Overview

A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1981 22 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

1982 13 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Michael Landon
Network NBC
Type Scripted
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Merlin Olsen

Merlin Olsen

John Michael Murphy

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

Kellie Martin

Kellie Martin

Flossie

Amanda Peterson

Amanda Peterson

Elizabeth

Timothy Gibbs

Timothy Gibbs

Lisa Trusel

Katherine Cannon

Katherine Cannon

Byron Thames

Byron Thames

Ivy Bethune

Ivy Bethune

Chez Lister

Charles Tyner

Charles Tyner

Scott Mellini

Frequently Asked Questions

A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager.

Father Murphy has 2 seasons with 35 episodes.

Father Murphy premiered on November 3, 1981.

No, Father Murphy has ended. The final episode aired on September 18, 1983.

Father Murphy originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Father Murphy was created by Michael Landon.

Father Murphy has a rating of 8.3/10 based on user reviews.

Father Murphy is classified as Western, Drama.