Perfect Strangers
“Now we are so happy we do the Dance of Joy!”
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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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Season 1
Knock Knock, Who's There?
Larry Appleton has just settled in his new Chicago apartment after leaving home of one of nine kids and took a job at the corner discount store working for his greedy landlord Mr. Twinkacetti until he can eventually become a photo journalist. But one evening, Balki Bartokomous, his distant cousin and a Mediterranean sheep herder from the island of Mypos shows up on his door step looking for a place to stay. So Larry takes him in and tries to get him a job at Twinkacetti's store which may mean risking his own job.
Picture This
Larry tries to kickstart his career and gets tipped off that Dolly Parton is in town committing adultery. So he decides to follow her until he can get a picture to sell to newspapers. Meanwhile, Balki will do a favor for anyone who will ask for it so Larry teaches him to say "no" once in a while but it backfires on him.
First Date
Larry takes Balki to a singles bar to meet women and while Balki gets his first date, Larry gets beat up in a parking lot by a boyfriend of a woman he hit on.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car
Balki wants to get his driver's license but Mr. Twinkacetti doesn't think he can do it. But Larry is so confident that he can, that he bets $50 and offers Balki his car.
Check This
Larry takes Balki to the bank to open a bank account but Balki doesn't seem to understand everything about banking when he overspends with his checks and buys Larry new furniture. Meanwhile, Twinkacetti is going to a poker game and his wife, Edwina doesn't like him gambling. So he asks Larry to tell his wife that they were at a basketball game but Larry refuses to.
Happy Birthday, Baby
Larry is miserable on his 24th birthday after he blew a photo opportunity. So Balki tries to throw him a last minute surprise birthday party for him to cheer him up.
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About Perfect Strangers
“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. Across 8 seasons and 150 episodes, originally airing on ABC.
Perfect Strangers Cast and Characters
The cast features Bronson Pinchot (as Balki Bartokomous), Mark Linn-Baker (as Larry Appleton), Melanie Wilson (as Jennifer Lyons), Rebeca Arthur (as Mary Anne Spencer), and Belita Moreno (as Lydia Markham). Their performances are a major reason Perfect Strangers has built such a passionate audience.
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Perfect Strangers flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Is Perfect Strangers good? What's the rating?
Perfect Strangers holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 114 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Perfect Strangers?
The main cast includes Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, and Rebeca Arthur, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Perfect Strangers available in English?
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When was Perfect Strangers released?
Perfect Strangers first aired in 1986.
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How many seasons and episodes does Perfect Strangers have?
Perfect Strangers currently has 8 seasons and a total of 150 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Perfect Strangers about?
The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous. It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Perfect Strangers originally available?
Perfect Strangers was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Perfect Strangers first released?
Perfect Strangers first premiered on March 25, 1986 (1986). The series has since concluded its run.
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