
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's prankster dad visits and brings all sorts of gags with him, much to Squidward's annoyance; Plankton tries to get a taste of the secret formula by attaching himself to SpongeBob's tongue.
Mr. Krabs wants to manage SpongeBob and Patrick as a tag team wrestling duo; SpongeBob searches for a rare trading card.
SpongeBob applies for a job as a fry cook at Krusty Krab; Squidward's lawn; SpongeBob meets Sandy Cheeks.
SpongeBob wants to learn about Vikings; SpongeBob leaves boating school to go to a book signing.