The Nanny (1993)
TVPG
Sitcom
Comedy
Romance
A flamboyant and outspoken woman from Queens becomes the caretaker for the children of a wealthy, widowed Broadway producer.
Cast & Crew
Fran Drescher Fran Fine
Charles Shaughnessy Maxwell Sheffield
Lauren Lane Chastity Claire 'C.C.' Babcock
Daniel Davis Niles
Nicholle Tom Maggie Sheffield
Benjamin Salisbury Brighton Sheffield
Madeline Zima Grace Sheffield
Renee Taylor Sylvia Fine
Fran Drescher Creator
Peter Marc Jacobson Creator
Robert Sternin Executive Producer
Prudence Fraser Executive Producer
Dorothy Lyman Director
Lee Shallat Chemel Director
Fran Drescher Writer
Peter Marc Jacobson Writer
Fran Drescher Executive Producer
Peter Marc Jacobson Executive Producer
Fran Drescher Producer
Kathy Landsberg Producer
Frank Lombardi Producer
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, February 20
Rash to Judgment
Season 5 • Episode 11
Fran has an allergic reaction and a concert date with Maxwell on the same night.
Friday, February 20
One False Mole and You're Dead
Season 5 • Episode 12
Fran accidentally reveals a leading lady's beauty secret to a columnist.
Friday, February 20
Call Me Fran
Season 5 • Episode 13
Fran wants Maxwell to use her first name; Maggie takes Brighton to a bring-a-geek party.
Friday, February 20
Not Without My Nanny
Season 5 • Episode 14
A smitten sultan imprisons Middle East travelers Fran and Grace.
Saturday, February 21
The Engagement
Season 5 • Episode 15
Maxwell buys an engagement ring and invites Fran and the Fines to dinner.
Saturday, February 21
The Dinner Party
Season 5 • Episode 16
Fran learns that some of Maxwell's high-society chums are making fun of her behind her back.
Saturday, February 21
Homie-Work
Season 5 • Episode 17
Sammy's nerdy nephew wants to be a rapper; C.C. finally snaps.
Saturday, February 21
The Reunion Show
Season 5 • Episode 18
Fran's rock fails to impress her divorced high-school friends.
Tuesday, February 24
Immaculate Concepcion
Season 5 • Episode 19
Maxwell's father dies, leaving his entire estate to a secret love-child, Concepcion.
Tuesday, February 24
The Pre-nup
Season 5 • Episode 20
Maxwell tells Fran that she must sign a prenuptial agreement or the wedding will be canceled.
Tuesday, February 24
The Best Man
Season 5 • Episode 21
Maxwell learns Nigel proposed to Fran; Fran finds out about Maxwell's fling with Marla Maples.
Tuesday, February 24
Fran Gets Shushed
Season 6 • Episode 2
Fran is indignant when Maxwell scolds her for extreme loudness in the bedroom.
Wednesday, February 25
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 22
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Wednesday, February 25
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 23
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Wednesday, February 25
The Honeymoon's Overboard
Season 6 • Episode 1
Honeymooners Fran and Maxwell fall overboard and wash up on a desert island.
Wednesday, February 25
Once a Secretary, Always a Secretary
Season 6 • Episode 3
Fran is hurt when Maxwell accidentally calls her his nanny while being interviewed.
Thursday, February 26
Sara's Parents
Season 6 • Episode 4
Grandparents threaten legal action to keep Fran from adopting the children.
Thursday, February 26
Maggie's Boyfriend
Season 6 • Episode 5
Maxwell reacts badly when Maggie announces her decision to move in with her boyfriend.
Thursday, February 26
I'm Pregnant
Season 6 • Episode 6
Maggie has her first serious, romantic relationship; Niles buys C.C.'s car.
Thursday, February 26
Mom's the Word
Season 6 • Episode 7
Fran may be pregnant, but wants to delay telling Maxwell until the time is right.
Friday, February 27
Making Whoopi
Season 6 • Episode 8
Fran wants to conceive, but Maxwell is appearing on "Hollywood Squares."
Friday, February 27
Oh, Say, Can You Ski?
Season 6 • Episode 9
Fran and the Sheffields go on a ski trip with the first family.
Friday, February 27
The Hanukkah Story
Season 6 • Episode 10
Fran becomes convinced that Maxwell doesn't care about Hanukkah as much as Christmas.
Friday, February 27
The In-Law Who Came Forever
Season 6 • Episode 11
Aunt Frieda buys Fran's parents' building and kicks them out, forcing them to move into the mansion.
Saturday, February 28
The Fran in the Mirror
Season 6 • Episode 12
Maxwell's conniving college buddy swindles Fran out of a fortune; Niles inherits a royal title.
Saturday, February 28
The Yummy Mummy
Season 6 • Episode 13
Fran discovers she may have more than one baby; Fran meets Lynn Redgrave.
Saturday, February 28
California Here We Come
Season 6 • Episode 14
The Sheffields consider moving to California when Maxwell gets a movie deal; guest Hal Linden.
Saturday, February 28
Ma'ternal Affairs
Season 6 • Episode 17
Fran's mother considers having an affair; C.C. directs Grace's school play.
Tuesday, March 3
The Producers
Season 6 • Episode 18
Fran plays matchmaker when she discovers that Niles is in love with C.C.
Tuesday, March 3
The Dummy Twins
Season 6 • Episode 19
Maxwell is angry when Fran plays matchmaker for Niles and C.C.
Tuesday, March 3
Yetta's Letters
Season 6 • Episode 20
Fran tries to convince Maxwell to turn Yetta's old love letters into a Broadway musical.
Tuesday, March 3
Maggie's Wedding
Season 6 • Episode 21
Fran has a chance to meet Barbra Streisand at Maggie's wedding; Fran goes into labor.
Wednesday, March 4
The Baby Shower
Season 6 • Episode 22
An emotional Fran is convinced Maxwell is having an affair; Brighton doesn't want to attend Harvard.
Wednesday, March 4
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 15
Maxwell comforts Fran by throwing a beautiful anniversary party for her.
Wednesday, March 4
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 16
Fran succeeds in reconciling Niles and C.C. and goes into labor.
Wednesday, March 4
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Fran goes to work for Maxwell after being fired from her boyfriend's bridal boutique.
Thursday, March 5
Smoke Gets in Your Lies
Season 1 • Episode 2
When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.
Thursday, March 5
My Fair Nanny
Season 1 • Episode 3
Fran gets an etiquette lesson so she can hold a mother-daughter tea for Maggie.
Thursday, March 5
The Nuchshlep
Season 1 • Episode 4
Tension arises after Fran chaperons Maggie on a date and the young man becomes interested in Fran.
Thursday, March 5
Here Comes the Brood
Season 1 • Episode 5
C.C. feels threatened by Fran's relationship with the children and decided to take them to the zoo.
Friday, March 6
The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
Season 1 • Episode 6
Fran persuades Niles to pose as her husband after her mother tells their cousins she is married.
Friday, March 6
Imaginary Friend
Season 1 • Episode 7
Grace becomes hysterical when Fran accidentally eats her imaginary friend.
Friday, March 6
Personal Business
Season 1 • Episode 9
A soap star will appear in Maxwell's play if Fran will date him.
Friday, March 6
The Nanny-in-Law
Season 1 • Episode 10
When Maxwell's childhood nanny visits, she is appalled by Fran's unique child-care methods.
Saturday, March 7
A Plot for Nanny
Season 1 • Episode 11
Fran's mom buys her a cemetery plot to fix her up with the funeral director.
Saturday, March 7
The Show Must Go On
Season 1 • Episode 12
Fran casts Grace as the lead in the school pageant; Maxwell becomes the producer.
Saturday, March 7
Maggie the Model
Season 1 • Episode 13
Maxwell's ex-girlfriend, a 1960s supermodel, decides that Maggie should model.
Saturday, March 7
The Family Plumbing
Season 1 • Episode 14
The plumbing fails; Maxwell imposes a double standard on the children.
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