Seasons & Episodes
Respect
Murphy returns to FYI after ""drying out"" at the Betty Ford clinic. The show has undergone some changes while she was g
Devil With a Blue Dress On
Miles assigns Corky to work with Murphy on a big story about a corporate big shot. Corky inadvertently uncovers the fact
Nowhere to Run
Murphy investigates a federal prosecutor who's linked to mob-run prostitution, Miles fears for his life when he receives
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Miles schedules Murphy to interview her radical ex-husband. Murphy & Jake's feelings for one another begin to ruin the c
Murphy's Pony
During the Christmas holidays, a mother abandons her children to the care of Murphy Brown. Murphy goes all out to help t
Baby Love
Murphy feels maternal pangs after visiting with a pregnant friend. She considers in vitro fertilization and talks Frank
Set Me Free
Murphy's having a rotten day, complicated by a gunman who interrupts the show and demands they read his statement on the
And So He Goes
Murphy's long time nemesis asks for her to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, and Murphy sees it as her chance to have t
I Would Have Danced All Night
Murphy is perplexed and angry when everyone on the staff is invited to the inaugural ball of President-elect Bush. Was i
Kyle
Murphy's story wins freedom for an innocent man; when the rest of the team realizes he has a problem adjusting with the
Off the Job Experience
Miles suspends Murphy for her handling of an interview. So she leaves the office for two weeks and becomes miserable.
Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
Cupid strikes the staff when Murphy reluctantly fixes Frank up on the condition he finds someone for her. Murphy's lates
Soul Man
Murphy tries to gain entry into Washington's last exclusive club, trouble is, it's for men only. Murphy tries to get Jim
It's How You Play the Game
To get the public to see Frank's piece on the homeless, the FYI team competes with Jerry Gold's show on its level, with
Mama Said
Murphy's overbearing mother comes to visit for an unspecified length of time.
Moscow on the Potomac
Murphy prepares for a joint broadcast with the Soviet news equivalent of Murphy Brown.
My Dinner with Einstein
Murphy dates a physicist to prove looks aren't everything, but he proves to be a party guy.
Funnies Girl
An on-camera slip of the tongue, makes Murphy the butt of a cartoonist's joke in ""The Adventures of Mouthy Brown,"" the
The Unshrinkable Murphy Brown
While Murphy is grilling him on the show, a judge dies of a heart attack. This causes Murphy to lose her edge, so she at
The Summer of '77
Eldin meets Corky for the first time and becomes infatuated with her. Phil reflects on the first time he met Murphy, whe
The Bickners
A minor traffic accident, with a sweet elderly couple, results in a 1.5 million dollar lawsuit for Murphy.
The Morning Show
During an off week at FYI, Murphy & Corky co-anchor the network's morning show, and Murphy finds it's a job she just isn
The Brothers Silverberg
When Miles arrives to the office, the whole gang makes fun of his new suit. He says he bought it because his older brot
Anchors Away
The network sends Jim to Libya for two weeks, so they can audition a handsome new anchor for FYI; they don't count on th
The Memo that Got Away
A high-school computer hacker stumbles onto a memo by Murphy about her co-workers, and he plans to publish it in the sch
TV or Not TV
An FYI inspired sitcom sends its star to Washington to research her part, Murphy Brown.
Miles' Big Adventure
While on vacation, Miles' return flight is delayed by an Air Force pilot who has hijacked an F15-Eagle loaded with nucle
Buddies Schmuddies
Frank and Murphy compete for the same story, but their intense competition puts the story in jeopardy. Phil, to improve
Whose Garbage is it Anyway?
Jerry Gold bets the staff that they can't be environmentally responsible for a two week period, if they lose Murphy must
And the Whiner Is...
Murphy & Frank lose the Humboldt Award to Corky. Then to ride the PR wave, the network brass decide to give next week's
Roasted
The staff plans a surprise roast for Jim on his 25th anniversary at the network, he tells Murphy before the event that h
Brown Like Me (1)
Murphy is set to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, so the rest of the staff convince her that at least one
Brown Like Me (2)
The sparks and the barbs fly back and forth; however, eventually the Browns call a truce. To quote Murphy: ""Interesting
The Strike
To start a significant dialog, Murphy decides she will break the technicians' strike by bringing both sides together for
Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
While Murphy is throwing a birthday party for Gene Kinsella, Miles recognizes a woman he had a one-night stand with at a
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Corky is having a New Year's Eve party, and Murphy wants to avoid it. Everyone challenges her to be able enjoy the occas
Subpoena Envy
Murphy is subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, but instead of divulging her source she goes to jail. Prison is not
I Want My FYI
Miles asks the staff to be mentors for a group of young reporters who will be doing a pilot for FYI For Kids; Murphy ove
Frankly Speaking
Frank meets the woman of his dreams, a woman he dates more than once. However, she is a psychologist and analyzes every
The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting
Murphy's journalism mentor from her high school days has retired, to combat inactivity he comes to Washington to open a
Bad Girls
It's February and sweeps month, so Miles gets Murphy and Corky to pose as hookers to break open an oil company scandal.
Heart of Gold
When Murphy learns things about Jerry Gold that no one else is privy to, she looks at him in a different light. They beg
On the Road Again
On a publicity jaunt, Murphy and Jim find themselves snowbound in Kansas. While killing time in the bar Murphy challenge
But First a Word From Our Sponsor
A worried viewer urges advertisers to boycott FYI for an upcoming piece Murphy has on sex education. Murphy flies out to
Frank's Appendectomy
A series of outrageous practical jokes, which start with a visit from ""Deep Throat,"" get out of hand.
Fax or Fiction
When a secret admirer sends a fax to Miles, Murphy takes it as a challenge to answer for him and then winds up starting
The Bitch's Back
Miles orders the staff to take a stress reduction class. After reluctantly showing up for it, Murphy slips a disc howeve
Going to the Chapel (1)
When a ""geek"" from her high school days comes to Washington, Corky's mother & his mother arrange to have them get toge
Going to the Chapel (2)
Upon returning, Corky decides to go ahead with the wedding, but the event is marred by even more last minute indecision,
The 390th Broadcast
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
Murphy wants to interview a controversial comic, but after seeing some tapes of his act she changes her mind. Miles sets
Loco Hero
Frank rescues people trapped in a hostage situation, but falls to pieces when his parents come to town for the celebrati
Strike Two
The on-air talent goes on strike, so management brings in Miller Redfield to handle Murphy's pending interview on the S&
The Gold Rush
Jerry Gold joins FYI where in a new feature he goes ""Nose to Nose"" with Murphy and the sparks fly, then the fire is re
Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
Avery comes to stay with Murphy when she decides it's time to ""change the scenery of my existence""; Murphy suggests sh
The Last Laugh
Jim goes into hiding after losing control on the air, fearing the only thing people will remember about him is that one
Rootless People
Finished early with her story, Murphy terrorizes the rest of the staff with her practical jokes. When a gang of environm
The Bummer of 42
For Murphy's 42nd birthday present, Frank hires an actress to be Murphy's sister for a full twelve hours. The novelty we
Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disas
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
After Murphy gets the staff to agree to no presents this year, Murphy's little gifts for the rest of the staff causes a
Retreat
When tensions arise among the staff, Miles arranges for a corporate weekend retreat. Where they learn to develop their t
Eldin Imitates Life
When Murphy throws a party, Eldin's artistic talent is discovered. Three weeks later Eldin has a showing at a premiere a
Contractions
The Wolf network tries to woo Murphy away, something she isn't interested in until she finds out the network is taking h
Hoarse Play
Ten years ago Murphy was banned from the White House press conferences. To top off her story on the education crisis, Mu
The Novel
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
The network is sold to American Industrial, a large corporation, who send in a management consultant to streamline the n
On Another Plane (1)
When their plane gets in trouble: Murphy and Frank's lives flash before their eyes.
On Another Plane (2)
Frank and Murphy witness their wake, giving them further time for reflection on their lives.
Driving Miss Crazy
While the FYI staff car pool together, Murphy works on her will, Frank gets over a relationship, Corky obsesses over bei
Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet
Suffering from ""3rd year burnout,"" Miles asks for a positive uplifting story. When everyone else fails, Murphy takes o
Corky's Place
Corky gets her own network special, she decides to do it as an interview show with a ""tea party"" theme. Murphy comes o
Small
Murphy makes a flip remark that insults short men, especially members of ""The 66 Club."" She shows them their ""short""
The Usual Suspects
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
The FYI staff vies against Yale on a TV quiz show, but at the dress rehearsal, they realize just how much they've forgot
Uh-Oh (1)
Jake resurfaces with matrimony on his mind, Murphy is caught between him and her ex-lover, Jerry Gold, when he returns u
Uh-Oh (2)
Murphy begins to ponder her fate, tells Frank her suspicions and tries more tests (all positive). Murphy tells Jake the
Uh-Oh (3)
Jake tells Murphy he has decided he isn't ready to settle down, and they both agree they can't do it together. Murphy de
I'm As Much of a Man as I Ever Was
Gene Kinsella finds out about Murphy's pregnancy and considers the idea of taking her off the air. But Miles convinces
Male Call
Out to prove the new men's movement is a fraud, Murphy attends a men's-only workshop to get the real story on the new me
The Square Triangle
Murphy gets a competent secretary in Miles' girlfriend, Audrey. The pressure of working together causes their break up a
Full Circle
After learning about her mother's death, Murphy doesn't seem to be that upset, which makes the FYI gang think that she's
The Smiths Go to Washington
It's Nightline vs. FYI when both shows court a small town family that inadvertently taped a senator's romantic rendezvou
It Came From College
When Murphy looks after a friend's 18-year-old daughter she begins to learn about what being a mother is all about.
The Queen of Soul
Murphy's chance to interview the "Queen of Soul" is in jeopardy when her train arrives late and the limo gets detoured a
Inside Murphy Brown
Murphy has an appointment with a gynecologist for a test she can't drive to, when no one else is available, Jim must tak
Mission Control
Murphy volunteers the FYI staff to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a homeless shelter.
Be it Ever So Humboldt
After being nominated every year, for ten years straight, Frank wins the Humboldt Award and it brings out the worst in h
Love is Blonde
Feeling neglected by her husband, Corky considers ""moving down the food chain,"" when she becomes involved with Miller
Anchor Rancor
When the existing Sunday news anchor dies, the competition heats up between Jim and Murphy, when the network test both o
Guess Who's Coming to Luncheon
When Corky gets an invitation to a Barbara Bush luncheon, Murphy tries to scam her so she can get back into the White Ho
Lovesick
Murphy returns from a trip feeling a little ill, turns out she is having pre-term labor pains, common for pregnant women
Heartfelt
Miles succumbs to stress when he has heart attack symptoms at his 30th birthday party.
Send in the Clowns
Following her story on the personal spending habits of government officials, a Senate committee must decide whether to f
Murphy Buys the Farm
Murphy gets everyone to reluctantly join her, for an old fashioned weekend at the farm she is considering buying. The ne
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
After Miles describes a, according to Frank's opinion, homoerotic dream of him and the new publicity guy, Rick 'frolicki
Rage Before Beauty
Murphy changes her hairstyle to rebel against an appearance clause in her contract; the network's and the audience react
Phil's Not So Silent Partner
Murphy loans Phil some money to keep his place from going under; however, Phil gets more than money and more than he can
He-Ho, He-Ho, It's Off to Lamaze We Go
Murphy's doctor advises her to take Lamaze classes, and even though Murphy thinks it's not really necessary, she agrees.
On the Rocks
The network tries a temporary replacement for Murphy; however, Murphy recognizes the same signs in her that show she is
A Chance of Showers
Murphy relents when Corky wants to throw her a baby shower and the guests that arrive give her the low down on child bir
Birth 101
While doing the last show of the season, Murphy starts going into labor. The FYI gang and crew panics, and don't know w
You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato (1)
After the delivery, Murphy goes through her ""period of adjustment"" including the sleepless nights, finding a suitable
You Say Potatoe, I Say Potato (2)
Murphy is angry over the Vice President's comments about her choice of ""family values,"" while trying to deal with her
Life After Birth
During her first day back at FYI, Murphy discovers just how hard it is to leave the baby at home with a nanny.
Black, White & Brown
The network moves Kinsella into a nothing position, Murphy finds herself unusually pleasant to the new ""black"" vice pr
I Never Sang for My Husband
Doris, feeling that her life is miserable, decides to become a cabaret singer and Jim has hard time dealing with it.
Night of Living News
Frank, sensing his ""big break,"" persuades a reluctant Murphy to co-host the network's new overnight news program with
A Year to Remember
While working their way through Election Day, the staff recalls casting their first votes.
Midnight Plane to Paris
Murphy leaves Eldin as nanny when she must fly to Paris for a European Summit Conference. She also decides on the baby's
Me Thinks My Parents Doth Protest Too Much
Miles is embarrassed when his activist parents come to Washington for a large demonstration.
Winners Take All
The Museum of Broadcast Arts awards ceremony honoring FYI turns into a colossal battle of egos and nobody has a bigger o
Till Death or Next Thursday Do We Part
After finishing his book The Little Dutch Boy and the movie's screenplay, Will gets hit with a plagiarism suit at the pr
I'm Dreaming of a Brown Christmas
On Christmas Eve, Murphy wants to celebrate Avery's first Christmas simply; however she finds herself dealing with two s
Games Mother Play
Though she thinks she knows how to relate to Avery, Murphy is swayed into giving him some ""quality time"" by playing ga
The British Invasion
Miles and Audrey decide to live together, but he finds the living arrangements a little too crowded for his liking when
Back to the Ball
The staff try to rustle up a date for Murphy when she gets invited to the inaugural ball. Murphy finds her own date, Eld
The Intern
Corky gets an intern job for one of her sorority sisters, a recent college graduate. The staff over-protects their new i
Trickster, We Hardly Knew Ye
Following his dog's death, Jim delivers a commentary on the animal during his commentary. The staff throws a memorial se
The World According to Avery
When Eldin becomes sick, Murphy brings Avery to work. While Murphy is out searching for an interview for that night's sh
Bump in the Night
A major story gets Frank a booking on Late Night With David Letterman, and Murphy becomes jealous. Frank invites Murphy
To Market, to Market
Murphy gets the car pool to make a ""quick"" side trip to the market, just so she pick up a quick jar of baby food; also
Two For the Road
Murphy decides to take Mitchell on when he wants a set change. When they go to a charity event together, each tries to g
Murphy and the Amazing Leaping Man
When Murphy can't join him for their annual escapades at the Press Club dinners, Frank does something unusual, he goes a
The Egg & I
When Frank gets back from a story, Corky recounts the story about how Murphy tried to beat other newswomen to an intervi
Ship of Phil's
Murphy and Phil play for high stakes during their annual poker cruise aboard his houseboat. Miles suffers from an overdo
One
Murphy plans Avery's first birthday party; however, on the day of the big event her plane from New York is fogged in. Wh
The More Things Change
An arrogant new colleague threatens everyone on the staff, especially Murphy who's just reduced her role on FYI resultin
Angst For the Memories
Murphy gets an interview with a reclusive '60s literary idol, but times and people have changed.
Black and White and Read All Over
After going to a function with Mitchell, Murphy begins to date him. Is there anything there, or do they just like it whe
Political Correctness
A series of on-air comments made by Peter and Murphy gets the staff forced to attend a seminar on political correctness.
The Young & the Rest of Us
The staff gets nervous when Peter whisks away a depressed Corky on her 30th birthday.
Ticket to Writhe
Peter and Murphy compete for the Middle East peace story. Miles obtains sideline passes to a Washington football game wh
I Don't Know You From Madam
Murphy works reluctantly on a story the network brass wants on ""The Beltway Madam,"" a high priced call girl who's just
All the Life That's Fit to Print
Murphy has nightmares about what her colleagues will say about her when they are interviewed for a biography that she ha
Bah Humboldt
Peter, Frank & Murphy are all nominated for the Humboldt Award. While at the ceremony, Murphy can't understand how disin
Reaper Madness
Murphy is obsessed with the need to try to explain death to Avery and bothers everyone for their perspective.
It's Not Easy Being Brown
To improve upon her image, Murphy gets a publicist and makes an appearance on a children's puppet show.
To Have and Have Not
Miles comes under public scrutiny when he is misquoted in a magazine article that makes him out to be the biggest male c
Socks and the Single Woman
Murphy gets invited to the White House by the Clintons. Once she gets back to the office, she finds out she has a furry
A Piece of the Auction
Murphy gets rude remarks by radio personality, Marty Crane. She gets mad but the gang actually thin the things Marty sa
The Thrill of the Hunt
An injured Peter returns from Bosnia and eventually they admit missing each other and decide to have a relationship they
The Deal of the Art
Murphy's report and comments about modern art lead to her appearance on a PBS talk show, defending her views against art
The Anchorman
Jim decides to open an English pub called ""The Anchorman"" and it turns out to be a big success as a gay bar.
Fjord Eyes Only
The team travels to Lillehammer, and Murphy, who's more interested in getting free stuff, has a ""fluff piece"" intervie
Crime Story
After her car is stolen out of her driveway, Murphy joins the neighborhood watch, but discovers that her neighbors are b
The Fifth Anchor
FYI's 17th anniversary show is more than complete when an annoying former anchor returns. They plot to get rid of him ag
Anything But Cured
Frank's psychologist tells him after 18 years of therapy that he's cured and needs to move on and he leans on Murphy for
The Tip of the Silverburg
When Murphy take Miles shopping for a new suit, he becomes humiliated when she ""sees it"" and then everyone else finds
It's Just Like Riding a Bike
Peter returns to town and he and Murphy pick up right where they left off. Back at her place, Murphy delays the inevitab
My Movie With Louis
Despite the network's policy against it, Murphy decides to play a ""small, but pivotal role"" in director Louis Malle's
The More Things Stay the Same
Frank, Jim and Murphy are all up for contract renewals as FYI celebrates the airing of its 500th broadcast and their ego
Brown vs. the Board of Education
Murphy tries to impress the board members of the prestigious ""Ducky Lucky Pre-School,"" by inviting them to a celebrity
Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
A media frenzy ensues when famous ex-astronaut ""Danger Duke"" Robinson is wanted for questioning in the murder of his b
Loose Affiliations
Murphy bad mouths the network's new fall line-up and the staff is forced to attend an affiliate's meeting.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Corky's handling of a tough interview impresses her colleagues, but it isn't a hit with her fans, so she invites a few o
Burger, She Wrote
When her life-sized statue of ""Meaty Boy,"" an icon from a childhood burger place, is taken as a prank, Murphy unleashe
Humboldt IV: Judgment Day
Jim tries to get the staff to be part of the Humboldt Award judging committee. Frank just tries to get on the ballot, si
Frank Cuts Loose
FYI is moved out of its time slot to Saturday night, Frank goes upstairs to try to get the show moved back. Instead, he
Reporters Make Strange Bedfellows
After her story falls apart, Peter & Murphy try to have a romantic weekend in the Cayman Islands. Just after arriving, M
Prelude to a Kiss
Unbeknownst to Miles, Corky classifies a Saturday night dinner with him as a date. When he does find out, first he isn't
Bye Bye Bernecky
Eldin's mother stops by to visit (she's a hit with the FYI staffers) and she has a letter for Eldin. The letter contains
The Secret Life of Jim Dial
A series of incidents, while Doris is away, make Jim the subject of a tabloid article and his co-workers begin to doubt
Brown in Toyland
Murphy joins the frenzied masses of toy shoppers, when she overhears Avery tell Santa that he wants the hottest toy on t
The Best and Not-So-Brightest
Stuart Best returns to Washington as a congressman and he humiliates Murphy at an inaugural party. To get her revenge, M
Rumble in the Alley
Murphy and Peter find out how much they don't know; when they go out on a double date with Frank and a quick blind date
Requiem For a Crew Guy
Murphy is the only one who can't remember Jack, a crew member who's just died; everyone else can, but Murphy is the one
I Want My MTV-Jay
While Lansing is in the hospital for a ""heart attack,"" he decides to bring youth and cute animals into the CBS schedul
Specific Overtures
When a network executive sexually harasses Corky, Murphy deals with him and then gets slapped with a harassment suit of
A Rat's Tale
There is a rat running amok at FYI as they move to their new ground level studio, with a ""Window on America""; however,
It's Miller Time
Miles begins to split his time with another show that features Miller Redfield, who is still interested in Corky. Murphy
McGovern: Unclothed
When McGovern appears naked on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, Murphy is certain that Lansing will get rid of her.
The Good Nephew
Murphy is forced to hire Lansing's nephew as her new secretary. He proves to be the best one she's ever had, but only at
FYI of the Hurricane
The staff is sent down to Florida to cover a hurricane and Murphy is showing signs of being pregnant again. Later after
Model Relationships
Miles begins dating Vendela, the supermodel, to make Corky jealous. Murphy relents and lets Corky help make her wedding
Make Room For Daddy
Their busy schedules keep postponing the details for the various wedding activities, Murphy claims they are not pre-wedd
Retrospective (1)
The first seven seasons of the show are highlighted by Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes including interviews with the ca
Retrospective (2)
The first seven seasons of the show are highlighted by Lesley Stahl of CBS's 60 Minutes including interviews with the ca
Altered States
With her marriage to Peter canceled, Murphy is skeptical at the sudden marriage of Miles and Corky.
The Awful Truth
Lansing's nephew becomes Vice President of Current Affairs and he lures Murphy into a new hard news show he's created fe
Fearless Frank
Frank escapes death while interviewing a mass murderer. Frank would like to cover less action stories; however, Lansing,
Murphy's Law
Murphy's appearance in traffic court and her need to not get special treatment, because of her celebrity status, gets he
Sex or Death
Sex (consummation of his marriage to Corky) or death (from Murphy) is on the line for Miles when he gives a pivotal poli
Miller's Crossing
Murphy fears that she is losing her touch when she loses an important interview to Miller Redfield; however, his touch i
The Feminine Critique
A truck crashes through the studio window, so the team accompanies Murphy back to her alma mater where she is receiving
Bad Company
Andrew comes down to Murphy with a story idea, for a profile of a business mogul. She rejects the idea. Frank takes the
The Ten Percent Solution
Murphy fires her agent and then the rivalry begins when she signs with Jim's agent and gets everything she wants. Jim's
The Humboldt Doldt
An ungrateful Miller wins the Humboldt Award for a story that the entire FYI staff works on in a pinch for him on Front
Dick and Dottie
Lansing wants Murphy to apologize publicly about a comment she made about a popular talk-show host. She tries, but thing
All in the Family
Corky and Miles decide to make their marriage official by having a real ceremony. The trouble begins when Nana Silverber
If You're Going to Talk the Talk
Murphy is the reluctant winner of an interview with a celebrity who's never given one. Just as she gets into doing the w
My Fair Miller
Lansing asks Jim to turn Miller into a real newsman. The rest of FYI is shocked to find out that Jim is responsible for
Old Flames
Murphy misses a social event and tries to pull an all-nighter to work on her latest story. Peter drops by unexpectedly (
Up in Smoke
Stuart Best is now a tobacco lobbyist but he has a change of heart when he decides that smoking really stinks. He gives
Aftermath
Jim's surprise resignation last week, impacts the future of FYI. The FYI staff convince Lansing to get him back, but tha
Trick or Retreat
Elizabeth Taylor cancels her interview with Murphy, because the police have a lead on her stolen pearls. Jim stops by fo
All Singing! All Dancing! All Miserable!
Murphy is coordinator of the Press-capades and is set on playing the role of Hillary Clinton in a sketch she's written.
The Bus Stops Here
Miles gets to use the new T-2000 bus to cover a primary campaign stop in Madison. The bus breaks down before they get th
When A. Lansing Loves a Woman
A secret admirer fills Murphy's office with flowers, candy and other gifts. It's obvious who the admirer is, Andrew J. L
Casa Nova
Frank, smitten with a real estate agent, buys a 5 million dollar mansion that he can't afford.
Stepping Out (1)
Murphy celebrates her 8th year of sobriety, but she has a few steps to go. Making amends is her next step, an awfully bi
Miles Away (2)
The unemployed staff members decide it would be a slap in the face to the network if they helped Jim and his team out. M
Executive Decision
Andrew moves in as the executive producer and the staff moves him out. They try to interview replacements, but Andrew ke
Power Play
Kay begins to wield her power. She starts with the wardrobe policy, the coffee island and holding the story meetings in
A Comedy of Eros
Frank is getting one of his plays produced. When he gets an out of country assignment, he leaves Murphy in charge of loo
Son of Dottie
Dottie invites Avery to her son Harrison's birthday party, despite the fact that Murphy tells her she doesn't like her.
Office Politics
Murphy begins to redecorate her bedroom into an office with a few extra amenities. Jim insists that she get a permit and
Phil's Dead - Long Live Phil's
Phil passes away. When Phyllis announces her intention to sell, the gang decides to buy the bar. Trouble begins when eac
That's the Way the Corky Crumbles
Kay lays down an edict that the staff must stay in Washington, that puts a damper on Corky's trip to rendezvous with Mil
Defending Your Life
Murphy is ready to anchor the election coverage. However all her former secretary have formed a support group. The Easte
Underdogs
Murphy's former agent, Steve, gives her a copy of TV Q ratings. She discovers that Miller's ratings are very low and she
Nobody's Perfect
Frank thinks that Dana may finally be the one. He asks Murphy to have lunch with her and give her approval. When she doe
A One Night Stan
In an attempt to divert Kay's attention from FYI Murphy suggests that Kay produce a new afternoon talk show that she als
Seperation Anxiety
Everyone tries to come up with an excuse to miss Jim and Doris's annual party. This year's festivities are anything but
Montezuma's Retreat
Murphy suspects that Kay has ulterior motives when Kay says the network is sending the staff to a retreat in Mexico. Ins
The Big Thaw
When Kay and Murphy are the only ones to make it into the office during a snowstorm. Kay seizes the opportunity to get a
Who Do You Truss?
Jim is going to the hospital for a hernia operation. Frank and Murphy both fight to do the commentary during his absence
You Don't Know Jackal
When Kay isn't sure about the accuracy of Murphy's source, she wants to meet him. To keep her source's anonymity Murphy
Blind Date
Lansing is being honored at a dinner. Murphy arranges a blind date for Jim, but she mistakenly ends up with Miller. Mean
Oh, Danny Boy
Corky complains about the local dry cleaner; she plans to take action. Frank complains about Dana's delinquent son. Murp
Desperate Times
To combat against some radical changes that Kay is proposing, Murphy enlists the aid of Andrew J. Lansing III, who has b
And That's the Way it Was?
Frank announces that he's taken the plunge; he bought a new Jaguar XK8. Corky comes in with a story about Walter Cronkit
How to Marry a Billionaire
A billionaire media mogul proposes marriage to Murphy while she is conducting an on-air interview with him. Murphy doubt
Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow
Stuart Best is dubbed a hero at a fire. Murphy's probing questions lead the authorities to think he may have actually se
Mama Miller
Miller's overbearing mother is going to write him off as her son since he is an idiot and not married yet. To impress he
When One Door Closes ...
Murphy makes a candid comment about the President during the end credits for FYI that goes out on the air. When Murphy r
Murphy Redux
Murphy says her goodbyes to the gang of FYI. She takes a month off before her new job at the White House starts. On her
A Butcher, A Faker a Bummed-Out Promo Maker
Murphy needs a biopsy, which she reluctantly gets right away and must wait to hear the results at the end of the next da
Ectomy, Schmectomy
When Murphy and Frank don't show up for dinner, Kay speculates they have are a having a relationship. Murphy drops the b
Operation: Murphy Brown
Murphy worries about how she is going to tell Avery about the trip to the hospital she is making to treat a word she can
Florence Night-en Corky
Frank can't stop telling the story about him punching the paparazzi. Murphy returns to work the day after her surgery an
Waiting to Inhale
Murphy begins her chemotherapy treatments. The treatments make her uncomfortable and take a lot out of her. She confront
Petty Woman
Murphy's archrival, Athena Gillington, invites her to one of her parties. Murphy doesn't want to go because she thinks i
From Here to Jerusalem
While acting as chaperone for one of Avery's field trips, Murphy meets a younger man who wants to take her out on a date
Tempus Fugit
Frank signs his new contract; Murphy is in the midst of negotiating her new deal. After Murphy can't make her appearance
I Hear a Symphony
Corky is working to help the zoo with their charity auction. Murphy's bout with cancer has made her realize there may no
From the Terrace
Murphy fires yet another secretary and while searching for a story idea for Corky, Kay suggests the staff go out on the
The Last Temptation of Murphy
Murphy's new secretary makes a great cup of coffee, but doesn't have time for much else. Murphy receives a call from a f
Turpis Capillus Annus (Bad Hair Day)
The chemotherapy begins to take its toll on Murphy's hair. She begins to wear a wig and attend support group meetings.
Wee Small Hours
Murphy battles insomnia and the gang helps her to get through the night. Frank, while he is on a stakeout with a SWAT te
Then and Now
Kay's idea to take the show to Paris turns into the network's idea of airing old stories on a cable special. The staff t
Opus One
Murphy is done with her chemotherapy and she thinks that is the best birthday she could get for her upcoming 50th birthd
Seems Like Gold Times
Jerry Gold returns from Germany and it seems just like old times for Murphy and Jerry and the gang. Even Kay sees it as
Second Time Around
For a birthday present, Murphy helps her friend Lisa, from the canccer support group, to meet her high school crush. The
A Man and a Woman
To prove her point about gender identification, Kay shows up at Phil's dressed as a man. The disguise fools the staff an
Dial and Substance
Murphy finds a secretary that she likes; only nobody else likes his abrasive approach. Jim is planning a rendezvous with
Never Can Say Goodbye (1)
Murphy fires her last secretary, she plans on leaving FYI, it has been six months since her last chemotherapy treatment.
Never Can Say Goodbye (2)
Jim seeks some career advice from Mike Wallace. Mike tells him he is boring and has lost his spark. Murphy begins her in
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