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The Best Episodes of Murphy Brown

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Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 5 - The Gold Rush
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    #1 - The Gold Rush

    S3:E5

    Jerry Gold joins FYI where in a new feature he goes ""Nose to Nose"" with Murphy and the sparks fly, then the fire is rekindled and the sparks fade away.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  2. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 6 - Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

    S3:E6

    Avery comes to stay with Murphy when she decides it's time to ""change the scenery of my existence""; Murphy suggests she gets a boyfriend. Two hours later she has a double date for herself and Murphy.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Laugh
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #3 - The Last Laugh

    S3:E7

    Jim goes into hiding after losing control on the air, fearing the only thing people will remember about him is that one moment in his long career.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  4. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 8 - Rootless People
    8.0/10(54 votes)

    #4 - Rootless People

    S3:E8

    Finished early with her story, Murphy terrorizes the rest of the staff with her practical jokes. When a gang of environmental terrorists kidnap her, nobody believes her.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  5. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 9 - The Bummer of 42
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #5 - The Bummer of 42

    S3:E9

    For Murphy's 42nd birthday present, Frank hires an actress to be Murphy's sister for a full twelve hours. The novelty wears off quickly for Murphy, when her ""sister"" keeps turning up.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  6. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 10 - Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #6 - Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest

    S3:E10

    On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disaster.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  7. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 11 - Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #7 - Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way

    S3:E11

    After Murphy gets the staff to agree to no presents this year, Murphy's little gifts for the rest of the staff causes a last-minute Christmas gift-buying frenzy.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  8. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 13 - Eldin Imitates Life
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #8 - Eldin Imitates Life

    S3:E13

    When Murphy throws a party, Eldin's artistic talent is discovered. Three weeks later Eldin has a showing at a premiere art gallery. Eldin's mural causes a stir that turns his life upside down.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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  9. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 14 - Contractions
    8.0/10(54 votes)

    #9 - Contractions

    S3:E14

    The Wolf network tries to woo Murphy away, something she isn't interested in until she finds out the network is taking her for granted.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Scott Kaufer

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  10. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 1 - Respect
    7.7/10(144 votes)

    #10 - Respect

    S1:E1

    Murphy returns to FYI after ""drying out"" at the Betty Ford clinic. The show has undergone some changes while she was gone, including the addition of a beauty queen to the anchor desk and a new young executive producer. In her first week back she isn't sure whether she still has her edge.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Diane English

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  11. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 2 - Devil With a Blue Dress On
    7.5/10(113 votes)

    #11 - Devil With a Blue Dress On

    S1:E2

    Miles assigns Corky to work with Murphy on a big story about a corporate big shot. Corky inadvertently uncovers the fact that he is a drug smuggler, this isn't immediately apparent to her. Murphy almost feels guilty about taking credit for the story, but she doesn't get the chance, Corky ""grabs the brass ring.""

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Korby Siamis

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  12. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 4 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    7.0/10(91 votes)

    #12 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

    S1:E4

    Miles schedules Murphy to interview her radical ex-husband. Murphy & Jake's feelings for one another begin to ruin the chance of a professional interview.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Diane English

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  13. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 5 - Murphy's Pony
    7.0/10(91 votes)

    #13 - Murphy's Pony

    S1:E5

    During the Christmas holidays, a mother abandons her children to the care of Murphy Brown. Murphy goes all out to help them out.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Diane English

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  14. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 6 - Baby Love
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #14 - Baby Love

    S1:E6

    Murphy feels maternal pangs after visiting with a pregnant friend. She considers in vitro fertilization and talks Frank into being the donor. When that option doesn't pan out, they consider a physical union.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Korby Siamis

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  15. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 7 - Set Me Free
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    #15 - Set Me Free

    S1:E7

    Murphy's having a rotten day, complicated by a gunman who interrupts the show and demands they read his statement on the air and it gets capped off by the painter she hired to do her kitchen sticking around to finish ""extending myself.""

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Diane English

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  16. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 8 - And So He Goes
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #16 - And So He Goes

    S1:E8

    Murphy's long time nemesis asks for her to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, and Murphy sees it as her chance to have the last laugh or so she thinks.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  17. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 9 - I Would Have Danced All Night
    7.0/10(83 votes)

    #17 - I Would Have Danced All Night

    S1:E9

    Murphy is perplexed and angry when everyone on the staff is invited to the inaugural ball of President-elect Bush. Was it something she reported? Miles debates about asking a taller woman to the ball.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  18. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 10 - Kyle
    7.0/10(85 votes)

    #18 - Kyle

    S1:E10

    Murphy's story wins freedom for an innocent man; when the rest of the team realizes he has a problem adjusting with the outside world, Miles offers him a job as Murphy's secretary.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  19. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 11 - Off the Job Experience
    7.0/10(76 votes)

    #19 - Off the Job Experience

    S1:E11

    Miles suspends Murphy for her handling of an interview. So she leaves the office for two weeks and becomes miserable.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Tom Seeley, Norm Gunzenhauser

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  20. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 12 - Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
    7.0/10(78 votes)

    #20 - Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

    S1:E12

    Cupid strikes the staff when Murphy reluctantly fixes Frank up on the condition he finds someone for her. Murphy's latest secretary has a crush on Jim.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Korby Siamis

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  21. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 13 - Soul Man
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #21 - Soul Man

    S1:E13

    Murphy tries to gain entry into Washington's last exclusive club, trouble is, it's for men only. Murphy tries to get Jim to sponsor her, when she discovers a loophole in the by-laws.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Tom Seeley, Norm Gunzenhauser

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  22. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 15 - Mama Said
    7.0/10(82 votes)

    #22 - Mama Said

    S1:E15

    Murphy's overbearing mother comes to visit for an unspecified length of time.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Diane English

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  23. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 16 - Moscow on the Potomac
    7.0/10(70 votes)

    #23 - Moscow on the Potomac

    S1:E16

    Murphy prepares for a joint broadcast with the Soviet news equivalent of Murphy Brown.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  24. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 17 - My Dinner with Einstein
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #24 - My Dinner with Einstein

    S1:E17

    Murphy dates a physicist to prove looks aren't everything, but he proves to be a party guy.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  25. Murphy Brown Season 1 Episode 18 - Funnies Girl
    7.0/10(73 votes)

    #25 - Funnies Girl

    S1:E18

    An on-camera slip of the tongue, makes Murphy the butt of a cartoonist's joke in ""The Adventures of Mouthy Brown,"" then the rest of the staff falls victim.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Tom Seeley, Norm Gunzenhauser

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gold Rush" is the best rated episode of "Murphy Brown". It scored 8/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig, it aired on 10/22/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery".