TV series
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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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 1
After the delivery, Murphy goes through her ""period of adjustment"" including the sleepless nights, finding a suitable nanny, name for the baby, then Dan opens his mouth.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 2
Murphy is angry over the Vice President's comments about her choice of ""family values,"" while trying to deal with her choice.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 3
During her first day back at FYI, Murphy discovers just how hard it is to leave the baby at home with a nanny.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Peter Tolan
Episode 4
The network moves Kinsella into a nothing position, Murphy finds herself unusually pleasant to the new ""black"" vice president of news at the network, Mitchell Baldwin.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Michael Patrick King
Episode 5
Doris, feeling that her life is miserable, decides to become a cabaret singer and Jim has hard time dealing with it.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 6
Frank, sensing his ""big break,"" persuades a reluctant Murphy to co-host the network's new overnight news program with him, and the pair get punchy while on the air.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Lee Aronsohn
Episode 7
While working their way through Election Day, the staff recalls casting their first votes.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Michael Patrick KingGuest stars Billie Bird, Liz Vassey
Episode 8
Murphy leaves Eldin as nanny when she must fly to Paris for a European Summit Conference. She also decides on the baby's name, Avery and a full time nanny, Eldin.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Lee Aronsohn
Episode 9
Miles is embarrassed when his activist parents come to Washington for a large demonstration.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 10
The Museum of Broadcast Arts awards ceremony honoring FYI turns into a colossal battle of egos and nobody has a bigger one than Murphy.
Directed by Peter Bonerz
Episode 11
After finishing his book The Little Dutch Boy and the movie's screenplay, Will gets hit with a plagiarism suit at the premiere. The stress of the situation exposes Corky and Will's marital problems.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Stephen Root
Episode 12
On Christmas Eve, Murphy wants to celebrate Avery's first Christmas simply; however she finds herself dealing with two surprise guests. Murphy's father and aunt arrive to celebrate the holiday, and it becomes a traditional Brown family Christmas.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary DontzigGuest stars Darren McGavin, Marian Seldes
Episode 13
Though she thinks she knows how to relate to Avery, Murphy is swayed into giving him some ""quality time"" by playing games and singing children's songs with a group of other mothers.
Directed by Peter BonerzWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 14
Miles and Audrey decide to live together, but he finds the living arrangements a little too crowded for his liking when her ex-boyfriend stays for a night and then doesn't leave.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Peter Tolan
Episode 15
The staff try to rustle up a date for Murphy when she gets invited to the inaugural ball. Murphy finds her own date, Eldin's friend, who did a sketch of Avery. Later Murphy has second thoughts about going out on a date.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelGuest stars Lenny Wolpe
Episode 16
Corky gets an intern job for one of her sorority sisters, a recent college graduate. The staff over-protects their new intern, from labor-intensive and meaningless jobs, when she turns out to be much older than they expected.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 17
Following his dog's death, Jim delivers a commentary on the animal during his commentary. The staff throws a memorial service to help him overcome the loss.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Michael Patrick King
Episode 18
When Eldin becomes sick, Murphy brings Avery to work. While Murphy is out searching for an interview for that night's show, everyone takes turns baby-sitting and sharing their most personal feelings with him.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Lee Aronsohn
Episode 19
A major story gets Frank a booking on Late Night With David Letterman, and Murphy becomes jealous. Frank invites Murphy to come with him and she causes trouble in the green room with the other guests, causing their performances to be off.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Peter TolanGuest stars Teri Garr
Episode 20
Murphy gets the car pool to make a ""quick"" side trip to the market, just so she pick up a quick jar of baby food; also while there she meets up with ex-secretary #37. Corky finds a picture of Will and Cher together, so she starts to shop for a binge. Miles tries to buy a female item for Audrey. Frank tries to pick up another shopper, but he gets ""nun."" Jim tries to get the deli guy to make him a sandwich.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Tom Palmer
Episode 21
Murphy decides to take Mitchell on when he wants a set change. When they go to a charity event together, each tries to get the upper hand.
Directed by Joe RegalbutoWritten by Peter Tolan, Michael Patrick King
Episode 22
When Murphy can't join him for their annual escapades at the Press Club dinners, Frank does something unusual, he goes alone. At the dinner he is accused of being a bachelor and he stops by Corky's to talk, she inspires him to ""take the leap."" So to the shock of everyone he gets a steady girlfriend.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Michael Patrick King
Episode 23
When Frank gets back from a story, Corky recounts the story about how Murphy tried to beat other newswomen to an interview with the president by taking Avery to the White House Easter Egg Hunt. All she winds up getting is banned, from the White House again.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Lee AronsohnGuest stars Maggie Roswell
Episode 24
Murphy and Phil play for high stakes during their annual poker cruise aboard his houseboat. Miles suffers from an overdose of seasick medication.
Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 25
Murphy plans Avery's first birthday party; however, on the day of the big event her plane from New York is fogged in. While the others celebrate, Murphy tries everything to get back. Frank brings a special guest for the event. The missing of this big event in Avery's life makes Murphy decide that maybe she just can't do it all, so she plans to make a couple of changes in her career.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Candice BergenMurphy Brown
Faith FordCorky Sherwood
Joe RegalbutoFrank Fontana
Charles KimbroughJim Dial
Lily TomlinKay Carter-Shepley
Grant ShaudMiles Silverberg
Robert PastorelliEldin Bernecky
Pat CorleyPhil
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