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Murphy Brown Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
Brown vs. the Board of Education
Mon, Sep 19, 1994
Murphy tries to get Avery a spot in an elite school and invites the school's board to a party to secure it. When FYI kills a story about one of members, Murphy is concerned her ethics will be questioned.
Episode 2
Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
Mon, Sep 26, 1994
While pitching stories for the show, Murphy learns that a famous astronaut's brother has been murdered. After debating the value of the news, they discover the astronaut is the chief suspect, and FYI goes over the top in its coverage.
Episode 3
Loose Affiliations
Mon, Oct 3, 1994
Murphy is overheard making disparaging remarks about her network's fall lineup. As punishment she has to attend the affiliate convention with her colleagues and make nice with an orangutan.
Episode 4
Be Careful What You Wish For
Mon, Oct 10, 1994
Corky gets her chance at a hard news story and interviews one of America's most successful businessmen. She impresses her colleagues but is distressed that her popularity among viewers takes a nosedive.
Episode 5
Burger, She Wrote
Mon, Oct 17, 1994
After a burger chain closes, Murphy buys its mascot. When it's stolen, she suspects someone in the Washington establishment and begins retaliation to force Meaty Boys return, not suspecting a friend.
Episode 6
Humboldt IV: Judgment Day
Mon, Oct 24, 199430 mins
Jim is head of the Humboldt judging and persuades his co-workers to serve except Frank who missed out on getting nominated. Conflict arises when Murphy and Corky serve on the same panel but have different standards.
Episode 7
Frank Cuts Loose
Mon, Oct 31, 1994
Frank accepts a new job at the network but the show bumps FYI into a bad time slot. Thinking his friends are jealous of his success, Frank burns some bridges as he prepares to leave.
Episode 8
Reporters Make Strange Bedfellows
Mon, Nov 7, 1994
Murphy and Peter decide to take a relaxing tropical vacation but a major news story occurs. Their competitive natures take over putting them at odds instead of getting closer to each other.
Episode 9
Prelude to a Kiss
Mon, Nov 14, 1994
Miles asks Corky out to dinner as a friend after she helps him move but Corky misunderstands and thinks it a date. Egged on by Murphy and Peter, Miles becomes concerned if a relationship develops.
Episode 10
Bye Bye Bernecky
Mon, Nov 21, 199424 mins
Eldin's mother Reena comes for a visit and Eldin learns he has an opportunity to study with a famous muralist in Spain. He's ready to pass on the chance of a lifetime to remain Avery's nanny so Murphy fires him.
Episode 11
The Secret Life of Jim Dial
Mon, Nov 28, 199430 mins
Jim's wife Doris is away, and a misunderstanding lands him in tabloid headlines. Despite his protestations, his co-workers doubt his explanation, and head honcho Lansing is excited that the scandal increased ratings.
Episode 12
Brown in Toyland
Mon, Dec 12, 1994
Murphy wants to give Avery a memorable Christmas, but she becomes desperate when an impossible-to-find toy is at the top of his wish list. Murphy is not above pleading, cajoling and threats to make Avery happy.
Episode 13
The Best and Not-So-Brightest
Mon, Jan 2, 1995
Much to the surprise of the FYI staff, their former co-worker Stuart Best is elected to Congress. Murphy decides it would be a good interview to let him air his political views, but the segment takes an unfortunate turn.
Episode 14
Rumble in the Alley
Mon, Jan 9, 1995
Frank is organizing a Valentine's Day bowling benefit in January and needs his co-workers to show up. He also needs a date so Peter sets Frank up with his ex Linda while Miles and Corky take their relationship to the next level.
Episode 15
Requiem for a Crew Guy
Mon, Jan 16, 1995
Murphy's indifference to the crew has become too much, so her friends help stage a practical joke to teach her a lesson. Informed a staffer has died, Murphy pretends to have known him well, even agreeing to host his funeral.
Episode 16
I Want My MTV-Jay
Mon, Jan 23, 1995
Murphy, Miles and Frank visit Stan in the hospital, who's had a revelation after watching so much TV. He wants all network shows to go younger or add a dog, so FYI hires veejay McGovern, who eventually clashes with Murphy.
Episode 17
Specific Overtures
Mon, Feb 6, 1995
Corky goes to see exec Tony Lucchesi about hosting a special, and he sexually propositions her. When she declines to file a complaint, Murphy decides to visit Tony, but then finds she is the one accused of harassment.
Episode 18
A Rat's Tale
Mon, Feb 13, 1995
In an innovative move, FYI starts broadcasting from a ground floor studio with a windowed backdrop. Animal activists target Murphy after she is seen targeting a rat for eradication.
Episode 19
It's Miller Time
Mon, Feb 20, 1995
Miles is asked to help on another program, leaving Corky neglected and giving a returning Miller an opportunity with her. The absence of Miles from FYI also gives Murphy free to try out some ideas that create havoc on the show.
Episode 20
McGovern: Unclothed
Mon, Feb 27, 1995
McGovern's photo shoot for Rolling Stone is unsupervised after Miles is called away. The issue features a nude McGovern and Murphy uses it as a reason for firing her. Talking to Stan she has second thoughts after hearing the exec's objections.
Episode 21
The Good Nephew
Mon, Mar 13, 1995
Stan decides the perfect secretary for Murphy is his nephew Andrew and in the beginning he is right. Everything starts going Murphy's way while her co-workers have a series of mishaps. Andrew's ambitions begin to be questioned.
Episode 22
FYI of the Hurricane
Mon, Mar 20, 1995
With a major storm approaching Florida, Miles sends Miller to cover it to disrupt his dating of Corky. But then the entire FYI crew also has to go, with Murphy suspecting she's pregnant when she's nauseous. Peter has a surprising reaction.
Episode 23
Model Relationships
Mon, May 8, 1995
Murphy is at a loss how to plan a wedding, so she accepts Corky's offer to help make it memorable. Miles decides to date a supermodel to make Corky jealous as she continues seeing Miller.
Episode 24
Make Room for Daddy
Mon, May 15, 199530 mins
As Murphy and Peter's wedding approaches, he leaves on a short assignment. Frank goes ahead with the bachelor party at a strip club without him, but Murphy shows up to quiz everyone about marriage. Miles and Corky reconcile.
Episode 25
Retrospective: Part 1
Mon, May 22, 1995
Celebrating the end of the seventh season, Lesley Stahl interviews the cast on the highlights of the show. Outtakes are also featured.
Episode 26
Retrospective: Part 2
Mon, May 22, 1995
Series creator Diane English joins the cast as they reflect on their characters and what they enjoyed the most in the show's seven years. Lesley Stahl leads the discussion that also includes outtakes.