On this day March 18 1989 the final episode of Murphy’s Law aired after just one season and 13 episodes. The series followed private investigator Daedalus Patrick Murphy played by George Segal as he solved cases while navigating his own personal troubles.
Despite its unique mix of comedy and crime drama Murphy’s Law struggled to find an audience leading to its cancellation after a short run. While it may not have lasted long it remains a lesser known gem among 80s television shows.
80s insight: Murphy’s Law was produced by Warner Bros Television and aired on ABC as part of their attempt to create a fresh take on the detective genre.