Perfect Strangers S2E17 — Ten Speed and a Soft Touch
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Perfect Strangers•Season 2•Episode 17

Ten Speed and a Soft Touch

7.8/10 · 95 votesFeb 11, 198724 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJoel Zwick
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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

Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Donald Twinkacetti

Lise Cutter

Lise Cutter

Susan Campbell

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Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick

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Episode Summary

"Ten Speed and a Soft Touch" is episode 17 of Perfect Strangers season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 95 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Joel Zwick, it aired on February 11, 1987.

Next: E18 · Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1)Best of Season 2