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Murphy Brown•Season 2•Episode 6

Buddies Schmuddies

7.2/10 · 58 votesOct 30, 198930 min

Ranked #23 of 27 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byBarnet Kellman
Written byRuss Woody
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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

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Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman

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Russ Woody

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Buddies Schmuddies" is episode 6 of Murphy Brown season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 58 votes, ranking #23 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Russ Woody, it aired on October 30, 1989.

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