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Murphy Brown S1E15 — Mama Said

7.5

Murphy Brown•Season 1•Episode 15

Mama Said

7.5/10 · 83 votesMar 6, 198924 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Murphy’s formidable mother, Avery Brown, arrives for an open-ended visit. Avery’s relentless criticism quickly revives the arguments and insecurities that have long defined their relationship, leaving Murphy desperate to regain control of her home and emotions.

Directed byBarnet Kellman

Written byDiane English

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Cast7

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Murphy Brown

Faith Ford

Faith Ford

Corky Sherwood

Joe Regalbuto

Joe Regalbuto

Frank Fontana

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

Jim Dial

Grant Shaud

Grant Shaud

Miles Silverberg

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Eldin Bernecky

Pat Corley

Pat Corley

Phil

Crew5

Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman

Director

R

Russ Woody

Producer

N

Norm Gunzenhauser

Producer

Diane English

Diane English

Writer

T

Tom Seeley

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Mama Said" is episode 15 of Murphy Brown season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 83 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Diane English, it aired on March 6, 1989.

Next: E16 · Moscow on the Potomac Best of Season 1