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 is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
The 390th Broadcast (Folge 1) 7.0
Sendedatum: 1990-09-17
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: With the start of the 13th season, Miles decides it's time to change the image of FYI, so he hires a consultant.
Brown and Blue (Folge 2) 7.0
Autor: Denise Moss
Sendedatum: 1990-09-24
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Murphy wants to interview a controversial comic, but after seeing some tapes of his act she changes her mind. Miles sets up the interview so Murphy decides to go ahead with it, the result of which makes for interesting viewing.
Loco Hero (Folge 3) 7.0
Autor: Steven Peterman
Sendedatum: 1990-10-01
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Frank rescues people trapped in a hostage situation, but falls to pieces when his parents come to town for the celebration of 50th their wedding anniversary bash. A party Frank forgot to plan.
Strike Two (Folge 4) 7.0
Autor: Scott Kaufer
Sendedatum: 1990-10-15
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: The on-air talent goes on strike, so management brings in Miller Redfield to handle Murphy's pending interview on the S&L crisis. When the only question Miller wants to know is why parking isn't validated, Miles must do the interview.
The Gold Rush (Folge 5) 8.0
Autor: Steven Peterman
Sendedatum: 1990-10-22
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery (Folge 6) 8.0
Sendedatum: 1990-11-05
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
The Last Laugh (Folge 7) 8.0
Autor: Tom Palmer
Sendedatum: 1990-11-12
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Rootless People (Folge 8) 8.0
Autor: Denise Moss
Sendedatum: 1990-11-19
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
The Bummer of 42 (Folge 9) 8.0
Autor: Tom Palmer
Sendedatum: 1990-11-26
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest (Folge 10) 8.0
Autor: Denise Moss
Sendedatum: 1990-12-10
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disaster.
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way (Folge 11) 8.0
Autor: Steven Peterman
Sendedatum: 1990-12-17
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Retreat (Folge 12) 7.0
Autor: Tom Palmer
Sendedatum: 1991-01-07
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: When tensions arise among the staff, Miles arranges for a corporate weekend retreat. Where they learn to develop their teamwork as they compete against a group of bankers.
Eldin Imitates Life (Folge 13) 8.0
Autor: Peter Tolan
Sendedatum: 1991-01-14
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Contractions (Folge 14) 8.0
Autor: Scott Kaufer
Sendedatum: 1991-01-21
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: 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.
Hoarse Play (Folge 15) 7.0
Autor: Steven Peterman
Sendedatum: 1991-02-04
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Ten years ago Murphy was banned from the White House press conferences. To top off her story on the education crisis, Murphy decides she needs a quotation from the ""Education"" president. When she manages to get a pass, she loses her voice two days before the conference.
The Novel (Folge 16)
Sendedatum: 1991-02-11
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Jim's new novel, seems to uncover his affection for Murphy, when the central character meets a blonde female reporter.
Terror on the 17th Floor (Folge 17)
Autor: Denise Moss
Sendedatum: 1991-02-18
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: The network is sold to American Industrial, a large corporation, who send in a management consultant to streamline the network. Miles and Murphy go to New York to meet with the new mis-management.
On Another Plane (1) (Folge 18)
Sendedatum: 1991-02-25
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: When their plane gets in trouble: Murphy and Frank's lives flash before their eyes.
On Another Plane (2) (Folge 19)
Sendedatum: 1991-02-25
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Frank and Murphy witness their wake, giving them further time for reflection on their lives.
Driving Miss Crazy (Folge 20)
Autor: Tom Palmer
Sendedatum: 1991-03-04
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: While the FYI staff car pool together, Murphy works on her will, Frank gets over a relationship, Corky obsesses over being right about a trivia question, Jim tries to think of an anecdote for an interview and Miles almost gets everyone killed.
Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet (Folge 21)
Autor: Steven Peterman
Sendedatum: 1991-03-18
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Suffering from ""3rd year burnout,"" Miles asks for a positive uplifting story. When everyone else fails, Murphy takes on the challenge. She gets a perfect story, until the interview is on the air.
Corky's Place (Folge 22)
Autor: Tom Palmer
Sendedatum: 1991-04-08
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Corky gets her own network special, she decides to do it as an interview show with a ""tea party"" theme. Murphy comes on as her first guest and is humiliated when Corky asks her really tough, Murphy Brown type of questions.
Small (Folge 23)
Autor: Denise Moss
Sendedatum: 1991-04-29
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Murphy makes a flip remark that insults short men, especially members of ""The 66 Club."" She shows them their ""short"" sightedness.
The Usual Suspects (Folge 24)
Sendedatum: 1991-05-06
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Murphy goes off the deep end when a tabloid prints lies about her, one of which says she is drinking again.
Q & A on FYI (Folge 25)
Autor: Peter Tolan
Sendedatum: 1991-05-13
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: The FYI staff vies against Yale on a TV quiz show, but at the dress rehearsal, they realize just how much they've forgotten since their school days.
Uh-Oh (1) (Folge 26)
Sendedatum: 1991-05-20
Laufzeit: 30 min
Übersicht: Jake resurfaces with matrimony on his mind, Murphy is caught between him and her ex-lover, Jerry Gold, when he returns unexpectedly. Later Murphy takes a home pregnancy test, the results are positive.
