Episode 1
Fran-Lite
Maxwell dates a woman with a striking resemblance to Fran.
TV series
The Nanny
1993TV-PG6 seasons8.1 / 10
The flashy girl from Flushing, the Nanny named Fran.
That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.
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Synopsis
That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
The Playwright
A man whom Fran snubbed in high school has written a play and threatens to jump off a ledge unless Maxwell reads it.
Episode 3
Everybody Needs a Bubby Sometimes
Grandma Yetta stays with Fran and the Sheffields while her retirement home is being fumigated.
Episode 4
Material Fran
Fran goes out with a much older rich man.
Episode 5
Curse of the Grandmas
Gracie's Red Robin troop goes to Grandma Yetta's retirement home to "adopt" a grandparent. When Gracie's first and second picks pass away, it sours her on scouting.
Episode 6
The Nanny-Napper
On the subway, a Russian immigrant accidentally leaves her baby, and Fran picks it up, believing it to be abandoned.
Episode 7
A Star Is Unborn
A director plans to sabotage his production of "Romeo and Juliet" by casting Fran in the lead role.
Episode 8
Pishke Business
Maxwell has Fran pretend to be C.C. in order to get theatrical backing from a man C.C. attacked to get a cab.
Episode 9
Stock Tip
Fran gives Maxwell a stock tip that turns out to be from a hot dog vendor.
Episode 10
The Whine Cellar
C.C.'s vision for a romantic weekend hit a snag when she and Fran end up locked inside Maxwell's wine cellar together.
Episode 11
When You Pish Upon a Star
Fran inadvertently persuades an obnoxious child star, who's set to star in Maxwell's revival of "Oliver!", to give up show business.
Episode 12
Take Back Your Mink
Maggie is upset when Fran inherits a mink coat. Fran decides to give it up to appease Maggie, but Sylvia won't hear of it.
Episode 13
The Strike
There's a busboy strike going on at the cast party for Maxwell's latest play. When Fran refuses to cross the picket line, a photo of Maxwell dragging her out of the line makes the news.
Episode 14
I've Got a Secret
Maxwell refuses to divulge the identity of the celebrity recuperating from surgery in the Sheffields' house.
Episode 15
Kindervelt Days
Fran receives a surprise when Sylvia sends in a long-lost "Win a Date With Erik Estrada" contest entry form.
Episode 16
Canasta Masta
After Brighton joins Sylvia's canasta team, Fran is dumped from it.
Episode 17
The Will
Maxwell draws up a will which states that Fran will remain nanny in the event of his death. Meanwhile, she thinks that a fax of a potential client's heart-sensitive diet given to Niles is really for Maxwell.
Episode 18
The Nanny Behind the Man
In an attempt to score a play by award-winning playwright Dakota Williams, Fran and Maxwell set him up to go out with Yetta. The romantic sparks are there—but the play's script may not be.
Episode 19
A Fine Friendship
Fran strikes up a friendship with a male nanny whom she erroneously assumes is gay.
Episode 20
Lamb Chop's on the Menu
C.C. plans to move into feature film production with a star vehicle for Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. When Shari and Lamb Chop visit the Sheffield mansion, C.C.'s dog Chester tries to eat Lamb Chop.
Episode 21
Close Shave
Maggie is a candy striper at the hospital. When she takes off to go on a date, Fran fills in for her and must shave Maxwell for an appendectomy.
Episode 22
What the Butler Sang
Maxwell hears Niles singing and asks him to sing for his backers' audition. Meanwhile, Fran clashes with her sister Nadine.
Episode 23
A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
Maggie is upset when Fran beats her in a kissing contest. The winner is to appear on an album cover with Billy Ray Cyrus.
Episode 24
Strange Bedfellows
Fran worries about her future when Mona, one of her fellow nannies, retires to Florida. The night of Mona's goodbye party, Fran gets drunk and staggers into Maxwell's bed.
Episode 25
The Chatterbox
Maggie receives a party invitation so Fran takes her to her favorite beauty salon. Fran gets a job there for an actress who loses a Sheffield audition.
Episode 26
Fran Gets Mugged
An valuable Shakespearian document is taken from Fran when she is mugged in New York's Central Park.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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