Murphy Brown
TVPG
Sitcom
The personal and professional misadventures of an opinionated but beloved woman working as a television journalist.
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Cast & Crew
Candice Bergen Murphy Brown
Faith Ford Corky Sherwood
Joe Regalbuto Frank Fontana
Grant Shaud Miles Silverberg
Charles Kimbrough Jim Dial
Lily Tomlin Kay Carter-Shepley
Pat Corley Phil
Robert Pastorelli Eldin Bernecky
Jay Thomas Jerry Gold
Diane English Executive Producer
Candice Bergen Executive Producer
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1988–2018 Series 10 Seasons249 Episodes
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, December 17
Heart of Gold
Season 2 • Episode 20
Murphy's affair with Jerry Gold shocks all.
Tuesday, December 17
On the Road Again
Season 2 • Episode 21
On a publicity jaunt, Murphy and Jim are snowbound in Kansas.
Wednesday, December 18
But First a Word From Our Sponsor
Season 2 • Episode 22
A viewer pressures sponsors to boycott Murphy's report on distributing condoms to teenagers.
Wednesday, December 18
Frank's Appendectomy
Season 2 • Episode 23
A series of practical jokes on the "F.Y.I." set gets out of hand.
Thursday, December 19
Fax or Fiction
Season 2 • Episode 24
A secret admirer sends faxes to Miles -- and Murphy responds.
Thursday, December 19
The Bitch's Back
Season 2 • Episode 25
A slipped disc hospitalizes Murphy, but doesn't slow her down.
Friday, December 20
Goin' to the Chapel
Season 2 • Episode 26
After a whirlwind two-week courtship, Corky decides to marry an old friend from high school.
Friday, December 20
Goin' to the Chapel
Season 2 • Episode 27
Corky gets cold feet on her wedding day.
Saturday, December 21
Anchors Away
Season 2 • Episode 2
The network sends Jim to Libya to audition a handsome new anchor.
Saturday, December 21
The Memo That Got Away
Season 2 • Episode 3
A high-school computer hacker comes onto Murphy's memo about her co-workers.
Saturday, December 21
TV or Not TV
Season 2 • Episode 4
An "FYI"-inspired sitcom sends its star (Morgan Fairchild) to research her part.
Saturday, December 21
Miles' Big Adventure
Season 2 • Episode 5
Vacationing Miles finds he is the only journalist at an airplane hijacking.
Monday, December 23
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Monday, December 23
Brown and Blue
Season 3 • Episode 2
Murphy interviews a racist/sexist comic.
Tuesday, December 24
Murphy's Pony
Season 1 • Episode 5
During the holidays, Murphy reluctantly takes in three abandoned children.
Tuesday, December 24
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
Season 3 • Episode 11
Murphy causes a last-minute Christmas gift-buying frenzy.
Wednesday, December 25
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
Season 3 • Episode 11
Murphy causes a last-minute Christmas gift-buying frenzy.
Wednesday, December 25
I'm Dreaming of a Brown Christmas
Season 5 • Episode 12
Murphy's father and aunt (Darren McGavin, Marian Seldes) visit for Christmas.
Wednesday, December 25
Brown in Toyland
Season 7 • Episode 12
Murphy searches for a toy Avery wants for Christmas.
Thursday, December 26
Loco Hero
Season 3 • Episode 3
Frank botches his parents' (Barney Martin, Rose Marie) golden-wedding bash.
Thursday, December 26
Strike Two
Season 3 • Episode 4
During a labor dispute, Miles must take Murphy's place conducting an interview.
Friday, December 27
The Gold Rush
Season 3 • Episode 5
The network hires Jerry Gold for "F.Y.I." to balance the show's liberal viewpoint.
Friday, December 27
Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
Season 3 • Episode 6
Murphy's mother moves in and sets up a double date with a father and son.
Saturday, December 28
Buddies, Schmuddies
Season 2 • Episode 6
Murphy and Frank resort to nasty tactics when both follow up on the same scoop.
Saturday, December 28
Whose Garbage Is it Anyway?
Season 2 • Episode 7
A bet says the staff must be environmentally responsible for two weeks.
Saturday, December 28
And the Whiner Is ...
Season 2 • Episode 8
Murphy loses a prestigious award to Corky.
Saturday, December 28
Roasted
Season 2 • Episode 9
The staff plans to roast Jim on his 25th anniversary at the network.
Monday, December 30
The Last Laugh
Season 3 • Episode 7
Jim loses confidence and is humiliated when he gets the giggles on the air.
Monday, December 30
Rootless People
Season 3 • Episode 8
When Murphy is held hostage, the staff assumes she is playing a joke.
Tuesday, December 31
The Bummer of 42
Season 3 • Episode 9
Frank hires an actress to be Murphy's sister for her 42nd birthday.
Tuesday, December 31
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Season 2 • Episode 14
Sober for the first time on New Year's, Murphy enlivens Corky's party.
Wednesday, January 1
Trouble in Sherwood-Forest
Season 3 • Episode 10
In an attempt at togetherness, Corky and Will host their first dinner party.
Wednesday, January 1
Retreat
Season 3 • Episode 12
Quarreling "F.Y.I." members finally exhibit teamwork during a weekend retreat.
Thursday, January 2
Eldin Imitates Life
Season 3 • Episode 13
A museum chairman recognizes Eldin's artistic talent.
Thursday, January 2
Contractions
Season 3 • Episode 14
Miles tries to renegotiate Murphy's contract when another network attempts to hire her.
Friday, January 3
Hoarse Play
Season 3 • Episode 15
Murphy loses her voice on the eve of a presidential news conference.
Friday, January 3
The Novel
Season 3 • Episode 16
The staff concludes Jim secretly loves Murphy when they read his unpublished novel.
Saturday, January 4
Brown Like Me, Part 1
Season 2 • Episode 10
Murphy's divorced parents (Colleen Dewhurst, Darren McGavin) visit.
Saturday, January 4
Brown Like Me, Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 11
Murphy's divorced parents (Colleen Dewhurst, Darren McGavin) visit.
Saturday, January 4
The Strike
Season 2 • Episode 12
During a technicians' strike Murphy steps in as mediator between the union and the network.
Saturday, January 4
Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
Season 2 • Episode 13
A guilt-stricken Miles confesses to Murphy after he has a one-night stand.
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