Episode guide
Murphy Brown: Season 3
26 episodes · first aired Sep 17, 1990
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- 1 The 390th Broadcast Sep 17, 1990 · 30m With the start of the 13th season, Miles decides it's time to change the image of FYI, so he hires a consultant.
- 2 Brown and Blue Sep 24, 1990 · 30m 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…
- 3 Loco Hero Oct 1, 1990 · 30m 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…
- 4 Strike Two Oct 15, 1990 · 30m 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…
- 5 The Gold Rush Oct 22, 1990 · 30m 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.
- 6 Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery Nov 5, 1990 · 30m 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…
- 7 The Last Laugh Nov 12, 1990 · 30m 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.
- 8 Rootless People Nov 19, 1990 · 30m 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.
- 9 The Bummer of 42 Nov 26, 1990 · 30m 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.
- 10 Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest Dec 10, 1990 · 30m On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disaster.
- 11 Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way Dec 17, 1990 · 30m 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.
- 12 Retreat Jan 7, 1991 · 30m 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.
- 13 Eldin Imitates Life Jan 14, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 14 Contractions Jan 21, 1991 · 30m 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.
- 15 Hoarse Play Feb 4, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 16 The Novel Feb 11, 1991 · 30m Jim's new novel, seems to uncover his affection for Murphy, when the central character meets a blonde female reporter.
- 17 Terror on the 17th Floor Feb 18, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 18 On Another Plane (1) Feb 25, 1991 · 30m When their plane gets in trouble: Murphy and Frank's lives flash before their eyes.
- 19 On Another Plane (2) Feb 25, 1991 · 30m Frank and Murphy witness their wake, giving them further time for reflection on their lives.
- 20 Driving Miss Crazy Mar 4, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 21 Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet Mar 18, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 22 Corky's Place Apr 8, 1991 · 30m 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…
- 23 Small Apr 29, 1991 · 30m Murphy makes a flip remark that insults short men, especially members of ""The 66 Club."" She shows them their ""short"" sightedness.
- 24 The Usual Suspects May 6, 1991 · 30m Murphy goes off the deep end when a tabloid prints lies about her, one of which says she is drinking again.
- 25 Q & A on FYI May 13, 1991 · 30m 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.
- 26 Uh-Oh (1) May 20, 1991 · 30m 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…