Murphy Brown (1988)

S9E9 Underdogs

Murphy receives TV Q ratings from her ex-agent, Steve, and notices that Miller's numbers are dismal. Seizing the chance to eliminate him, she connects Miller with her former agent, suggesting it’s the perfect moment for him to renegotiate his deal based on the "underdog theory." He ends up getting fired, but in a surprising twist, this prompts a bidding war among other networks eager to sign him.