Episode 1
Hello Baby
24m
Balki 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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Candi Milo
TV series
Perfect Strangers
1986TV-PG8 seasons6.7 / 10
Now we are so happy we do the Dance of Joy!
The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.
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Synopsis
The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.
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Episode 2
Hunks Like Us
24m
Larry 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 3
The Unnatural
24m
Larry'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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 4
Ladies and Germs
24m
Larry 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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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Belita Moreno
Episode 5
Lifesavers
24m
After Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, Balki becomes his personal servant which ends up annoying Larry.
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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 6
Babes in Babylon
24m
Larry 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 7
Falling in Love is...
24m
Balki 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 8
Two Men and a Cradle
24m
Balki 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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Candi Milo
Episode 9
Can I Get a Witness
24m
Balki 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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 10
The Rent Strike
24m
Mr. 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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Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Mark Fink
Episode 11
A Christmas Story
24m
Larry 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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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Belita Moreno
Episode 12
Dog Gone Blues
24m
Balki 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 13
Since I Lost My Baby
24m
After 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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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Belita Moreno
Episode 14
Trouble in Paradise
24m
Larry 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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Written by Mark Fink
Episode 15
Beautiful Dreamer
24m
Balki 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 16
Tux for Two
24m
Larry has been invited to a formal party for a photographer he idolizes but Balki's honest opinions embarrass Larry.
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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 17
Ten Speed and a Soft Touch
24m
Larry 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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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 18
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1)
24m
Jennifer 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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Episode 19
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (2)
24m
The 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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Episode 20
Up on a Roof
24m
Larry 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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Episode 21
Get a Job
24m
Larry 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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lewis Arquette, Belita Moreno
Episode 22
Hello, Elaine
24mfinale
When 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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Perfect Strangers
Cast
Bronson PinchotBalki Bartokomous
Mark Linn-BakerLarry Appleton
Melanie WilsonJennifer Lyons
Rebeca ArthurMary Anne Spencer
Sam AndersonSam Gorpley
Ernie SabellaDonald Twinkacetti
Jo Marie PaytonHarriette Winslow
Lise CutterSusan CampbellCredits
- Created by
- Dale McRaven
- Written by
- Barry O'Brien, Mark Fink, David Ketchum, Scott S. Gorden, Bob Keyes
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 150
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Themes
chicago, illinoiscousin relationshipfriendshipnewspaperroommatessitcom
