
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 accidentally gives himself a black eye; Plankton brainwashes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy to wreak havoc on the Krusty Krab.
SpongeBob and Patrick protest the construction of a highway that would destroy Jellyfish Fields.
Lady Upturn becomes Squidward's patron and introduces his music to her rich friends; Squidward tries to disprove aliens until he has a close encounter with one.
Squidward and Plankton come together to make their very own stage play where SpongeBob is cast as the villain; Sandy decides to give herself gills so she can truly experience Bikini Bottom.