Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Perfect Strangers

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,553
130
Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:32
1 Video
99+ Photos
Buddy ComedySitcomComedyFamily

A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.

  • Creator
    • Dale McRaven
  • Stars
    • Bronson Pinchot
    • Mark Linn-Baker
    • Melanie Wilson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,553
    130
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • Stars
      • Bronson Pinchot
      • Mark Linn-Baker
      • Melanie Wilson
    • 78User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes151

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated

    Videos1

    Perfect Strangers
    Trailer 1:32
    Perfect Strangers

    Photos373

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 367
    View Poster

    Top cast99+

    Edit
    Bronson Pinchot
    Bronson Pinchot
    • Balki Bartokomous…
    • 1986–1993
    Mark Linn-Baker
    Mark Linn-Baker
    • Larry Appleton
    • 1986–1993
    Melanie Wilson
    Melanie Wilson
    • Jennifer
    • 1986–1993
    Rebeca Arthur
    Rebeca Arthur
    • Mary Anne
    • 1986–1993
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
    • Lydia…
    • 1986–1992
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mr. Sam Gorpley…
    • 1986–1992
    Jo Marie Payton
    Jo Marie Payton
    • Harriette Winslow
    • 1987–1989
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Mr. Donald 'Twinkie' Twinkacetti
    • 1986–1987
    F.J. O'Neil
    • Mr. Wainright
    • 1988–1992
    Lise Cutter
    • Susan Campbell
    • 1986
    Robert G. Lee
    • Delivery Man…
    • 1990–1992
    Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche
    • Harry Burns
    • 1987–1988
    Jim Doughan
    • Jimmy…
    • 1987–1991
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • Marvin Berman…
    • 1989–1992
    Candi Milo
    Candi Milo
    • Gina Morelli
    • 1986
    John Del Regno
    John Del Regno
    • Vince Lucas
    • 1986–1988
    Scott Marlowe
    Scott Marlowe
    • Marco Madison
    • 1990
    Steve Vinovich
    Steve Vinovich
    • Customer #1…
    • 1986–1988
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews78

    7.211.6K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    DaBears54

    Of Course not Don't be ridiculous

    This is one of my favorite shows of the 80s. I used to watch this show while I got ready to go to school in 1987. I was 8 then. I am almost 24 now and I get a kick out of watching this show. It brings back memories of my childhood.
    devil_may_cry_ldk_dante_sparda

    Oozed originality!!

    A typical American guy who's money driven and a simple goat herder from Mipos related?! This show had original sitcom comedy that is rare nowadays. The episode where Larry and Balky try to fit a large sofa in the elevator was hilarious! Sitcoms nowadays are obsolete since stand up comedy and observational humor on life is more desirable these days but there was a time when at least to me, Perfect Strangers was the best TV sitcom out there.
    RosalieBustingMyBowls

    I Can't Believe I'm The Only One Commenting On This Show!

    This is one of the all-time classic t.v. shows that stays with you forever. My whole family used to get together every Friday night to watch this show when it was on T.G.I.F. Try as I might, i can't find reruns of this show anywhere! This is the only show that I actually remember them doing the curtain call at the end of the last show, my whole family was crying! Man, those were the days.
    Xophianic

    I miss this show!

    This show was one of my favorite sitcoms of all time. I have very fond memories of this show and I wish they'd bring it back on reruns somewhere. Bronson Pinchot (Balki) and Mark Linn-Baker (Larry) are the perfect match, each with very different kinds of humor. Larry has a more scheming, intellegent kind of humor. Balki has more of a dumb, physical kind of humor. The two balance it perfectly and make this show one of the funniest of it's time.
    Monika-5

    Now we are so happy, we do the dance of joy!

    This show was CLASSIC! Mark Linn-Baker and Bronson Pinchot worked brilliantly together, and the writing and direction were both fresh and hysterical. Even though I haven't seen a rerun in so long, I still know how to do the Dance of Joy! Also I remember so many of the great lines, compliments of Balki: "Get out of the city!" "Woooo-wow!" "Well, of course not don't be ridiculous!" "Well, paint me gold and call me Oscar!" "Well, paint me green and call me Gumby!"

    GREAT SHOW!!!

    More like this

    Punky Brewster
    6.5
    Punky Brewster
    Growing Pains
    6.6
    Growing Pains
    ALF
    7.4
    ALF
    Charles in Charge
    6.1
    Charles in Charge
    Mr. Belvedere
    6.6
    Mr. Belvedere
    Family Matters
    6.6
    Family Matters
    Webster
    5.8
    Webster
    Family Ties
    7.3
    Family Ties
    My Two Dads
    6.2
    My Two Dads
    Step by Step
    6.5
    Step by Step
    Valerie
    6.6
    Valerie
    Diff'rent Strokes
    6.7
    Diff'rent Strokes

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Balki was originally named "Vev". Bronson Pinchot came up with the name Balki after his sister's dog who was named "Balcony" and nicknamed "Balcy".
    • Quotes

      Balki Bartokomous: Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now
      Written by Jesse Frederick and Bennett Salvay

      Performed by David Pomeranz

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ18

    • How many seasons does Perfect Strangers have?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 25, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Greenhorn
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lorimar Productions
      • Lorimar Telepictures
      • Lorimar Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
    Top Gap
    What is the French language plot outline for Perfect Strangers (1986)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit pageAdd episode

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.