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.
Tuesday, December 2
Immaculate Concepcion
Season 5 • Episode 19
Maxwell's father dies, leaving his entire estate to a secret love-child, Concepcion.
Tuesday, December 2
The Pre-nup
Season 5 • Episode 20
Maxwell tells Fran that she must sign a prenuptial agreement or the wedding will be canceled.
Tuesday, December 2
The Best Man
Season 5 • Episode 21
Maxwell learns Nigel proposed to Fran; Fran finds out about Maxwell's fling with Marla Maples.
Tuesday, December 2
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 22
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Wednesday, December 3
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 23
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Wednesday, December 3
The Honeymoon's Overboard
Season 6 • Episode 1
Honeymooners Fran and Maxwell fall overboard and wash up on a desert island.
Wednesday, December 3
Fran Gets Shushed
Season 6 • Episode 2
Fran is indignant when Maxwell scolds her for extreme loudness in the bedroom.
Wednesday, December 3
Once a Secretary, Always a Secretary
Season 6 • Episode 3
Fran is hurt when Maxwell accidentally calls her his nanny while being interviewed.
Thursday, December 4
Sara's Parents
Season 6 • Episode 4
Grandparents threaten legal action to keep Fran from adopting the children.
Thursday, December 4
Maggie's Boyfriend
Season 6 • Episode 5
Maxwell reacts badly when Maggie announces her decision to move in with her boyfriend.
Thursday, December 4
I'm Pregnant
Season 6 • Episode 6
Maggie has her first serious, romantic relationship; Niles buys C.C.'s car.
Thursday, December 4
Mom's the Word
Season 6 • Episode 7
Fran may be pregnant, but wants to delay telling Maxwell until the time is right.
Friday, December 5
Making Whoopi
Season 6 • Episode 8
Fran wants to conceive, but Maxwell is appearing on "Hollywood Squares."
Friday, December 5
Oh, Say, Can You Ski?
Season 6 • Episode 9
Fran and the Sheffields go on a ski trip with the first family.
Friday, December 5
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.
Friday, December 5
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, December 6
The Yummy Mummy
Season 6 • Episode 13
Fran discovers she may have more than one baby; Fran meets Lynn Redgrave.
Saturday, December 6
California Here We Come
Season 6 • Episode 14
The Sheffields consider moving to California when Maxwell gets a movie deal; guest Hal Linden.
Saturday, December 6
Ma'ternal Affairs
Season 6 • Episode 17
Fran's mother considers having an affair; C.C. directs Grace's school play.
Saturday, December 6
The Producers
Season 6 • Episode 18
Fran plays matchmaker when she discovers that Niles is in love with C.C.
Tuesday, December 9
The Dummy Twins
Season 6 • Episode 19
Maxwell is angry when Fran plays matchmaker for Niles and C.C.
Tuesday, December 9
Yetta's Letters
Season 6 • Episode 20
Fran tries to convince Maxwell to turn Yetta's old love letters into a Broadway musical.
Tuesday, December 9
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 15
Maxwell comforts Fran by throwing a beautiful anniversary party for her.
Tuesday, December 9
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 16
Fran succeeds in reconciling Niles and C.C. and goes into labor.
Wednesday, December 10
Smoke Gets in Your Lies
Season 1 • Episode 2
When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.
Wednesday, December 10
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.
Wednesday, December 10
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.
Wednesday, December 10
Imaginary Friend
Season 1 • Episode 7
Grace becomes hysterical when Fran accidentally eats her imaginary friend.
Thursday, December 11
Personal Business
Season 1 • Episode 9
A soap star will appear in Maxwell's play if Fran will date him.
Thursday, December 11
The Nanny-in-Law
Season 1 • Episode 10
When Maxwell's childhood nanny visits, she is appalled by Fran's unique child-care methods.
Thursday, December 11
The Show Must Go On
Season 1 • Episode 12
Fran casts Grace as the lead in the school pageant; Maxwell becomes the producer.
Thursday, December 11
Maggie the Model
Season 1 • Episode 13
Maxwell's ex-girlfriend, a 1960s supermodel, decides that Maggie should model.
Friday, December 12
The Family Plumbing
Season 1 • Episode 14
The plumbing fails; Maxwell imposes a double standard on the children.
Friday, December 12
Deep Throat
Season 1 • Episode 15
The doctor checks Fran's throat and schedules her for a tonsillectomy.
Friday, December 12
Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
Season 1 • Episode 17
Maxwell's sister is engaged to a duke but loves her chauffeur.
Friday, December 12
The Gym Teacher
Season 1 • Episode 19
Fran faces an old nemesis while helping Maggie pass a gymnastics final.
Saturday, December 13
Ode to Barbara Joan
Season 1 • Episode 20
C.C.'s feelings are hurt when her estranged father visits and invites Fran to a concert.
Saturday, December 13
Frannie's Choice
Season 1 • Episode 21
Fran's ex-boyfriend proposes, but she has misgivings about leaving the Sheffields.
Saturday, December 13
Fran Lite
Season 2 • Episode 1
Mr. Sheffield goes to a hot new club with Fran and Val meets Fran's Doppelganger.
Saturday, December 13
The Playwright
Season 2 • Episode 2
An ex-classmate threatens to kill himself if Fran doesn't agree to marry him.
Tuesday, December 16
Everybody Needs a Bubby
Season 2 • Episode 3
Fran's Grandma Yetta moves in with the Sheffields while her retirement home is treated for termites.
Tuesday, December 16
Curse of the Grandmas
Season 2 • Episode 5
Grace's girls group visits a nursing home; Maxwell forgets Fran's first anniversary as nanny.
Tuesday, December 16
The Nanny Napper
Season 2 • Episode 6
Fran's good deed gets her charged with kidnapping when she brings home a baby.
Tuesday, December 16
A Star Is Unborn
Season 2 • Episode 7
A director seeking to sabotage his own play casts Fran as the lead.
Wednesday, December 17
Pishke Business
Season 2 • Episode 8
Sylvia and her canasta group invest in Maxwell's latest play.
Wednesday, December 17
When You Pish Upon a Star
Season 2 • Episode 11
Maxwell and C.C.'s child star wants to quit after spending time with Fran.
Wednesday, December 17
Take Back Your Mink
Season 2 • Episode 12
Fran inherits a mink coat, then offends her mother by not wearing it.
Wednesday, December 17
I've Got a Secret
Season 2 • Episode 14
Maxwell's celebrity friend recuperates at the Sheffields', but Fran blabs.
Thursday, December 18
Kindervelt Days
Season 2 • Episode 15
To impress a rival, Fran brings Erik Estrada to her summer-camp reunion.
Thursday, December 18
The Will
Season 2 • Episode 17
Mr. Sheffield asks Fran to be guardian of his children in the event of his death.
Thursday, December 18
The Nanny Behind the Man
Season 2 • Episode 18
Maxwell wines and dines a playwright to win rights to his latest play.
Thursday, December 18
A Fine Friendship
Season 2 • Episode 19
When Fran befriends an attractive male nanny, Mr. Sheffield reveals his possessive side.
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