TV series
Murphy Brown
1988–1998, English, on CBS. Created by Diane English.
Comedy's back in the news.
Murphy Brown is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 247
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S10 E22: Never Can Say Goodbye (2)
Aired 18 May 1998
Seasons 10
Season 1
1988 · 22 episodes · 6.8/10
Season 2
1989 · 27 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 3
1990 · 26 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 4
1991 · 26 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 5
1992 · 25 episodes
Season 6
1993 · 25 episodes
Season 7
1994 · 26 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 8
1995 · 24 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 9
1996 · 24 episodes
Season 10
1997 · 22 episodes · 6.0/10
Specials
TBA · 2 episodes
Cast & crew
- Diane EnglishCreator
- Candice BergenMurphy Brown · 247 ep
- Faith FordCorky Sherwood · 247 ep
- Joe RegalbutoFrank Fontana · 247 ep
- Charles KimbroughJim Dial · 247 ep
- Pat CorleyPhil · 202 ep
- Grant ShaudMiles Silverberg · 201 ep
- Robert PastorelliEldin Bernecky · 177 ep
- Lily TomlinKay Carter-Shepley · 46 ep
- John HostetterJohn · 19 ep
- Ritch BrinkleyCarl Wishnitski · 10 ep
- Alan OppenheimerEugene Kinsella · 6 ep
- Paul ReubensAndrew J. Lansing III · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 November 1988
- Last aired
- 18 May 1998
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Murphy Brown: quick answers
Is Murphy Brown worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Murphy Brown are there?
Murphy Brown has 10 seasons and 247 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Murphy Brown finished?
Yes. Murphy Brown ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Murphy Brown suitable for kids?
Murphy Brown is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Murphy Brown?
If you liked Murphy Brown, try Who's the Boss?, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Who created Murphy Brown?
Murphy Brown was created by Diane English and stars Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto.