Episode
Perfect Strangers: A Christmas Story
Overview
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 his way.
Details
- Series
- Perfect Strangers
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1986-12-17
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
A Christmas Story is Episode 11 in Season 2 of Perfect Strangers. It aired on 1986-12-17. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 10: The Rent Strike
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 even after Twinkacetti turns off the electricity, water and heat which is too bad for Twinkie who needs money to pay off a gambling debt.
Episode 12: Dog Gone Blues
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.
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Episode 9: Can I Get a Witness
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.
Episode 13: Since I Lost My Baby
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 Edwina. So Larry and Balki try and get them back together.
Episode 8: Two Men and a Cradle
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 take him to the park and lose him.
Episode 14: Trouble in Paradise
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.
Episode 7: Falling in Love is...
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 grades.
Episode 15: Beautiful Dreamer
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.
Episode 6: Babes in Babylon
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 gambler. Balki eventually talks him into it and after Balki has a string of good luck playing roulette, Larry starts playing and won't stop.
Episode 16: Tux for Two
Larry has been invited to a formal party for a photographer he idolizes but Balki's honest opinions embarrass Larry.
Episode 5: Lifesavers
After Larry saves Balki from getting hit by a taxi, Balki becomes his personal servant which ends up annoying Larry.
Episode 17: Ten Speed and a Soft Touch
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.