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Murphy Brown: Season 2

27 episodes · first aired Sep 18, 1989

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1 The Brothers Silverberg Sep 18, 1989 · 24m Miles becomes increasingly uncomfortable when his confident older brother, Josh, visits Washington and immediately develops a mutual attraction with Murphy. His efforts to interfere in…
2 Anchors Away Sep 25, 1989 · 24m The network sends Jim on a temporary assignment in Libya, allowing executives to audition handsome young reporter Miller Redfield as his possible replacement. Murphy and the rest of the…
3 The Memo that Got Away Oct 2, 1989 · 24m A teenage computer hacker obtains a private memorandum in which Murphy candidly evaluates her colleagues. When he threatens to publish it in his school newspaper, Murphy attempts to…
4 TV or Not TV Oct 16, 1989 · 24m A television network develops a sitcom inspired by FYI and sends glamorous actress Julia St. Martin to study Murphy for the leading role. Although the staff initially resents the project…
5 Miles' Big Adventure Oct 23, 1989 · 30m While on vacation, Miles' return flight is delayed by an Air Force pilot who has hijacked an F15-Eagle loaded with nuclear warheads.
6 Buddies Schmuddies Oct 30, 1989 · 30m 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.
7 Whose Garbage is it Anyway? Nov 6, 1989 · 30m 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.
8 And the Whiner Is... Nov 13, 1989 · 30m 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.
9 Roasted Nov 20, 1989 · 30m 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.""
10 Brown Like Me (1) Nov 27, 1989 · 30m 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…
11 Brown Like Me (2) Nov 27, 1989 · 30m 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.""
12 The Strike Dec 11, 1989 · 30m To start a significant dialog, Murphy decides she will break the technicians' strike by bringing both sides together for cake and conversation.
13 Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella Dec 18, 1989 · 30m 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…
14 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? Jan 1, 1990 · 30m 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…
15 Subpoena Envy Jan 8, 1990 · 30m 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…
16 I Want My FYI Jan 29, 1990 · 24m 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.
17 Frankly Speaking Feb 5, 1990 · 30m 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…
18 The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting Feb 12, 1990 · 30m 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.
19 Bad Girls Feb 19, 1990 · 30m It's February and sweeps month, so Miles gets Murphy and Corky to pose as hookers to break open an oil company scandal.
20 Heart of Gold Feb 26, 1990 · 30m 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.
21 On the Road Again Mar 5, 1990 · 30m 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.
22 But First a Word From Our Sponsor Mar 19, 1990 · 30m 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.
23 Frank's Appendectomy Apr 9, 1990 · 30m A series of outrageous practical jokes, which start with a visit from ""Deep Throat,"" get out of hand.
24 Fax or Fiction Apr 30, 1990 · 30m 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.
25 The Bitch's Back May 7, 1990 · 30m 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.
26 Going to the Chapel (1) May 14, 1990 · 30m 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…
27 Going to the Chapel (2) May 21, 1990 · 30m 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.""