Perfect Strangers, The Complete Series

Larry's job is threatened when his newly arrived cousin, Balki, helps him at the store.

Larry pursues Dolly Parton for a tabloid photo. Balki learns not to be gullible.

Balki wants Larry to explain how he can approach American women, but Balki seems to need no explanation.

Larry bets Twinkie $50 that Balki can pass his driver's test.

Balki is so excited about his new checking account that he spends $3 000 on furniture, but he only has $128 in the bank.

Larry is given a photo assignment by a city newspaper while Balki plans a surprise party for him.

Balki and Larry take care of a pregnant immigrant.

Larry and Balki join a health club, but they overdo it trying to impress women.

Larry has to choose between Balki and a ringer for the baseball championship.

Larry has a date with his dream girl but winds up catching a cold. So, Balki keeps his date for him.

Balki becomes Larry's personal servant after Larry saves his life.

The guys win a trip to Las Vegas and Larry is afraid that Balki will become a compulsive gambler.

Larry thinks Balki's girlfriend is using him and Balki thinks he is just jealous.

Chaos ensues when Balki and Larry baby-sit.

Larry is shocked when he discovers that Balki has accepted a job from a member of the Mob.

Larry and Balki become heroes during a rent strike.

A blizzard strands Larry and Balki in Chicago for the holidays.

Breaking the lease, Balki adopts a stray dog and tries to hide him from Twinkie.

Twinkie moves in with Larry and Balki after an argument with his wife.

Balki cooks exotic food for his two beautiful neighbors.

Balki is suffering from insomnia and winds up falling asleep during a big sale at the shop.

Larry thinks that Balki will embarrass him at a formal party.

Larry thinks that his "little brother" may have stolen his bike.

Larry tries to become a ski expert overnight so he can impress Jennifer on a group skiing trip. First of a two-part episode.

An avalanche traps the Larry, Balki and the girls in a cabin, so they try to dig a tunnel out. Second of a two-part episode.

Larry and Balki get trapped on the roof.

Twinkie refuses to give the guys a raise, so they quit and have to take jobs at a burger joint.

Larry's free-spirited sister visits with dreams of becoming a musician.

When both Larry and Balki get the jobs of their dreams at the Chicago Chronicle, Balki's boss tries to fire him.

Larry resorts to the Myposian diet, fish-eye soup and pig snouts, in order to lose weight

Balki must convince Larry that Balki is a victim of sexual harassment.

Balki and Larry confront a breakfast-cereal conglomerate and discover that one man can make a difference.

Larry suspects the worst when Balki and Jennifer conspire to surprise Larry with a new typewriter.

A psychic makes strange predictions about Larry's future--which start to come true.

When Larry gets beat up in a bar fight, he and Balki take karate lessons.

Balki devises a plan to put a con artist out of business.

Larry dreams of life without Jennifer and decides to reveal his feelings for her.

Balki is glued to the TV after cable is installed.

In a single evening, Larry and Balki break into the boss' office, hide on a 12th-story ledge, and save the life of a suicidal reporter.

When Larry and Balki are chosen to appear in the Chronicle's TV commercial, Larry develops a "star" ego.

Larry convinces Balki that confidential information Balki obtains in the mail room must never be revealed--until it's Larry who wants to know.

Balki invites the racketeer that he and Larry put in jail to stay with them when he is parolled.

Wanting to make extra money, Larry and Balki bake Myposian pastries to sell.

Balki wins a shopping spree while buying groceries.

Larry, instead of calling a plumber, tries to fix Jennifer's pipes himself.

Balki and Larry get handcuffed together right before Larry's lunch date with a publisher.

Larry enlists Balki to help him with his plan to impress his visiting brother.

Larry is suspicious when Balki claims to have met Olympian Carl Lewis.

When Balki graduates first in his night-school class, he hopes for a traditional ceremony and prom.

Balki's Grandma Biki dies while visiting and Balki pretends that nothing unusual has happened.

The ever-practical Larry gives Balki a lesson in economic reality after Balki is tempted to buy a lottery ticket. But when the winning numbers are announced, Larry is shocked.

After Larry completes an assertiveness-training course, he hopes to convince Balki that the meek do not succeed. But Larry's plan to help Balki get the pay raise he deserves backfires.

Larry watches a horror movie marathon on Halloween and the next morning he thinks that Balki has turned into an alien.

Balki volunteers himself and Larry to move Lydia's piano up ten flights.

When newspaper owner Endicott invites Larry and Balki to his palatial estate, the cousins are welcomed by the rich and famous guests who believe that Balki is the Crown Prince of Mypos.

Despite state-of-the-art equipment, everything goes wrong when Larry and Balki take Mary Ann and Jennifer on a camping trip.

Larry, Balki and the girls get lost in the wilderness during a camping trip.

While Balki takes his college entrance examinations, Larry and friends prepare a surprise party and reminisce about Balki's introduction to life in America.

Balki invites Mr. Gorpley to the Christmas Eve party.

Balki hires a maid, but she is too efficient for Larry.

To overcome his heartbreak over Mary Ann's move to London, Balki joins a motorcycle club--the Motor Psychos.

Hired as a researcher, Larry takes a shortcut to obtain a story for the paper's investigative team, a tactic which may cost him his job as well as his friendship with his new neighbor, Carl.

When Larry and Balki compete for money and prizes on a television game show, Larry succumbs to the very temptation against which he has been cautioning Balki--greed.

Balki's spirits soar as he boards his first airplane flight, but stewardesses Jennifer and Mary Ann cannot wait to get back on solid ground after sampling Balki's Myposian lameetkas.

Balki substitutes for an absent player in the Chronicle's bowling league, but he may be unable to see his way to victory after a visit to the eye doctor on the day of the tournament.

A hypnotist's demonstration leaves Larry unperturbed, but it causes Balki to act, dress and sing like Elvis Presley on the day of his big tax audit.

Larry and Balki learn the true meaning of "silence is deadly" when Larry refuses to reveal a source for a story and the pair go to jail.

Larry and Balki look for a used car.

Larry poses as a woman in an effort to reveal a con man who is trying to take advantage of Lydia.

Balki's luck is very bad when he plays in Gorpley's poker game. Larry devises a plan to recoup his cousin's losses.

Asked to teach a college course, Larry plans to mold the minds of future journalists by setting class standards high.

According to Myposian tradition, Balki becomes a man on his 25th birthday, an occasion that brings an unexpected visitor bearing a special gift

Larry incurs the wrath of the Gabuggis, the Myposian furies, when he lies about his roller skating skills to impress Jennifer.

Larry plans to defraud an insurance company after a minor car accident so he can help his sister with her tuition.

Balki is editor of the office newsletter and Larry gives him advice on how to get the dirt.

Balki's first trip to the dentist goes haywire when he and Larry accidentally get too much laughing gas.

Larry does an expose on a money laundering scheme which causes the scheme's designer to take over the office with a bomb.

Larry and Balki find a secret compartment in the chimney containing clues to the works of a famous poet.

Larry's father comes to visit and everyone ends up getting trapped in the basement which is filling up with water. First of a two-part episode.

Facing death while trapped in a flooding basement with Balki and friends, Larry and his father finally express their true feelings for one another. Second of a two-part episode.

The gang plays golf with Jennifer's father. Larry falters on purpose to let her father win, but Balki doesn't miss a shot.

Due to her fear of cameras, Lydia turns down an offer to do a TV talk show version of her advice column. When Larry talks her into trying, Balki must rescue Lydia from having a nervous breakdown during her first (and last) show.

Balki sets out to make a home video of his life to send to his relatives in Mypos, but the project turns into a disaster when Larry appoints himself as director.

Balki has an uncanny ability to pick winners in the football pool.

Balki's identical cousin pays a visit, and lures him into an investment scam.

Larry volunteers at the hospital only because he wants to get an interview with a patient.

Balki is the negotiator for the sale of a section of Mypos and Larry tries to be his adviser.

Larry and Balki take their girlfriends on a trip to "paradise" which turns out to be their worst nightmare.

Mary Anne stays with Larry and Balki after she has an argument with Jennifer.

Larry and Balki are visited by a man who once tried to blow them up, but his visit leads to another "dangerous" situation.

Larry cannot understand why Balki has been promoted to an executive position at the newspaper, and he uses his investigative reporting techniques to find the truth.

Balki is head of the grievance committee, and shows no mercy for Larry when he is accused of stealing office supplies.

Larry buys a house in bad repair in hopes of fixing it up and selling it for a profit.

The gang and Mr. Gorpley go for an outing at a cabin. They wind up capturing an escaped killer, but when asked who actually captured him many versions of the story surface.

When Balki's latest best friend, Yeorgi the Parrot, flies out a window left open by Larry, Larry must face the consequences.

Larry and Balki, responsible for getting the popular host of a children's television show fired, try to get him rehired.

Larry (MARK LINN-BAKER) has purchased a new stereo chair that is equipped with a backrest with built-in speakers. Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) and Mary Anne (REBECA ARTHUR) suggest that with such an expensive piece of equipment, Larry should consider buying a burglar alarm. Larry thinks such a purchase would be unnecessary.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) is on the verge of breaking a big story involving corruption in city government. If he can file his story in time to make the morning edition, his career as a journalist will be enhanced. He tells Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) that he can't be disturbed the rest of the night. But Balki has already agreed to baby-sit nine‑year‑old Tess (ALISAN PORTER), the daughter of a neighbor. Balki assures Larry that he will keep Tess quiet.

When Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) is asked out by an old college beau, Bill Madden (DAVID SEDERHOLM), she asks Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) if he would mind. Larry, wanting to be a reasonable "man of the '90s," tells her to go on the date. But Jennifer perceives Larry's act of understanding as a lack of interest in her.

Larry (MARK LINN-BAKER) wants to buy a racehorse for $2,200 but can only come up with half the money. If he doesn't find a way to pay the other half, he will lose the money he has already put down. He convinces Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) to contribute the other half.

Back in his homeland of Mypos, Balki's (BRONSON PINCHOT) family, the Bartokomouses, have been waging a 500‑year‑old feud with the Botulitises. Now, Zoltan Botulitis (NICHOLAS KADI) is due to arrive in Chicago to fight a duel with Balki.When Zoltan arrives at the apartment, Balki, according to Myposian custom, treats him as a guest. They make arrangements to fight the duel the following day at sunset.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) has been given a tough assignment by Wainwright (F.J. O'NEIL), his editor. He has to interview Alvin "Ace" Atkins (KENNETH MARS), a highly decorated Korean war pilot, former test pilot and current owner of an air charter company. Larry is terrified because the assignment calls for him to fly with Ace in one of his planes, and Larry is afraid to fly.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) receives an assignment to go to Los Angeles and cover the wedding of famous soap opera star Marcy Eden (TERESA BOWMAN), who portrays television character Darla Wayne. Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT), Mary Anne (REBECA ARTHUR) and Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) make arrangements to go with Larry to do some sightseeing.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) receives an assignment to go to Los Angeles and cover the wedding of famous soap opera star Marcy Eden (TERESA BOWMAN), who portrays television character Darla Wayne. Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT), Mary Anne (REBECA ARTHUR) and Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) make arrangements to go with Larry to do some sightseeing.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) buys a very large diamond engagement ring for Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) from a sleazy salesman. Jennifer decides to get the ring appraised in order to insure it. Before she can, however, Larry learns that the diamond salesman was arrested for selling phony jewelry.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) is researching mass murderers for the paper when he spots a newspaper clipping of Mary Anne (REBECA ARTHUR). In the article her name is Mabel Alice Stallings, and she's a mass murderer who has just been acquitted.

At work Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) meets Bunky (MARK NEELY), a fellow he used to treat him miserably in high school. However, now Bunky seems impressed when Wainwright (F.J. O'NEIL) tells Larry that an article he wrote is Pulitzer Prize material. Bunky invites Larry, Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) and their dates to the exclusive Midtown Club for a formal dinner dance.

Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) practices some magic tricks and asks Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) to attend a charity show with him that evening. One of the acts will be a magician, The Amazing Timmy (NICK LEWIN), who Balki claims is his mentor. Larry refuses to go to the event because he has to write an article for the paper. However, when he accidentally hears that British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be attending the show, he changes his mind and promises his boss an interview with her.

When Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) finds a box of money containing more than $50,000, he wants to place an ad in a newspaper or go to the police. Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) convinces Balki that the police will only accuse him of taking some of the money and offers to place the ad himself.

When Larry's (MARK LINN‑BAKER) Grandpa Buzz (JOHN ANDERSON) comes to visit, Larry is concerned that his grandfather does not behave as an older gentleman should. Balki thinks Grandpa Buzz is great.

Balki's (BRONSON PINCHOT) mother sends Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) a small green plant with several pods on it that she claims has medicinal value. Despite Larry's misgivings, he eats one of the pods and is instantly cured of his cold. He thinks it's a coincidence until several others are cured of illness by swallowing the pods.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) lies to Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) so he can go to a basketball game rather than take her to the ballet. Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) tells him that was a bad idea and launches into an episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph Cramden lied to his wife, Alice.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) is petrified when Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) informs him that her mother, Mrs. Lyons (MARIE ADAMS), is coming to visit and wants to meet Larry at dinner. Mrs. Lyons has hated all of Jennifer's former boyfriends, including a congressman and a surgeon.

Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) accidentally meets Enright (IAN PATRICK WILLIAMS), a manager and producer of recording artists, including a famous rap star. Balki is a big fan of the rapper and begins to do one of his numbers for Enright.

When Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) decides to run for student body president at the city college he attends, Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) begs to be his campaign manager. Despite Balki's misgivings, he relents but warns Larry not to go overboard.

Larry's boss, Wainwright (F.J. O'NEIL), tells Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) that he finally liked an idea that Larry suggested on one of the many memos he slipped under his boss's door. The idea is that someone live on a billboard until the Chicago Bulls' losing streak is over. Wainwright expects Larry to find someone to do it or do it himself, despite the fact that it's in the middle of winter.

Balki's (BRONSON PINCHOT) new catering business gets off to an excellent start, and Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) encourages Balki to expand. Balki claims he's not ready yet. Larry disagrees and, without Balki's knowledge, books an extra catering job on a night Balki already has one scheduled.

Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) offers to go duck hunting with his boss, Wainwright (F.J. O'NEIL), and some television anchormen. It seems Wainwright wants to shoot more ducks than the anchormen. Larry claims to be an expert gunman despite the fact that he has never hunted in his life.

Balki Bartokomous (BRONSON PINCHOT) wants to donate his time as a volunteer fireman. When Larry Appleton (MARK LINN‑BAKER) realizes the experience would make a great "human interest" story, he agrees to volunteer, too.

Problems arise when Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) and Mary Anne (REBECA ARTHUR) persuade Larry (MARK LINN‑BAKER) and Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) to set a June wedding date. The engaged couple are worried that they may not be perfectly matched for each other, so Balki agrees to administer the traditional "Nupitiki Satiki" or Myposian Marriage Test.

Balki has a simple bachelor party planned for Larry, but Mr. Gorpley changes that when he arrives with drinks and a stripper.

On their way to the wedding, Larry and Balki are pulled over and then arrested when Larry backs into the patrol car.

Larry and Jennifer realize they can't afford the new house they just rented.

Larry and Balki take jobs selling cleaning products door-to-door.

King Ferdinand of Mypos comes to Chicago for a visit and promptly dies in Larry's arms, making Larry the new King of Mypos.

Balki and Larry battle a ghost who has taken up residence in their house.

Larry and Balki want to build a gazebo in the backyard, but they are hampered by their complete lack of skill.

Larry has Balki's mother flown in as a surprise for Balki who is about to be sworn in as a U.S. citizen. First of a two-part episode.

Larry goes to Mypos to bring Balki back to America, but instead decides he wants to live in Mypos too. Second of a two-part episode.

Larry and Balki think that a lost wedding ring is inside of the neighbor's turkey and they try to get it back.

Larry and Balki clash when they collaborate on a new cartoon based on Balki's sketch of his favorite sheep.

Larry and Balki have an alarm put in the car, but it keeps going off all night.

Balki and Larry's names are drawn for jury duty which starts the day before their pre-paid, non-refundable vacation to Bermuda begins.

Balki loses his ability to draw his daily comic strip when his inspiration, the stuffed carcass of his favorite sheep, Dimitri, is stolen.

Larry mistakenly bids on an expensive bottle of wine at an auction.

Jennifer's possible pregnancy prompts Larry to dream about the past and future.

On a trip to Las Vegas, Balki desperately wants to see Wayne Newton, and Larry lies to get tickets to the sold-out show.

Larry and Balki have to move Wainwright's new couch into his office via the elevator.

When a theater group wants to perform his play, Larry alienates the entire cast and crew, until he, Balki, Jennifer and Mary Anne must do the show themselves.

Larry and Balki are selected as subjects in a study on psychological stress.

A misunderstanding causes Mary Anne to threaten to leave Balki and Balki to think Jennifer is in love with him.

Balki and Larry bring home two women from a singles bar while the girls are away.

Balki and Mary Anne fall for look-alikes. First of a two-part episode.

Balki announces he is getting married the next day, but Larry has lost the Myposian marriage necklace. Second of a two-part episode.

Balki and Mary Anne bring an herb from Mypos to help Jennifer's (MELANIE WILSON) pregnancy. When she doesn't want to try it, Larry (MARK LINN BAKER) and Balki eat it and become addicted.

Larry (MARK LINN BAKER) and Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) get locked in a department store with a vicious attack dog.

Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) is certain an ancient Myposian curse has befallen him and anything he touches will die.

Balki and Larry (MARK LINN-BAKER) compete against each other on a quiz show. When Balki learns that Larry is cheating, he succeeds in getting him removed from the competition.

After a balloon flight provokes Mary Anne's (REBECA ARTHUR) labor, Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) decides to take a ride to get her labor started.

While Larry (MARK LINN BAKER), Balki (BRONSON PINCHOT) and Jennifer (MELANIE WILSON) helplessly fly in a runaway balloon, Jennifer gives birth to her baby.