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Season 1 – Murphy Brown

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Murphy Brown is the star reporter of "FYI," a newsmagazine series. Murphy is sarcastic, ambitious, often self-involved and bossy -- but she is also dedicated and ethical. She and her co-workers -- including Jim, Frank and Corky -- are often at one another's throats, even though they care about one another. Eldin, Murphy's house painter and confidant, never seems to finish his painting contract at Murphy's house (before leaving the show). The comedy series tackles some serious topics, including Murphy being a single mother and being treated for breast cancer.

Critics Reviews

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Ed Siegel Boston Globe 06/04/2018
The show needs some sharpening, but Murphy Brown looks like a winner. Go to Full Review Clifford Terry Chicago Tribune 01/26/2018
Appearing in her first TV series, Bergen brings in a full-court-press performance-stylish, sardonic and funny. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times 01/26/2018
The casting is ... crucial, and it's here that Murphy Brown, created by Diane English, looks especially promising. Go to Full Review Matt Baume The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 04/09/2022
Smartly written with sweet characters, Murphy Brown was always a jewel. Go to Full Review Joan Hanauer United Press International 03/06/2019
Mary Richards has grown up and grown tough. As Murphy Brown she's contemporary and competitive. Go to Full Review Josh Jackson Paste Magazine 07/19/2018
That initial vulnerability was the perfect introdution for her otherwise tough, acerbic, no-nonsense character. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matheus F @matheusf_neto Sep 3 The amazing Candice Bergen in a role she was born to play! See more 09/28/2018 Finally, someone saying things that no one else will. See more Read all reviews
Murphy Brown — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Candice Bergen

Murphy Brown

Faith Ford

Corky Sherwood

Charles Kimbrough

Jim Dial

Joe Regalbuto

Frank Fontana

Grant Shaud

Miles Silverberg

Pat Corley

Phil

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 1988 Respect A successful television news reporter is determined to manage her private life after a stay at the Betty Ford clinic. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 1988 Devil With a Blue Dress On Murphy's (Candice Bergen) choice assignment turns into a nightmare when she is paired with Corky (Faith Ford). Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 1988 Nowhere to Run Miles (Grant Shaud) receives a death threat after assigning Murphy (Candice Bergen) to a federal prosecutor. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 5, 1988 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Murphy (Candice Bergen) interviews her ex-husband (Robin Thomas), a radical who has been abroad for 20 years. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 11, 1988 Murphy's Pony During the holidays, Murphy (Candice Bergen) reluctantly takes in three abandoned children (Edan Gross, Chelsea Hertford, Doug Dale). Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 12, 1988 Baby Love Murphy feels maternal pangs after a visit with a pregnant friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 19, 1988 Set Me Free A gunman (Robert Harper) holding the news team hostage demands Murphy (Candice Bergen) read a statement on-air. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 2, 1989 And So He Goes Murphy's in a quandary when asked to give the eulogy at her arch rival's funeral. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 9, 1989 I Would Have Danced All Night Murphy (Candice Bergen) is sure it is a mistake when she is not invited to the inaugural ball. With Pat Corley and Faith Ford. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 16, 1989 Kyle Murphy (Candice Bergen) helps free a wrongly imprisoned man (Leslie Jordan) who can't adjust to the outside world. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 23, 1989 Off the Job Experience Miles (Grant Shaud) suspends Murphy (Candice Bergen) for her handling of an "F.Y.I." guest (Bill Sadler). Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 13, 1989 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Valentine's Day brings romantic surprises for Murphy and Frank (Candice Bergen, Joe Regalbuto) when they double-date. With Pat Corley. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 20, 1989 Soul Man Murphy is determined to attend Jim's party at a men-only club. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 27, 1989 It's How You Play the Game The news team changes tactics to lure viewers from a "trash TV" show. With Candice Bergen, Pat Corley and Faith Ford. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 6, 1989 Mama Said A visit from her mother (Colleen Dewhurst) brings out the worst in Murphy (Candice Bergen). Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 13, 1989 Moscow on the Potomac Murphy's (Candice Bergen) limited diplomatic skills are tested by her Soviet counterpart (Robin Strasser) during a joint broadcast. With Joe Regalbuto and Faith Ford. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 20, 1989 My Dinner With Einstein Phone conversations lead to a date between Murphy (Candice Bergen) and a brilliant physicist (Buck Henry). Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 10, 1989 Funnies Girl When Murphy (Candice Bergen) unwittingly jokes into an open mike, an editorial cartoonist (Gregory Procaccino) dubs her "Mouthy Brown." With Faith Ford and Grant Shaud. Details Episode 19 Aired May 1, 1989 The Unshrinkable M.B. Murphy (Candice Bergen) is racked with guilt when a guest (John Capodice) dies on the air. With Faith Ford and Joe Regalbuto. Details Episode 20 Aired May 8, 1989 Summer of '77 Murphy's (Candice Bergen) major competitor in her 1977 audition for "F.Y.I." anchor is Linda Ellerbee. With Pat Corley and Joe Regalbuto. Details Episode 21 Aired May 15, 1989 The Bickners An elderly couple's (Eric Christmas, Amzie Strickland) lawyer grandson (Michael Hagerty) persuades them to sue Murphy (Candice Bergen) after a minor traffic mishap. Details Episode 22 Aired May 22, 1989 The Morning Show Murphy (Candice Bergen) discovers Corky's (Faith Ford) capabilities as a co-host on the network's early morning show. Guest star: Alan Oppenheimer. Details

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Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 14, 1988