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Perfect strangers, is filled with hilarious scenes depicting the struggles of two distant relatives. Discover how familiar you are with this show by taking this quiz.
Perfect Strangers is a sitcom that, true to its title, presents this major storyline topic throughout the show’s run.
domestic problems
culture shock
The culture shock storyline is the basis for the “fish out of water” trope that the characters displayed in the beginning.
dysfunctional family
good versus evil
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Since the show debuted on air in 1986, it was actually inspired by this important ‘80s event.
1984 LA earthquake
1984 LA Riots
1984 Summer Olympics
Since the 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, the show’s producers got inspired when they heard of “culture shock” news that featured foreign athletes interacting within eccentric LA.
1984 Winter Olympics
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The “smaller” culture shock was being experienced by the American guy in the famous cast duo. What was his name?
Frank Appleton
Larry Appleton
Larry was played by Mark Linn-Baker.
Vincent Appleton
David Appleton
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Meanwhile, the more apparent culture shock was from this foreigner. What was his name?
Helsinki Bartokomous
Marocca Bartokomous
Balki Bartokomous
Balki was played by Bronson Pinchot.
Wikka Bartokomous
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Both Larry and Balki met each other in this city.
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Chicago
This is the reason why Chicago landmarks are predominant in the show’s opening title scene.
New York
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Larry was originally from which midwestern town?
Newark
Madison
Larry wanted to try living on his own, so he drove to Chicago to experience independence.
Palo Alto
Philadelphia
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Meanwhile, Balki is from this fictional Mediterranean country.
Morocco
San Marino
Greece
Mypos
The producers decided to make a fictional country so they wouldn’t offend the cultural sensibilities of any existing country.
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In what kind of housing structure did Larry and Balki find each other?
apartment
Balki surprised Larry one day when the former appeared at the apartment doorstep of the latter.
hotel
bed and breakfast
dormitory
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Balki claims to be a distant relative of Larry. What is their relationship?
nephew
cousin
No wonder Balki always calls him “Cousin Larry."
uncle
half-brother
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What was Balki’s job back in Mypos?
apple picker
olive presser
shepherd
Much of Balki’s “small-time” wisdom comes from his shepherd ways back home.
butcher
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Because of his shepherd past, Balki always carries this kind of stuffed toy with him.
stuffed sheep
The stuffed sheep figures prominently in the duo’s apartment life.
beanie dog
troll doll
tooth pendant
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What is the name of Balki’s stuffed sheep?
Carlos
Thorngood
Dimitri
Dimitri was actually made from the wool of a sheep that saved Balki’s life back home.
Shelley
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Larry moved to Chicago partly because he was aspiring to become this.
filmmaker
writer
novelist
photographer
Larry is sometimes seen with his camera on the show.
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In reality, what did Larry do for a living upon arriving in Chicago?
clerk
Later, Balki also starts working at the store with Larry.
inventory boy
gift wrapper
security guard
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The cousins’ boss in the store also turns out to be this.
their banker
their landlord
Twinkacetti, their miser of a boss, is also their landlord, to their dismay.
their immigration officer
their tax accountant
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Whenever Larry would try to teach Balki an “American way” of doing things, he always says this catchphrase.
"This is how we do it."
"Observe!"
"Just do this."
"Watch and learn."
Balki ends up mimicking Larry’s lessons, sometimes to disastrous comedic effects.
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Whenever Balki would find something too absurd, he also says this catchphrase with a heavy Mypos accent.
"No way Jose!"
"You gotta be kidding!"
“Don’t be ridiculous!"
Balki always says this with a smile.
"Is that so!"
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A culture clash episode figured around Balki making the “bibi-babka” which is this kind of food.
cereal
dessert
Balki insists that to make the bibi-babka dessert, one has to sing a song about it.
breakfast
barbecue
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The sweet and mild-mannered Balki turns out to be good at this sport.
fencing
Larry accidentally discovered Balki's fencing prowess while they encountered a burglar.
football
aikido
chess
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Balki always mangles his English. Instead of saying “Get out of town!” he says this, instead.
“Get out of the country!"
“Get out of the house!"
“Get out of the city!"
From the get-go, it’s obvious that this culture clash will involve mangled language usage, as evident in the show’s opening credits.
“Get out of the US!"
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In the show’s opening credits, we see Balki riding a caravan while the words “America or burst” is written beside him. What is the actual saying he wants to convey?
America or bust
Balki always gets into trouble with his English mangling.
America or beep
America or break
America or boom
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Both Larry and Balki meet two women who become their girlfriends. What are their shared professions?
manager
journalist
waitress
flight attendant
Both flight attendant girlfriends also live in the same building as the guys.
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What is the name of Larry’s girlfriend?
Julia
Jennifer
Jennifer was portrayed by Melanie Wilson.
Jada
Janice
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What is the name of Balki’s girlfriend?
Mary
Sue
Mary Anne
Mary Anne was portrayed by Rebeca Arthur.
Jolie
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In season 3, the cousins transfer to new jobs. Where did they transfer?
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Chronicle
Larry was the one who got a job here first. He found Balki a job here soon after.
Chicago Burgers
Chicago Pizza
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What was Larry’s job at the Chicago Chronicle?
typist
photographer
proofreader
reporter
Larry later joins an investigative team.
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Where does Balki end up working within the Chicago Chronicle?
sunroom
bathroom
mailroom
Balki’s boss doesn’t like him, though, despite his bubbly character.
darkroom
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Another food fiasco episode found Balki preparing "halkidikis” which, he said, was this kind of food in Mypos.
dietary food
sick food
travel food
The boys’ girlfriends were “victimized” by this travel food fiasco.
comfort food
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In one episode, Larry was trying to get hypnotized into thinking that he is this celebrity music superstar.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Elvis Presley
The Elvis hypnotism worked on Balki, though, with hilarious results!
Nat King Cole
Buddy Holly
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Balki once tried to help alleviate Larry’s cold with this concoction from his home country.
"the sheep vaccine"
“the Mypos cure"
Larry ended up being knocked out cold for days when he didn’t follow the proper Mypos cure dosage.
"the dosage"
"the shepherd's concoction"
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In the last couple of seasons, the boys moved out of apartment and into this kind of abode.
brownstone
condominium
Victorian house
The boys moved in as double couples with their girlfriends who soon became their wives.
ghetto
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The inspirational-sounding theme song of the show was sung by this performer.
Rick Springfield
David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz is also the singer behind the famous song “King and Queen of Hearts."
Bryan Adams
Jon Lovitz
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The show’s theme song title is “Nothing’s Gonna __ Me Now.” Fill in the blank.
Frisk
Stop
The theme song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” is very reminiscent of other uplifting theme songs of the producers’ other shows.
Fly
Shove
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What iconic American statue is seen in the show’s opening credits, signaling Balki’s arrival in the US?
Wall Street Bull
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty has long been an icon of "welcoming immigrants" in America.
Liberty Bell
Golden Gate Bridge
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What is the signature movement that the cousins do when they are in a celebratory mood?
Dance of Joy
The Dance of Joy became a signature dance that Larry and Balki does, as often as it’s required.
Jump of Joy
Kick of Joy
Hug of Joy
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