[1][2] A Star Wars-style text crawl explains how a resistance force led by Princess Serina has stolen vital radio transmissions from an evil Galactic Alliance.

The Darth Vader-like villain, Lord Buckethead (named only in the closing credits), pursues Serina, but, due to an error in navigation, instead lands on Earth.

Max, a timid exterminator aspiring to pass a crucial exam for a shot at executive promotion, inadvertently finds himself at the scene and aids Karen in escaping.

Lord Buckethead's minions meanwhile have had all they can take from his arrogance and bullying abuse, and literally kick him off the ship as he stands on the main boarding ramp, marooning him on Earth.

Comedy actor Chris Elliott was cast in the lead role while he was still appearing in the television show Late Night with David Letterman.