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Two cousins, zero chill, one iconic catchphrase—welcome to the '80s sitcom that invented wholesome chaos.
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Perfect Strangers (1986)

Fish-out-of-water frenzyRoommate sitcom goldPure serotonin television

Latest Episode

Up, Up and Away (2)
22 min

Season 8 • Episode 6

Latest

Up, Up and Away (2)

Aug 6, 1993

Trapped on board a runaway hot air balloon, Larry and Balki must find a way to get back to Earth as Jennifer goes into labor.

Overview

Comedy

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

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Bronson Pinchot's Balki—an accent that shouldn't work but absolutely does.

Writing

Physical comedy scripts that let two pros absolutely cook.

Production

Chicago-set sitcom actually filmed in LA—don't think about the snow.

Best for:Background: Perfect folding laundry companion—laughs guaranteed, attention optional.·Friends: Group watch for maximum 'Dance of Joy' participation.·Binge: Eight seasons of escalating cousin shenanigans await.
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Creator

Dale McRaven

First AiredMar 25, 1986
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons8·Episodes150
ABC

Top Cast

Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot

Balki Bartokomous

Mark Linn-Baker

Mark Linn-Baker

Larry Appleton

Melanie Wilson

Melanie Wilson

Jennifer Lyons

Rebeca Arthur

Rebeca Arthur

Mary Anne Spencer

Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Sam Gorpley

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Bronson Pinchot based Balki's accent on a Greek tailor he met, then amped it to 11 for comedy.

Cultural

The show walked a weird line: celebrating Balki's 'foreignness' while making him the moral center, letting American cynicism be the punchline.

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Perfect Strangers Promo: April 1988

Perfect Strangers Promo: April 1988

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