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
⨁Full Cast & CrewWhere to Stream
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, March 3
Inside Murphy Brown
Season 4 • Episode 10
Jim accompanies Murphy to the test that will reveal the sex of her unborn baby.
Tuesday, March 3
Mission Control
Season 4 • Episode 11
Murphy asks for help when she is forced to organize a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless.
Wednesday, March 4
Be It Ever So Humboldt
Season 4 • Episode 12
A prestigious award brings out the worst in Frank; guest Harry Smith.
Wednesday, March 4
Love Is Blonde
Season 4 • Episode 13
Neglected Corky considers an extramarital fling.
Thursday, March 5
Anchor Rancor
Season 4 • Episode 14
When the evening news anchor dies, Murphy and Jim compete for the job.
Thursday, March 5
Guess Who's Coming to Luncheon
Season 4 • Episode 15
Murphy must buddy up to Corky to get into a White House luncheon.
Friday, March 6
Lovesick
Season 4 • Episode 16
When Murphy's doctor orders bed rest, Jerry Gold moves in to care for her.
Friday, March 6
Heartfelt
Season 4 • Episode 17
Miles is forced to change his lifestyle after suffering a near heart attack.
Saturday, March 7
Send in the Clowns
Season 4 • Episode 18
A Senate hearing follows Murphy's story on personal spending.
Saturday, March 7
Murphy Buys the Farm
Season 4 • Episode 19
Murphy invites her friends and their spouses to a farm she is thinking of buying.
Saturday, March 7
Brown Like Me, Part 1
Season 2 • Episode 10
Murphy's divorced parents (Colleen Dewhurst, Darren McGavin) visit.
Saturday, March 7
Brown Like Me, Part 2
Season 2 • Episode 11
Murphy's divorced parents (Colleen Dewhurst, Darren McGavin) visit.
Saturday, March 7
The Strike
Season 2 • Episode 12
During a technicians' strike Murphy steps in as mediator between the union and the network.
Saturday, March 7
Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
Season 2 • Episode 13
A guilt-stricken Miles confesses to Murphy after he has a one-night stand.
Tuesday, March 10
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
Season 4 • Episode 20
A dream about a gay co-worker makes Miles question his sexuality.
Tuesday, March 10
Rage Before Beauty
Season 4 • Episode 21
Murphy cuts off her hair to protest an appearance clause in her contract.
Wednesday, March 11
Phil's Not-So-Silent Partner
Season 4 • Episode 22
Murphy becomes Phil's silent partner after she lends him money to keep his restaurant open.
Wednesday, March 11
He-Ho, He-Ho, It's Off to Lamaze We Go
Season 4 • Episode 23
At her doctor's urging, Murphy joins a childbirth class with Eldin as her coach.
Thursday, March 12
On the Rocks
Season 4 • Episode 24
Murphy's temporary replacement (Kate Mulgrew) has a drinking problem.
Thursday, March 12
A Chance of Showers
Season 4 • Episode 25
Newswomen (Katie Couric, Paula Zahn, Joan Lunden) attend Murphy's shower.
Friday, March 13
Birth 101
Season 4 • Episode 26
When Murphy goes into labor during a live broadcast, her colleagues rush her to the hospital.
Friday, March 13
You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato
Season 5 • Episode 1
New mother Murphy puzzles over answering the vice president's slam.
Saturday, March 14
You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato
Season 5 • Episode 2
New mother Murphy puzzles over answering the vice president's slam.
Saturday, March 14
Life After Birth
Season 5 • Episode 3
When Murphy returns to work, she finds it is difficult to leave her baby.
Saturday, March 14
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.
Saturday, March 14
Subpoena Envy
Season 2 • Episode 15
When Murphy goes to jail rather than reveal her source, she is abandoned by the media.
Saturday, March 14
I Want My FYI
Season 2 • Episode 16
Miles asks the news team to provide guidance for the youngsters on his kids' news show.
Saturday, March 14
Frankly Speaking
Season 2 • Episode 17
Murphy is resentful when Frank neglects their friendship in favor of his new girlfriend.
Tuesday, March 17
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Tuesday, March 17
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Wednesday, March 18
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Wednesday, March 18
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Thursday, March 19
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
Thursday, March 19
A high-profile reporter provides laughs in the newsroom.
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