Murphy Brown - Season 2
Season 2
Network
Episodes27
DatesSept. 18, 1989 - Mai 21, 1990
Episodes
Season 2Episode 130 min
The Brothers Silverberg
When Miles arrives to the office, the whole gang makes fun of his new suit. He says he bought it because his older brother is coming to town so he wants to look good. At Murphy's office, Miles asks her to join them for lunch, Murphy reluctantly agrees.
At Phil's Miles' brother Josh and Murphy really hit it off, which makes Miles a little uncomfortable. They also agree to go all to dinner together at a fancy italian restaurant.
Miles brings his date Audrey Cohen, they all have a nice time at first but then Miles starts embarassing Murphy. The next day, Miles apologizes to Murphy about the way he behaved at the restaurant.
One night Miles, Murphy and Josh arrive at her house after dinner, Murphy and Josh want to be alone but Miles is always getting in the middle, so they politely ask him to leave.
Miles shows up in the middle of the night just to tell Murphy that he does not like the idea of her dating his brother at all. Josh arrives after being looking for Miles for hours, they sta
Sept. 18, 1989
Season 2Episode 230 min
Anchors Away
The network sends Jim to Libya for two weeks, so they can audition a handsome new anchor for FYI; they don't count on the retaliation of Murphy and the gang.
Sept. 25, 1989
Season 2Episode 330 min
The Memo that Got Away
A high-school computer hacker stumbles onto a memo by Murphy about her co-workers, and he plans to publish it in the school paper.
Okt. 2, 1989
Season 2Episode 430 min
TV or Not TV
An FYI inspired sitcom sends its star to Washington to research her part, Murphy Brown.
Okt. 16, 1989
Season 2Episode 530 min
Miles' Big Adventure
While on vacation, Miles' return flight is delayed by an Air Force pilot who has hijacked an F15-Eagle loaded with nuclear warheads.
Okt. 23, 1989
Season 2Episode 630 min
Buddies Schmuddies
Frank and Murphy compete for the same story, but their intense competition puts the story in jeopardy. Phil, to improve his business at night, tries adding live entertainment to the bar.
Okt. 30, 1989
Season 2Episode 730 min
Whose Garbage is it Anyway?
Jerry Gold bets the staff that they can't be environmentally responsible for a two week period, if they lose Murphy must appear on his show.
Nov. 6, 1989
Season 2Episode 830 min
And the Whiner Is...
Murphy & Frank lose the Humboldt Award to Corky. Then to ride the PR wave, the network brass decide to give next week's lead story to the award winner.
Nov. 13, 1989
Season 2Episode 930 min
Roasted
The staff plans a surprise roast for Jim on his 25th anniversary at the network, he tells Murphy before the event that he ""couldn't handle a chance meeting with anyone I know.""
Nov. 20, 1989
Season 2Episode 1030 min
Brown Like Me (1)
Murphy is set to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, so the rest of the staff convince her that at least one of her estranged parents should attend. She concedes and invites her father, but the sparks fly when her father arrives with his new young wife and child and later her mother shows up.
Nov. 27, 1989
Season 2Episode 1130 min
Brown Like Me (2)
The sparks and the barbs fly back and forth; however, eventually the Browns call a truce. To quote Murphy: ""Interesting family, kind of like a Fellini version of the Waltons.""
Nov. 27, 1989
Season 2Episode 1230 min
The Strike
To start a significant dialog, Murphy decides she will break the technicians' strike by bringing both sides together for cake and conversation.
Dez. 11, 1989
Season 2Episode 1330 min
Here's to You Mrs. Kinsella
While Murphy is throwing a birthday party for Gene Kinsella, Miles recognizes a woman he had a one-night stand with at a broadcaster's convention, Mrs. Kinsella. However, Kinsella thinks that his wife is having an affair with Frank.
Dez. 18, 1989
Season 2Episode 1430 min
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Corky is having a New Year's Eve party, and Murphy wants to avoid it. Everyone challenges her to be able enjoy the occasion without the her old vice. Sober, Murphy can still bring life to a dull party.
Jan. 1, 1990
Season 2Episode 1530 min
Subpoena Envy
Murphy is subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, but instead of divulging her source she goes to jail. Prison is not what she hoped for or expected, but then neither is the duration of her stay.
Jan. 8, 1990
Season 2Episode 1630 min
I Want My FYI
Miles asks the staff to be mentors for a group of young reporters who will be doing a pilot for an FYI type program for kids; Murphy over helps her protégé.
Jan. 29, 1990
Season 2Episode 1730 min
Frankly Speaking
Frank meets the woman of his dreams, a woman he dates more than once. However, she is a psychologist and analyzes every little thing Frank does, something that drives him crazier than he already is.
Feb. 5, 1990
Season 2Episode 1830 min
The Murphy Brown School of Broadcasting
Murphy's journalism mentor from her high school days has retired, to combat inactivity he comes to Washington to open a journalism school using her name.
Feb. 12, 1990
Season 2Episode 1930 min
Bad Girls
It's February and sweeps month, so Miles gets Murphy and Corky to pose as hookers to break open an oil company scandal.
Feb. 19, 1990
Season 2Episode 2030 min
Heart of Gold
When Murphy learns things about Jerry Gold that no one else is privy to, she looks at him in a different light. They begin to have an affair that shocks everyone at FYI.
Feb. 26, 1990
Season 2Episode 2130 min
On the Road Again
On a publicity jaunt, Murphy and Jim find themselves snowbound in Kansas. While killing time in the bar Murphy challenges Jim's ability to flirt, something Jim may later regret.
März 5, 1990
Season 2Episode 2230 min
But First a Word from Our Sponsor
A worried viewer urges advertisers to boycott FYI for an upcoming piece Murphy has on sex education. Murphy flies out to keep the one sponsor they have for the controversial show.
März 19, 1990
Season 2Episode 2330 min
Frank's Appendectomy
A series of outrageous practical jokes, which start with a visit from ""Deep Throat,"" get out of hand.
Apr. 9, 1990
Season 2Episode 2430 min
Fax or Fiction
When a secret admirer sends a fax to Miles, Murphy takes it as a challenge to answer for him and then winds up starting a correspondence.
Apr. 30, 1990
Season 2Episode 2530 min
The Bitch's Back
Miles orders the staff to take a stress reduction class. After reluctantly showing up for it, Murphy slips a disc however that doesn't stop her from working on a hot story.
Mai 7, 1990
Season 2Episode 2630 min
Going to the Chapel (1)
When a ""geek"" from her high school days comes to Washington, Corky's mother & his mother arrange to have them get together. They meet, fall in love, and within two weeks announce their plans to get married. Corky runs out into the night with Eldin, when she thinks that maybe she hasn't really experienced life.
Mai 14, 1990
Season 2Episode 2730 min
Going to the Chapel (2)
Upon returning, Corky decides to go ahead with the wedding, but the event is marred by even more last minute indecision, and then Murphy brings out the ""soul.""
Mai 21, 1990
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