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Perfect Strangers Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
Good Skates
Fri, Sep 22, 1989 30 mins
Larry lies about his roller-skating prowess in order to compete in a charity skate-a-thon and impress Jennifer (Melanie Wilson). Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Grant: Noon Orsatti. Mary Anne: Rebeca Arthur.
Episode 2
Lie-Ability
Fri, Sep 29, 1989 30 mins
A superstitious Balki predicts that Larry will suffer a tragic fate if he carries out his plan to bilk an insurance company. Garber: Allen Williams. Gorpley: Sam Anderson. Lydia: Belita Moreno. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson.
Episode 3
The Newsletter
Fri, Oct 6, 1989 30 mins
Larry gives Balki, the editor of the Chronicle's newsletter, advice on digging deeper into the office gossip. Gorpley: Sam Anderson. Lydia: Belita Moreno. Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Matt: Curtis Taylor.
Episode 4
Tooth or Consequences
Fri, Oct 13, 1989 30 mins
Balki's first trip to the dentist isn't the terrifying experience it's cracked up to be, while an unsuspecting Larry feels the pain. Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Dr. Shukin: Macon McCalman. Gorpley: Sam Anderson.
Episode 5
Dog-Day Mid-Afternoon
Fri, Oct 20, 1989 30 mins
Larry's exposé about a money-laundering scheme draws out the scheme's mastermind (George Wyner), who arrives at the Chronicle with complaints---and a bomb. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.
Episode 6
Poetry in Motion
Sun, Nov 5, 1989 30 mins
Balki and Larry poke around in the chimney looking for clues to the work of zany poet Lowell Kelly.
Episode 7
Father Knows Best
Fri, Nov 10, 1989 30 mins
Larry, Balki and Larry's father (James Noble) get trapped in a flooding basement. Part 1 of two. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson. Mary Anne: Rebeca Arthur. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker.
Episode 8
Father Knows Best
Fri, Nov 17, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. Larry feels like a washout who blew the chance to impress his father (James Noble), and he also feels responsible for trapping the gang in a flooding basement. Gorpley: Sam Anderson. Lydia: Belita Moreno.
Episode 9
Hello Ball
Fri, Nov 24, 1989 30 mins
Larry duffs a few shots to let Jennifer's father (Robert King) win at golf, but Balki just can't seem to miss no matter how hard he tries. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.
Episode 10
Almost Live from Chicago
Fri, Dec 1, 1989 30 mins
Larry tries to boost Lydia's confidence as she nervously prepares to tape a pilot for the TV version of her advice column. Stage Manager: Zane Lasky. Lydia: Belita Moreno. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.
Episode 11
Home Movies
Fri, Dec 8, 1989 30 mins
Balki objects to the script changes when Larry takes charge of shooting a home video to send to Balki's mother for a family reunion. Guest Lydia: Bobbie Jo Lathan. Mary Anne: Rebeca Arthur.
Episode 12
Everybody in the Pool
Fri, Dec 15, 1989 30 mins
Balki chalks up his five football-pool wins to sheepherder's intuition---a gift that Larry plans to capitalize on. Gorpley: Sam Anderson. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker.
Episode 13
Because They're Cousins
Fri, Jan 5, 1990 30 mins
Balki's cousin (Bronson Pinchot in a dual role) has adopted a slick new image, which includes taking advantage of Balki. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker. Lydia: Belita Moreno.
Episode 14
Disorderly Orderlies
Fri, Jan 12, 1990 30 mins
Larry joins Balki in doing hospital volunteer work in hopes that he can enhance his career by interviewing a hospitalized football player (Forry Smith). Nurse: Catherine Paolone. Orderly: Antonio Todd. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.
Episode 15
Selling of Mypos
Fri, Jan 26, 1990 30 mins
Larry imprudently advises Balki, the official negotiator for a company's purchase of a large chunk of Myposian land. Stanhouse: Warren Munson. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.
Episode 16
Nightmare Vacation
Fri, Feb 2, 1990 30 mins
Larry plans a getaway for the foursome to Club Paradise, a tropical resort whose serenity is shattered by a hurricane. Mac: James Hampton. Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson.
Episode 17
Three's a Crowd
Fri, Feb 9, 1990 30 mins
Balki invites Mary Anne to stay at the guys' apartment after the women get into an argument. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson. Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker.
Episode 18
Blast from the Past
Fri, Feb 16, 1990 30 mins
A CPA enjoys his last night of freedom with Balki and Larry before going into a witness-protection program. Balki: Bronson Pinchot. Larry: Mark Linn-Baker. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson.
Episode 19
He's the Boss
Fri, Feb 23, 1990 30 mins
Balki gets promoted from the mail room to an executive office, but he's unaware that it's only a token job for immigrant trainees. Maria: Gina Minervini. Glover: Sanford Jensen. Lydia: Belita Moreno.
Episode 20
Here Comes the Judge
Fri, Mar 9, 1990 30 mins
Balki shows no mercy as head of the grievance committee, even after Larry stands accused of stealing office supplies. Lydia: Belita Moreno. Gorpley: Sam Anderson. Wiggans: Sue Rihr. Hughes: Guy Christopher.
Episode 21
This Old House
Fri, Mar 30, 1990 30 mins
Hoping to make a quick fortune, Larry buys a fixer-upper and begins renovating it, but then figures he can make more than a tidy profit. Elliot: Michael Mitz. Hope: Stephanie Shroyer.
Episode 22
Eyewitless Reports
Wed, Apr 11, 1990 30 mins
A state trooper hears differing tales about how the gang and Mr. Gorpley trapped an escaped killer (Rick Zumwalt) during a newspapersponsored trip to the mountains. Trooper: Robbie Howard. Gorpley: Sam Anderson.
Episode 23
Bye Bye Birdie
Fri, Apr 13, 1990 30 mins
Balki (Bronson Pinchot) is heartsick after his pet parrot flies the coop, and Larry doubts that even the Myposian runaway-pet chant will bring him back. Jennifer: Melanie Wilson.
Episode 24
Digging Up the News
Fri, Apr 27, 1990 30 mins
Larry's aggressiveness in unmasking the host of a children's TV show puts him in the doghouse with the kiddie idol (Rick Hurst). Ms. Silver: Lisa Raggio. Balki: Bronson Pinchot.