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Murphy Brown Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
Fake News
Thu, Sep 27, 2018 35 mins
In the premiere, Murphy decides to return to the airwaves as the host of a cable network's morning news show; and sets out to recruit her "FYI" team to join her.
Episode 2
I (Don't) Heart Huckabee
Thu, Oct 4, 2018 30 mins
Murphy and the team devise an elaborate ruse to sneak her into a White House press briefing, as she's been banned from them for decades. Also, Phyllis hires an enthusiastic college "Dreamer," Miguel, to help out at the bar.
Episode 3
#murphytoo
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 30 mins
Murphy attends a sexual harassment seminar for the "Murphy in the Morning" staff, and is surprised to find herself reeling from the long-repressed memory of her own #MeToo moment.
Episode 4
Three Shirts to the Wind
Thu, Oct 18, 2018 30 mins
Murphy and the team are offered the first interview with a former White House senior advisor who wants to promote his divisive book and agenda on "Murphy in the Morning." Also, Avery moderates a lively political discussion on his show with locals in Buffalo, N.Y.
Episode 5
The Girl Who Cried About Wolf
Thu, Oct 25, 2018 30 mins
Murphy worries of being scooped while legal vets her weighty investigative story, and is exasperated when she learns Frank is dating an anchor, Christy Shepherd, from the competing Wolf Network. Also, Murphy leads Avery on a wild goose chase when he attempts to figure out her story.
Episode 6
Results May Vary
Thu, Nov 1, 2018 30 mins
The "Murphy in the Morning" team gears up for their live all-day coverage of the mid-term elections, competing against Avery, who is reporting with John Haggerty, the Wolf Network's conservative superstar. Also, Pat is horrified when Miles forces him to wear a conservative suit after assigning him to analyze numbers and trends on-air throughout the day.
Episode 7
A Lifetime of Achievement
Thu, Nov 8, 2018 30 mins
The "Murphy in the Morning" team, Avery and Phyllis join Jim at a lifetime achievement award gala in his honor, hosted by Katie Couric and attended by Murphy's worst-ever secretary, who has a surprising new connection to Murphy. Also, Murphy discovers a kindred spirit in Judge Nate Campbell, another gala attendee.
Episode 8
The Coma and the Oxford Comma
Thu, Nov 15, 2018 30 mins
The "Murphy in the Morning" team strives to land a revealing first interview with Corky's beauty pageant friend, Holly, who just woke up from a 10-year coma that made national headlines.
Episode 9
Thanksgiving and Taking
Thu, Nov 22, 2018 30 mins
The culinarily challenged Murphy hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Avery, her colleagues plus Phyllis, and Miguel and his parents.
Episode 10
Beat the Press
Thu, Nov 29, 2018 30 mins
Frank is physically attacked while covering a political rally, and for the first time in her career Murphy is afraid to dispute the opposing viewpoint of a guest on her show.
Episode 11
The Wheels on the Dog Go Round and Round
Thu, Dec 6, 2018 30 mins
During Corky's live "National Adopt a Pet Day" segment, she guilts Murphy into adopting a dog. Also, Avery's show is moved to the Wolf Network's plum 10:00 PM timeslot, and Phyllis and Miguel get a surprise visit from an intimidating health inspector.
Episode 12
AWOL
Thu, Dec 13, 2018 30 mins
A disillusioned Avery seeks career inspiration from his extended family at "Murphy in the Morning," as the team tries to salvage a major story that hinges on a source in the Middle East who has gone silent.
Episode 13
Happy New Year
Thu, Dec 20, 2018 30 mins
The gang tries to distract Murphy from worrying about Avery's assignment in Kabul by getting her to attend the special 100th anniversary New Year's Eve celebration at Phil's Bar. The season finale.
