Murphy Brown
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Weve known this was coming, and nothing about either the conflict or the resolution is particularly surprising.
Im sorry, Im hyperventilating.
I love small dogs and also bionic animals.
She already had a dog as a kid, she protests.
Its name was Lassie.
Was the dog real or stuffed?
It was real to me.
Corky thinks having Murphy there will encourage more people to participate; Frank just thinks it will be funny.
He signs off with, confirm to tune tomorrow forMurphy in the Shelter!
and her fate is sealed.
I looked it up.
The group reaction shot is appropriately shame-faced.
At Phils, we find out that Miguel has indeed moved into Phylliss spare room.
Hes grateful, but hes curious about the decor.
The walls are covered with creepy clown paintings.
Theyre great, arent they?
Did you know they were all painted by men on death row?
Uh oh, the health inspectors here, played by guest star Peter Scolari.
When he asks to see the ice machine, Phyllis panics, but Miguel steps forward to handle it.
He sends Phyllis off to fold napkins and … get her bras out of the sink in the back.
As the gang heads in for breakfast (brunch?
Theres no reason you cant report on Chinese tariffs while petting a schnauzer.
If Miles thinks its such a great idea, why isnt he going?
Dont ask questions you dont want the answers to, Murphy.
No, no, says Avery.
On location at the shelter the next day, Murphy is clearly uncomfortable.
This place is off the leash, she says stiffly.
What kind of death factory are you running here, lady?
A little idle flattery always works on Murphy, who declares, You know what?
Im gonna do it.
But if Im going to do it, Im going to really do it.
I want you to give me the next dog up on death row.
When she shares the news with Avery, hes ecstatic.
We got a dog?
Did we get a dog?
We got a dog?
Is it a boy or a girl?
Dont tell me, I just want to see it.
He cant believe they got a dog!
Hes always wanted a dog!
Mario Andretti?on Tuesday.
Then he remembers that the dog doesntdostairs.
We gotta get a stair chair, he yells, and more yard!
Were gonna have to move!
Its nice to see you so happy, Avery, especially since we know whats coming.
(Sorry, Miles.
It might be against the rules, but the dog has a disability and Murphys an American hero.)
Pat Patelyoure a vegan, you like animals!has a whole bunch of excuses.
and I can see what they were going for.)
Im a compulsive liar!
Is that the kind of person you want taking care of your dog??
He has a point.
This is a lovely, funny little scene.
At the commercial break, Averys producer tells him that the data pipe brass love what hes doing.
Theres just one thing.
Rachel reminds an obviously reluctant Avery that hes running with the big dogs (wolves?)
now: in a nationwide primetime slot, they want you to read what they wrote.
Everyones agreed to do it, she adds.
Well, the moment of truth has arrived for Avery Brown.
you are willing to believe.
Unsurprisingly, the monologue is a little stagy, but its long overdue.
Here at Wolf, we dont care about facts.
All we care about at Wolf is shilling for this current administration.
Freedoms just another word for nothing left to lose, my guy!!
Murphys watching from home.
Hes really going to need you when he gets home, she says to Number 256.
So for Gods sake, dont take a dump in his roomtonight.
Avery was in an impossible situation and did the only thing he could.
You mean I took an amazing opportunity and shoved it down the garbage disposal?
I guess if heroes are unemployed dudes who live at home with their parents.
My dog has wheels, he says.
Sure, but in a noble way, like a champion.
Like hes driving a chariot, like Ben-Hur!
Murphy replies, and now 256 has a name: Benny Brown.
We love you, Benny!
The teachers Avery interviews are played by a handful of veteran character actors.
This is pretty unusual for a web link sitcom.
Ari is a perfect choice for this roleeven the dog brings a physical comedy A-game to the ensemble.
Two more episodes to go, and Im a little sad about it.
Hoping for asecond season!
Last but not least, congratulations to Candice Bergen on her Golden Globes nomination.
This is thetwelfth timeshes been nominated for the role.
