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S5 E13 Because They’re Cousins

Comedy

TV-PG

23 minutes

Jan 4, 1990

Balki's identical cousin pays a visit and lures him into an investment scam.Featuring: Mark Linn-Baker, Belita Moreno, Rebeca Arthur, Melanie Wilson, Sam Anderson, Bronson Pinchot

Season 5, 24 Episodes

Perfect Strangers - Good Skates

Larry exaggerated his roller skate skills to impress Jennifer, enraged the Myposians.

Perfect Strangers - Lie-Ability

After a minor car accident, Larry plans to defraud an insurance company to help his sister with her tuition.

Perfect Strangers - The Newsletter

The Newsletter,

When Balki becomes editor of the office newsletter, Larry gives him advice on how to get the dirt.

Perfect Strangers - Tooth or Consequences

Tooth or Consequences,

Balki's first trip to the dentist goes wild after Balki and Larry accidentally inhale too much-laughing gas.

Perfect Strangers - Dog Day Mid-Afternoon

Dog Day Mid-Afternoon,

Larry reports on a money laundering scheme — prompting the scheme's leader to command the office with a bomb.

Perfect Strangers - Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion,

Larry and Balki unearthed a concealed compartment in the chimney that contained information about the works of a prominent poet.

Perfect Strangers - Father Knows Best?, Part 1

Father Knows Best?, Part 1,

Larry's father comes to visit, but everyone ends up trapped in the basement as it fills with water.

Perfect Strangers - Father Knows Best?, Part 2

Father Knows Best?, Part 2,

Larry and his father finally express their true feelings for each other while trapped in a flooding basement.

Perfect Strangers - Hello Ball

The gang plays golf with Jennifer's father. Larry lets her father win, but Balki doesn't miss a shot.

Perfect Strangers - Almost Live From Chicago

Almost Live From Chicago,

Despite her fear of cameras, Larry convinces Lydia to try out a talk show version of her advice column for TV.

Perfect Strangers - Home Movies

Balki tries to make a video of his life to send back to his relatives, but the project turns into a disaster.

Perfect Strangers - Everyone in the Pool

Everyone in the Pool,

Balki has an uncanny ability to pick winners in the football pool.

Perfect Strangers - Because They're Cousins

Because They're Cousins,

Balki's identical cousin pays a visit and lures him into an investment scam.

Perfect Strangers - Disorderley Orderlies

Disorderley Orderlies,

Larry volunteers at the hospital just to get an interview with a patient.

Perfect Strangers - The Selling of Mypos

The Selling of Mypos,

Balki becomes the negotiator for the sale of a portion of Mypos, and Larry tries to be his adviser.

Perfect Strangers - Nightmare Vacation

Nightmare Vacation,

Larry and Balki take their girlfriends on a trip to paradise—which turns out to be their worst nightmare.

Perfect Strangers - Three’s a Crowd

Three’s a Crowd,

Mary Anne stays with Larry and Balki after an argument with Jennifer.

Perfect Strangers - A Blast From the Past

A Blast From the Past,

Larry and Balki are visited by a man who once tried to blow them up, but his visit proves dangerous.

Perfect Strangers - He’s the Boss

He’s the Boss,

Larry is confounded after Balki is promoted to an executive position at the newspaper.

Perfect Strangers - Here Comes the Judge

Here Comes the Judge,

After Larry is accused of stealing office supplies, Balki shows no mercy as head of the grievance committee.

Perfect Strangers - This Old House

This Old House,

Larry buys a house in bad repair in the hopes of fixing it up and selling it for a profit.

Perfect Strangers - Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie,

When Balki's latest best friend, Yeorgi the Parrot, flies out a window, Larry must face the consequences.

Perfect Strangers - Digging up the News

Digging up the News,

Larry and Balki get the popular host of a children's TV show fired—before trying to get him rehired.

Perfect Strangers - Eyewitless Report

Eyewitless Report,

The gang and Mr. Gorpley go for an outing at a cabin and wind up capturing an escaped killer.

Details

Perfect Strangers

Comedy

TV-PG

8 Seasons

25 minutes

A Mediterranean immigrant comes to live with his distantly related American cousin, creating a culture clash.

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