Murphy's Law

Season

1988

USA

6.9

D.P. Murphy works as an insurance fraud investigator, frequently giving and getting a hard time from his nervous boss, Wesley Harden, his on-and-off girlfriend Kimiko, and his ex-wife Marissa over visitation with their daughter Kathleen.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Room Above the Indian Grocery

D. P. Murphy is an insurance investigator and recovering alcoholic. His ex-wife won't let him see his daughter, his girlfriend won't take him back, and he must determine if a woman who died of an apparent heart attack was really murdered.

Where Are My Socks and Other Mysteries of Love

S1 • E2

Where Are My Socks and Other Mysteries of Love

A fashion company executive is killed and Murphy must investigate. New company Vice-President Harriett Tapplinger gets on the case of both Murphy and his supervisor Wesley Harden.

S1 • E3

If You Can't Win, Shoot for a Tie

Victor Beaudine takes on an insurance case involving Murphy's ex-wife, Marissa. Murphy has to find a missing rottweiler and locate a sea captain the company owes a check. If he gets a chance he hopes to see his daughter.

Do Someone a Favor and It Becomes Your Job

S1 • E4

Do Someone a Favor and It Becomes Your Job

A brother and sister murder their rich uncle but are seen by a vacuum cleaner salesman. Murphy must prove murder before the killers can eliminate the witness.

S1 • E5

Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn

Murphy's complaints about a disco club get him involved in an FBI investigation. Meanwhile, his attorney (played by Norman Fell) persuades Murphy to serve subpoenas.

S1 • E6

Never Try to Teach a Pig to Sing

Murphy and Kimi investigate arson involving an international relief organization. It may or may not have been an inside job. Kimi goes undercover to find out. Meanwhile, Murphy gets a promotion.

S1 • E7

Two Wrongs Are Only the Beginning

Murphy delivers $1 million to the owner of a stolen motorcycle. With a social worker checking on him ahead of potential visitation rights, Murphy thinks an apartment fire gives him cover so he can pretend it wasn't always a mess.

Never Wear Earmuffs in a Bed of Rattlesnakes

S1 • E8

Never Wear Earmuffs in a Bed of Rattlesnakes

As Kimi visits Wes at work to ask him to keep Murphy company while she is away on a photo shoot, a disgruntled customer takes everyone in the office hostage. Meanwhile, Murphy has an odd visit from a fellow A.A. member.

S1 • E9

Where There's a Will, There's a Won't

Mean boss Victor Beaudine has Wes Harden fired, but as Murphy tries to get Wes's job back, the office is taken over by even meaner Morgana DeSade who creates a truly hostile workplace.

When You're Over the Hill, You Pick Up Speed

S1 • E10

When You're Over the Hill, You Pick Up Speed

Murphy plays unwilling host to his aunt, a mystery writer; an imperious co-worker dispossessed of everything; and Wes, who's a suspect in a murder.

Experience Is Something You Don't Get Until Just After You Need It

S1 • E11

Experience Is Something You Don't Get Until Just After You Need It

Kimi goes undercover to pose as the latest bride of a polygamist, called the Fox, whom Murphy has been after for insurance fraud. Meanwhile, Murphy anxiously awaits a visit from his daughter.

S1 • E12

Doing It the Hard Way Is Always Easier

Murphy gets a visit from his daughter, Kathleen. Kimi finds out Murphy assumes she will help him. Wes wants Murphy to talk to a witness, but his sense of obligation to his daughter keeps getting in the way.

S1 • E13

All's Wrong That Ends Wrong

While Marissa is being suspiciously kind to Murphy, a jeweled egg is stolen at a charity gala and Murphy thinks the thief is the daughter of Alex Kovac, a well-known jewel thief.