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Season 5 – Perfect Strangers

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When Wisconsin native Larry Appleton moves into his first apartment in Chicago, he enjoys his newfound privacy. But that privacy quickly vanishes when Balki Bartokomous, a previously unknown cousin from Mediterranean island of Mypos, shows up wanting to move in. Larry decides to act as a mentor to Balki and help teach him about life in America, which is vastly different than what Balki is used to in his homeland. The two grow close as time goes on, going on many wacky adventures. Over time, both have relationships that eventually end in marriage.

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Perfect Strangers — Season 5

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Mark Linn-Baker

Larry Appleton

Bronson Pinchot

Balki Bartolomous

Rebeca Arthur

Mary Anne

Melanie Wilson

Jennifer

Sam Anderson

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Jo Marie Payton

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 1989 Good Skates Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) volunteers to participate in a charity roller-skating marathon with Jennifer (Melanie Wilson). With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 1989 Lie-Ability Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) files a bogus insurance claim to obtain his sister's tuition money. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 1989 The Newsletter Balki (Bronson Pinchot) brings his own brand of hard-boiled journalism to the employee newsletter. F.J. O'Neil guest stars. With Mark Linn-Baker. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 1989 Tooth or Consequences Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) drags a scared and reluctant Balki (Bronson Pinchot) to the dentist. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 1989 Dog Day Midafternoon An accountant (George Wyner) holds Larry and Balki (Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot) hostage at the newspaper. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 1989 Poetry in Motion Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) ransacks the apartment looking for a poem written by a previous tenant. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1989 Father Knows Best Larry and Balki (Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot) find themselves trapped in a flooded basement when Larry's father plans a visit. Guest stars James Noble. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1989 Father Knows Best The water continues to rise as the gang tries to escape the flooded basement. James Noble guest stars. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1989 Hello Ball Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) lets Jennifer's (Melanie Wilson) competitive dad (Robert King) win their golf match. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 1989 Almost Live From Chicago Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) forces Lydia (Belita Moreno) to overcome her stage fright and appear on a TV show. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 1989 Home Movies Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) makes a big production of Balki's (Bronson Pinchot) home video for the folks in Mypos. With Rebeca Arthur and Melanie Wilson. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 15, 1989 Everybody in the Pool Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) gets greedy when Balki's (Bronson Pinchot) system for winning the office football pool works. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 5, 1990 Because They're Cousins Balki's visiting identical cousin, Bart (Bronson Pinchot in a dual role), lures him into an investment scam. With Mark Linn-Baker. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 12, 1990 Disorderly Orderlies Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) becomes a hospital volunteer to get an interview with an injured football star. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 26, 1990 The Selling of Mypos Balki (Bronson Pinchot) is asked to negotiate when a Chicago-based conglomerate wants to buy half of Mypos. With Mark Linn-Baker. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 2, 1990 Nightmare Vacation A hurricane disturbs the vacationing Larry, Balki, Jennifer and Mary Anne (Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur). Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 9, 1990 Three's a Crowd Mary Anne (Rebeca Arthur) moves in with the boys (Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot) after having an argument with Jennifer (Melanie Wilson). Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 16, 1990 A Blast From the Past Larry and Balki are trapped in their apartment with a dinner guest who believes he is being followed. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 23, 1990 He's the Boss Balki (Bronson Pinchot) receives a promotion to a job without any responsibilities. With Mark Linn-Baker. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 9, 1990 Here Comes the Judge Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) must face the newspaper grievance committee for being a pack rat. With Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 30, 1990 This Old House Larry and Balki (Mark Linn-Baker, Bronson Pinchot) are stranded atop a chandelier in the house they are renovating. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 11, 1990 Eyewitless Reports When a dangerous killer is captured, Larry and Balki each take the credit. Starring Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 13, 1990 Bye Bye Birdie Even though it is freezing outside, Balki refuses to close the window hoping his missing parrot will return. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 27, 1990 Digging Up the News When Larry (Mark Linn-Baker) unintentionally causes a man (guest star Rick Hurst) to be fired, he and Balki (Bronson Pinchot) try to get his job back. Details
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Season Info

Director
Joel Zwick
Executive Producer
Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett
Screenwriter
John B. Collins, Tom Devanney, Cheryl Alu, Robert Griffard, Terry Hart, Tom Amundsen, Paula Roth, Howard Adler, Barry O'Brien
Network
ABC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 1989