Larry Appleton moves to Chicago to live on his own, only to have his distant cousin Balki Bartokomous land on his doorstep.

Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) teaches Balki (Bronson Pinchot) how to say "no," then regrets it when he needs Balki to say "yes" to an important favour.

Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) and his girlfriend (Lise Cutter) chaperon Balki (Bronson Pinchot) on his first American date.

Balki loses his confidence when an accident convinces him that he'll never earn his cherished driver's licence.

Balki (Bronson Pinchot) celebrates his new checking account by buying Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) a gift -- with a check that bounces.

Balki's (Bronson Pinchot) plans to arrange a surprise birthday party for Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) go awry.