Episode guide
Perfect Strangers: Season 4
22 episodes · first aired Oct 14, 1988
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- 1 The Lottery Oct 14, 1988 · 24m Balki insists on buying a lottery ticket but Larry thinks that it is just a waste of money for something that can't possibly win. But during the draws, Larry realizes that Balki picked the…
- 2 Assertive Training Oct 21, 1988 · 24m After Mr. Perkins, an employee at the Chronicle parked in Larry's parking space and Jennifer breaks a date with him at the last minute, Larry figures he has trouble being assertive. So he…
- 3 Aliens Oct 28, 1988 · 24m Larry and Balki throw a Halloween party with their friends and after six hours of watching scary movies, Larry wakes up and discovers that Balki is an alien from "Planet Mypos" and is…
- 4 Piano Movers Nov 4, 1988 · 24m When Lydia wants her piano moved up ten flights of stairs so she can sing for a record producer she is dating, Balki volunteers himself and Larry but Larry's bad back may be a strain on…
- 5 High Society Nov 11, 1988 · 24m Larry has an excellent idea to present to the owners of the Chronicle but has trouble getting into the party that they're holding. And mistakenly believing that Balki is that Crown Prince…
- 6 Up a Lazy River (1) Nov 18, 1988 · 24m The Chicago Chronicle is having a camping trip. Larry hates camping but knows that Jennifer loves it, so he arranges a trip. Jennifer insists she won't go alone with Larry (remembering the…
- 7 Up a Lazy River (2) Nov 25, 1988 · 24m After the river takes them on a wild ride, The four end up lost in the woods. Hoping that Larry can regain Jennifer's respect, he talks Balki into letting him lead them back to the camp…
- 8 College Bound Dec 9, 1988 · 24m Larry prepares a surprise party for Balki who is taking his college entrance exams. While they are waiting for him to return, they talk about some things they've been through together such…
- 9 The Gift of the Mypiot Dec 16, 1988 · 24m On Christmas Eve, Larry and Balki throw a Christmas party at their apartment for all their friends. But when Balki realizes that Mr. Gorpley is lonely, he invites him who causes a lot of…
- 10 Maid to Order Jan 6, 1989 · 24m With Larry working late and Balki at college, their household chores are falling behind. So they decide to hire a maid. They finally select Mr. Bailey who waits on them hand and foot for…
- 11 That Old Gang of Mine Jan 13, 1989 · 24m Mary Anne was promoted and moves to London and Balki is heartbroken and miserable. So Larry suggests Balki get a hobby to take his mind off her. So he joins a motorcycle gang where the…
- 12 Crimebusters Jan 20, 1989 · 24m Larry is promoted to the investigative reporting team of Marshall & Walpole at the Chronicle and looks hard for a great story. Harriette's husband Carl is a cop who is about to make a big…
- 13 Games People Play Feb 3, 1989 · 24m Larry is assigned to be on a game show called "Risk it All" and Balki is his partner. Balki wants to do all the stunts on the show but Larry, to avoid humiliation, insists that he just…
- 14 Come Fly with Me Feb 10, 1989 · 24m Larry and Balki are flying to Hawaii with Jennifer and Mary Anne serving along the way. But after eating a Myposian snack the wrong way, Jennifer and Mary Anne get sick. So Larry and Balki…
- 15 Blind Alley Feb 17, 1989 · 24m Larry's bowling team is one game away from winning the trophy that Mr. Gorpley has been waving in Larry's face for the last year. But Calvin, the star player has been sent out of town by…
- 16 The 'King' and I Feb 24, 1989 · 24m Larry and Balki throw a '50s party and invite their friends. Lydia brings her date Lamont, a hypnotist. After demonstrating hypnosis, he accidentally hypnotizes Balki into thinking he's…
- 17 Prose and Cons Mar 10, 1989 · 24m Larry and Balki wind up in jail after refusing to reveal their source for a commodity scandal, to protect the freedom of the press. They won't stop there; they are very persistent to keep…
- 18 Car Wars Mar 17, 1989 · 24m Balki finally has enough money to buy a car and thinks it will be fun. But Larry insists on using his father's "used car rating system" to buy him one and ends up choosing him a lemon.
- 19 Just a Gigolo Mar 31, 1989 · 24m Lydia is miserable when her boyfriend dumped her so Balki uses his match-making skills to fix Lydia up with a man who turns out to be a gigolo who married wealthy women, takes their money…
- 20 Seven Card Studs Apr 14, 1989 · 24m Balki loses $100 at Mr. Gorpley's poker game so Larry insists on playing at his next game to win back Balki's money and then some. Larry tells Balki that he is a great poker player but he…
- 21 Teacher's Pest Apr 28, 1989 · 24m Larry was chosen to teach a college course in journalism and Balki is able to take the class. But his standards are set way too high that he fails the whole class.
- 22 Wedding Bell Blues May 5, 1989 · 24m On Balki's 25th birthday, his mama has a pre-arranged marriage that Balki must go through with, even though he is in love with Mary Anne. So Larry and Jennifer try and find a way to save…