Ep 7. Father Knows Best (1)

Balki receives a letter from his father, who has sent him an inheritance of $10,000. While Balki is elated at this news, Larry is skeptical. After all, Balki's father is known for his ability to leave people with egg on their faces. Larry's skepticism grows stronger when Balki's father arrives on the scene, and starts spending the night on the couch at the apartment.

To make matters worse, Balki's father starts to meddle in the lives of the other residents of the building. He offers advice to Larry about his dating life, and starts to butt heads with Harriette, who is looking after the building while the owner is away on vacation. As tensions grow higher, Larry starts to suspect that Balki's father is up to no good, and sets out to uncover the truth.

Despite his suspicions, however, Larry soon begins to discover that Balki's father may actually have a heart of gold, and that his meddling in the lives of others may actually be an attempt to help them. As Larry and Balki embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Balki's father, they learn the power of forgiveness, and the importance of family.

Filled with hilarious hijinks and heartwarming moments, "Father Knows Best (1)" is a standout episode of Perfect Strangers' fifth season. With its focus on the importance of family and forgiveness, the episode strikes a chord with audiences even today, cementing its place as a beloved classic in the annals of television history.