Perfect Strangers S5E2 — Lie-Ability
7.3
Perfect Strangers•Season 5•Episode 2

Lie-Ability

7.3/10 · 72 votesSep 29, 198923 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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After a minor car accident, Mr. Gorpley suggests Larry should sue. So Larry has plans to defraud an insurance company to gain money to help his sister Elaine with her tuition. But Balki objects as usual.

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

"Lie-Ability" is episode 2 of Perfect Strangers season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 72 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joel Zwick, it aired on September 29, 1989.

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