SpongeBob follows Mr. Krabs's order to decorate the Krusty Krab; but when he puts too many lights up, the power goes off, threatening Mr. Krabs's business.
Squidward tries to trick SpongeBob into cheating for him in the Bikini Bottom art contest when he learns that his archenemy, Squilliam Fancyson, is one of the judges.
SpongeBob goes to the annual Mussel Beach Dad and Kid Games Day with his father and becomes more interested in winning the grand prize than spending time with Dad.