Ep 20. Defiant Guys

Balki and Larry are back with all their signature quirkiness in the newest episode of Perfect Strangers, season 3 episode 20 titled "Defiant Guys." In this episode, Balki finds himself at odds with an old friend who visits Chicago after becoming a successful businessman.

The trouble all starts when Balki's old friend visits him at the Chronicle, where they both used to work together as humble mailroom clerks. However, things have changed quite a lot for Balki's friend, who has now become a successful businessman, living in a penthouse apartment, and driving a fancy sports car. Balki is initially excited to see his old friend and is eager to catch up with him.

However, when the old friend starts bragging about his success and looking down on Balki's "simple" lifestyle, things become strained between the two of them. Balki initially tries to brush off the insults, but as the night goes on, the comments become increasingly pointed. It doesn't help that Larry seems to be on the old friend's side, constantly agreeing with him and singing his praises.

As the night wears on, Balki becomes increasingly frustrated with his friend's behavior and eventually reaches his breaking point. In a fit of defiance, he storms out of the restaurant they're eating at and takes refuge in an all-night diner. There, he meets a group of various "defiant guys" who are rebelling against various aspects of society such as capitalism, consumerism, and conformity.

At first, Balki is intrigued by these men and their seemingly noble cause. However, as the night progresses, he begins to realize that some of their methods are questionable, and that the "defiance" they espouse can sometimes have negative consequences for the people around them.

Meanwhile, Larry is left to deal with Balki's absence and tries to figure out a way to get him back. After some unsuccessful attempts at tracking him down, Larry decides to take a more drastic approach and shows up unannounced at the all-night diner. There, he is confronted by the "defiant guys" and gets caught up in their antics.

Eventually, Balki and Larry are reunited, and they both learn a valuable lesson about the nature of rebellion and defiance. While there are certainly instances where defiance is necessary and justified, it's important to remember that there are always consequences to our actions, and that our actions can have an impact on the people around us.

Overall, "Defiant Guys" is an engaging and entertaining episode of Perfect Strangers that touches on some deeper themes and ideas while still maintaining the show's trademark humor and heart. With strong performances from the cast and some genuinely funny moments, this episode is definitely not one to be missed.