Perfect Strangers S5E9 — Hello Ball
7.5
Perfect Strangers•Season 5•Episode 9

Hello Ball

7.5/10 · 73 votesNov 24, 198923 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

When Jennifer's father comes to town, Larry tries to impress him. So they decide to go golfing. Larry is an excellent golfer but Mr. Lyons is a bad golfer and a bad loser so Larry decides to let him win and lets Balki play thinking

Directed byJoel Zwick
Written byBarry O'Brien
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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

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Belita Moreno

Lydia Markham

Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Sam Gorpley

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Barry O'Brien

Barry O'Brien

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Joel Zwick

Joel Zwick

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Episode Summary

"Hello Ball" is episode 9 of Perfect Strangers season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 73 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joel Zwick and written by Barry O'Brien, it aired on November 24, 1989.

Next: E10 · Almost Live from ChicagoBest of Season 5