Murphy Brown (2018): Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 27, 2018

Summary: Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) returns to anchor a cable morning news show along with Corky Sherwood (Faith Ford), Frank Fontana (Joe Regalbuto) and producer Miles Silverberg (Grant Shaud), that airs against a rival show where Murphy's son Avery (Jake McDorman) works on.

Genre(s): Comedy

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Sep 26, 2018

It’s all anchored by these well-defined characters played by true veterans of the genre, who bring an ease to their scenes while also maintaining the original show’s energy. ... Easily the best aspect of Murphy Brown is how it acknowledges the meta elements of its existence without sacrificing the quality of its comedy or breaking the fourth wall. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 26, 2018

Murphy’s comeback is as reassuring and entertaining as it is timely. Read full review

Dave Nemetz

Sep 25, 2018

The ensemble has held together nicely in the two decades since. ... When it comes time to take aim at today’s political landscape, Murphy Brown misses its target. ... The revival’s strongest asset, actually, is Murphy’s relationship with her now-adult son Avery (Jake McDorman). Read full review

Jen Chaney

Sep 26, 2018

On the positive side, the natural chemistry between the core cast members is still alive. ... That said, there’s still a lot that doesn’t quite work--or at least not yet--in this new Murphy-verse. The first episode is definitely the bumpiest of the three provided to critics, mainly because it’s fixated on setting up the circumstances that bring the FYI team back into each other’s orbit, and also on introducing a couple of additional new characters. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Sep 27, 2018

Alas, it’s the new material here that is the weakest aspect of the show. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 27, 2018

The only part of the new Murphy Brown that’s truly promising is the relationship between Murphy and her now-adult son, Avery, well-played by Jake McDorman. ... Their moments together have all the unforced chemistry and good humor that’s in short supply elsewhere on the show. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Sep 27, 2018

In short, Murphy Brown was a lovably fractured mess and nobody's poster child for anything. Turning her into a geriatric Rachel Maddow-style Stalinist (Bergen is 72, around the same age as her character) does lethal damage to the heart of the show. Read full review

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sassymah

Sep 28, 2018

The revival of Murphy Brown is the best sitcom out there right now. It is sharply intelligent, didatic, meaningful, poignant, topical, and it is what society needs right now. It has the same tone of the original with a lot more to say. It goes where no other tv series dares to go with itsThe revival of Murphy Brown is the best sitcom out there right now. It is sharply intelligent, didatic, meaningful, poignant, topical, and it is what society needs right now. It has the same tone of the original with a lot more to say. It goes where no other tv series dares to go with its commentary. Don't listen to the Trump supporters or right wing extremists who are trolling to bash the show with its biased outlook. It is a great show that is impactful and deconstructs many issues with the use of humor and excellent acting from its cast. I am confounded at the media's lukewarm reaction considering Murphy Brown is far better in quality and complexity than the majority of comedies out there right now. The show is brave and I am so proud of the producers & cast. I hope the series can continue and it is so much better than any of the other revivals. It is Emmy-worth, socially conscious, and television at its finest.… Expand

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hadees

Oct 13, 2018

It's not perfect but it's pretty true to the original. All the characters feel like you would think they are. The newer characters are a little worse although Phil's replacement is pretty spot on.

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joef123

Sep 27, 2018

I love the original Murphy Brown, with the titular character being one of my all time favorite characters, and was looking forward to it tackling the Trump era. But what used to be smart political chatter is now a bunch of subpar/obvious Trump jokes that you have heard hundreds of timesI love the original Murphy Brown, with the titular character being one of my all time favorite characters, and was looking forward to it tackling the Trump era. But what used to be smart political chatter is now a bunch of subpar/obvious Trump jokes that you have heard hundreds of times before. Found the stuff with Murphy and Avery interesting, but the show is more focused on angering Trump than it is telling a good story… Expand

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Patriot1

Nov 25, 2018

I was looking forward to the reboot of Murphy Brown and Candice Bergen looks great but I am disappointed in 2 ways. First the show isn't very funny or entertaining and second even as a registered independent I find her bashing of Trump, republicans, and conservatives overwhelming. I thinkI was looking forward to the reboot of Murphy Brown and Candice Bergen looks great but I am disappointed in 2 ways. First the show isn't very funny or entertaining and second even as a registered independent I find her bashing of Trump, republicans, and conservatives overwhelming. I think the writers/producers had a great opportunity to balance Murphy's bleeding heart liberal views with her son's opposing views but instead he is portrayed as a dim-witted buffoon who works at Wolf (Fox) and they are portrayed as the messengers for the country's "basket of deplorables". I am open minded and enjoy comedy from both sides but for me I'm going to have to sit this one out because the reboot of Murphy Brown is a waste of my 30 minutes.… Expand

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Tomrl9999

Oct 26, 2018

I just want to watch a program that is entertaining, This wasn't it. There is enough outlets for politics. I want something funny or a intense drama. I expected comedy with Murphy Brown, I didn't get it.

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grneyes

Nov 23, 2018

I loved the original show & was looking forward to watching the new one. Boy was I disappointed. This is nothing but a liberal, anti-Trump version of CNN. After last nights show, 11/22/18, I will not be watching another one. Keep politics out of it & stop bashing the conservatives & itI loved the original show & was looking forward to watching the new one. Boy was I disappointed. This is nothing but a liberal, anti-Trump version of CNN. After last nights show, 11/22/18, I will not be watching another one. Keep politics out of it & stop bashing the conservatives & it might be worth watching. Comedy should be funny & not at the expense of others. I want the original Murphy back,… Expand

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bobczep

Oct 26, 2018

We had great hopes for Murphy Brown but you have ruined a solid opportunity by making it a liberal propaganda show. I (and most of my friends) will not be watching it.

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  Air Date: September 27, 2018
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