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SeasonSep 17, 1990 · 26 Episodes

Season 3

Episodes: 26 / 26

E1
1. The 390th Broadcast

Sep 17, 1990 · 30 min

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

E2
2. Brown and Blue

Sep 24, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E3
3. Loco Hero

Oct 1, 1990 · 30 min

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.

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4. Strike Two

Oct 15, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E5
5. The Gold Rush

Oct 22, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E6
6. Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

Nov 5, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E7
7. The Last Laugh

Nov 12, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E8
8. Rootless People

Nov 19, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E9
9. The Bummer of 42

Nov 26, 1990 · 30 min

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.

E10
10. Trouble in Sherwood-Forrest

Dec 10, 1990 · 30 min

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

E12
12. Retreat

Jan 7, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E13
13. Eldin Imitates Life

Jan 14, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E14
14. Contractions

Jan 21, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E15
15. Hoarse Play

Feb 4, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E16
16. The Novel

Feb 11, 1991 · 30 min

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

E17
17. Terror on the 17th Floor

Feb 18, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E19
19. On Another Plane (2)

Feb 25, 1991 · 30 min

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

E20
20. Driving Miss Crazy

Mar 4, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E21
21. Everytime it Rains... You Get Wet

Mar 18, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E22
22. Corky's Place

Apr 8, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E23
23. Small

Apr 29, 1991 · 30 min

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

E24
24. The Usual Suspects

May 6, 1991 · 30 min

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

E25
25. Q & A on FYI

May 13, 1991 · 30 min

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.

E26
26. Uh-Oh (1)

May 20, 1991 · 30 min

Jake resurfaces with matrimony on his mind, Murphy is caught between him and her ex-lover, Jerry Gold, when he returns unexpectedly. Later Murphy takes a home pregnancy test, the results are positive.

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