This is one of my favorite episodes, though it is one of the few that can make me cry. Watching Balki get his heart broken for the first time is heartbreaking to watch every time. It never dawned on him that someone would treat him so badly, because he would never treat anyone like that. When he says he will never fall in love again because it hurts too much, you can see him losing a part of his innocence, as he realizes for the first time that simply caring about someone can cause him pain. (Of course, fortunately, he will eventually fall in love again...)
One of the excellent things about this episode is that it establishes that when all is said and done, Larry is a true friend to Balki. He never once says "I told you so", even though he surely could have. Even though Balki, in a very rare moment of meanness, had accused Larry of being jealous when he was simply concerned. It proved that there was very much a give and take in the friendship between the two, a good balance that would keep them on an even keel whatever happened along the way.
Even though this was a sadder episode in the end, it still has many funny and light-hearted moments. It is definitely one of my favorites.
One of the excellent things about this episode is that it establishes that when all is said and done, Larry is a true friend to Balki. He never once says "I told you so", even though he surely could have. Even though Balki, in a very rare moment of meanness, had accused Larry of being jealous when he was simply concerned. It proved that there was very much a give and take in the friendship between the two, a good balance that would keep them on an even keel whatever happened along the way.
Even though this was a sadder episode in the end, it still has many funny and light-hearted moments. It is definitely one of my favorites.