Perfect Strangers

Name: Perfect Strangers
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1986-03-25
Cast: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur, Belita Moreno

1986 | 8 seasons | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The chronicles of the rocky coexistence of midwestern American Larry Appleton and his distant cousin from eastern Mediterranean Europe, Balki Bartokomous.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 286K people sought it out in the past year