The Nanny (1993)

The Nanny (1993) - CBS

CBS

Series

1993

TVPG

Sitcom

Comedy

Romance

A flamboyant and outspoken woman from Queens becomes the caretaker for the children of a wealthy, widowed Broadway producer.

Where to Stream

1993–1999 Series 6 Seasons148 Episodes

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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