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Perfect Strangers
The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.
- Created by:
- Dale McRaven
- Cast:
- Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Hello Baby
1986-09-17 · 24mBalki invites Gina, a friend from his citizenship class to stay with them. But she happens to be pregnant and goes into labor in the middle of the night.
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E02
Episode 2
Hunks Like Us
1986-09-24 · 24mLarry decides to join a health club after having the hots for a member named Jennifer. But he thinks she's only interested in jocks and pretends to be one. Balki goes with him and picks up a woman right away who happens to be Jennifer's best friend Mary Anne.
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E03
Episode 3
The Unnatural
1986-10-01 · 24mLarry's softball team has a chance of winning the championship but the star player was sent to prison. So He promises to let Balki play until a star ringer shows up.
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E04
Episode 4
Ladies and Germs
1986-10-15 · 24mLarry has a date with a beauty queen but after going to the hospital to visit Mr. Twinkacetti (who has broken his leg), he catches a cold and when Balki tries to cure him with a secret Myposian cure, he ends up sleeping for three days.
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E05
Episode 5
Lifesavers
1986-10-22 · 24mAfter Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, Balki becomes his personal servant which ends up annoying Larry.
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E06
Episode 6
Babes in Babylon
1986-10-29 · 24mLarry and Balki win a trip to Las Vegas. When they get there, Larry plans out what to do for their entire trip to prevent Balki from going to the casinos and becoming a compulsive gambler. Balki eventually talks him into it and after Balki has a string of good luck playing roulette, Larry starts playing and won't stop.
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E07
Episode 7
Falling in Love is...
1986-11-12 · 24mBalki falls in love with a girl at night school and who makes a play for Larry and constantly breaks dates with him. Balki refuses to believe that she is just using him to get good grades.
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E08
Episode 8
Two Men and a Cradle
1986-11-19 · 24mBalki agrees to take care of Gina's baby while she goes away with her husband. And since Larry knows more about babies, he is obligated to help Balki. Things go fine until they take him to the park and lose him.
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E09
Episode 9
Can I Get a Witness
1986-11-26 · 24mBalki takes a job delivering packages for a racketeer named Vince Lucas. After Vince is busted, they are asked to testify in court but Vince threatens to kill them if they do.
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E10
Episode 10
The Rent Strike
1986-12-10 · 24mMr. Twinkacetti hasn't been living up to his landlord responsibilities so Larry, Balki, and all the tenants hold a meeting and declare a rent strike. The tenants still won't quit even after Twinkacetti turns off the electricity, water and heat which is too bad for Twinkie who needs money to pay off a gambling debt.
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E11
Episode 11
A Christmas Story
1986-12-17 · 24mLarry and Balki are snowed in Chicago on Christmas Eve which means they can't go to Madison to see Larry's family. So Larry is miserable until Balki spreads some Christmas cheer his way.
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E12
Episode 12
Dog Gone Blues
1987-01-07 · 24mBalki got a dog and wants to keep it even though it is against the lease. So Larry and Balki do their best to hide it from Twinkacetti.
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E13
Episode 13
Since I Lost My Baby
1987-01-14 · 24mAfter Mr. Twinkacetti forgot his wedding anniversary (for the 16th time), Edwina kicks him out. Balki invites him to stay for a while but he makes no efforts to reconcile with Edwina. So Larry and Balki try and get them back together.
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E14
Episode 14
Trouble in Paradise
1987-01-21 · 24mLarry and Balki invite Jennifer and Mary Anne over for dinner but cannot agree on what to serve which cases a rift between them and eventually a rift between Jennifer and Mary Anne.
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E15
Episode 15
Beautiful Dreamer
1987-01-28 · 24mBalki hasn't been sleeping due to a nightmare that has been haunting him about him not being able to help out at harvest season back on Mypos.
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E16
Episode 16
Tux for Two
1987-02-04 · 24mLarry has been invited to a formal party for a photographer he idolizes but Balki's honest opinions embarrass Larry.
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E17
Episode 17
Ten Speed and a Soft Touch
1987-02-11 · 24mLarry and Balki become 'big brothers' to a troubled teenager who is always stealing. They do fine until Larry accuses him of stealing his bike.
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E18
Episode 18
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1)
1987-02-18 · 24mJennifer and Mary Anne are going skiing and invite Larry and Balki. Larry thinks he can impress Jennifer by being an expert skier without much luck. So he decides to fake an injury to get sympathy from Jennifer.
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E19
Episode 19
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (2)
1987-02-25 · 24mThe quartet are trapped in a cabin buried alive by an avalanche and they try to dig a tunnel to the outside world.
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E20
Episode 20
Up on a Roof
1987-02-27 · 24mLarry enters a photo contest and has the idea of a perfect picture. But to take it, he and Balki have to go up on a roof and shoot it before a storm comes in.
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E21
Episode 21
Get a Job
1987-03-05 · 24mLarry and Balki quit their jobs after Twinkacetti refuses to give them a raise and get jobs at a burger joint serving to rowdy hockey fans.
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E22
Episode 22
Hello, Elaine
1987-04-01 · 24mWhen Larry's sister Elaine stops by for a visit, Larry is appalled when she tells him that she's going to New York to become a pianist instead of college.
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Bronson Pinchot
Balki Bartokomous
Mark Linn-Baker
Larry Appleton
Melanie Wilson
Jennifer Lyons
Rebeca Arthur
Mary Anne Spencer
Belita Moreno
Lydia Markham
Sam Anderson
Sam Gorpley