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CBS
Sep 17, 1990

CBS
Sep 17, 1990

Murphy Brown

Summary Murphy Brown was created by Diane English. Murphy is the star reporter on a news magazine show called FYI. The show is based in Washington DC, which gives the FYI team more than enough material to work with. Murphy lives in a townhouse that she has been having repainted for the duration of the series, Eldin the painter may never finish t...

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Created By: Diane English

CBS
Sep 17, 1990

CBS
Sep 17, 1990

Season 3

11 Seasons

Season Premiere: Sep 17, 1990

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Summary Murphy Brown was created by Diane English. Murphy is the star reporter on a news magazine show called FYI. The show is based in Washington DC, which gives the FYI team more than enough material to work with. Murphy lives in a townhouse that she has been having repainted for the duration of the series, Eldin the painter may never finish t...

Comedy

Created By: Diane English

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Episode 1 • Sep 17, 1990

The 390th Broadcast

Episode 2 • Sep 24, 1990 • 30 m

Murphy's idea to interview Tony Rocket, a vulgar comedian, backfires when she has trouble controlling her emotions and her temper around him.

Episode 3 • Oct 1, 1990 • 30 m

Episode 4 • Oct 15, 1990

The on-air talent at FYI goes on strike, and Miles struggles to put on a show. He learns to appreciate what Murphy and the rest do when he attempts to replace them with Miller, Gene Kinsella and himself.

Episode 5 • Oct 22, 1990

Network executives hire Jerry Gold to appeal to a conservative crowd, dismaying the FYI staff. Miles has the idea to team Murphy and Jerry in a debating segment which rekindles their opposite attracts romance.

Episode 6 • Nov 5, 1990 • 30 m

Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

Murphy's mother Avery arrives unannounced for a visit, and meets a charming gentleman named Theodore. It turns out his son Bob is Murphy's age, so Avery talks her daughter into a double date.

Episode 7 • Nov 12, 1990

Murphy causes Jim to laugh during a live news break, and he becomes upset over his lack of professionalism. She goes overboard in trying to make amends.

Episode 8 • Nov 19, 1990

Rootless People

Murphy's practical jokes have alienated the FYI staff, so when she is taken hostage by environmentalists, they don't believe her. The kidnappers have their hands full, as it's Murphy who is making all the demands.

Episode 9 • Nov 26, 1990

The Bummer of 42

Because Murphy had remarked that she had always wanted a sibling, Frank hires an actress to portray her sister for Murphy's 42nd birthday. But Maddy does her job too well, and Murphy's amusement soon turns to irritation.

Episode 10 • Dec 10, 1990

Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest

Corky is trying hard to be the perfect wife to Will while still having a career, but finds it increasingly difficult. She confides in Murphy, which inspires Corky to host a dinner part - with disastrous results.

Episode 11 • Dec 17, 1990

Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way

Getting co-workers Christmas gifts is causing unhappiness, so Murphy suggests they donate to charity instead. But after Murphy secretly buys presents anyway, the rest become frantic trying to purchase items at the last minute.

Episode 12 • Jan 7, 1991 • 24 m

Miles thinks the on-air FYI staff need to bond closer, so he schedules a retreat run by an over-enthusiastic director Justin. Murphy is only interested in the bonding that comes with getting revenge on the other participants.

Episode 13 • Jan 14, 1991 • 30 m

Eldin Imitates Life

Murphy has a party, and a guest offers to buy one of Eldin's art pieces. He feels ambivalent about the possibility of commercial success, especially after he is given his first gallery exhibition.

Episode 14 • Jan 21, 1991

Murphy's contract is up, and other news organizations make a huge effort to sign her - to the distress of Miles. With Murphy having the upper hand, she makes outrageous demands, and things turn contentious.

Episode 15 • Feb 4, 1991 • 30 m

Murphy loses her voice right after getting her credentials restored to the White House press room after a ten-year ban. She desperately needs a quote from the president for an important story.

Episode 16 • Feb 11, 1991

Jim writes a novel about a desirable reporter who seems to be based on Murphy, and his wife becomes concerned.

Episode 17 • Feb 18, 1991 • 30 m

Terror on the 17th Floor

Murphy and Miles face off with a team of cost cutters that threaten the ability of FYI to put on a good news program.

Episode 18 • Feb 25, 1991 • 30 m

On Another Plane (I)

Murphy and Frank are questioning putting their jobs before everything else when the plane they are traveling on experiences difficulties.

Episode 19 • Feb 25, 1991

On Another Plane (II)

Murphy and Frank are questioning putting their jobs before everything else when the plane they are traveling on experiences difficulties.

Episode 20 • Mar 4, 1991

Driving Miss Crazy

Murphy writes her will, at times while driving, when the gang car pools to work during a snow storm.

Episode 21 • Mar 18, 1991

Everytime It Rains... You Get Wet

The gang of FYI goes out into the city seeking a "happy" story for a new segment on the show - a simple task that turns out to be not easy after all.

Episode 22 • Apr 8, 1991

Corky lands her first TV special, and manipulates Murphy into appearing as a guest. Everyone expects Corky's interviews to be lightweight fluff, but she may surprise them all.

Episode 23 • Apr 29, 1991

Murphy's little joke about short men gets her into big trouble, and her efforts to resolve the situation only cause more resentment.

Episode 24 • May 6, 1991

The Usual Suspects

Murphy is outraged when a tabloid declares she has started drinking again. and is convinced the source is on the FYI staff. She makes every effort to uncover the person's identity.

Episode 25 • May 13, 1991

Miles arranges for the gang of FYI to appear on a popular TV quiz show, against a team of college students.

Episode 26 • May 20, 1991

Jake, Murphy's ex husband, and Jerry Gold, Murphy's ex boyfriend are both back in town and ready to resume their relationship with her.

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