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Murphy Brown: Season 9

24 episodes · first aired Sep 16, 1996

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1 Executive Decision Sep 16, 1996 · 30m Andrew moves in as the executive producer and the staff moves him out. They try to interview replacements, but Andrew keeps getting in the way. Lansing makes a decision that puts the…
2 Power Play Sep 23, 1996 · 30m Kay begins to wield her power. She starts with the wardrobe policy, the coffee island and holding the story meetings in her office. Murphy fights back and the rest of the staff joins her…
3 A Comedy of Eros Sep 30, 1996 · 30m Frank is getting one of his plays produced. When he gets an out of country assignment, he leaves Murphy in charge of looking after his interests in the production. Busy with her own story…
4 Son of Dottie Oct 7, 1996 · 30m Dottie invites Avery to her son Harrison's birthday party, despite the fact that Murphy tells her she doesn't like her. Corky finds some interesting information on Dottie's clothing line…
5 Office Politics Oct 14, 1996 · 30m Murphy begins to redecorate her bedroom into an office with a few extra amenities. Jim insists that she get a permit and have the job done properly, she'd already started. To get a permit…
6 Phil's Dead - Long Live Phil's Oct 21, 1996 · 30m Phil passes away. When Phyllis announces her intention to sell, the gang decides to buy the bar. Trouble begins when each has their own idea how to improve the place. Finally they decide…
7 That's the Way the Corky Crumbles Oct 28, 1996 · 30m Kay lays down an edict that the staff must stay in Washington, that puts a damper on Corky's trip to rendezvous with Miles in New York City. She also puts a stop to Murphy's expense…
8 Defending Your Life Nov 4, 1996 · 30m Murphy is ready to anchor the election coverage. However all her former secretary have formed a support group. The Eastern branch is lead by Robert (Secretary #2) and they all try to show…
9 Underdogs Nov 11, 1996 · 30m Murphy's former agent, Steve, gives her a copy of TV Q ratings. She discovers that Miller's ratings are very low and she sees an opportunity to finally get rid of him. So she hooks Miller…
10 Nobody's Perfect Nov 18, 1996 · 30m Frank thinks that Dana may finally be the one. He asks Murphy to have lunch with her and give her approval. When she does, he hesitates, but then moves he moves in with her. At their first…
11 A One Night Stan Nov 25, 1996 · 30m In an attempt to divert Kay's attention from FYI Murphy suggests that Kay produce a new afternoon talk show that she also convinces Stan that he can host. Frank even gets to play the…
12 Seperation Anxiety Dec 2, 1996 · 30m Everyone tries to come up with an excuse to miss Jim and Doris's annual party. This year's festivities are anything but boring when their fight turns into a separation.
13 Montezuma's Retreat Dec 16, 1996 · 30m Murphy suspects that Kay has ulterior motives when Kay says the network is sending the staff to a retreat in Mexico. Instead, while there, she must contend with filling all her free time…
14 The Big Thaw Jan 6, 1997 · 30m When Kay and Murphy are the only ones to make it into the office during a snowstorm. Kay seizes the opportunity to get an evaluation of her performance. Instead, she gets Murphy giving her…
15 Who Do You Truss? Jan 13, 1997 · 30m Jim is going to the hospital for a hernia operation. Frank and Murphy both fight to do the commentary during his absence. Kay leaves the decision up to them. They decide to ask Jim…
16 You Don't Know Jackal Jan 20, 1997 · 30m When Kay isn't sure about the accuracy of Murphy's source, she wants to meet him. To keep her source's anonymity Murphy and Frank decide to hire an impostor. Unfortunately they both hire…
17 Blind Date Feb 3, 1997 · 30m Lansing is being honored at a dinner. Murphy arranges a blind date for Jim, but she mistakenly ends up with Miller. Meanwhile, despite the fact that he is in a committed relationship…
18 Oh, Danny Boy Feb 10, 1997 · 30m Corky complains about the local dry cleaner; she plans to take action. Frank complains about Dana's delinquent son. Murphy suggests that he gets a job. Frank asks Kay and he suddenly…
19 Desperate Times Feb 17, 1997 · 30m To combat against some radical changes that Kay is proposing, Murphy enlists the aid of Andrew J. Lansing III, who has been recuperating in a Buddhist monastery.
20 And That's the Way it Was? Feb 25, 1997 · 30m Frank announces that he's taken the plunge; he bought a new Jaguar XK8. Corky comes in with a story about Walter Cronkite. Only she can't tell them what he said, only she does but can't…
21 How to Marry a Billionaire Apr 28, 1997 · 30m A billionaire media mogul proposes marriage to Murphy while she is conducting an on-air interview with him. Murphy doubts the sincerity of the proposal, then the gift of an 8+ carat…
22 Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow May 5, 1997 · 30m Stuart Best is dubbed a hero at a fire. Murphy's probing questions lead the authorities to think he may have actually set the fire.
23 Mama Miller May 12, 1997 · 30m Miller's overbearing mother is going to write him off as her son since he is an idiot and not married yet. To impress her, Miller claims that he and Murphy are friends. Because Murphy is…
24 When One Door Closes ... May 18, 1997 · 30m Murphy makes a candid comment about the President during the end credits for FYI that goes out on the air. When Murphy refuses to apologize, Lansing fires Kay. The next day, Murphy…