Sandy reads a book on behavioral psychology, and sets up an observation to see how SpongeBob and Patrick act. Patrick is put in charge, leading him to act bossy when Sandy gives them various tasks.

During a Krusty Krab anniversary celebration, SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs accidentally get locked in the freezer.

The Krusty Sponge: SpongeBob becomes the latest local obsession after a notable food critic gives him high ratings. Now Mr. Krabs is looking to cash in on the fad by making everything in the Krusty Krab Sponge-themed.

Plankton breaks SpongeBob’s spatula and gives him a high-tech one, which he remotely controls and speaks out of from the Chum Bucket. After earning SpongeBob’s respect, Plankton attempts to sabotage his job.

Patrick learns that the employees at Goofy Goober’s get free ice cream on their break. He applies for a job, but fails every task he is given, so SpongeBob hides in his uniform and does the work for him.

To boost morale, Mr. Krabs holds a low-budget company picnic. Plankton arrives, holding an extravagant picnic with his two robot employees, in an attempt to get Mr. Krabs and Squidward to work for him.

Patrick finds a coupon for a free ice cream cone, and wants to redeem it for SpongeBob. When he arrives at the ice cream store, Patrick learns that the coupon is expired, and must negotiate with the Ice Cream King — who both looks and acts very similar to him — to get the ice […]