The Walshes let Karla, their maid's niece, use their address so she can attend West Beverly High and Brandon immediately develops an attraction towards her while wondering what she's hiding. Jim hosts a party for his new client, a sportswear designer and Brandon explodes with anger when he finds Karla waitressing and being used as cheap labor. Also, David tries to get MC Hammer to perform at the school dance.

Brandon accidentally lands a role on a hit TV show and develops a flirtation with the star, Lydia Leeds. Things go great at first, but he soon realizes that showbiz isn't as glamorous as it appears. Meanwhile, Brenda is jealous of Brandon's sudden fame and gets in over her head when she takes over for him at the Peach Pit.