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.
Wednesday, December 31
The Nose Knows
Season 4 • Episode 15
Fran's hero-worship dissolves when she catches her therapist in a disgusting habit.
Wednesday, December 31
Samson, He Denied Her
Season 4 • Episode 17
A judge finds it difficult to control Fran when she hears a case against a romance-novel model.
Wednesday, December 31
The Heather Biblow Story
Season 4 • Episode 24
The widow of Fran's ex-fiance lands a role on a daytime drama.
Wednesday, December 31
First Date
Season 5 • Episode 2
Maxwell and Fran have their first date -- at a party being thrown by Elton John.
Thursday, January 1
The Bobbie Fleckman Story
Season 5 • Episode 3
Promoter Bobbie Fleckman shoots a rock video at the Sheffields'.
Thursday, January 1
A Decent Proposal
Season 5 • Episode 6
In Atlantic City, Fran thinks Chevy Chase has a crush on her; Niles hits the slots.
Thursday, January 1
Not Without My Nanny
Season 5 • Episode 14
A smitten sultan imprisons Middle East travelers Fran and Grace.
Thursday, January 1
The Engagement
Season 5 • Episode 15
Maxwell buys an engagement ring and invites Fran and the Fines to dinner.
Friday, January 2
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.
Friday, January 2
Homie-Work
Season 5 • Episode 17
Sammy's nerdy nephew wants to be a rapper; C.C. finally snaps.
Friday, January 2
The Reunion Show
Season 5 • Episode 18
Fran's rock fails to impress her divorced high-school friends.
Friday, January 2
Immaculate Concepcion
Season 5 • Episode 19
Maxwell's father dies, leaving his entire estate to a secret love-child, Concepcion.
Saturday, January 3
The Pre-nup
Season 5 • Episode 20
Maxwell tells Fran that she must sign a prenuptial agreement or the wedding will be canceled.
Saturday, January 3
The Best Man
Season 5 • Episode 21
Maxwell learns Nigel proposed to Fran; Fran finds out about Maxwell's fling with Marla Maples.
Saturday, January 3
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 22
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Saturday, January 3
The Wedding
Season 5 • Episode 23
In a dream, Fran chats with "Lucy" about her wedding; the next day, she has second thoughts.
Tuesday, January 6
The Honeymoon's Overboard
Season 6 • Episode 1
Honeymooners Fran and Maxwell fall overboard and wash up on a desert island.
Tuesday, January 6
Fran Gets Shushed
Season 6 • Episode 2
Fran is indignant when Maxwell scolds her for extreme loudness in the bedroom.
Tuesday, January 6
Once a Secretary, Always a Secretary
Season 6 • Episode 3
Fran is hurt when Maxwell accidentally calls her his nanny while being interviewed.
Tuesday, January 6
Sara's Parents
Season 6 • Episode 4
Grandparents threaten legal action to keep Fran from adopting the children.
Wednesday, January 7
Maggie's Boyfriend
Season 6 • Episode 5
Maxwell reacts badly when Maggie announces her decision to move in with her boyfriend.
Wednesday, January 7
I'm Pregnant
Season 6 • Episode 6
Maggie has her first serious, romantic relationship; Niles buys C.C.'s car.
Wednesday, January 7
Mom's the Word
Season 6 • Episode 7
Fran may be pregnant, but wants to delay telling Maxwell until the time is right.
Wednesday, January 7
Making Whoopi
Season 6 • Episode 8
Fran wants to conceive, but Maxwell is appearing on "Hollywood Squares."
Thursday, January 8
Oh, Say, Can You Ski?
Season 6 • Episode 9
Fran and the Sheffields go on a ski trip with the first family.
Thursday, January 8
The Hanukkah Story
Season 6 • Episode 10
Fran becomes convinced that Maxwell doesn't care about Hanukkah as much as Christmas.
Thursday, January 8
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.
Thursday, January 8
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.
Friday, January 9
The Yummy Mummy
Season 6 • Episode 13
Fran discovers she may have more than one baby; Fran meets Lynn Redgrave.
Friday, January 9
California Here We Come
Season 6 • Episode 14
The Sheffields consider moving to California when Maxwell gets a movie deal; guest Hal Linden.
Friday, January 9
Ma'ternal Affairs
Season 6 • Episode 17
Fran's mother considers having an affair; C.C. directs Grace's school play.
Friday, January 9
The Producers
Season 6 • Episode 18
Fran plays matchmaker when she discovers that Niles is in love with C.C.
Saturday, January 10
The Dummy Twins
Season 6 • Episode 19
Maxwell is angry when Fran plays matchmaker for Niles and C.C.
Saturday, January 10
Yetta's Letters
Season 6 • Episode 20
Fran tries to convince Maxwell to turn Yetta's old love letters into a Broadway musical.
Saturday, January 10
Maggie's Wedding
Season 6 • Episode 21
Fran has a chance to meet Barbra Streisand at Maggie's wedding; Fran goes into labor.
Saturday, January 10
The Baby Shower
Season 6 • Episode 22
An emotional Fran is convinced Maxwell is having an affair; Brighton doesn't want to attend Harvard.
Tuesday, January 13
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 15
Maxwell comforts Fran by throwing a beautiful anniversary party for her.
Tuesday, January 13
The Finale
Season 6 • Episode 16
Fran succeeds in reconciling Niles and C.C. and goes into labor.
Tuesday, January 13
Pilot
Season 1 • Episode 1
Fran goes to work for Maxwell after being fired from her boyfriend's bridal boutique.
Tuesday, January 13
Smoke Gets in Your Lies
Season 1 • Episode 2
When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.
Wednesday, January 14
My Fair Nanny
Season 1 • Episode 3
Fran gets an etiquette lesson so she can hold a mother-daughter tea for Maggie.
Wednesday, January 14
The Nuchshlep
Season 1 • Episode 4
Tension arises after Fran chaperons Maggie on a date and the young man becomes interested in Fran.
Wednesday, January 14
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, January 14
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.
Thursday, January 15
Imaginary Friend
Season 1 • Episode 7
Grace becomes hysterical when Fran accidentally eats her imaginary friend.
Thursday, January 15
The Christmas Show
Season 1 • Episode 8
Fran is shocked to discover her anticipated Christmas bonus turns out to be a present.
Thursday, January 15
Personal Business
Season 1 • Episode 9
A soap star will appear in Maxwell's play if Fran will date him.
Thursday, January 15
The Nanny-in-Law
Season 1 • Episode 10
When Maxwell's childhood nanny visits, she is appalled by Fran's unique child-care methods.
Friday, January 16
A Plot for Nanny
Season 1 • Episode 11
Fran's mom buys her a cemetery plot to fix her up with the funeral director.
Friday, January 16
The Show Must Go On
Season 1 • Episode 12
Fran casts Grace as the lead in the school pageant; Maxwell becomes the producer.
Friday, January 16
Maggie the Model
Season 1 • Episode 13
Maxwell's ex-girlfriend, a 1960s supermodel, decides that Maggie should model.
Friday, January 16
The Family Plumbing
Season 1 • Episode 14
The plumbing fails; Maxwell imposes a double standard on the children.
Saturday, January 17
Deep Throat
Season 1 • Episode 15
The doctor checks Fran's throat and schedules her for a tonsillectomy.
Saturday, January 17
Schlepped Away
Season 1 • Episode 16
Sheffield household spends the weekend at Fran's parents' when they are stranded by a blizzard.
Saturday, January 17
Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
Season 1 • Episode 17
Maxwell's sister is engaged to a duke but loves her chauffeur.
Saturday, January 17
Sunday in the Park With Fran
Season 1 • Episode 18
An attempt to win a powerful theater critic's (Eric Braeden) favor backfires.
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