Perfect Strangers
Balki Bartokomous, a sheepherder from the small Mediterranean Greek-like island of Mypos, travels to the United States in search of his relatives. He finds his cousin, Larry Appleton - who has recently 'escaped' from his large-sized family and is reveling in the unaccustomed luxury of having his own room to himself. They end up sharing accommodation in Larry's apartment - even though the two cousins could not be more dissimilar. For, while Larry is panicky, hyperventilative, business-like and mercenary - Balki is placid, unharried, sunny-natured and idealistic.
- 1986-1993
- 8 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy, Family
- TV-PG
Balki Bartokomous, a sheepherder from the small Mediterranean Greek-like island of Mypos, travels to the United States in search of his relatives. He finds his cousin, Larry Appleton - who has recently 'escaped' from his large-sized family and is reveling in the unaccustomed luxury of having his own room to himself. They end up sharing accommodation in Larry's apartment - even though the two cousins could not be more dissimilar. For, while Larry is panicky, hyperventilative, business-like and mercenary - Balki is placid, unharried, sunny-natured and idealistic.
Season 8 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1993
Episode 1
The Baby Shower
Fri, Jul 9, 1993 22 mins
Balki and Mary Anne return from their 5 month honeymoon in Mypos to a very pregnant, very uncomfortable Jennifer. Balki has brought home a special root from Mypos that he says will cure her pregnancy pains but she refuses to try it. Desperate to ease Jennifer's pain, Larry decides to try the root to prove its innocence. But the root acts like a drug and the cousins get out of control.
Episode 2
After Hours
Fri, Jul 16, 1993 23 mins
While out shopping for presents for Jennifer and Mary Anne, Larry and Balki get locked in the department store with a big dog.
Episode 3
Lethal Weapon
Fri, Jul 23, 1993 23 mins
Balki becomes infected with the Myposian death curse, which means he can never touch another living thing without killing it. His mama sends him a special suit which he must wear until the curse is broken.
Episode 4
The Baby Quiz
Fri, Jul 30, 1993 22 mins
Balki and Mary Anne sign up Larry and Jennifer to be on the game show 'The Baby Quiz'. But Larry, desperate to win as always, tries to cheat.
Episode 5
Up, Up and Away: Part 1
Fri, Aug 6, 1993 22 mins
Mary Anne goes into labor early, leaving Jennifer overdue and miserably still pregnant. Desperate to find a way to force herself into labor, Jennifer drags Larry and Balki to the county fair in an attempt to force her baby to come.
Episode 6
Up, Up and Away: Part 2
Fri, Aug 6, 1993 22 mins
Balki, Larry and Jennifer are still trapped in a runaway hot air balloon and Jennifer finally goes into labor!