Perfect Strangers S3E12 — The Break-In
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Perfect Strangers•Season 3•Episode 12

The Break-In

8.2/10 · 93 votesDec 9, 198724 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Balki accidently delivers Larry's offensive article to the publisher. So they break in late at night to retrieve it and end up on the ledge dealing with someone trying to commit suicide.

Directed byJoel Zwick
Written byDavid Ketchum
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Cast6

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

Sam Anderson

Sam Gorpley

Jo Marie Payton

Jo Marie Payton

Harriette Winslow

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Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick

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David Ketchum

David Ketchum

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Episode Summary

"The Break-In" is episode 12 of Perfect Strangers season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 93 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Joel Zwick and written by David Ketchum, it aired on December 9, 1987.

Next: E13 · To Be or Not to BeBest of Season 3