Murphy Brown (1988)

Name: Murphy Brown
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Charles Kimbrough, Lily Tomlin

Comedy's back in the news.

★ 6.5/10 November 14, 1988 10 seasons

Comedy

Creator: Diane English

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.

Creators

Diane English

Cast

Candice Bergen Murphy Brown

Faith Ford Corky Sherwood

Joe Regalbuto Frank Fontana

Charles Kimbrough Jim Dial

Lily Tomlin Kay Carter-Shepley

About Murphy Brown (1988)

Murphy Brown is a 1988 comedy TV series from the United States created by Diane English, starring Candice Bergen, Faith Ford and Joe Regalbuto. It first aired on November 14, 1988. The series has 10 seasons and 247 episodes on CBS. Episodes run about 24 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.5/10 from 95 votes — mixed to positive.

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Murphy Brown: FAQ

When did Murphy Brown premiere?

Murphy Brown premiered on November 14, 1988.

Who created Murphy Brown?

Murphy Brown was created by Diane English.

Who is in the cast of Murphy Brown?

The main cast includes Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Charles Kimbrough and Lily Tomlin.

How many seasons does Murphy Brown have?

Murphy Brown has 10 seasons (247 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Murphy Brown?

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Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 6.5/1095 votes

Series Details

Seasons: 10
Episodes: 247
Network: CBS
Created by: Diane English
First aired: Nov 14, 1988
Last aired: May 18, 1998
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Warner Bros. Television, Shukovsky English Entertainment, Bend in the Road Productions

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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