neither restaurant is safe from the newcomer; Squidward gleefully switches jobs with a bus driver for an easy ride, until SpongeBob and Patrick climb aboard.

SpongeBob house-sits for Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy; SpongeBob is a comedy sensation when he tells mean jokes.

Plankton takes self-defense lessons from Sandy; Mr. Krabs hits the gym after a beach challenge from Larry.

Squidward cleans up Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob's help; SpongeBob gets Gary a pet.