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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!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The 390th Broadcast" is the best rated episode of "Murphy Brown" season 3. It scored 7.3/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/1990. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Brown and Blue".

  • The 390th Broadcast
    7.3/1071 votes

    #1 - The 390th Broadcast

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1990

    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: N/A

  • Brown and Blue
    7.0/10150 votes

    #2 - Brown and Blue

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/1990

    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

    Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

  • Loco Hero
    6.9/1066 votes

    #3 - Loco Hero

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1990

    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

    Writer: Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

  • Strike Two
    7.4/1066 votes

    #4 - Strike Two

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1990

    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

  • The Gold Rush
    7.7/1065 votes

    #5 - The Gold Rush

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1990

    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

    Writer: Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

  • Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery
    7.7/1072 votes

    #6 - Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/1990

    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: N/A

  • The Last Laugh
    7.6/1064 votes

    #7 - The Last Laugh

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/1990

    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

  • Rootless People
    7.6/1066 votes

    #8 - Rootless People

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/1990

    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

    Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

  • The Bummer of 42
    7.9/1069 votes

    #9 - The Bummer of 42

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1990

    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

  • Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest
    7.7/1070 votes

    #10 - Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/1990

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

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

  • Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way
    7.6/1079 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/1990

    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

    Writer: Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

  • Retreat
    7.1/1068 votes

    #12 - Retreat

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/1991

    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

  • Eldin Imitates Life
    7.5/1062 votes

    #13 - Eldin Imitates Life

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/1991

    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

  • Contractions
    7.6/1065 votes

    #14 - Contractions

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/1991

    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

  • Hoarse Play
    6.9/1069 votes

    #15 - Hoarse Play

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/1991

    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

    Writer: Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

  • The Novel
    7.5/1062 votes

    #16 - The Novel

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/1991

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

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: N/A

  • Terror on the 17th Floor
    7.3/1061 votes

    #17 - Terror on the 17th Floor

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/1991

    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

    Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

  • On Another Plane (1)
    7.2/1068 votes

    #18 - On Another Plane (1)

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/1991

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

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: N/A

  • On Another Plane (2)
    7.5/1062 votes

    #19 - On Another Plane (2)

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 2/25/1991

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

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: N/A

  • Driving Miss Crazy
    7.1/1065 votes

    #20 - Driving Miss Crazy

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/4/1991

    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

  • Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet
    7.3/1064 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 3/18/1991

    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

    Writer: Steven Peterman, Gary Dontzig

  • Corky's Place
    7.2/1067 votes

    #22 - Corky's Place

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/8/1991

    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

  • Small
    7.4/1066 votes

    #23 - Small

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 4/29/1991

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

    Director: Peter Bonerz

    Writer: Sy Dukane, Denise Moss

  • The Usual Suspects
    6.8/1063 votes

    #24 - The Usual Suspects

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/6/1991

    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: N/A

  • Q & A on FYI
    7.5/1063 votes

    #25 - Q & A on FYI

    Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 5/13/1991

    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