Perfect Strangers S3E11 — Couch Potato
8.3
Perfect Strangers•Season 3•Episode 11

Couch Potato

8.3/10 · 88 votesDec 2, 198724 min

Ranked #7 of 22 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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When Larry and Balki get cable TV, Balki becomes glued to the TV and won't stop watching it to the point where he forgets about his job, sleep, and never goes out anymore. So Larry must make an important decision of getting rid of the

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

Sam Anderson

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Sam Gorpley

Jo Marie Payton

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Harriette Winslow

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Joel Zwick

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Episode Summary

"Couch Potato" is episode 11 of Perfect Strangers season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 88 votes, ranking #7 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Joel Zwick, it aired on December 2, 1987.

Next: E12 · The Break-InBest of Season 3