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Murphy Brown Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
The 390th Broadcast
Mon, Sep 17, 1990
Research indicates news shows are getting stale so Miles hires consultant Chris Bishop to shake things up at FYI. Jim gets a perm, Frank wears leather and Murphy gets a segment where she will interview an average citizen on their views. The interview takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 2
Brown and Blue
Mon, Sep 24, 199030 mins
Murphy's idea to interview Tony Rocket, a vulgar comedian, backfires when she has trouble controlling her emotions and her temper around him.
Episode 3
Loco Hero
Mon, Oct 1, 199030 mins
Frank feels an obligation to give his parents an 50th anniversary party but does so reluctantly because of their negativity. As his family gathers at Murphy's home, Frank keeps finding reasons to avoid the celebration and deal with his parent's disapproval.
Episode 4
Strike Two
Mon, Oct 15, 1990
The on-air talent at FYI goes on strike, and Miles struggles to put on a show. He learns to appreciate what Murphy and the rest do when he attempts to replace them with Miller, Gene Kinsella and himself.
Episode 5
The Gold Rush
Mon, Oct 22, 1990
Network executives hire Jerry Gold to appeal to a conservative crowd, dismaying the FYI staff. Miles has the idea to team Murphy and Jerry in a debating segment which rekindles their opposite attracts romance.
Episode 6
Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
Mon, Nov 5, 199030 mins
Murphy's mother Avery arrives unannounced for a visit, and meets a charming gentleman named Theodore. It turns out his son Bob is Murphy's age, so Avery talks her daughter into a double date.
Episode 7
The Last Laugh
Mon, Nov 12, 1990
Murphy causes Jim to laugh during a live news break, and he becomes upset over his lack of professionalism. She goes overboard in trying to make amends.
Episode 8
Rootless People
Mon, Nov 19, 1990
Murphy's practical jokes have alienated the FYI staff, so when she is taken hostage by environmentalists, they don't believe her. The kidnappers have their hands full, as it's Murphy who is making all the demands.
Episode 9
The Bummer of 42
Mon, Nov 26, 1990
Because Murphy had remarked that she had always wanted a sibling, Frank hires an actress to portray her sister for Murphy's 42nd birthday. But Maddy does her job too well, and Murphy's amusement soon turns to irritation.
Episode 10
Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
Mon, Dec 10, 1990
Corky is trying hard to be the perfect wife to Will while still having a career, but finds it increasingly difficult. She confides in Murphy, which inspires Corky to host a dinner part - with disastrous results.
Episode 11
Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
Mon, Dec 17, 1990
Getting co-workers Christmas gifts is causing unhappiness, so Murphy suggests they donate to charity instead. But after Murphy secretly buys presents anyway, the rest become frantic trying to purchase items at the last minute.
Episode 12
Retreat
Mon, Jan 7, 199124 mins
Miles thinks the on-air FYI staff need to bond closer, so he schedules a retreat run by an over-enthusiastic director Justin. Murphy is only interested in the bonding that comes with getting revenge on the other participants.
Episode 13
Eldin Imitates Life
Mon, Jan 14, 199130 mins
Murphy has a party, and a guest offers to buy one of Eldin's art pieces. He feels ambivalent about the possibility of commercial success, especially after he is given his first gallery exhibition.
Episode 14
Contractions
Mon, Jan 21, 1991
Murphy's contract is up, and other news organizations make a huge effort to sign her - to the distress of Miles. With Murphy having the upper hand, she makes outrageous demands, and things turn contentious.
Episode 15
Hoarse Play
Mon, Feb 4, 199130 mins
Murphy loses her voice right after getting her credentials restored to the White House press room after a ten-year ban. She desperately needs a quote from the president for an important story.
Episode 16
The Novel
Mon, Feb 11, 1991
Jim writes a novel about a desirable reporter who seems to be based on Murphy, and his wife becomes concerned.
Episode 17
Terror on the 17th Floor
Mon, Feb 18, 199130 mins
Murphy and Miles face off with a team of cost cutters that threaten the ability of FYI to put on a good news program.
Episode 18
On Another Plane (I)
Mon, Feb 25, 199130 mins
Murphy and Frank are questioning putting their jobs before everything else when the plane they are traveling on experiences difficulties.
Episode 19
On Another Plane (II)
Mon, Feb 25, 1991
Murphy and Frank are questioning putting their jobs before everything else when the plane they are traveling on experiences difficulties.
Episode 20
Driving Miss Crazy
Mon, Mar 4, 1991
Murphy writes her will, at times while driving, when the gang car pools to work during a snow storm.
Episode 21
Everytime It Rains... You Get Wet
Mon, Mar 18, 1991
The gang of FYI goes out into the city seeking a "happy" story for a new segment on the show - a simple task that turns out to be not easy after all.
Episode 22
Corky's Place
Mon, Apr 8, 1991
Corky lands her first TV special, and manipulates Murphy into appearing as a guest. Everyone expects Corky's interviews to be lightweight fluff, but she may surprise them all.
Episode 23
Small
Mon, Apr 29, 1991
Murphy's little joke about short men gets her into big trouble, and her efforts to resolve the situation only cause more resentment.
Episode 24
The Usual Suspects
Mon, May 6, 1991
Murphy is outraged when a tabloid declares she has started drinking again. and is convinced the source is on the FYI staff. She makes every effort to uncover the person's identity.
Episode 25
Q & A on FYI
Mon, May 13, 1991
Miles arranges for the gang of FYI to appear on a popular TV quiz show, against a team of college students.
Episode 26
Uh-Oh: Part 1
Mon, May 20, 1991
Jake, Murphy's ex husband, and Jerry Gold, Murphy's ex boyfriend are both back in town and ready to resume their relationship with her.