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The Best Episodes of Murphy Brown Season 3

Every episode of Murphy Brown Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Murphy Brown Season 3!

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Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 1 - The 390th Broadcast
    7.7/10(72 votes)

    #1 - The 390th Broadcast

    S3:E1

    With the start of the 13th season, Miles decides it's time to change the image of FYI, so he hires a consultant.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 2 - Brown and Blue
    7.0/10(153 votes)

    #2 - Brown and Blue

    S3:E2

    Murphy wants to interview a controversial comic, but after seeing some tapes of his act she changes her mind. Miles sets up the interview so Murphy decides to go ahead with it, the result of which makes for interesting viewing.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  3. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 3 - Loco Hero
    7.1/10(69 votes)

    #3 - Loco Hero

    S3:E3

    Frank rescues people trapped in a hostage situation, but falls to pieces when his parents come to town for the celebration of 50th their wedding anniversary bash. A party Frank forgot to plan.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  4. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 4 - Strike Two
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #4 - Strike Two

    S3:E4

    The on-air talent goes on strike, so management brings in Miller Redfield to handle Murphy's pending interview on the S&L crisis. When the only question Miller wants to know is why parking isn't validated, Miles must do the interview.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Scott Kaufer

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  5. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 5 - The Gold Rush
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #5 - The Gold Rush

    S3:E5

    Jerry Gold joins FYI where in a new feature he goes ""Nose to Nose"" with Murphy and the sparks fly, then the fire is rekindled and the sparks fade away.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  6. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 6 - Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #6 - Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

    S3:E6

    Avery comes to stay with Murphy when she decides it's time to ""change the scenery of my existence""; Murphy suggests she gets a boyfriend. Two hours later she has a double date for herself and Murphy.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Laugh
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #7 - The Last Laugh

    S3:E7

    Jim goes into hiding after losing control on the air, fearing the only thing people will remember about him is that one moment in his long career.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  8. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 8 - Rootless People
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #8 - Rootless People

    S3:E8

    Finished early with her story, Murphy terrorizes the rest of the staff with her practical jokes. When a gang of environmental terrorists kidnap her, nobody believes her.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  9. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 9 - The Bummer of 42
    8.0/10(71 votes)

    #9 - The Bummer of 42

    S3:E9

    For Murphy's 42nd birthday present, Frank hires an actress to be Murphy's sister for a full twelve hours. The novelty wears off quickly for Murphy, when her ""sister"" keeps turning up.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  10. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 10 - Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #10 - Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest

    S3:E10

    On a ""suggestion"" from Murphy, Will and Corky throw a dinner party to feign togetherness. The event turns into a disaster.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  11. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 11 - Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #11 - Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way

    S3:E11

    After Murphy gets the staff to agree to no presents this year, Murphy's little gifts for the rest of the staff causes a last-minute Christmas gift-buying frenzy.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  12. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 12 - Retreat
    7.4/10(70 votes)

    #12 - Retreat

    S3:E12

    When tensions arise among the staff, Miles arranges for a corporate weekend retreat. Where they learn to develop their teamwork as they compete against a group of bankers.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  13. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 13 - Eldin Imitates Life
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #13 - Eldin Imitates Life

    S3:E13

    When Murphy throws a party, Eldin's artistic talent is discovered. Three weeks later Eldin has a showing at a premiere art gallery. Eldin's mural causes a stir that turns his life upside down.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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  14. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 14 - Contractions
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #14 - Contractions

    S3:E14

    The Wolf network tries to woo Murphy away, something she isn't interested in until she finds out the network is taking her for granted.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Scott Kaufer

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  15. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 15 - Hoarse Play
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #15 - Hoarse Play

    S3:E15

    Ten years ago Murphy was banned from the White House press conferences. To top off her story on the education crisis, Murphy decides she needs a quotation from the ""Education"" president. When she manages to get a pass, she loses her voice two days before the conference.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  16. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 16 - The Novel
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #16 - The Novel

    S3:E16

    Jim's new novel, seems to uncover his affection for Murphy, when the central character meets a blonde female reporter.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 17 - Terror on the 17th Floor
    7.5/10(64 votes)

    #17 - Terror on the 17th Floor

    S3:E17

    The network is sold to American Industrial, a large corporation, who send in a management consultant to streamline the network. Miles and Murphy go to New York to meet with the new mis-management.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  18. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 18 - On Another Plane (1)
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    #18 - On Another Plane (1)

    S3:E18

    When their plane gets in trouble: Murphy and Frank's lives flash before their eyes.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 19 - On Another Plane (2)
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    #19 - On Another Plane (2)

    S3:E19

    Frank and Murphy witness their wake, giving them further time for reflection on their lives.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 20 - Driving Miss Crazy
    7.2/10(67 votes)

    #20 - Driving Miss Crazy

    S3:E20

    While the FYI staff car pool together, Murphy works on her will, Frank gets over a relationship, Corky obsesses over being right about a trivia question, Jim tries to think of an anecdote for an interview and Miles almost gets everyone killed.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  21. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 21 - Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet
    7.4/10(66 votes)

    #21 - Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet

    S3:E21

    Suffering from ""3rd year burnout,"" Miles asks for a positive uplifting story. When everyone else fails, Murphy takes on the challenge. She gets a perfect story, until the interview is on the air.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writers:Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

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  22. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 22 - Corky's Place
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #22 - Corky's Place

    S3:E22

    Corky gets her own network special, she decides to do it as an interview show with a ""tea party"" theme. Murphy comes on as her first guest and is humiliated when Corky asks her really tough, Murphy Brown type of questions.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Tom Palmer

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  23. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 23 - Small
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #23 - Small

    S3:E23

    Murphy makes a flip remark that insults short men, especially members of ""The 66 Club."" She shows them their ""short"" sightedness.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  24. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 24 - The Usual Suspects
    6.9/10(65 votes)

    #24 - The Usual Suspects

    S3:E24

    Murphy goes off the deep end when a tabloid prints lies about her, one of which says she is drinking again.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Murphy Brown Season 3 Episode 25 - Q & A on FYI
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #25 - Q & A on FYI

    S3:E25

    The FYI staff vies against Yale on a TV quiz show, but at the dress rehearsal, they realize just how much they've forgotten since their school days.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Peter Tolan

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The 390th Broadcast" is the best rated episode of "Murphy Brown" season 3. It scored 7.7/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/17/1990. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Brown and Blue".