Episode
Murphy Brown: On the Rocks
Overview
The network tries a temporary replacement for Murphy; however, Murphy recognizes the same signs in her that show she is on the same path Murphy once traveled, alcoholism.
Details
- Series
- Murphy Brown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 1992-05-04
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
On the Rocks is Episode 24 in Season 4 of Murphy Brown. It aired on 1992-05-04. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 23: He-Ho, He-Ho, It's Off to Lamaze We Go
Murphy's doctor advises her to take Lamaze classes, and even though Murphy thinks it's not really necessary, she agrees. The problem is that Murphy has to find a partner for that. Frank is her first choice, but he won't be able to make it, because he has to go on location for a story. Murphy then goes after Jim, but only the thought makes him very embarassed and uncomfortable. Miles can't do it either for the same reason. Corky offers to, but Murphy doesn't think it's a good idea.
The only one left is Eldin, who reluctantly agrees saying that ha can't make any promises, because he's a free spirit and he doesnt like to stick around at the same place for too long (yeah, right). And that's a big commitment for him.
They go to the first class and aparently Murphy and Eldin is not the only couple who doesn't know what they're doing. At the second class, one of the couples is absent, because they had thir baby. The other two seem to be getting better, but Murphy is still clueless. Th
Episode 25: A Chance of Showers
Murphy relents when Corky wants to throw her a baby shower and the guests that arrive give her the low down on child birth and children.
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Episode 22: Phil's Not So Silent Partner
Murphy loans Phil some money to keep his place from going under; however, Phil gets more than money and more than he can take with the deal.
Episode 26: Birth 101
While doing the last show of the season, Murphy starts going into labor. The FYI gang and crew panics, and don't know what to do since they're in the middle of a live show, Miles asks Jim to take Murphy to the hospital, Corky to close the show, and Frank to get Eldin and anything else Murphy needs at her house.
At the hospital, Murphy is still relaxed, she's starting to feel the first contractions and they're not as painful as she thought. She even asks Jim to play cards with her. Everything is under control, but not for long, the contractions are starting to get very painful. Murphy is screaming and Jim doesn't know what to do. A nurse shows up and after examining Murphy says that it's still too early and suggests that Murphy walks a little to relieve some of the pain. And that's what Murphy does, Miles is with her trying to calm her down, because Murphy is a 'little' cranky.
Later on, Murphy is screaming even more, she's holding Frank and Miles through their neck cursing and bl
Episode 21: Rage Before Beauty
Murphy changes her hairstyle to rebel against an appearance clause in her contract; the network's and the audience reaction is less than favorable.
Episode 20: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
After Miles describes a, according to Frank's opinion, homoerotic dream of him and the new publicity guy, Rick 'frolicking', Miles panics. Frank says that's no big deal, and that he probably picked up from the fact that Rick was gay, Murphy does not think Rick is gay so they make a bet.
When Rick shows up at the bullpen the gang start to question him about many things about his life, to see if he says anything more revealing about his sexuality. Rick notices that and confirms he is gay, emberassing the whole gang.
Miles is totally freaked out, so he goes to one shrink after another, they all agree that there's a possibility that he is really gay. Without knowing what to do, Miles asks for advice Frank, but it doesn't really help, then he goes to Murphy, which doesn't help very much either.
Moments later Rick asks Miles to go to Phil's with him to show the new promos for the show, Miles reluctantly goes. At Phil's, Rick notices Miles is giving excuses to get away from their meeting.
Episode 19: Murphy Buys the Farm
Murphy gets everyone to reluctantly join her, for an old fashioned weekend at the farm she is considering buying. The neighbors in the area aren't as old fashioned as Murphy would like.
Episode 18: Send in the Clowns
Following her story on the personal spending habits of government officials, a Senate committee must decide whether to find her in contempt of Congress.
Episode 17: Heartfelt
Miles succumbs to stress when he has heart attack symptoms at his 30th birthday party.
Episode 16: Lovesick
Murphy returns from a trip feeling a little ill, turns out she is having pre-term labor pains, common for pregnant women over forty. Jerry Gold offers to move in with Murphy to help her out and they both learn about having a live-in relationship.
Episode 15: Guess Who's Coming to Luncheon
When Corky gets an invitation to a Barbara Bush luncheon, Murphy tries to scam her so she can get back into the White House, a placed she has been banned from.
Episode 14: Anchor Rancor
When the existing Sunday news anchor dies, the competition heats up between Jim and Murphy, when the network test both of them for the job.