
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.

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

Plankton's family open their own restaurant directly next to the Chum Bucket; SpongeBob suddenly finds everything funny, much to everyone's annoyance.

SpongeBob and Patrick try to help Sandy rid her dome of fleas; Patrick accidentally takes SpongeBob's doughnut; SpongeBob washes dishes at the Krusty Krab.

The Krusty crew get lazy when their moms take over the Krusty Krab; Patrick's new pet rock catches the eye of a mischievous rock collector.