When Pearl remodels the Krusty Krab into a hip local hangout, SpongeBob worries about the fate of the original restaurant (not to mention, his position as Fry Cook!).

SpongeBob forgets how to tie his shoes, so he must re-learn how. But no one else knows how, either.

Squidward is put in charge of the Krusty Krab when Mr. Krabs goes to the hospital and decides to take the day off, but can't help thinking SpongeBob will do something wrong.

Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy decide to go on vacation, but unfortunately they don't have anyone to look after the Merma-lair, so they ask SpongeBob and Patrick to look after it. However, they accidentally release Man Ray from a prison made of frozen tartar sauce.

SpongeBob tells jokes in a talent show at the Krusty Krab, but ends up saying jokes about squirrels, which makes Sandy mad.

Patrick keeps a small box everywhere he goes and refuses to tell SpongeBob what's in it. Curiosity eventually gets the better of our spongy hero, as he decides to try and sneak a peek while Patrick is sleeping.