Perfect Strangers season 2 Two Men and a Cradle - Metacritic

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TV-PG
ABC
Nov 26, 1986
25 m

TV-PG
ABC
Nov 26, 1986
25 m

Perfect Strangers

Summary A slapstick "buddy comedy" that explored the wonderment of a newly arrived immigrant at the ways of America- "The Land of the Whopper." Balki was a young shepherd from the Mediterranean island of Mypos, who showed up unexpectedly at the Chicago apartment of his distant cousin, bachelor Larry. Balki's wide-eyed, fun-loving manner, his nut...

Directed By: Joel Zwick

Written By: Dale McRaven

TV-PG
ABC
Nov 26, 1986
25 m

TV-PG
ABC
Nov 26, 1986
25 m

Perfect Strangers

S2 • Episode 8

Two Men and a Cradle

Air Date: Nov 26, 1986

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Summary A slapstick "buddy comedy" that explored the wonderment of a newly arrived immigrant at the ways of America- "The Land of the Whopper." Balki was a young shepherd from the Mediterranean island of Mypos, who showed up unexpectedly at the Chicago apartment of his distant cousin, bachelor Larry. Balki's wide-eyed, fun-loving manner, his nut...

Created By: Dale McRaven

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Episode 1 • Sep 17, 1986 • 25 m

Balki convinces Larry to let a pregnant friend from his citizenship class stay with them until her husband returns from a trip.

Episode 2 • Sep 24, 1986 • 25 m

The guys join a gym so Larry can impress a woman, but they overdo it just a bit.

Episode 3 • Oct 1, 1986 • 25 m

When Larry's baseball team makes it to the championships, Larry finally has the chance to win his very own trophy. But will he put winning above his friendship with Balki when Balki wants to join the team?

Episode 4 • Oct 22, 1986 • 25 m

When Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, he becomes "Primodopolos" according to Myposian custom, which means Balki must serve Larry for life, much to Larry's annoyance.

Episode 5 • Oct 29, 1986 • 25 m

Babes in Babylon

Balki is excited when the guys win a trip to Las Vegas, but Larry worries Balki will become a gambler like their Uncle Pete.

Episode 6 • Nov 5, 1986 • 25 m

Ladies and Germs

When Larry comes down with a bad cold on the day of a big date, Balki wants him to take the "Mypos cure", but Larry is hesitant.

Episode 7 • Nov 12, 1986 • 25 m

Falling in Love Is...

Balki is excited to be in love for the first time, but Larry worries Balki is setting himself up for heartbreak.

Episode 8 • Nov 26, 1986 • 25 m

Two Men and a Cradle

Balki and Larry spend the weekend babysitting Gina's baby (the baby they delivered in "Hello Baby"). All goes well until they take the baby to the park, where an awful lot of carriages look alike...

Episode 9 • Nov 26, 1986 • 25 m

Can I Get a Witness?

Balki inadvertently takes a second job working for a criminal, and he and Larry are asked to testify against him.

Episode 10 • Dec 10, 1986 • 25 m

The Rent Strike

Larry and Balki lead their fellow tenants in a rent strike in order to get Mr. Twinkacetti to make repairs to the building. But Twinkacetti decides to fight back...

Episode 11 • Dec 17, 1986 • 25 m

A Christmas Story

Larry and Balki are going to visit Larry's family in Madison for Christmas, but a snowstorm threatens to ruin their plans.

Episode 12 • Jan 7, 1987 • 30 m

Balki brings home a dog, but pets are against their lease, so the guys attempt to keep the dog while hiding it from Mr. Twinkacetti.

Episode 13 • Jan 14, 1987 • 25 m

Since I Lost My Baby

Mr. Twinkacetti moves in with the guys when Edwina kicks him out, prompting Larry and Balki to try to save the couple's marriage, or risk having their landlord and boss as a roommate indefinitely.

Episode 14 • Jan 21, 1987 • 25 m

Trouble in Paradise

Conflict arises between the guys when they invite the gals over for a "casual dinner".

Episode 15 • Jan 28, 1987 • 25 m

Beautiful Dreamer

When Balki has trouble sleeping, Larry is determined to find the cause of Balki's nightmares, but Balki refuses to talk about it.

Episode 16 • Feb 4, 1987 • 25 m

Episode 17 • Feb 11, 1987 • 25 m

Ten Speed and a Soft Touch

Larry and Balki spend time with a teenager who seems headed down a path of delinquency, but Larry thinks their efforts are for nothing when he suspects the boy of stealing his childhood bicycle.

Episode 18 • Feb 18, 1987 • 25 m

Snow Way to Treat a Lady: Part 1

A fun ski trip with the ladies goes awry after Larry exaggerates his skiing ability in an attempt to impress Jennifer.

Episode 19 • Feb 25, 1987 • 25 m

Snow Way to Treat a Lady: Part 2

Trapped in a mountain cabin with the ladies after an avalanche, Balki and Larry try to dig a tunnel to get help.

Episode 20 • Mar 4, 1987 • 25 m

Pushed too far by Twinkacetti, the guys quit their jobs at the store, only to find there actually are worse jobs out there.

Episode 21 • Apr 1, 1987 • 21 m

Larry's younger sister, Elaine, comes to visit; however conflict arises when he finds out she plans to go to New York instead of to college.

Episode 22 • May 6, 1987 • 25 m

Larry needs a photo to enter in a prestigious photo contest, and he has an idea for the perfect shot. Unfortunately, he needs to take it from Mr. Twinkacetti's roof.

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