Deus ex Bartokomous

Balki doesn’t understand lots of things about America, but he has to admit that being forcibly kissed by one’s boss doesn’t seem like a normal workday occurrence — even in 1987! Do the Dance of Formal HR Complaint with Chelsea, Andrew, their memories of years lived in Chicago, and a Blanche Archetype drunk on power. What could be more American?

Show: PERFECT STRANGERS \\ “Sexual Harassment in Chicago,” Season 3, Episode 3

Air Date: October 7, 1987

Find it: on Hulu

Snack: Rocky Road Trip Oreos!!!

Further Reading:

• Men account for nearly 1 in 5 complaints of workplace sexual harassment with the EEOC | The Washington Post
• Many men are sexually harassed in the workplace – so why aren’t they speaking out? | The Conversation
• Living Well : No Straight Lines
• Who Is at Highest Risk of Sexual Harassment? | ACLU
• Perfect Strangers Filming Locations