
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.
Patrick becomes smart after he gets hit on the head; Sandy's experiment causes SpongeBob and Squidward to meld into one body.
SpongeBob and Patrick take Squidward jellyfishing; SpongeBob is a victim of Plankton's scheme.
Squidward closes the gap in SpongeBob's teeth, which causes a dramatic and unexpected change in his demeanor; the newly reformed Clean Bubble takes a dishwashing job at the Krusty Krab, where he is tempted by the grime.