
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.

Stardom goes to SpongeBob's head after he appears in Krabs' low-budget commercial; Squidward becomes impoverished.

SpongeBob orders a product that will help him learn to say no; SpongeBob gets a song stuck in his head.

SpongeBob sacrifices his perfect day to help his friends; Patrick gives SpongeBob his most-prized possession.

Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob and Patrick to spy on Plankton; Squidward and SpongeBob make an instructional video on boating techniques; Mr. Krabs holds a contest.