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Murphy's Law - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Room Above the Indian Grocery

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 2, 1988

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Daedalus Patrick Murphy, a crack insurance investigator with a tainted past finds stability with a roommate, Kimiko. Murphy is a reformed alcoholic with three things on his mind - seeing his daughter, bedding his beautiful Eurasian roommate and avoiding all work. Murphy investigates the abrupt demise of an heiress who left $2 million to her husband.

Where are My Socks and Other Mysteries of Love

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Dec 3, 1988

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A lady and his younger lover are the main suspects in a murder case that involved the owner of a fashion firm. Murphy must lead the lovers to confess the crime after his new boss demands more efficiency from the investigator.

If You Can't Win, Shoot for a Tie

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Dec 10, 1988

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Murphy gets the chance to see the daughter (Sarah Sawatsky) he's never met by taking a missing-necklace case. Daedadelus Murphy, insurance investigator, is intrigued at the prospect of handling a case that involves his ex-wife, Marissa, because it will mean a meeting with Katherine, his daughter, after years of fighting for visitation rights. But first he's got to tackle two claims that on the surface seem simple, one involving a veterinarian and a ship's captain.

Do Someone a Favor and It Becomes Your Job

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 17, 1988

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Murphy gets into a quandary with several old bar cronies, two killers and the law while doing a favor for a former drinking buddy. Murphy gets involved in a murder coverup when he comes to the aid of an old drinking buddy who's in debt to a bookie.

Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 14, 1989

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Murphy battles the loud nightclub he lives above and winds up in the middle of an FBI "sting" operation. Insurance investigator Murphy and his roomie, Kimiko, live above a nightclub. When the joint makes too much noise and disturbs their sleep. Murphy decides to try to close it down. That lands him in the midst of an FBI sting operation.

Never Try to Teach a Pig to Sing

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jan 21, 1989

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An arson investigator's too brief report about Ethiopian relief supplies makes Murphy suspect foul play.

Two Wrongs are Only the Beginning

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jan 28, 1989

Two Wrongs are Only the Beginning

A stolen-motorcycle case vrooms through Murphy's life just as he's trying to become a model of stability for a family-court caseworker. One of Murphy's  claims becomes a lawsuit when Wes and Kimi steal a motorcycle.

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

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 11, 1989

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Kimi and Murphy go to great lengths to get Wes to return to the job he chucked because of Victor, the obnoxious new acting vicepresident. However, even Victor is up for a surprise, a new vicepresident is appointed, an obnoxious woman named Morgana DeSade (she insists that it's Dyu-Shadá).

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

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Feb 18, 1989

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Wes swears he will get rid of Morgana, the new vice-president, who is making everyone's lives miserable. Nevertheless, his death wish comes true and he winds up as the main suspect in her murder. Meanwhile, Murphy receives the visit of his unpleasant Aunt Cornellia, a mystery authoress. To help Wes, Murphy and Kimi hold a party for murder suspects to uncover the perpetrator of the murder.

Doing It the Hard Way is Always Easier

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Mar 18, 1989

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Murphy gets rights to see his daughter, providing he keeps his job---and that depends on his nailing a fraud artist who marries illegal aliens and stages car wrecks on their honeymoons.

If Anything Can Go Wrong It Will

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Mar 22, 1989

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During a charity event, a bejewelled egg is stolen. Murphy suspects the cat burglar may be the daughter of Kovac's, a renowned jewel thief. Suspiciously Marissa is behaving too kind to Murphy.

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