No one believes Richie's claims that he not only saw a flying saucer but personally interviewed its pilot, an alien named Mork, who tried to take him back to planet Ork as an example of an average, humdrum human.

Fonzie's latest romantic interest, a ballet teacher, is secretly yearning to turn professional and dance with the greats in New York. Fonzie, however, has trouble accepting that she may forgo their relationship to pursue her dreams of fame.