Episode 1
The 390th Broadcast
30m7.0 / 10
With the start of the 13th season, Miles decides it's time to change the image of FYI, so he hires a consultant.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanGuest stars Felicity LaFortune
TV series
Murphy Brown
1988TV-PG10 seasons6.4 / 10
Comedy's Back In The News.
Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
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Synopsis
Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
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Episode 2
Brown and Blue
30m7.0 / 10
Murphy wants to interview a controversial comic, but after seeing some tapes of his act she changes her mind. Miles sets up the interview so Murphy decides to go ahead with it, the result of which makes for interesting viewing.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Denise Moss, Sy Dukane
Episode 3
Loco Hero
30m7.0 / 10
Frank rescues people trapped in a hostage situation, but falls to pieces when his parents come to town for the celebration of 50th their wedding anniversary bash. A party Frank forgot to plan.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 4
Strike Two
30m7.0 / 10
The on-air talent goes on strike, so management brings in Miller Redfield to handle Murphy's pending interview on the S&L crisis. When the only question Miller wants to know is why parking isn't validated, Miles must do the interview.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Scott Kaufer
Episode 5
The Gold Rush
30m8.0 / 10
Jerry Gold joins FYI where in a new feature he goes ""Nose to Nose"" with Murphy and the sparks fly, then the fire is rekindled and the sparks fade away.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 6
Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
30m8.0 / 10
Avery comes to stay with Murphy when she decides it's time to ""change the scenery of my existence""; Murphy suggests she gets a boyfriend. Two hours later she has a double date for herself and Murphy.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanGuest stars John Getz
Episode 7
The Last Laugh
30m8.0 / 10
Jim goes into hiding after losing control on the air, fearing the only thing people will remember about him is that one moment in his long career.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 8
Rootless People
30m8.0 / 10
Finished early with her story, Murphy terrorizes the rest of the staff with her practical jokes. When a gang of environmental terrorists kidnap her, nobody believes her.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Denise Moss, Sy Dukane
Episode 9
The Bummer of 42
30m8.0 / 10
For Murphy's 42nd birthday present, Frank hires an actress to be Murphy's sister for a full twelve hours. The novelty wears off quickly for Murphy, when her ""sister"" keeps turning up.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 10
Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
30m8.0 / 10
On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disaster.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Denise Moss, Sy Dukane
Episode 11
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
30m8.0 / 10
After Murphy gets the staff to agree to no presents this year, Murphy's little gifts for the rest of the staff causes a last-minute Christmas gift-buying frenzy.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 12
Retreat
30m7.0 / 10
When tensions arise among the staff, Miles arranges for a corporate weekend retreat. Where they learn to develop their teamwork as they compete against a group of bankers.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 13
Eldin Imitates Life
30m8.0 / 10
When Murphy throws a party, Eldin's artistic talent is discovered. Three weeks later Eldin has a showing at a premiere art gallery. Eldin's mural causes a stir that turns his life upside down.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Roger Guenveur Smith
Episode 14
Contractions
30m8.0 / 10
The Wolf network tries to woo Murphy away, something she isn't interested in until she finds out the network is taking her for granted.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Scott KauferGuest stars Patti Yasutake
Episode 15
Hoarse Play
30m7.0 / 10
Ten years ago Murphy was banned from the White House press conferences. To top off her story on the education crisis, Murphy decides she needs a quotation from the ""Education"" president. When she manages to get a pass, she loses her voice two days before the conference.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary DontzigGuest stars Bill Farmer, John Richard Petersen
Episode 16
The Novel
30m
Jim's new novel, seems to uncover his affection for Murphy, when the central character meets a blonde female reporter.
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Directed by Barnet Kellman
Episode 17
Terror on the 17th Floor
30m
The network is sold to American Industrial, a large corporation, who send in a management consultant to streamline the network. Miles and Murphy go to New York to meet with the new mis-management.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Denise Moss, Sy DukaneGuest stars Kevin Conroy
Episode 18
On Another Plane (1)
30m
When their plane gets in trouble: Murphy and Frank's lives flash before their eyes.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanGuest stars Benji Gregory, Shanelle Gray
Episode 19
On Another Plane (2)
30m
Frank and Murphy witness their wake, giving them further time for reflection on their lives.
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Directed by Barnet Kellman
Episode 20
Driving Miss Crazy
30m
While the FYI staff car pool together, Murphy works on her will, Frank gets over a relationship, Corky obsesses over being right about a trivia question, Jim tries to think of an anecdote for an interview and Miles almost gets everyone killed.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 21
Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet
30m
Suffering from ""3rd year burnout,"" Miles asks for a positive uplifting story. When everyone else fails, Murphy takes on the challenge. She gets a perfect story, until the interview is on the air.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary DontzigGuest stars Ethan Phillips
Episode 22
Corky's Place
30m
Corky gets her own network special, she decides to do it as an interview show with a ""tea party"" theme. Murphy comes on as her first guest and is humiliated when Corky asks her really tough, Murphy Brown type of questions.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 23
Small
30m
Murphy makes a flip remark that insults short men, especially members of ""The 66 Club."" She shows them their ""short"" sightedness.
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Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Denise Moss, Sy DukaneGuest stars Jonathan Prince, Gary Grossman, Kyle T. Heffner, Geoffrey Nauffts, Ernie Sabella, Bill Saluga, Charles Bartlett, Dennis Creaghan
Episode 24
The Usual Suspects
30m
Murphy goes off the deep end when a tabloid prints lies about her, one of which says she is drinking again.
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Directed by Peter Bonerz
Episode 25
Q & A on FYI
30m
The FYI staff vies against Yale on a TV quiz show, but at the dress rehearsal, they realize just how much they've forgotten since their school days.
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Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Tony Jay, Phil LaMarr, David Knell, Penny Balfour, Rebekah Carlton, Adam Goldberg, Sam King
Episode 26
Uh-Oh (1)
30mfinale
Jake resurfaces with matrimony on his mind, Murphy is caught between him and her ex-lover, Jerry Gold, when he returns unexpectedly. Later Murphy takes a home pregnancy test, the results are positive.
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Directed by Barnet Kellman
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Murphy Brown
Cast
Candice BergenMurphy Brown
Faith FordCorky Sherwood
Joe RegalbutoFrank Fontana
Charles KimbroughJim Dial
Lily TomlinKay Carter-Shepley
Grant ShaudMiles Silverberg
Robert PastorelliEldin Bernecky
Pat CorleyPhilCredits
- Created by
- Diane English
- Written by
- Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig, Tom Palmer, Rob Bragin, Denise Moss, Sy Dukane, Peter Tolan, Michael Patrick King, Jennifer Ventimilia, Joshua Sternin, Russ Woody, Diane English, Adam Belanoff, Jhoni Marchinko, Lee Aronsohn, Norm Gunzenhauser, Tom Seeley, Kathryn Baker, Korby Siamis, Elaine Pope, Scott Kaufer
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 247
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States- Shukovsky English Entertainment
Themes
journalistsitcomtv news anchor
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