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Murphy's Law

1988 – 1989Show1 season13 episodes

CrimeDrama
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic28–
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic28–

Summary

Murphy's Law was an American television series that starred George Segal and Maggie Han, loosely based on the Trace novels by Warren Murphy.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Weis, Bill Bixby, Burt Brinckerhoff
Produced by
Zev Braun

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 2, 1988 · March 18, 1989 · Ended

First aired
November 2, 1988
Last aired
March 18, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English

Tropes

Death Seeker, British Brevity, Being Good Sucks +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Murphy's Law worth watching?"

Questions about Murphy's Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murphy's Law worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (28).

How long does it take to watch Murphy's Law?

10 h

About 10 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1989.

Can I half-watch Murphy's Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Murphy's Law use?

Death SeekerBritish BrevityBeing Good SucksThe UnfetteredUnarmed Cop, Armed CriminalLoved I Not Honor MoreOdd FriendshipDirty CopSinister MinisterMurder by InactionAnyone Can DieAlways Save the Girland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Death Seeker, British Brevity, and Being Good Sucks.