
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 turns the Krusty Krab into a hotel; SpongeBob's record of failed boating tests causes Mrs. Puff to lose her job.

Frustrated that he's seen as cute instead of evil, Plankton builds a robot to punish anyone who says "aww!"; Patrick crushes the mailman, so he and SpongeBob deliver the mail around Bikini Bottom.

SpongeBob and Patrick get caught in the feud between a crew of ghost pirates and the Flying Dutchman.

SpongeBob brings home a box of new snail treats for Gary; when Plankton wins a free Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs tries to keep him from collecting his prize.