
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.

The governor's campaign comes to a hectic close, and the election results show he has lost.

After visiting his lumber mill, the governor decides to run for re-election as an independent.

The governor learns about dirty politics when his party won't support his renomination.

Tempers flare when the governor and Pete are pitted against Clayton and Benson in a golf tournament.