Perfect Strangers Season 2 Episode 8 Two Men and a Cradle

In Perfect Strangers season 2 episode 8, titled "Two Men and a Cradle," Balki babysits a friend's newborn baby and ropes Larry into helping him. The episode begins with Balki receiving a phone call from his old friend Yaya, who informs him that his wife has gone into labor and they need someone to take care of their newborn baby for a few hours. Balki eagerly volunteers, but once he hangs up, he realizes that he has no experience taking care of babies.

Knowing that he can't handle the task alone, Balki enlists Larry's help. Larry is hesitant at first, but when Balki reveals that his friend promised to pay them $50 for their services, Larry agrees to help out. The duo heads over to Yaya's apartment, where they meet the baby for the first time.

Initially, Balki and Larry are overwhelmed by the baby's needs, but they soon get the hang of things. They change the baby's diaper, feed him, and put him to sleep. However, just as they're settling in, the doorbell rings, and Larry opens it to find Yaya's boss, Mr. Gorpley, standing there.

At first, Balki and Larry are surprised to see him, but then they realize that Yaya must have given him their address in case of an emergency. Mr. Gorpley informs them that Yaya is going to be held up at the hospital for a while, so he decides to stay and keep an eye on them.

Things start to go downhill from there, as Mr. Gorpley proves to be a less-than-ideal babysitting companion. He criticizes Balki and Larry for their every move, telling them they're doing everything wrong. He also tries to take over the situation, insisting that he knows more about babies than they do.

As the night wears on, Yaya's baby becomes increasingly fussy, and it's clear that Balki and Larry are struggling to keep up. Just when things seem to be at their breaking point, Yaya and his wife return home, and they find the trio in a state of chaos.

Despite the chaos, the baby is safe and happy, and the trio starts to relax now that they're out of the hot seat. However, before they leave, Yaya pulls out his wallet and tells Balki and Larry that he forgot to pay them. However, instead of $50, he hands over $200, saying that he's grateful for all the work they did.

The episode ends with Balki and Larry having a good laugh about everything that happened. They both agree that they're happy to have had the experience of taking care of a baby, but they're also relieved to be handing him back to his parents.

"Two Men and a Cradle" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the friendship between Balki and Larry, as well as their willingness to help out a friend in need. At the same time, it's also a lighthearted look at the challenges of babysitting and the reward of seeing a job well done.