Perfect Strangers

10 Best Episodes of Perfect Strangers - Season 2

The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 06, 2022.

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Perfect Strangers - S2E8

#15 - Two Men and a Cradle (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Balki agrees to take care of Gina's baby while she goes away with her husband. And since Larry knows more about babies, he is obligated to help Balki. Things go fine until they take him to the park and lose him.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 35 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E3

#14 - The Unnatural (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Larry's softball team has a chance of winning the championship but the star player was sent to prison. So He promises to let Balki play until a star ringer shows up.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 42 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E18

#13 - Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1) (Season 2 - Episode 18)

Jennifer and Mary Anne are going skiing and invite Larry and Balki. Larry thinks he can impress Jennifer by being an expert skier without much luck. So he decides to fake an injury to get sympathy from Jennifer.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 20 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E19

#12 - Snow Way to Treat a Lady (2) (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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The quartet are trapped in a cabin buried alive by an avalanche and they try to dig a tunnel to the outside world.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 21 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E20

#11 - Up on a Roof (Season 2 - Episode 20)

Larry enters a photo contest and has the idea of a perfect picture. But to take it, him and Balki have to go up on a roof and shoot it before a storm comes in.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 20 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E2

#10 - Hunks Like Us (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Larry decides to join a health club after having the hots for a member named Jennifer. But he thinks she's only interested in jocks and pretends to be one. Balki goes with him and picks up a woman right away who happens to be Jennifer's best friend Mary Anne.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 45 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E13

#9 - Since I Lost My Baby (Season 2 - Episode 13)

After Mr. Twinkacetti forgot his wedding anniversary (for the 16th time), Edwina kicks him out. Balki invites him to stay for a while but he makes no efforts to reconcile with Edwina. So Larry and Balki try and get them back together.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 20 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E11

#8 - A Christmas Story (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Larry and Balki are snowed in Chicago on Christmas Eve which means they can't go to Madison to see Larry's family. So Larry is miserable until Balki spreads some Christmas cheer his way.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 27 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E6

#7 - Babes in Babylon (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Larry and Balki win a trip to Las Vegas. When they get there, Larry plans out what to do for their entire trip to prevent Balki from going to the casinos and becoming a compulsive gambler. Balki eventually talks him into it and after Balki has a string of good luck playing roulette, Larry starts playing and won't stop.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 34 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E15

#6 - Beautiful Dreamer (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Balki hasn't been sleeping due to a nightmare that has been haunting him about him not being able to help out at harvest season back on Mypos.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 27 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E7

#5 - Falling in Love is... (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Balki falls in love with a girl at night school and who makes a play for Larry and constantly breaks dates with him. Balki refuses to believe that she is just using him to get good grades.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 33 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E14

#4 - Trouble in Paradise (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Larry and Balki invite Jennifer and Mary Anne over for dinner but cannot agree on what to serve which cases a rift between them and eventually a rift between Jennifer and Mary Anne.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 26 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E4

#3 - Ladies and Germs (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Larry has a date with a beauty queen but after going to the hospital to visit Mr. Twinkacetti (who has broken his leg), he catches a cold and when Balki tries to cure him with a secret Myposian cure, he ends up sleeping for three days.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 40 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E5

#2 - Lifesavers (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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After Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, Balki becomes his personal servant which ends up annoying Larry.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 32 votes.

Perfect Strangers - S2E16

#1 - Tux for Two (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Larry has been invited to a formal party for a photographer he idolizes but Balki's honest opinions embarrass Larry.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 25 votes.

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