Perfect Strangers

Larry has purchased a new stereo chair that is equipped with a backrest with built-in speakers.

Larry is on the verge of breaking a big story involving corruption in government. If he can file his story in time to make the morning edition, his career as a journalist will be enhanced.

When Jennifer is asked out by an old college beau, Bill Madden, she asks Larry if he would mind. Larry, wanting to be a reasonable "man of the '90s," tells her to go on the date.

Larry wants to buy a racehorse for $2,200 but can only come up with half the money. If he doesn't find a way to pay the other half, he will lose the money he has already put down.

Back in his homeland of Mypos, Balki's family, the Bartokomouses, have been waging a 500‑year‑old feud with the Botulitises. Now, it is due to arrive in Chicago to fight a duel with Balki.

Larry has been given a tough assignment by Wainwright. He has to interview Alvin Atkins, a highly decorated Korean war pilot, former test pilot and current owner of an air charter company.

Larry receives an assignment to go to Los Angeles and cover the wedding of famous soap opera star Marcy Eden, who portrays television character Darla Wayne.

Larry receives an assignment to go to Los Angeles and cover the wedding of famous soap opera star Marcy Eden, who portrays television character Darla Wayne.

Larry buys a very large diamond engagement ring for Jennifer from a sleazy salesman. Jennifer decides to get the ring appraised in order to insure it.

Larry is researching mass murderers for the paper when he spots a newspaper clipping of Mary Anne.

At work Larry meets Bunky, a fellow he used to treat him miserably in high school. However, now Bunky seems impressed when he tells Larry that an article he wrote is Pulitzer Prize material.

Balki practices some magic tricks and asks Larry to attend a charity show with him that evening. One of the acts will be a magician, The Amazing Timmy, who Balki claims is his mentor.

When Balki finds a box of money containing more than $50,000, he wants to place an ad in a newspaper or go to the police.

When Larry's Grandpa Buzz comes to visit, Larry is concerned that his grandfather does not behave as an older gentleman should. Balki thinks Grandpa Buzz is great.

Balki's mom sends Larry a small green plant with several pods on it that she claims has medicinal value. Despite Larry's misgivings, he eats one of the pods & is instantly cured of his cold.

Larry lies to Jennifer so he can go to a basketball game rather than take her to the ballet.

Larry is petrified when Jennifer informs him that her mother, Mrs. Lyons, is coming to visit and wants to meet Larry at dinner.

Balki accidentally meets Enright, a manager and producer of recording artists, including a famous rap star. Balki is a big fan of the rapper and begins to do one of his numbers for Enright.

When Balki decides to run for student body president at the city college he attends, Larry begs to be his campaign manager.

Larry's boss, Wainwright, tells Larry that he finally liked an idea that Larry suggested on one of the many memos he slipped under his boss's door.

Balki's new catering business gets off to an excellent start, and Larry encourages Balki to expand. Balki claims he's not ready yet.

Larry offers to go duck hunting with his boss, Wainwright, and some television anchormen. It seems Wainwright wants to shoot more ducks than the anchormen.

Balki Bartokomous wants to donate his time as a volunteer fireman. When Larry Appleton realizes the experience would make a great "human interest" story, he agrees to volunteer, too.

Problems arise when Balki and Mary Anne persuade Larry and Jennifer to set a June wedding date.