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Perfect Strangers

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
12K
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POPULARITY
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Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker in Perfect Strangers (1986)
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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
    2,261
    254
    • Creator
      • Dale McRaven
    • Stars
      • Bronson Pinchot
      • Mark Linn-Baker
      • Melanie Wilson
    • 83User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes

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    Perfect Strangers
    Trailer 1:32
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    Top Cast99+

    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 reviews83

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Bronson Pinchot originally turned down the role because he felt that it was too similar to his role in Beverly Hills Cop (1984). The producers did indeed want him because of his performance in that film. After a visit to Greece, Pinchot changed his mind and wanted to play the character inspired by the generosity of the Greek people.
    • 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

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 25, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • 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

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

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