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The Best Episodes of Murphy Brown Season 2

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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
    Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 1 - The Brothers Silverberg
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    #1 - The Brothers Silverberg

    S2:E1

    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 office, Miles asks her to join them for lunch, Murphy reluctantly agrees. At Phil's Miles' brother Josh and Murphy really hit it off, which makes Miles a little uncomfortable. They also agree to go all to dinner together at a fancy italian restaurant. Miles brings his date Audrey Cohen, they all have a nice time at first but then Miles starts embarassing Murphy. The next day, Miles apologizes to Murphy about the way he behaved at the restaurant. One night Miles, Murphy and Josh arrive at her house after dinner, Murphy and Josh want to be alone but Miles is always getting in the middle, so they politely ask him to leave. Miles shows up in the middle of the night just to tell Murphy that he does not like the idea of her dating his brother at all. Josh arrives after being looking for Miles for hours, they sta

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 2 - Anchors Away
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Anchors Away

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Kathryn Baker

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  3. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 3 - The Memo that Got Away
    7.3/10(69 votes)

    #3 - The Memo that Got Away

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  4. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 4 - TV or Not TV
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #4 - TV or Not TV

    S2:E4

    An FYI inspired sitcom sends its star to Washington to research her part, Murphy Brown.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 5 - Miles' Big Adventure
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    #5 - Miles' Big Adventure

    S2:E5

    While on vacation, Miles' return flight is delayed by an Air Force pilot who has hijacked an F15-Eagle loaded with nuclear warheads.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 6 - Buddies Schmuddies
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Buddies Schmuddies

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  7. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 7 - Whose Garbage is it Anyway?
    7.4/10(72 votes)

    #7 - Whose Garbage is it Anyway?

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  8. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 8 - And the Whiner Is...
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    #8 - And the Whiner Is...

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Kathryn Baker

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  9. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 9 - Roasted
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #9 - Roasted

    S2:E9

    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.""

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 10 - Brown Like Me (1)
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    #10 - Brown Like Me (1)

    S2:E10

    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 her father, but the sparks fly when her father arrives with his new young wife and child and later her mother shows up.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 11 - Brown Like Me (2)
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #11 - Brown Like Me (2)

    S2:E11

    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.""

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 12 - The Strike
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #12 - The Strike

    S2:E12

    To start a significant dialog, Murphy decides she will break the technicians' strike by bringing both sides together for cake and conversation.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  13. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 13 - Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #13 - Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  14. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 14 - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #14 - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 15 - Subpoena Envy
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    #15 - Subpoena Envy

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  16. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 16 - I Want My FYI
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    #16 - I Want My FYI

    S2:E16

    Miles asks the staff to be mentors for a group of young reporters who will be doing a pilot for FYI For Kids; Murphy over helps her protégé.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 17 - Frankly Speaking
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    #17 - Frankly Speaking

    S2:E17

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  18. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 18 - The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    #18 - The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting

    S2:E18

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 19 - Bad Girls
    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #19 - Bad Girls

    S2:E19

    It's February and sweeps month, so Miles gets Murphy and Corky to pose as hookers to break open an oil company scandal.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  20. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 20 - Heart of Gold
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #20 - Heart of Gold

    S2:E20

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  21. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 21 - On the Road Again
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #21 - On the Road Again

    S2:E21

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  22. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 22 - But First a Word From Our Sponsor
    7.3/10(66 votes)

    #22 - But First a Word From Our Sponsor

    S2:E22

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 23 - Frank's Appendectomy
    8.2/10(80 votes)

    #23 - Frank's Appendectomy

    S2:E23

    A series of outrageous practical jokes, which start with a visit from ""Deep Throat,"" get out of hand.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 24 - Fax or Fiction
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #24 - Fax or Fiction

    S2:E24

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Murphy Brown Season 2 Episode 25 - The Bitch's Back
    6.8/10(74 votes)

    #25 - The Bitch's Back

    S2:E25

    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.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Brothers Silverberg" is the best rated episode of "Murphy Brown" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/18/1989. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Anchors Away".