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Season 2 – Father Murphy

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A frontiersman poses as a priest to care for orphaned children.
Father Murphy — Season 2

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Merlin Olsen

John Michael Murphy

Moses Gunn

Moses Gage

Katherine Cannon

Mae Woodward

Timothy Gibbs

Will Adams

Lisa Trusel

Lizette Winkler

Scott Mellini

Ephram Winkler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 1982 Happiness Is ... John and Mae Murphy, honeymooning in the city, meet a troubled orphan who supports his ailing grandfather by taking bets. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 1982 Father Figure An abused boy blames Murphy for the death of his father following a fight at the orphanage. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 1982 Stopover in a One-Horse Town Samuel Clemens, a young reporter, arrives in Jackson where he finds literary inspiration by watching the orphans' antics. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 9, 1982 Outrageous Fortune Murphy pursues kidnappers who want the inheritance of one of the orphans; guest Peter Haskell. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 1982 The Reluctant Runaway John and Mae's joy over the anticipated birth of their first child fades when young Will runs away. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 23, 1982 The Reluctant Runaway John leaves Mae and the baby to search for Will, who has joined a group of children who survive by stealing. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 1982 Buttons and Beaux As a part-time seamstress in town, Lizette meets an arrogant young man who urges her to break rules. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 1982 John Michael Murphy R.I.P. Murphy must pose as an infamous bank robber to save an old man's (Eddie Quillan) reputation. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 14, 1982 The Witness A youngster in dire need of funds to take care of his ailing mother reluctantly participates in a bank robbery. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 21, 1982 Blood Right Notorious gunfighter Al Clayton (Phillip Clark), released from prison, comes to take custody of his son. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 28, 1982 Sweet Sixteen The children try to help a 16-year-old (Mary Beth Evans) who attempts suicide after learning she is pregnant. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 1, 1983 The Rockets' Red Glare A prison escapee uses his safecracking skills to catch the robber of expensive fireworks needed for a fund-raiser. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 18, 1983 The Matchmakers The orphans send for a mail-order bride (Beverly Todd) to bring some romance into Moses' life. Details

Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 1982