Ernest P. Worrell, a hapless individual, is mistakenly identified with notorious crime boss Mr. Nash, leading to a prison mix-up. Nash takes Ernest's place at a bank, while Ernest is sentenced to death. However, the electrocution has an unexpected outcome, granting Ernest extraordinary abilities that allow him to break free from prison and thwart Nash's bank heist.

Ernest Goes to Jail
A hapless bank janitor finds himself mistakenly incarcerated, sparking a chain of comedic misadventures.