Murphy Brown

  • Premiered: Nov 1988
  • Episodes: 260
  • Followers: 127
  • Ended
  • CBS
  • Thursday at 21
  • Comedy

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Season 2
2x1
The Brothers Silverberg
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 18, 1989
When Miles arrives to the office, the whole gang makes fun of his new suit. He says he bought it because his older brother is coming to town so he wants to look good. At Murphy's .. show full overview
2x2
Anchors Away
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 25, 1989
The network sends Jim to Libya for two weeks, so they can audition a handsome new anchor for FYI; they don't count on the retaliation of Murphy and the gang.
2x3
The Memo That Got Away
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 02, 1989
A high-school computer hacker stumbles onto a memo by Murphy about her co-workers, and he plans to publish it in the school paper.
2x4
TV or Not TV
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 16, 1989
An FYI inspired sitcom sends its star to Washington to research her part, Murphy Brown.
2x5
Miles' Big Adventure
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 23, 1989
While on vacation, Miles' return flight is delayed by an Air Force pilot who has hijacked an F15-Eagle loaded with nuclear warheads.
2x6
Buddies Schmuddies
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 30, 1989
Frank and Murphy compete for the same story, but their intense competition puts the story in jeopardy. Phil, to improve his business at night, tries adding live entertainment to the bar.
2x7
Whose Garbage is it Anyway?
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 06, 1989
Jerry Gold bets the staff that they can't be environmentally responsible for a two week period, if they lose Murphy must appear on his show.
2x8
And the Whiner Is...
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 13, 1989
Murphy & Frank lose the Humboldt Award to Corky. Then to ride the PR wave, the network brass decide to give next week's lead story to the award winner.
2x9
Roasted
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 20, 1989
The staff plans a surprise roast for Jim on his 25th anniversary at the network, he tells Murphy before the event that he ""couldn't handle a chance meeting with anyone I know.""
2x10
Brown Like Me (1)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 27, 1989
Murphy is set to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, so the rest of the staff convince her that at least one of her estranged parents should attend. She concedes and invites .. show full overview
2x11
Brown Like Me (2)
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 27, 1989
The sparks and the barbs fly back and forth; however, eventually the Browns call a truce. To quote Murphy: ""Interesting family, kind of like a Fellini version of the Waltons.""
2x12
The Strike
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 11, 1989
To start a significant dialog, Murphy decides she will break the technicians' strike by bringing both sides together for cake and conversation.
2x13
Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 18, 1989
While Murphy is throwing a birthday party for Gene Kinsella, Miles recognizes a woman he had a one-night stand with at a broadcaster's convention, Mrs. Kinsella. However, Kinsella thinks that his wife is having an affair with Frank.
2x14
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 01, 1990
Corky is having a New Year's Eve party, and Murphy wants to avoid it. Everyone challenges her to be able enjoy the occasion without the her old vice. Sober, Murphy can still bring life to a dull party.
2x15
Subpoena Envy
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 08, 1990
Murphy is subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, but instead of divulging her source she goes to jail. Prison is not what she hoped for or expected, but then neither is the duration of her stay.
2x16
I Want My FYI
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 29, 1990
Miles asks the staff to be mentors for a group of young reporters who will be doing a pilot for an FYI type program for kids; Murphy over helps her protégé.
2x17
Frankly Speaking
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 05, 1990
Frank meets the woman of his dreams, a woman he dates more than once. However, she is a psychologist and analyzes every little thing Frank does, something that drives him crazier than he already is.
2x18
The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 12, 1990
Murphy's journalism mentor from her high school days has retired, to combat inactivity he comes to Washington to open a journalism school using her name.
2x19
Bad Girls
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 19, 1990
It's February and sweeps month, so Miles gets Murphy and Corky to pose as hookers to break open an oil company scandal.
2x20
Heart of Gold
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 26, 1990
When Murphy learns things about Jerry Gold that no one else is privy to, she looks at him in a different light. They begin to have an affair that shocks everyone at FYI.
2x21
On the Road Again
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 05, 1990
On a publicity jaunt, Murphy and Jim find themselves snowbound in Kansas. While killing time in the bar Murphy challenges Jim's ability to flirt, something Jim may later regret.
2x22
But First a Word From Our Sponsor
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 19, 1990
A worried viewer urges advertisers to boycott FYI for an upcoming piece Murphy has on sex education. Murphy flies out to keep the one sponsor they have for the controversial show.
2x23
Frank's Appendectomy
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 09, 1990
A series of outrageous practical jokes, which start with a visit from ""Deep Throat,"" get out of hand.
2x24
Fax or Fiction
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 30, 1990
When a secret admirer sends a fax to Miles, Murphy takes it as a challenge to answer for him and then winds up starting a correspondence.
2x25
The Bitch's Back
Episode overview
Air date
May 07, 1990
Miles orders the staff to take a stress reduction class. After reluctantly showing up for it, Murphy slips a disc however that doesn't stop her from working on a hot story.
2x26
Going to the Chapel (1)
Episode overview
Air date
May 14, 1990
When a ""geek"" from her high school days comes to Washington, Corky's mother & his mother arrange to have them get together. They meet, fall in love, and within two weeks announce their .. show full overview
2x27 Season finale
Going to the Chapel (2)
Episode overview
Air date
May 21, 1990
Upon returning, Corky decides to go ahead with the wedding, but the event is marred by even more last minute indecision, and then Murphy brings out the ""soul.""

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