Mr. Krabs searches for enough food to feed Pearl, who is experiencing a rapid growth spurt; Plankton disguises himself as Sandy and infiltrates the Krusty Krab.
Mr. Krabs sends SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward out to get mustard; Plankton follows SpongeBob and Sandy while they are collecting Krabby Patty ingredients.
SpongeBob seeks work anywhere to help his inability to just sit around after he is fired from the Krusty Krab following Mr. Krab's latest money-saving idea
Patrick takes a stranger on a tour of his favorite spots in Bikini Bottom; SpongeBob winds up on the roof of the Krusty Krab, but he is afraid to get off.
SpongeBob and Sandy come across a rough and tumble hangout for real rugged people called the Salty Spitoon; Squidward's school rival comes to Bikini Bottom.
A friendship quiz causes trouble for SpongeBob and Patrick; SpongeBob and Pearl are mistaken as a couple when they get trapped inside a romantic tunnel ride.
Spongebob worries about losing his job when a successful chef returns to the Krusty Krab; Spongebob becomes afraid of the dark after reading a scary story.
In order to get rid of a pesky urchin in the Krusty Krab, the employees use Plankton as bait; Squidward decides to learn karate from Sandy and SpongeBob.