
Butler Benson DuBois is the smartest (and possibly only sane) member of widowed Gov. Eugene Gatling's household staff. Benson always manages to keep his head, no matter what the staffers or the governor's family members throw at him. He begins his post on loan from his employer, Jessica Tate (Katherine Helmond) on the show "Soap," but soon wins a permanent place in the governor's staff and heart. His cool head and keen intellect are a perfect complement for the constant craziness that surrounds Gov. Gatling and his entourage.

Benson is shocked to discover his nephew, a school basketball star, can barely read or write.

After a series of mishaps, Benson, Kraus and the governor spend the night on the roof.

Benson is delighted when Marcy falls for his old war buddy -- until he learns his friend's secret.

A series of strange incidents seem to be the work of the ghost of a murdered former governor.