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Season 10 – 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.

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Joy Press TIME Magazine 05/30/2018
Murphy Brown reframed the conversation, dramatizing the aspirations of so many American women trying to reconcile the desire to have both a career and children. Go to Full Review Lynnette Nicholas Entertainment Weekly 05/30/2018
While Mary Tyler Moore paved the way for the comedic portrayal of a single working woman in primetime, Bergen's alter-ego broke new ground with her reputation as a lippy, 40-something feminist who didn't suffer fools. Go to Full Review Ruth Graham New York Magazine/Vulture 05/30/2018
In a moment when TV is overflowing with girls, Murphy Brown is unmistakably a woman. Go to Full Review Meredith Jacobs Screen Rant 09/21/2018
There was a reason the series received many Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and wins: it worked and it was funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Murphy Brown — Season 10

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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

Lily Tomlin

Kay Carter-Shepley

Haley Joel Osment

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 1997 Murphy Redux Murphy wants to return to the show, only to find that her job has already been offered to someone else. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 1997 A Butcher, a Faker, a Bummed-Out Promo Maker Jim faces the network brass when they want to stop a story about a grocery store that might be selling bad meat. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 1997 Ectomy, Schmectomy After a talk with her doctor, Murphy decides to have a lumpectomy to remove the malignant tumor in her breast. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 1997 Operation: Murphy Brown Kay (Lily Tomlin) helps Murphy (Candice Bergen) keep her breast cancer story out of the tabloid news. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 1997 Florence Night-en Corky Corky (Faith Ford) plays bedside nurse to help Murphy (Candice Bergen) recover from her surgery. With Lily Tomlin. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 1997 Waiting to Inhale When Murphy needs marijuana to relieve the pain of chemotherapy, it's Jim who sneaks out to buy the drug. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 1997 Petty Woman Murphy (Candice Bergen) suspects foul play when her archenemy (Joanna Gleason) invites her to a party. With Lily Tomlin. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 1997 From Here to Jerusalem Murphy meets a man who is 20 years her junior and asks him to escort her to a prestigious awards show. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1997 Tempus Fugit Murphy battles for a better contract offer at a time when even the network president fears for his job. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 10, 1997 I Hear a Symphony Murphy's (Candice Bergen) appearance at a charity auction leads to a bidding war with Olivia Newton-John (guest starring as herself). With Lily Tomlin. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 17, 1997 From the Terrace Murphy's recently fired secretary takes revenge on the FYI team when they get locked out of the office. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 7, 1998 The Last Temptation of Murphy A fallen Wall Street investor (Alan Rosenberg) helps Murphy (Candice Bergen) sponsor a breast cancer benefit. With Lily Tomlin. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 14, 1998 Turpis Capillis Annus (Bad Hair Day) Murphy (Candice Bergen) is encouraged to join a breast cancer support group. With Lily Tomlin. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 21, 1998 Wee Small Hours Kay (Lily Tomlin) proves to be the biggest help to Murphy (Candice Bergen) in overcoming her bout with cancer. Guest star: Brad Garrett. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 28, 1998 Then and Now Murphy decides to take a trip back to her childhood home after reviewing some of her best interviews. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 6, 1998 Opus One Frank recreates "American Bandstand" for Murphy's 50th birthday; guests Dick Clark; Fabian; Lesley Gore; Chubby Checker; Sally Field. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 13, 1998 Seems Like Gold Times Murphy's ex, Jerry Gold, shares a passionate evening with her and then informs her of his engagement. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 20, 1998 Second Time Around The FYI crew tracks down Murphy's (Candice Bergen) high-school sweetheart (guest star Michael McKean) after she does the same for a friend (guest star Tracy Nelson). Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 27, 1998 A Man and a Woman Kay (Lily Tomlin) dresses like a man and tries to pick up Murphy (Candice Bergen) to prove a point to her co-workers. Guest star: Rosie O'Donnell. Details Episode 20 Aired May 4, 1998 Dial and Substance Murphy (Candice Bergen) bails out Jim (Charles Kimbrough) after he is arrested for possession of marijuana. Guest star: Don Rickles. Details Episode 21 Aired May 18, 1998 Never Can Say Goodbye Under surgery, Murphy dreams she interviews God; Julia Roberts; George Clooney; Bette Midler; Alan King; Mike Wallace; Frances Bergen; Robert Pastorelli; Pat Corley. Details Episode 22 Aired May 18, 1998 Never Can Say Goodbye Under surgery, Murphy dreams she interviews God; Julia Roberts; George Clooney; Bette Midler; Alan King; Mike Wallace; Frances Bergen; Robert Pastorelli; Pat Corley. Details

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Season Info

Director
Steve Zuckerman, Peter Bonerz, Joe Regalbuto
Executive Producer
John Bowman
Screenwriter
Janis Hirsch, Marc Flanagan, Bill Masters, Tom Seeley, Hayes Jackson, Russ Woody, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Mike Chessler, Adam Belanoff, Norm Gunzenhauser, Jhoni Marchinko, Chris Alberghini
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 1997