TV series
Father Murphy
1981–1983, English, on NBC. Created by Michael Landon.
A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 35
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S2 E13: The Matchmakers
Aired 18 September 1983
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Michael LandonCreator
- Merlin OlsenJohn Michael Murphy · 35 ep
- Moses GunnCast · 35 ep
- Kellie MartinFlossie · 35 ep
- Amanda PetersonElizabeth · 35 ep
- Timothy GibbsCast · 35 ep
- Lisa TruselCast · 35 ep
- Katherine CannonCast · 35 ep
- Byron ThamesCast · 35 ep
- Ivy BethuneCast · 35 ep
- Chez ListerCast · 35 ep
- Charles TynerCast · 35 ep
- Scott MelliniCast · 35 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 November 1981
- Last aired
- 18 September 1983
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Father Murphy: quick answers
Is Father Murphy worth watching?
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How many seasons of Father Murphy are there?
Father Murphy has 2 seasons and 35 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Father Murphy finished?
Yes. Father Murphy ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Father Murphy suitable for kids?
Father Murphy is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Father Murphy?
If you liked Father Murphy, try The Big Valley, The Virginian, The High Chaparral.
Who created Father Murphy?
Father Murphy was created by Michael Landon and stars Merlin Olsen, Moses Gunn, Kellie Martin.