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  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • Nov 3, 1993
  • 30 m
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  • CBS
  • Nov 3, 1993
  • 30 m

Summary When Fran Fine entered the Sheffield's residence in Park Avenue selling cosmetics, little did she know about how much she was going to change their lives. The Jewish girl from Queens got a job as the nanny for Maxwell Sheffield's (a Broadway producer) three kids: Maggie, Brighton and Gracie. But the Sheffields got more than just a nanny:...

Directed By: Lee Shallat Chemel

Written By: Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher

  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • Nov 3, 1993
  • 30 m
  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • Nov 3, 1993
  • 30 m
The Nanny
S1 • Episode 1
The Nanny
Air Date: Nov 3, 1993
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Summary When Fran Fine entered the Sheffield's residence in Park Avenue selling cosmetics, little did she know about how much she was going to change their lives. The Jewish girl from Queens got a job as the nanny for Maxwell Sheffield's (a Broadway producer) three kids: Maggie, Brighton and Gracie. But the Sheffields got more than just a nanny:...

Created By: Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 3, 1993 • 30 m
The Nanny
Door-to-door cosmetics sales lady Fran Fine inadvertently becomes the nanny to the three children of a widowed Broadway producer.
Episode 2 • Nov 10, 1993 • 30 m
Smoke Gets in Your Lies
As a result of Brighton getting caught smoking, Fran takes him to see her grandma Yetta who has been smoking all her life.
Episode 3 • Nov 17, 1993 • 24 m
My Fair Nanny
Fran hosts a tea party for Maggie's friends, however Maxwell wonders if Fran has the class to pull it off.
Episode 4 • Nov 24, 1993 • 24 m
The Nuchslep
When Fran acts as a chaperon on Maggie's date, Maggie's boyfriend shows an interest in Fran.
Episode 5 • Dec 6, 1993 • 30 m
Here Comes the Brood
C.C.'s attempts to get closer to Maxwell's children results in Gracie running away.
Episode 6 • Dec 8, 1993 • 30 m
The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
When status-conscious relatives visit from Florida, Fran pretends that Niles is Maxwell and they are married.
Episode 7 • Dec 15, 1993 • 30 m
Imaginary Friend
Gracie is traumatized when Fran "eats" her imaginary friend.
Episode 8 • Dec 22, 1993 • 30 m
Christmas Episode
Much to his children's disappointment as well as Fran's, Maxwell has to be in Washington, D.C. on Christmas day. Meanwhile, Fran has overextended herself in buying gifts.
Episode 9 • Dec 29, 1993 • 30 m
Personal Business
Maxwell wants to hire popular soap star Brock Storm for his latest show, but he'll only do it if he gets a date with Fran.
Episode 10 • Jan 12, 1994 • 30 m
The Nanny-in-Law
Maxwell's old nanny comes to visit and is unimpressed with Fran's unconventional ways and lack of formal training.
Episode 11 • Jan 19, 1994 • 30 m
A Plot for Nanny
Sylvia buys Fran a cemetery plot to get her closer to the cemetery manager.
Episode 12 • Jan 26, 1994 • 30 m
The Show Must Go On
Fran agrees to direct Grace's school play, but then Maxwell maneuvers his way into her position.
Episode 13 • Feb 2, 1994 • 30 m
Maggie the Model
A world-renowned model thinks Maggie would make a good fashion model.
Episode 14 • Feb 9, 1994 • 30 m
The Family Plumbing
When the water goes out in the house, Maxwell reluctantly agrees to let Fran hire her uncle as a plumber. Meanwhile, Maggie wants to go to a party, but when her father learns there will be boys there he forbids it.
Episode 15 • Mar 2, 1994 • 20 m
Deep Throat
When all the children get sick, Fran takes Grace to the doctor and learns she needs a tonsillectomy.
Episode 16 • Mar 9, 1994 • 20 m
Schlepped Away
A blizzard paralyzes the city and forces Fran and the Sheffields to move their Bermuda vacation to her mother's apartment in Queens.
Episode 17 • Mar 16, 1994 • 30 m
Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
Maxwell's sister comes to visit and she decides then to marry her intended.
Episode 18 • Mar 23, 1994 • 30 m
Sunday in the Park with Fran
A play-date between Gracie and the child of a Broadway critic does not go well.
Episode 19 • Apr 6, 1994 • 24 m
The Gym Teacher
Fran learns that her old, tyrannical gym teacher is now Maggie's gym teacher.
Episode 20 • Apr 13, 1994 • 24 m
Ode to Barbra Joan
C.C.'s father comes to visit. When C.C. turns down his offer to see Barbra Streisand in concert, Fran, who adores all things Streisand, gets the opportunity.
Episode 21 • Apr 27, 1994 • 24 m
Frannie's Choice
Fran must decide between the Sheffields and her old boy friend that proposes.
Episode 22 • May 16, 1994 • 24 m
I Don't Remember Mama
6 Seasons

Top Cast

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Fran Drescher

Fran Fine, Fran Sheffield, Bobbi Flekman

Charles Shaughnessy

Maxwell Sheffield, Sultan of Koorestan, Young James Sheffield

Daniel Davis

Niles

Lauren Lane

C.C. Babcock

Nicholle Tom

Maggie Sheffield

Benjamin Salisbury

Brighton Sheffield

Madeline Zima

Grace Sheffield

Renée Taylor

Sylvia Fine

Rachel Chagall

Val Toriello

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Yetta Rosenberg

Chester Drescher

Chester Babcock, The Chester

Spalding Gray

Dr. Jack Miller

Mort Drescher

Uncle Stanley, Morty Fine, Male Patient, Retired Man

Nora Dunn

Dr. Reynolds, Mrs. Richardson

Sue Goodman

Bernard's Mother, Henrietta, Lingerie Sales Clerk, Nurse, Rabbi, Singer, Young Jewish Woman

James Edson

Concession Stand Clerk, Concessionaire, Porsche Owner, Reporter, Singer, Waiter

DeeDee Rescher

Dotty, Bailiff, Bridal Shop Clerk, Dottie

Lawrence A. Mandley

Juror #6, Orderly, Orderly #1, Policeman, Security Guard in Hollywood

Steve Posner

Car Dealer, Dancing Man in Restaurant, Father #1, Photographer, Stage Manager

Roz Kern

Dancing Woman in Restaurant, Leslie Moonves' Assistant, Nurse, Stage Manager, Woman

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