Perfect Strangers Episode Guide Date: Sept 7, 1998 Compiled by Guidewriter Not to be sold in any form. May be posted at any free site in text form only. Guidewriter site: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not ask for tapes. Post to alt.video.tape-trading which is a Usenet newsgroup. Use your newsreader or visit http://www.dejanews.com to read and/or post. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Perfect Strangers is a 30 minute sitcom. Debut: March 25, 1986 on ABC; last episode August 6, 1993 Currently being rerun on USA 9:30am Mon-Friday plus independent channels in some areas. Check your local listings. Created by Dale McRaven Produced by Mark Fink and Paula A. Roth Music: Jesse Frederick & Bennett Salvay Premise: The adventures of a young sheepherder from a middle European country, Mypos, who comes to America to seek his fortune and bunks in with his cousin Larry in Chicago. Cast: Balki Bartokomous..........Bronson Pinchot Larry Appleton.............Mark Linn-Baker Twinkie(Donald Twinkacetti)Ernie Sabella Mr. Gorpley................Sam Anderson Edwina Twinkacetti.........Belita Moreno Lydia Markham..............Belita Moreno Harriette Winslow..........Jo Marie Payton-France Susan......................Lise Cutter Jennifer...................Melanie Wilson Mary Anne..................Rebeca Arthur R.T. Wainwright............F.J. O'Neil ------------------------ Season 1 ----------------------------- 1-1. PERFECT STRANGERS 25 Mar 86 Balki arrives in Chicago, finds his cousin Larry and asks for a place to stay while he looks for a job. Since he is a professional sheep herder, that won't be easy. w. Dale McRaven d. Joel Zwick Customer #1..................Stephen Vinovich Customer #2..................Bobby Hosea Regulars: Twinkie, Susan 1-2. PICTURE THIS (174901) 1 Apr 86 Convinced that everyone takes advantage of Balki, Larry teaches Balki to say "no", then when he needs him to say "yes", Balki refuses costing Larry a chance at a photojournal job. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Linda.........................Anna Nicholas Woman.........................Ava Cadell Man...........................Jim Ingersol Regulars: Twinkie, Susan 1-3. FIRST DATE (03) 8 Apr 86 Balki wants Larry to explain how to approach American women, but Balki seems to be more successful which frustrates Larry. w. Marty Nadler d. Joel Zwick Diane.........................Mary Anne Dorward Hostess.......................Mindy Sterling Richard.......................Allen Graf Girl..........................Sarah Partridge Regulars: Twinkie, Susan 1-4. BABY, YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR (174904) 15 Apr 86 Balki gets lessons in driving from Larry, who bets with Twinkie that he can teach him and he will get his license. w. Chip & Doug Keyes d. Howard Storm The Examiner..................Eddie Barth Regulars: Twinkie, Susan 1-5. CHECK THIS (174905) 22 Apr 86 Balki is so excited with his new checking account that he spends $3000 on furniture, but his balance is only $128. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Harrison Harper...............Sam Anderson Delivery Man..................Steve Witting Regulars: Twinkie, Susan, Edwina 1-6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY (174907) 29 Apr 86 The big birthday party planned for Larry falls flat when he comes home depressed after losing a photo sale. w. Chip & Doug Keyes d. Joel Zwick Tina..........................Georgia Harrell Snake.........................Karl Johnson Officer Finley................Greg Finley Lou...........................Vinny Argiro Max...........................Harry Woolf Street Person.................Pat Calhoun Delivery Man..................Anthony Grumbach Sandra........................Myra Turley Regulars: Twinkie, Susan ---------------------- Season 2 ---------------------------------- 2-1. HELLO, BABY (175502) 17 Sep 86 Balki offers Larry's room to a pregnant foreign woman from his citizenship class who needs a place to stay. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Gina Morelli..................Candi Milo Regular: Twinkie 2-2. HUNKS LIKE US (175504) 24 Sep 86 The two men join a health club, but their efforts to impress young women leave them too tired to go out. Trivia: Reuben's Perfect Body health club. w. Alan Mandel d. Joel Zwick Jennifer Lyons................Melanie Wilson Mary Anne.....................Rebeca Arthur Hunk..........................Richard Brose Instructor....................Vanessa Paul Woman.........................Lisa Coppenolle Perfect Strangers -- p.27 2-3. THE UNNATURAL (175513) 1 Oct 86 Larry must decide if he will let Balki play or use the ringer that Twinkie hired for the baseball championship. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Umpire........................Hank Robinson Duke Lyle.....................Terence Goodman Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-4. LADIES & GERMS (175503) (postponed 10/15/86) 5 Nov 86 Larry has a big date with his dream girl and dreads germs, but he catches a cold and tries everything to cure it. Balki kept the date, but things are never quite right. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Edwina Twinkacetti............Belita Moreno Marie Twinkacetti.............Erica Gayle Donnie Twinkicetti............Matthew Licht 2-5. LIFESAVERS (aka The Burglar 175501) 22 Oct 86 After Larry saves Balki's life, Balki becomes his permanent personal servant. w. Jim Parker d. Joel Zwick Burglar.......................Rafael Mauro Regulars: Twinkie, Susan 2-6. BABES IN BABYLON (175508) 29 Oct 86 The cousins win a trip to Las Vegas in a grocery contest, but Larry is afraid that Balki might become a compulsive gambler and wants to avoid the casinos. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Wendy.........................Donna Denton Croupier......................Gary Pagett 2-7. FALLING IN LOVE IS ... (175514) 12 Nov 86 When Larry says that Balki's girl is just using him, Balki thinks Larry is just jealous. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Carol.........................Karen Lynn Scott Customer......................Dave Ketchum ..............................Cynthia Crummer Regular: Jennifer 2-8. TWO MEN & A CRADLE (175515) (postponed 19 Nov 86) 3 Dec 86 Babysitting can be hazardous. When Larry and Balki agree to watch a baby, they go for a walk with disastrous results. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Gina..........................Candi Milo Linda.........................Deborah Benson 2-9. CAN'T GET A WITNESS (175512) 26 Nov 86 When Balki innocently get involved with a racketeer, he and Larry are threatened if they go to court and testify. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Judge.........................Ivan Bonar DA............................Milt Oberman Dunne.........................James Gallery Regulars: Twinkie,Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-10. THE RENT STRIKE (175507) 10 Dec 86 When there is no hot water and the heat is off, the tenants gather to plan what to do and decide to strike which upsets Twink who needs the money for a gambling debt. w. Mark Fink d. Joel Zwick Max (or Mack).................Bob Larkin Slabermiss (?)................Mary Gillis Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Susan, Twink 2-11. A CHRISTMAS STORY (175516) 17 Dec 86 A blizzard closes the airport and strands them in Chicago for the holidays, preventing Larry from getting his turn as the "Christmas Boy" who hands out the presents and it won't be his turn again for another nine years. w. Dale McRaven d. Joel Zwick Christmas Tree Salesman.......Jay Gerber Regulars: Twinkie, Jennifer, Mary Anne, Edwina 2-12. DOG GONE BLUES (21) 7 Jan 87 Balki wants to keep a dog he got from the pound, but it is against the house rules. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Mrs. Cooper...................Tina Lifford Cooper Boy....................Ben Hoag Cooper Girl...................Ebonie Smith Suprides, the dog.............Friday Regulars: Twinkie 2-13. SINCE I LOST MY BABY (175506) 14 Jan 87 The two cousins try to find a way to reconcile Twinkie and his wife, so he will move back home--out of their apartment. w. Chip & Doug Keyes d. Joel Zwick ..............................Dante D'Andre Regulars: Twinkie, Edwina 2-14. TROUBLE IN PARADISE (20) 21 Jan 87 They invite two stewardesses for dinner and then argue about the menu--Balki wants to serve Myposian dishes. w. Mark Fink d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-15. BEAUTIFUL DREAMER (23) 23 Jan 87 Balki has insomnia, but falls asleep on the fourth day during a big sale at the shop. Larry tries some psychological tests to determine the cause. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Customers.....................Marte Boyle Slout, Muriel Minot Regulars: Twinkie, Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-16. TUX FOR TWO (24) (175522) 4 Feb 87 Larry is afraid that Balki will embarrass him at a formal party for an idolized photographer. w. Joel Saltzman d. Joel Zwick Roger Morgan..................James Greene Margaret......................Carol Bruce Dennis........................Hank Stratton Waiter........................Frank Birney Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Twinkie 2-17. TEN SPEED & SOFT TOUCH (175524) 11 Feb 87 Being a 'big brother' to troubled kid might be rewarding, but Larry thinks the boy stole his bike. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Eddie.........................Bobby Jacoby Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-18. SNOW WAY TO TREAT A LADY-1 (175523) 18 Feb 87 Larry tries to become an expert skier over night to impress Jennifer on the group's ski trip. w.Howard Adler & Robert Griffard d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-19. SNOW WAY TO TREAT A LADY-2 (175526) 25 Feb 87 The four are trapped in the cabin after an avalanche and try to dig a tunnel to the outside world. w. Howard Adler & Robert Griffard d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 2-20. UP ON THE ROOF (175511) [LOC 27 Feb 87] The two men go up on the roof to take a picture and knock off Twinkie's antenna. Twinkie comes up to complain and pushes off the ladder and it rains, lightning strikes, etc. w. Dale McRaven d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Mary Anne, Twinkie 2-21. GET A JOB (175525) 5 Mar 87 After Twinkie refuses a raise, Larry and Balki dump their jobs, then have to get work at a burger joint, Fat Marsha's Diner, to pay their bills; and then the hockey fans come in... w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Marsha Manning................Susan Kellermann Al............................Allan Graf Jake..........................Tim Rossovich Rowdy Hockey Fan #1...........Louis Arquette Rowdy Hockey Fan #2...........Marty Schiff Regulars: Twinkie, Edwina 2-22. HELLO, ELAINE (175520) 1 Apr 87 Larry's sister stops off on her way to New York where she expects to be accepted as a pianist, but Larry is sceptical. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Elaine........................Sue Ball Leroy.........................Tom "Tiny" Lister, Jr. ------------------------ Season 3 --------------------------------- New Cast: Mr. Gorpley.................Sam Anderson Harry Burns, Editor.........Eugene Roche R.T. Wainwright, Publisher..F.J. O'Neil Harriette Winslow...........Jo Marie Payton-France 3-1. ALL THE NEWS THAT FITS (30) Larry gets a job at the newspaper and Balki is hired to do the mail and other tasks which lead Gorpley to fire him, but Harriette knows where the bodies are buried and intervenes. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Mr. Conklin....................? Jack Bernardi ...............................Neil Elliot Regulars: Harriette, Gorpley, Burns (special) 3-2. WEIGH TO GO, BUDDY (176501) [LOC 26 Sep 87] Larry has a tough time losing weight, so he tries the Mypos diet of fish-eye soup and pig snouts. This does not have the hoped for results. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-3. TAKING STOCK (29) 14 Oct 87 Buying stock in a cereal company gives Balki some experience with the corporate world and he checks their advertising by counting the number of raisins per box. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Casselman......................Jeff Corey Crocker........................Alan Haufrect Ms. Abrams.....................Barbara Sharma Security Guards................Gene Lobell, Greg Collins Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-4. SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN CHICAGO (38) 7 Oct 87 The editor of the newspaper's Sunday magazine is pursuing Balki. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Olivia Crawford................Holland Taylor Flynn..........................Gerald Gordon Regular: Harriette 3-5. BETTER SHOP AROUND (32) [16Oct87] While buying groceries in the supermarket, Balki wins a shopping spree. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Store Manager..................Al Pugliese Clerk..........................Kimmy Robertson Customer.......................Diane Sainte-Marie ...............................Judy Cain Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-6. YOUR CHEATIN' HEART (37) 22 Oct87 When Jennifer makes frequent trips to the office to see Balki, Larry thinks she is two-timing him, but in reality needs Balki's help to buy a surprise gift for Larry. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Harriette 3-7. THE HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT (36) 2 Nov87 A psychic predicts that Larry will be eating a golden ring and sitting on a sheep when a huge storm brings death. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Claire Hayden..................Brandis Kemp Harry Burns......(special).....Eugene Roche Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Harriette 3-8. KARATE KIDS [#35] (176505) [LOC 6 Nov 87] After being beaten up at a bar, the cousins take up karate. After several weeks, Larry insists on returning to the bar. w. James O'Keefe & Alan Plotkin d. Joel Zwick Chuck..........................Randy Kovitz Instructor.....................? Bill Ryusaki Student........................? Marcus Mukai Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-9. FUTURE SHOCK (40) 25 Nov 87 Larry dreams of a future time when he waits for Jennifer to return from Los Angeles where she moved forty years in the past before he could tell her of his feelings. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer 3-10. NIGHT SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL (176514) 18 Nov 87 Balki is cheated by a con artist with phoney watches and jewelry, so he devises a plan to put him out of business. w. Barry O'Brien d. Joel Zwick Leon...........................Lee Arenberg Fat Jack.......................Tony Longo Thug #1........................Freeman King Thug #2........................Charles Shapiro Regular: Harriette 3-11. COACH POTATO (#39) (176511) 2 Dec 87 After cable is installed on the tv, Balki becomes glued to the set forgetting about sleep, food and his job. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Mr. Gorpley....................Sam Anderson Harriette Winslow..............Jo Marie Payton-France Cable TV Man...................Harry Murphy 3-12. THE BREAK IN (31) 9 Dec 87 Larry accidentally leaves a news article on the publisher's desk which necessitates a retrieval, but the two cousins wind up out on the ledge when interrupted. w. David Ketchum & Tony DeMarco d. Joel Zwick Frank Peterson.................Richard Frank Harry Burns....................Eugene Roche Security Guard.................Jim Doughan Regulars: Jennifer, Mary anne, Harriette Winslow 3-13. TO BE OR NOT TO BE (44) [LOC 29 Dec87] 6 Jan 88 Balki and Larry are chosen to be in a commercial for the paper, but the final choice comes as a surprise. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Joel...........................Steve Vinovich Miles..........................Don Woodard Regulars: Harriette, Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-14. MY LIPS ARE SEALED (176515) 13 Jan 88 While Larry abides by the 'code of honor' at work, he expects Balki to leak information at home about his raise which he needs to buy the car he wants, a red convertible. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Lou Miller.....................Lorry Goldman Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Harriette 3-15. PEN PAL (#45) (176517) [LOC 1/21/88] 27 Jan 88 Larry is frightened when Balki invites the racketeer (now a parolee) they put in jail to stay at their apartment. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Vince Lucas....................John Del Regno Regulars: Lydia, Harriette 3-16. JUST DESSERTS (46) [LOC 1/28/88] 3 Feb 88 Larry can sell Balki's Myposian desserts, but can he make an adequate supply of them fast enough? w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-17. PIPE DREAMS (50) [LOC 2/4/88] [postponed 10 Feb 88] 4 Mar 88 Larry tries to impress Jennifer by fixing her plumbing himself instead of calling a plumber. w. Bob Keyes d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 3-18. THE DEFIANT GUYS (176507) 11 Mar 88 The two cousins become handcuffed together just before Larry has an important luncheon date with a publisher. w. Michael Mauer d. Joel Zwick story by John B. Collins Harry Burns....................Eugene Roche Mrs. Van Wisser................Susan French Marcel, Maitre 'd..............Milt Jamin Security Guard.................Jim Doughan Regulars: R.T. Wainwright, Harriette Winslow 3-19. BYE, BYE BIKI (#47) (176519) [LOC 3Mar88] Balki is excited because his 106 year old "yaya" Biki is coming to America to see him. He has a hard time accepting that she died at the New York airport and still holds the party. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Harriette, Lydia, Mary Anne, Jennifer 3-20. YOU GOTTA HAVE FRIENDS (41) 25 Mar 88 Larry does not believe that Balki's new friend is honest, but has taken Balki's money and left. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Cameo by Carl Lewis as himself, Balki's friend Ticket Agent...................Hartley Silver Regulars: Harriette 3-21. THE GRADUATE (49) 3/9/88 Balki needs an 'A' in his history final to graduate at the top of his night school class and then he finds out there is no ceremony or prom for night school. Larry intercedes. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Mr. Jones......................Peter Crombie Regulars: Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne, Harriette 3-22. MY BROTHER, MYSELF (48 176520) [LOC 3/9/88] 18 Mar 88 Larry schemes to impress his brother and drafts Balki to help. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Billy..........................Ted McGinley Regulars: Lydia, Harriette ----------------------- Season 4 --------------------------------- 4-1. THE LOTTERY (177507) 14 Oct 88 Balki wants to play the lottery and Larry tries to tell him this is a losing cause, but is it? w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick The Clerk......................Gregg Berger Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia, Gorpley, Harriette 4-2. ASSERTIVE TRAINING (52) 21 Oct 88 Larry takes an assertiveness training class and then tries to help Balki get a raise, but it doesn't work as planned. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Doug Perkins...................Lorry Goldman Regulars: Gorpley, Jennifer, Harriette 4-3. ALIENS (54) 28 Oct 88 Larry survives a Halloween horror movie marathon, but wakes up the next morning believing Balki has turned into an alien from another planet. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Harriette, Jennifer, Lydia, Mary Anne 4-4. PIANO MOVERS (53) 4 Nov 88 When Lydia wants her piano moved up ten flights so she can sing for a record producer she is dating, Balki volunteers himself and Larry, which causes a rift between them. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Chuck Panama...................Michael DeLano Regular: Lydia 4-5. HIGH SOCIETY (55) 11 Nov 88 Mistakenly believing Balki is the Crown Prince of Mypos, a wealthy newspaper owner invites Balki and Larry to his estate. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Mr. Endicott...................Norman Bartold Mrs. Endicott..................Carol Bruce Bobo, Senior...................Robert Cornthwaite Guest..........................Frank Birney Young Snob.....................Roger Scott Regulars: Harriette 4-6. UP THE LAZY RIVER-1 (56) 11/18/88 Larry and Balki hate camping, but Larry knows that Jennifer loves it, so he arranges a trip. Jennifer insists she won't go alone, so Balki becomes the leader. Mary Anne goes. too. w. James O'Keefe & Alan Plotkin d. Joel Zwick Group Leader...................Harry Woolf Guide..........................Robert Brian Wilson Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Harriette 4-7. UP THE LAZY RIVER-2 (57) 11/23/88 Lost in the woods, Larry leads them around in a 5 hour circle. Other hazards are quicksand and a bear. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick 4-8. COLLEGE BOUND (58) 9 Dec 88 Larry prepares a surprise party for Balki who is taking his college entrance exams. While they are waiting for Balki to come home, they review previous episodes; such as, plumbing, singles bar, Gina's childbirth, first day at the office. w. William Bickley, Michael Warren, Paula A.Roth d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Harriette, Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia Flashbacks include: Mr. Gorpley, Mr. Burns, Gina 4-9. THE GIFT OF THE MYPLOT (59) 16 Dec 88 Balki asks lonely Mr. Gorpley to join them at their Christmas Eve party to everyone's dismay. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Jimmy..........................Jim Doughan Allyson........................Kate Finlayson Regulars: Harriette, Gorpley, Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne 4-10. MAID TO ORDER (60) 6 Jan 89 Balki hires a maid and Larry complains when she turns out to be too efficient. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Mrs. Bailey....................Doris Roberts Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Mr. Gorpley, Harriette 4-11. THAT OLD GANG OF MINE (61) 13 Jan 89 Balki joins the "Motor Psychos" bike club after Mary Anne moves to London and the club plans a wild initiation ceremony. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Cobra..........................John Matuszak Flame..........................Diane Delano Growling Biker.................Earl Finn Regulars: Mary Anne, Jennifer 4-12. CRIMEBUSTERS (62) 20 Jan 89 Working as a researcher for the newspaper, Larry's efforts to get a story for the investigative team could prove disastrous. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Carl...........................Reginald VelJohnson Zitell.........................Richard McGonagle Chief of Police................Richard Kuss Policeman in Bar...............Jack McGee Regular: Harriette 4-13. GAMES PEOPLE PLAY (63) 3 Feb 89 Larry tosses his attitude about greed to the winds as he and Balki compete on a game show, "Risk It All". w. Bill Rosenthal & Noah Taft d. Joel Zwick Bink Warmington................Bob Goen Kelly Langston.................Jude Mussetter Contestant #1..................Marr Nealon Contestant #2..................Lynnsey Ryan Stage Manager..................Jim Neil Regulars: Mr. Wainwright, Harriette, Jennifer, Mary Anne 4-14. COME FLY WITH ME (64) 10 Feb 89 Balki is overjoyed to be taking his first flight, but the stewardesses, Jennifer and Mary Anne, are not so pleased. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Groom..........................Robert Pierce Bride..........................Mary Ellen Dunbar Irate Passenger................John Di Santi Vegetarian.....................J.P.Bumstead Ex-Smoker......................Gerald Castillo Woman..........................Rowena Balos Red-Headed Woman...............Nancy McNamara Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 4-15. BLIND ALLEY (65) 17 Feb 89 Balki is to substitute on the bowling team, but his trip to the optometrist may make playing difficult. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Calvin.........................Jimi Bridges, Jr. Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Harriette, Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne 4-16. THE 'KING' AND I (66) 24 Feb 89 Balki is hypnotized on the day of his tax audit and thinks he is Elvis, dressing and acting the part. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Lamont Cassidy.................Terrence E. McNally Mr. Yates......................Ron Perkins Regulars: Lydia, Harriette, Gorpley 4-17. PROSE AND CONS (67) 10 Mar 89 Refusing to reveal a source lands the two in jail, but Larry decides to tell after two thugs are put in his cell. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Process Server.................Zack Phifer Jailer.........................Raymond O'Keefe Cell Mate Dutch................Robert Schuch Cell Mate Jake.................Charles Young Regulars: Harriette, Mr. Wainwright, Lydia 4-18. CAR WARS (68) 17 Mar 89 Balki does not expect to enjoy the search for a car, but Larry insists his system will pick out the perfect used car. w. William Bickley & Michael Warren d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Harriette, Lydia 4-19. JUST A GIGOLO (69) 31 Mar 89 Lydia is planning to marry a man they think is a just a gigolo who will bilk her and run. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Jack Colby.....................Charles Frank Regulars: Lydia, Gorpley, Wainwright, Harriette, Jennifer 4-20. SEVEN CARD STUDS (70) 14 Apr 89 When Balki loses a wad in Mr. Gorpley's poker game, Larry comes up with a plan to win it back. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Walt...........................Guy Christopher Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Jennifer 4-21. TEACHER'S PEST (445227) 28 Apr 89 Larry teaches a college course in journalism, but he sets his standards too high and the class rebels. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Football Player................Joshua Cadman Student #1.....................Judy Prescott Student #2.....................Craig Gini "A" Student....................Eva LaRue 4-22. WEDDING BELLE BLUES (445228) 5 May 89 Balki officially becomes a man on his 25th birthday and gets a surprise from home--a wife. w. Robert Blair d. Joel Zwick Verbos Verazonnos..............Peter Allas Kiki karadopolis...............Kathryn Marcopolus Reverend Bacon.................Bill Cort Regulars: Mary Anne, Jennifer, Lydia, Gorpley, Harriette ---------------------------- Season 5 ------------------------------ 5-1. GOOD SKATES (445753) 22 Sep 89 The Gabuggis, Myposian furies, torment Larry when he lies about his roller skating ability to impress Jennifer, who volunteered for a Big Brother fund raising event. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Grant Larkin...................Noon Orsatti Announcer......................Terry Burns Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Mr. Gorpley 5-2. LIE-ABILITY (445751) 29 Sep 89 After a minor auto accident, Gorpley suggests Larry sue, so Larry has plans to defraud an insurance company to gain money to help his sister with her tuition and Balki expects he will suffer a dreadful fate if he does. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Joseph Garber..................Allen Williams Regulars: Sam Gorpley, Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-3. THE NEWSLETTER (#76) (445754) 6 Oct 89 Balki is the editor of the office newsletter and gets some advice from Larry on how to dig up the dirt. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Matt Miner.....................Curtis Taylor Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Mr. Wainwright, Lydia 5-4. TOOTH OR CONSEQUENCES (445755) 13 Oct 89 When Balki makes his first visit to the dentist, it is Larry who is in trouble. w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Dr. Shukin.....................Macon McCalman Dental Assistant...............Harriette Hall Regulars: Mr. Gorpley 5-5 DOG DAY MID-AFTERNOON (#78) (445758) 20 Oct 89 Larry's expose of a money-laundering scheme brings the schemes designer to the paper with a list of complaints and a bomb. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Marvin Berman...................George Wyner Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Sam Gorpley 5-6 ALMOST LIVE FROM CHICAGO (#74) (445752) 1 Dec 89 Lydia has been offered the opportunity of having her own tv advice show, but she has one big problem--she fears cameras. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Joel Zwick Stage Manager..................Zane Lasky Regulars: Lydia, Mary Anne, Jennifer 5-7. POETRY IN MOTION (445759) 5 Nov 89 The cousins poke around in the chimney and find a secret compartment containing clues to the work of a poet, Lowell Kelly. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick 5-8. FATHER KNOWS BEST?-1 (#79) (445756) 10 Nov 89 Larry's perfectionist father comes for a visit and their attempt to impress him leads to all of them being trapped in the basement which is rapidly filling with water. 5-9. FATHER KNOWS BEST?-2 (#80) (445757) 17 Nov 89 Poor Larry feels responsible for their predicament and attempts to solve it first by stuffing a head in the pipe, next by using a beam to batter the door and finally blowing off the doorknob. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Mr. Appleton....................James Noble Regulars: Gorpley, Lydia, Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-10. HELLO BALL (445760) 24 Nov 89 When the gang goes out to play golf with Jennifer's father, Larry goofs to let her father win, but Balki can't miss. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Joel Zwick Jennifer's Father, Mr. Lyons...Robert King Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-11. HOME MOVIES (445761) 8 Dec 89 Larry does the honors of taking the home movie to be sent back to Mypos for the family reunion. w. Tom Amundsen d. Joel Zwick Guest "Lydia"..................Bobby Jo Lathan Gentleman Guest................Gary Bolen Lady Guest.....................Darla Stevens Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia, Sam Gorpley 5-12. EVERYONE IN THE POOL (#84) (445762) 15 Dec 89 Balki seems to have an uncanny insight about the winning teams in the football pool and Larry has a plan to use it. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Lydia, Mary Anne 5-13. BECAUSE THEY'RE COUSINS (445763) 5 Jan 90 Cousin Bartok comes to visit from Los Angeles and is quite a surprise, plus he has a money-making scheme. w. Robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Bartok.........................Bronson Pinchot Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia, Gorpley 5-14 DISORDERLY ORDERLIES (445764) 12 Jan 90 Larry's volunteer duty at the hospital was inspired by an ulterior motive--he wants to interview a patient, a football player, which will advance his journalistic career. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Hank Peterson..................Forry Smith Mr. Vaughn.....................Travis McKenna Nurse Bagley...................Catherine Paolone The Orderly....................Antonio Todd Mr. Wainwright.................F. J. O'Neil 5-15. THE SELLING OF MYPOS (445765) 26 Jan 90 Balki is the official negotiator in the sale of a section of Mypos to a large company and Larry tries to advise him. w. Terry Hart d. Joel Zwick J.R. Stanhouse.................Warren Munson Staff Executive................Bryan Byers Executive Assistant............Ann Convery Deliver Man....................Robert G. Lee Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-16. NIGHTMARE VACATION (445767) 2 Feb 90 The perfect vacation at a tropical resort, Club Paradise, is disrupted by a hurricane. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Joel Zwick Mac McIntyre...................James Hampton Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-17. THREE'S A CROWD (445768) 9 Feb 90 Mary Anne is invited to stay in their apartment after an argument breaks out during a board game causing a rift between the women. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Mary Anne, Jennifer 5-18. A BLAST FROM THE PAST (445770) 16 Feb 90 A witness about to enter the witness protection program spends his last night with Larry and Balki. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Marvin Berman..................George Wyner Phone Man......................Lawrence E. Mintz Federal Agent..................Richard Hoyt-Miller Dr. Shore......................John Welsh Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-19. HE'S THE BOSS (#91) (445769) 23 Feb 90 Balki gets promoted to the executive staff, but is unaware that it is an affirmative action move. w. robert Griffard & Howard Adler d. Joel Zwick Glover.........................Sanford Jensen Maria..........................Gina Minervini Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Gorpley, Lydia, Wainwright 5-20. HERE COMES THE JUDGE (445766) 9 Mar 90 When Balki is head of the grievance committee, he has no mercy for Larry who has been accused of stealing office supplies. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick story by Paul Chitlik & Jeremy Bertrand Finch Delivery Man...................Robert G. Lee Mr. Hughes.....................Guy Christopher Miss Wiggans...................Sue Rihr Stenographer...................Michele Harrell Regulars: Lydia, Sam Gorpley, Jennifer, Mary Anne 5-21. THIS OLD HOUSE (#93) (445771) 30 Mar 90 Larry buys a house in poor condition figuring to fix it up and sell it for a nice profit, but then he gets greedy. The joke of this episode is to have look-a-like actors. w. Terry Hart d. Joel Zwick Elliot.........................Michael Mitz (thirtysomething) Hope...........................Stephanie Shroyer (thirtysomething) Skitch Henderson...............Michael Ayr Florence Henderson.............Kim Alexander 5-22. BYE, BYE BIRDIE (#94) (445772) 13 Apr 90 Balki is broken hearted after his pet parrot takes wing and flies away. w. Tom Devanney d. Joel Zwick Regulars: Jennifer 5-23. DIGGING UP THE NEWS (445773) 27 Apr 90 or 4 May 90 Larry does an expose of Uncle Shaggy's Dog House host and gets Uncle Shaggy fired, then tries to make amends. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Joel Zwick Shaggy.........................Rick Hurst Paula Silver...................Lisa Raggio Stage Manager..................Bradley Fisher Frenchie.......................Trisha Peters Hot Dog........................Danny Castle Regulars: Mr. Wainwright 5-24. EYEWITLESS REPORT (#96) (445774) 11 Apr 90 Sam Gorpley, the cousins and the girls go to a cabin in a forest, an outing provided by the newspaper. A 'mad dog' killer escapee is subdued by them, but they tell conflicting stories about the capture to the trooper. w. John B. Collins d. Joel Zwick Howard "Mad Dog" Krause........Rick Zumwalt State Trooper..................Robbie Howard Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Jennifer, Mary Anne --------------------- Season 6 -------------------------------- 6-1. SAFE AT HOME (97) 28 Sep 90 When their own security measures fail, the cousins buy a high-tech security system. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Richard Correll McNulty........................Raye Birk Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-2. NEW KID ON THE BLOCK (446303) 5 Oct 90 A precocious young kid is terrorizing the apartment house while under Balki's care and Larry tries to get him to control her. Larry is trying to write an expose for the paper. w. Bill Daley d. Greg Antonocci Mrs. Holland...................Andrea Walters Pat............................Alisan Porter Regulars: Mr. Wainwright, Jennifer 6-3. THE BREAK UP (100) 12 Oct 90 Larry confuses Jennifer about the status of their relationship when he agrees to her date with an old boyfriend. w. Terry Hart d. James O'Keefe Bill Madden....................David Sederholm Maitre d'......................Brian Carpenter Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-4. A HORSE IS A HORSE (98) 19 Oct 90 Balki's Myposian elixir does not really help the racehorse that Larry bought to save from disposal. w. Tom Devanney d. Greg Antonocci Dr. Tierney....................William Denis Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Sam Gorpley 6-5. FAMILY FEUD (446306) 26 Oct 90 Balki explains the 500 year old family feud to Larry, who is relieved to find out they don't kill each other and then learns the winner takes an ear as a trophy (when he loses). w. John B. Collins d. Judy Pioli Zoltan........................Nicholas Kadi 6-6. CALL ME INDESTRUCTIBLE (446305) 2 Nov 90 The Myopian God of Protection dispels Larry's fear of flying when he goes for a ride in a single-engine plane. w. Paula A. Roth d. James O'Keefe Alvin 'Ace' Atkins.............Kenneth Mars 6-7. THE MEN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH-1 (104) 9 Nov 90 Larry and Balki are sent to cover a wedding of soap stars in Los Angeles and meet more than the stars when they run into some mobsters. w. Terry Hart d. Richard Correll Herb...........................Steven Gilborn Sheila.........................Jessie Jones Marco Madison..................Scott Marlowe Darla Wayne....................Teresa Bowman Drug Agent.....................Chris Hendrie Thug #1........................Min Lee Thug #2........................Michael Hungerford Salesman.......................Donald Willis Newscaster.....................Dale Harimoto The Customer...................Elaine Bartolone The Waiter.....................Michael Caldwell Guest #1.......................Renee Wedel Guest #2.......................Timothy Noyes Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-8. THE MEN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH-2 (105) 16 Nov 90 Larry becomes the prime suspect after a murder at the wedding and the mobster gives chase. w. Terry Hart d. Richard Correll Additional cast for part 2: Roy............................Amy Hill Video Vendor...................Mic Rodgers Ice Cream Vendor...............Tony Rael Thug #3........................Matt Johnston Mugger.........................Michael Stanton Regulars: Mr. Wainwright 6-9. THE RING (106) 23 Nov 90 Larry buys a ring for Jennifer and then discovers it is fake. There is much ado as Larry tries to switch to a real ring without Jennifer realizing it. w. Harriet & Sandy Helberg d. Richard Correll Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-10. BLACK WIDOW (446309) 30 Nov 90 After reading an old newspaper article about a serial killer, Larry gets suspicious of Mary Anne who is planning a hiking trip to an isolated area with Balki. w. Tom Amundsen d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Mary Anne, Jennifer, Lydia, Gorpley 6-11. THE SUNSHINE BOYS (446311) 7 Dec 90 A high school buddy of Larry's comes to the office and invites the two to a dinner. They lied about a Carribean cruise, so they spend some time -- too much -- in a tanning machine. w. John B. Collins d. Judy Pioli Bunky.........................Mark Neely Regular: Mr. Wainwright, Mary Anne, Jennifer 6-12. HOCUS POCUS (446312) [LOC 12/28/90] Balki practices his magic tricks for the Youth Center Show and Larry refuses to go, but then he discovers the guest is a person he must interview; however, he gets trapped in a magic act box and Balki saves the day. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Mrs. O'Neil....................Gloria McMillan The Agent......................Tony Montero Amazing Timmy..................Nick Lewin The Ventriloquist..............Bruce LaNoil 6-13. FINDERS KEEPERS (446314) 4 Jan 91 Balki finds a box with a large amount of money and the two seek the rightful owner. w. Tom Amundsen d. Judy Pioli Father Killion.................Bryan O'Bryne The Minister...................John Petlock Regulars: Sam Gorpley 6-14. GRANDPA (446313) 11 Jan 91 Grandpa Appleton comes for a visit bringing his much younger girl friend. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Joel Zwick Grandpa........................John Anderson Sam............................Brenda Thomson George.........................George Poulos Sofia..........................Helen Lambros Athena.........................Marianne Muellerleile 6-15. LITTLE APARTMENT OF HORRORS (446315) 18 Jan 91 The Myposian cure for the common cold causes a plant to become a monster and turn the apartment into a horror house; however, Larry tries to turn the plant into cash. w. Terry Hart d. Judy Pioli Delivery Man...................Robert G. Lee Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia, Gorpley 6-16. I SAW THIS ON TV (446316) 1 Feb 91 Larry tells one too many lies and Jennifer breaks it off. Balki tries to teach Larry by telling about a bus driver and a sewer worker, recreating scenes from "The Honeymooners". w. Paula A. Roth d. Joel Zwick Larry/Ralph Kramden............Mark Linn-Baker Balki/Ed Norton................Bronson Pinchot Jennifer/Alice.................Melanie Wilson Mary Anne/Trixie...............Rebeca Arthur 6-17. SPEAK, MEMORY (446317) 2/8/91 When Jennifer's mother comes to meet Larry, he has amnesia because of a fall down the stairs at work. w. John B. Collins d. Judy Pioli Mrs. Lyons.....................Marla Adams Waiter.........................John Drayman Regulars: Mr. Gorpley, Jennifer 6-18. OUT OF SYNC (446318) 15 Feb 91 Balki is discovered by a music promoter and becomes the newest rock star--but is he really doing the singing? w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli Clyde Enright..................Ian Patrick Williams The Director...................Gene Wolande Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne Uncredited singers, dancers and musicians 6-19. SEE HOW THEY RUN (446319) 2/22/91 Balki runs for student body president and is fearful that Larry, as manager, might ruin his campaign. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Pioli The Moderator..................Marte Boyle Slout Student #1.....................Rhonda Britten Student #2.....................Troy Fromin Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia 6-20. CLIMB EVERY BILLBOARD (446320) 15 Mar 91 Larry and Balki wind up sitting on a billboard in the cold waiting for the Bulls to end their losing streak. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Regular: Mr. Wainwright 6-21. A CATERED AFFAIR (446321) 22 Mar 91 Balki's catering business really gets going, but might be too much for him to handle. w. Tom Amundsen d. Judy Pioli Billy Joe Bob..................Newell Alexander Betty..........................Mary Pat Gleason Gunther........................Alfred Dennis The Cowgirl....................Noreen Reardon Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-22. DUCK SOUP (446322) 5 Apr 91 Larry is pleased when Mr. Wainwright invites him to a duck hunt, but Balki's feelings are hurt when he is not included. w. Terry Hart d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Sam Gorpley, Mr. Wainwright 6-23. GREAT BALLS OF FIRE (446323) 26 Apr 91 Balki and Larry become volunteer fireman looking forward to fighting a fire, but the fire is in the firehouse. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Bill Petty Fire Chief Newton..............Ron Dean Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 6-24. SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER (446324) 3 May 91 Larry and Jennifer set a June wedding date and agree to take Balki's Myposian compatibility test. w. Paula A. Roth d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne --------------------- Season 7 -------------------------------- 7-1. BACHELOR PARTY (446851) 20 Sep 91 Balki is the Best Man and plans a simple bachelor party, but Mr. Gorpley changes that when he arrives with a stripper and drinks. w. d. Judy Pioli Bambi 7-2. THE WEDDING (446852) 27 Sep 91 Larry and Balki are driving to the site of the wedding when they are stopped by a patrolman for driving too slow, but are arrested when Larry backs into the patrol car, then they are drafted for a line-up and Larry is identified as a robber. w. Paula A Roth d. Judy Pioli Rudy............................Macka Foley Officer Cole....................Gary Lahti Larry Look-alike................Don Stallings Detective Albertson.............Clive Rosengren 7-3. THIS NEW HOUSE (446853) 4 Oct 91 Larry and Jennifer move into their new home with minimal heat and maximum payments. w. d. Judy Pioli Mr. Dexter......................Jack Stauffler 7-4. DOOR TO DOOR (446854) [ 11 Oct 91 postponed ] 20 Dec 91 Larry and Balki polish up their sales talk as they take on a door-to-door job selling cleaning products. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli music by Steven Chesne Lenora Dumont...................Marj Dusay 7-5. WEEKEND AT FERDINAND'S (446855) 18 Oct 91 Larry unexpectedly becomes the monarch of Mypos when the King falls dead in his arms. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Pioli story by Thomas R. Nance & John B. Collins King Ferdinand..................Don Amendolia Speaker of the Hut..............Paul Eiding Cookie (Mrs.Speaker)............Lynn Alexander Regulars: Lydia, Gorpley 7-6. FRIGHT NIGHT (446856) 25 Oct 91 The cousins play ghostbusters when an apparition shows up in the Appleton's new house. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli Ghost of Chester Bainbridge....Peter Jason 7-7. THE GAZEBO (446860) 1 Nov 91 The efforts of Larry and Balki to build a gazebo in the backyard look like scenes from old Laurel and Hardy comedies. w. Terry Hart d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-8. CITIZENSHIP-1 (446857) 8 Nov 91 As a surprise for Balki, who is to be sworn in as a US citizen, Larry has Mama Bartokomous flown in for a visit. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli music by Gary Bowen Mama Bartokomous................Bronson Pinchot Regulars: Lydia, Gorpley, Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-9. CITIZENSHIP-2 (446858) 15 Nov 91 On Mypos, Larry tries to persuade Mama to let Balki come back, but then settles happily into the relaxed life style of Mypos. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-10. WILD TURKEY (446859) 22 Nov 91 The cousins are afraid a lost wedding ring has found its way into the neighbor's turkey and attempt to retrieve it. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Mr. Johnson.....................James Staley Mrs. Johnson....................Julie Payne Grandpa Johnson.................Glen Vernon Joanie Johnson..................Brandi Chrisman Richie Johnson..................Adam Hendershott Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-11. DIMITRI'S WORLD (446862) 29 Nov 91 Balki gets the job of drawing a sheep named Dimitri for the paper and Larry is assigned to fill in the dialog 'bubbles'. w. Tom Amundsen d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Mr. Wainwright, Lydia, Sam Gorpley 7-12. CAR TUNES (446861) 6 Dec 91 Tired of having their car stereos stolen, they put an alarm in the car--but it goes off all night--and hiding in the trunk gets them an unexpected ride. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-13. TWO ANGRY MEN (#133) (446863) 3 Jan 92 Balki gets their names drawn for jury duty which starts the day before Jennifer has a pre-paid, non-refundable vacation in Bermuda booked. Balki holds out for not guilty endangering Larry's plans. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Pioli The Angry Juror.................Michael McManus The Bailiff.....................Ken Thorley The Judge.......................S. Marc Jordan Regular: Jennifer 7-14. MISSING (446864) 17 Jan 92 After Dimitri is kidnapped, Balki has a mental block that prevents him from sketching the stuffed sheep for a cover. w. Terry Hart d. Judy Pioli Rob Bob.........................Leslie Jordan Regular: Wainwright, Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia, Gorpley 7-15. GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE (446865) 1 Feb 92 Larry demonstrates the bidding procedure at an auction and winds up with a very expensive bottle of wine. w. Tom Amundsen d. Judy Pioli Auctioneer......................Donald Burton The Sophisticated Man...........Preston Hanson The Attractive Woman............Jill Pierce Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-16. YES SIR, THAT'S MY BABY (446866) 8 Feb 92 The possibility that Jennifer is pregnant causes Larry to dream up visions of both future and past. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Pioli Regular: Jennifer 7-17. WAYNE MAN (446870) 29 Feb 92 Larry manages to have star-struck Balki meet Wayne Newton when they take their all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Wayne Newton--special appearance as himself Dave............................Michael Laskin 7-18. THE ELEVATOR (446869) 14 Mar 92 The boys get the pleasure of moving Wainwright's over-sized couch to his office by way of the elevator. w. (cable failed) d. Joel Zwick Wainwright......................F.J. O'Neil Elevator Repairman..............Ed Hooks Delivery Man....................Frank Novak 7-19. THE PLAY'S THE THING (446867) 21 Mar 92 Larry's play has been cast with the cousins and women starring and is in the works. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Pioli Director........................Patrick Cupo Brad Oliver.....................Robert Gary Lee Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne, Lydia 7-20. STRESS TEST (446868) 28 Mar 92 It is stress test time which puts Larry and Balki in a team for the evaluation which is considered a serious ordeal. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Dr. Aldridge....................George Wyner Regular: Mr. Wainwright 7-21. OR GET OFF THE POT [part 1] (446871) 4 Apr 92 Due to a misunderstanding, Mary Anne threatens to leave since Balki fails to propose and he thinks it is Jennifer who loves him, but is Larry's wife. w. Terry Hart d. Judy Pioli Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 7-22. CHICAGO SUITE [part 2] (446872) 11 Apr 92 While the cat is away, the mice will play and in this case they brought home two women from a singles bar, one of whom passes out in Larry's bed. w. Tom Amundsen d. Joel Zwick Amy.............................Julie Uribe Beth............................Paige Pengra Regular: Jennifer 7-23. IT HAD TO BE YOU (446873) 18 Apr 92 Balki and Mary Anne meet look-a-likes and they each fall for the others image. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Pioli Honey...........................Kimmy Robertson Nico............................Justin Pinchot Maitre 'd.......................Robert Gary Lee Heather.........................Robyn Donny Regulars: Mary Anne, Jennifer 7-24. GET ME TO THE DUMP ON TIME (446874) (2nd ep.) 18 Apr 92 Balki causes a stir when he announces he is to be married the next day and Larry is in a stew because he lost the Myopian marriage necklace. w. Tom Devanney d. Judy Pioli Minister........................John Petlock Regulars: Wainwright, Jennifer, Mary Anne 8-1. THE BABY SHOWER (447951) 9 Jul 93 Mary Anne, who is pregnant, and Balki return from Mypos just in time for the shower for Jennifer's expected baby. w. Thomas R. Nance d. Judy Askins Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 8-2. AFTER HOURS (447952) 16 Jul 93 Larry wants to put some sparkle back in his marriage, so he and Balki go shopping and get locked in the store. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Judy Askins Security Guard..................Ken Kerman Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 8-3. LETHAL WEAPON (447953) 23 Jul 93 Balki is certain that he suffers from a curse and everything he touches will die after all the ants in his ant farm die. w. Sheri Hearn d. Judy Askins Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 8-4. THE BABY QUIZ (447954) 30 Jul 93 Balki applies to the TV BABY QUIZ SHOW for both couples. As it happens, only Larry is accepted until a last minute drop out. The prize is a college scholarship for the baby. w. Scott Spencer Gorden d. Judy Askins Lance (Host)....................Dan Gilvezan The Stage Manager...............Victoria Hoffman Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne 8-5. UP, UP & AWAY [ 1 hour -- part 1 ] (447955) 8/6/93 Mary Anne beats Jennifer in the child birth race. In hopes of inducing labor, Jennifer goes for a hot air balloon ride. w. Barry O'Brien & Cheryl Alu d. Jeffrey Ganz Part 2 Many flashbacks from the series. Two months later, they watch a tape of the news showing the misadventures with the balloon. The babies are both boys. Balki and Mary Anne named their son Robespierre, while Larry and Jennifer's son is Tucker. w. Paula A. Roth d. Judy Askins Captain Fred......................Mitch Carter Ken Wiley.........................Newell Alexander Regulars: Jennifer, Mary Anne _________________________________________________________________ Information gleaned from LOC and TV Guides, then confirmed by watching the episodes. Perfect Strangers Web site: http://members.aol.com/tredder9/mypos.html =================================================================