Perfect Strangers S5E13 — Because They're Cousins
7.6
Perfect Strangers•Season 5•Episode 13

Because They're Cousins

7.6/10 · 80 votesJan 5, 199023 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Balki's cousin Bartok come to visit from Mypos via Los Angeles for the last six months. Bartok looks just like Balki except after being in LA, he lost his accent and got a cool attitude, and he has a money-making scheme and tries to take

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

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Belita Moreno

Lydia Markham

Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Sam Gorpley

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Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick

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Episode Summary

"Because They're Cousins" is episode 13 of Perfect Strangers season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 80 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joel Zwick, it aired on January 5, 1990.

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