1x1 - Fake News

September 27, 2018

Back in the game after a brief retirement, and faced with a world of 24-hour cable, social media, “fake news” and a vastly different political climate, Murphy is determined to draw the line between good television and honest reporting, proving that the world needs Murphy Brown now more than ever.

1x2 - I (Don't) Heart Huckabee

October 4, 2018

After decades of being banned, Murphy and the team devise an elaborate ruse to sneak her into a White House press briefing. Also, Phyllis hires an enthusiastic college “Dreamer,” Miguel, to help out at the bar.

1x3 - #MurphyToo

October 11, 2018

After Murphy attends a sexual harassment seminar for the “Murphy in the Morning” staff, she is surprised to find herself reeling from the long-repressed memory of her own #MeToo moment.

1x4 - Three Shirts to the Wind

October 18, 2018

Murphy and the team weigh the pros and cons of accepting the offer to have the first interview with a headline-grabbing former White House senior advisor who wants to promote his divisive book and agenda on “Murphy in the Morning.” Also, Avery moderates a lively political discussion on his show with locals in Buffalo.

1x5 - The Girl Who Cried About Wolf

October 25, 2018

Fearful of being scooped while legal vets her weighty investigative story, Murphy is exasperated when she learns Frank is dating an anchor, Christy Shepherd, from the competing Wolf Network.

1x6 - Results May Vary

November 1, 2018

The team gears up for its live all-day coverage of the midterm elections, competing against Avery, who is reporting with John Haggerty, the Wolf Network's conservative superstar; Pat is horrified when Miles forces him to wear a conservative suit.

1x7 - A Lifetime of Achievement

November 8, 2018

The team joins Jim Dial at an eventful lifetime achievement award gala in his honor, hosted by Katie Couric and attended by Murphy's worst-ever secretary, who has a surprising new connection to Murphy; Murphy discovers a kindred spirit.

1x8 - The Coma and the Oxford Comma

November 15, 2018

The team strives to land the first interview with Corky's beauty pageant friend who just awoke from a 10-year coma.

1x9 - Thanksgiving and Taking

November 22, 2018

1x10 - Beat the Press

November 29, 2018

When Frank is physically attacked while covering a political rally, Murphy becomes afraid to dispute the opposing viewpoint of a guest on her show.

1x11 - The Wheels on the Dog Go Round and Round

December 6, 2018

During Corky's live "National Adopt a Pet Day" segment, she guilts Murphy into adopting a dog. Also, Avery's show is moved to the Wolf Network's plum 10:00 PM timeslot, and Phyllis and Miguel get a surprise visit from Fred Noonan, an intimidating health inspector,

1x12 - AWOL

December 13, 2018

A disillusioned Avery seeks career inspiration from his extended family at “Murphy in the Morning,” as the team tries to salvage a major story that hinges on a source in the Middle East who has gone silent.