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The Best Episodes of Perfect Strangers Season 2

Every episode of Perfect Strangers Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Perfect Strangers Season 2!

The 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.

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  1. 8.4/10(136 votes)

    #1 - Hunks Like Us

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    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.4/10(135 votes)

    #2 - A Christmas Story

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    S2:E11

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.2/10(95 votes)

    #3 - Tux for Two

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    S2:E16

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

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    Director:Joel Zwick
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  4. 8.2/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1)

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    S2:E18

    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.

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  5. 8.2/10(101 votes)

    #5 - Snow Way to Treat a Lady (2)

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    S2:E19

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

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  6. 8.2/10(92 votes)

    #6 - Up on a Roof

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    S2:E20

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

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  8. 8.1/10(107 votes)

    #7 - Babes in Babylon

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    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
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  9. 8.1/10(94 votes)

    #8 - Dog Gone Blues

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    S2:E12

    Balki got a dog and wants to keep it even though it is against the lease. So Larry and Balki do their best to hide it from Twinkacetti.

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  10. 8.1/10(92 votes)

    #9 - Trouble in Paradise

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    S2:E14

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mark Fink
  11. 8.1/10(89 votes)

    #10 - Hello, Elaine

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    S2:E22

    When Larry's sister Elaine stops by for a visit, Larry is appalled when she tells him that she's going to New York to become a pianist instead of college.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
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  12. 7.9/10(105 votes)

    #11 - Lifesavers

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    S2:E5

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

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  13. 7.9/10(103 votes)

    #12 - Falling in Love is...

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    S2:E7

    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.

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  14. 7.8/10(117 votes)

    #13 - Hello Baby

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    S2:E1

    Balki invites Gina, a friend from his citizenship class to stay with them. But she happens to be pregnant and goes into labor in the middle of the night.

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  15. 7.8/10(107 votes)

    #14 - The Unnatural

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  16. 7.8/10(104 votes)

    #15 - Ladies and Germs

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
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  17. 7.8/10(92 votes)

    #16 - Since I Lost My Baby

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    S2:E13

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(92 votes)

    #17 - Get a Job

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    S2:E21

    Larry and Balki quit their jobs after Twinkacetti refuses to give them a raise and get jobs at a burger joint serving to rowdy hockey fans.

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  19. 7.7/10(100 votes)

    #18 - Two Men and a Cradle

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    S2:E8

    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.

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  20. 7.7/10(103 votes)

    #19 - Can I Get a Witness

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    S2:E9

    Balki takes a job delivering packages for a racketeer named Vince Lucas. After Vince is busted, they are asked to testify in court but Vince threatens to kill them if they do.

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  21. 7.7/10(87 votes)

    #20 - Beautiful Dreamer

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    S2:E15

    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.

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  22. 7.7/10(88 votes)

    #21 - Ten Speed and a Soft Touch

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    S2:E17

    Larry and Balki become 'big brothers' to a troubled teenager who is always stealing. They do fine until Larry accuses him of stealing his bike.

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  23. 7.6/10(98 votes)

    #22 - The Rent Strike

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    S2:E10

    Mr. Twinkacetti hasn't been living up to his landlord responsibilities so Larry, Balki, and all the tenants hold a meeting and declare a rent strike. The tenants still won't quit even after Twinkacetti turns off the electricity, water and heat which is too bad for Twinkie who needs money to pay off a gambling debt.

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    Director:Joel Zwick
    Writer:Mark Fink

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Hunks Like Us" is the best rated episode of "Perfect Strangers" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Joel Zwick and written by N/A, it aired on 9/24/1986. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Christmas Story".