
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 visits his old pal Bubble Buddy's hometown, Bubbletown; Sandy invites Karen and Mrs. Puff out for a night on the town, so the ladies decide to blow off some steam.

Plankton invents a machine enabling him to switch lives with Mr. Krabs; SpongeBob volunteers for lifeguard duty.

After the Science Scouts begin selling biscuits to fund a trip to Mars, Mr. Krabs enters the ring and turns it into a competition; a new driving school opens in town.

SpongeBob's spatula breaks; Mr. Krabs wants to collect all the coins from a wishing well.