Christian Santee is digging a final resting place for his pet parrot when he uncovers an amazing discovery – the secret, subterranean headquarters of four, laser-powered superheroes known as BIG BUFF TUFF DUDES.

BBTD immediately befriends Christian and enlists him as their control-room cadet to aid them with their intergalactic adventures. In return, Christian introduces his new pals to the surface world of Earth… and other stuff, like homework.