A deaf and mute man stands accused of murdering a prostitute, and the court initially resolves to have him declared unfit for trial and sent to a mental hospital. However, the defendant's deaf lawyer is determined that he should have the right to prove his innocence to a jury. Courtroom drama, starring Paul Sorvino, LeVar Burton and Brian Dennehy.

An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.