Perfect Strangers: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Perfect Strangers Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Hello Baby
Sep 17, 1986 · 24 min
Balki invites Gina, a friend from his citizenship class to stay with them. But she happens to be pregnant and goes into labor in the middle of the night.
Hunks Like Us
Sep 24, 1986 · 24 min
Larry decides to join a health club after having the hots for a member named Jennifer. But he thinks she's only interested in jocks and pretends to be one. Balki goes with him and
The Unnatural
Oct 1, 1986 · 24 min
Larry's softball team has a chance of winning the championship but the star player was sent to prison. So He promises to let Balki play until a star ringer shows up.
Ladies and Germs
Oct 15, 1986 · 24 min
Larry has a date with a beauty queen but after going to the hospital to visit Mr. Twinkacetti (who has broken his leg), he catches a cold and when Balki tries to cure him with a se
Lifesavers
Oct 22, 1986 · 24 min
After Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, Balki becomes his personal servant which ends up annoying Larry.
Babes in Babylon
Oct 29, 1986 · 24 min
Larry and Balki win a trip to Las Vegas. When they get there, Larry plans out what to do for their entire trip to prevent Balki from going to the casinos and becoming a compulsive
Falling in Love is...
Nov 12, 1986 · 24 min
Balki falls in love with a girl at night school and who makes a play for Larry and constantly breaks dates with him. Balki refuses to believe that she is just using him to get good
Two Men and a Cradle
Nov 19, 1986 · 24 min
Balki agrees to take care of Gina's baby while she goes away with her husband. And since Larry knows more about babies, he is obligated to help Balki. Things go fine until they tak
Can I Get a Witness
Nov 26, 1986 · 24 min
Balki takes a job delivering packages for a racketeer named Vince Lucas. After Vince is busted, they are asked to testify in court but Vince threatens to kill them if they do.
The Rent Strike
Dec 10, 1986 · 24 min
Mr. Twinkacetti hasn't been living up to his landlord responsibilities so Larry, Balki, and all the tenants hold a meeting and declare a rent strike. The tenants still won't quit e
A Christmas Story
Dec 17, 1986 · 24 min
Larry and Balki are snowed in Chicago on Christmas Eve which means they can't go to Madison to see Larry's family. So Larry is miserable until Balki spreads some Christmas cheer hi
Dog Gone Blues
Jan 7, 1987 · 24 min
Balki got a dog and wants to keep it even though it is against the lease. So Larry and Balki do their best to hide it from Twinkacetti.
Since I Lost My Baby
Jan 14, 1987 · 24 min
After Mr. Twinkacetti forgot his wedding anniversary (for the 16th time), Edwina kicks him out. Balki invites him to stay for a while but he makes no efforts to reconcile with Edwi
Trouble in Paradise
Jan 21, 1987 · 24 min
Larry and Balki invite Jennifer and Mary Anne over for dinner but cannot agree on what to serve which cases a rift between them and eventually a rift between Jennifer and Mary Anne
Beautiful Dreamer
Jan 28, 1987 · 24 min
Balki hasn't been sleeping due to a nightmare that has been haunting him about him not being able to help out at harvest season back on Mypos.
Tux for Two
Feb 4, 1987 · 24 min
Larry has been invited to a formal party for a photographer he idolizes but Balki's honest opinions embarrass Larry.
Ten Speed and a Soft Touch
Feb 11, 1987 · 24 min
Larry and Balki become 'big brothers' to a troubled teenager who is always stealing. They do fine until Larry accuses him of stealing his bike.
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (1)
Feb 18, 1987 · 24 min
Jennifer and Mary Anne are going skiing and invite Larry and Balki. Larry thinks he can impress Jennifer by being an expert skier without much luck. So he decides to fake an injury
Snow Way to Treat a Lady (2)
Feb 25, 1987 · 24 min
The quartet are trapped in a cabin buried alive by an avalanche and they try to dig a tunnel to the outside world.
Up on a Roof
Feb 27, 1987 · 24 min
Larry enters a photo contest and has the idea of a perfect picture. But to take it, he and Balki have to go up on a roof and shoot it before a storm comes in.
Get a Job
Mar 5, 1987 · 24 min
Larry and Balki quit their jobs after Twinkacetti refuses to give them a raise and get jobs at a burger joint serving to rowdy hockey fans.
Hello, Elaine
Apr 1, 1987 · 24 min
When Larry's sister Elaine stops by for a visit, Larry is appalled when she tells him that she's going to New York to become a pianist instead of college.