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Season 1 – The Nanny

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When she appears on the doorstep of wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's New York home, cosmetics saleswoman Fran Fine unexpectedly gets a job as the nanny for the Broadway producer's three children, Maggie, Brighton and Grace. Fran brings her no-nonsense honesty, sharp sense of humor and "Queens logic" into the Sheffield household, helping them become a happy, healthy family -- a family that Fran eventually joins when she marries Maxwell. Also in the Sheffield household is sarcastic English butler Niles.
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The Nanny — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Fran Drescher elevates The Nanny's formulaic writing with chutzpah, hairspray, and a one-of-a-kind comedic performance.

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Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel The writing in the show is only average... But Fran Drescher alone makes The Nanny worth a look for those who like their comedy with a dose of chutzpah. Sep 7, 2018 Full Review Bethy Squires New York Magazine/Vulture Fran Fine is a character we still don't get to see enough of, even today in the Age of Golden Televisions: a likeable but flawed lady-protagonist. Sep 7, 2018 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Shrewdly crude, The Nanny sure ain't no Friends rip-off, and that's something of a blessing. Rated: B- Sep 7, 2018 Full Review Hal Boedeker Miami Herald A close call We like her wish the show were better. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 16, 2022 Full Review Ashley Spurgeon Nashville Scene A living, breathing, full-color cartoon, The Nanny shares DNA with I Love Lucy in more than just a zany lady protagonist. Sep 8, 2021 Full Review Erin Cunningham Refinery29 The show was, regardless of how over-the-top it may have seemed (the nasal laugh that ended all nasal laughs, those hilarious under-the-breath insults from Niles), undeniably relatable. Sep 8, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicolas S Nice...CC...best lovers :3 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/23 Full Review Peter P One of the all time funniest comedy shows. Fran Drescher energetic performance and likeable personality, by the minute jokes and overall great chemistry between the cast makes it a pure joy to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Audience Member I'd never heard of this series until my wife mentioned seeing it years ago and wanted to see it again, I only managed 3 episodes, I genuinely cannot understand the popularity this show had, it is almost entirely devoid of humour, only the butler & youngest daughter actually had any funny lines, Frans voice is unbelievably grating and if it weren't for the painfully obvious use of canned laughter, I'd have no idea which lines were supposed to be funny, some people say they can't believe it was cancelled after only 6 seasons, I say I can't believe it made it past 1 Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member My absolute favorite show! I love the Nanny so much and it brings me such comfort to watch it. I first started watching it as a child, and I have to say it gets even better as I get older. Fran Drescher is one of the best actresses and has perfect comedic timing in every scene. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Comical, exciting and well-directed ... The Nanny takes humor to the top when Fran comes into the spotlight, with all the essence and charisma that leaves anyone aware. simply perfect Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Peter Marc Jacobson

Creator

Fran Drescher

Creator

Fran Drescher

Fran Fine

Charles Shaughnessy

Maxwell Sheffield

Lauren Lane

Chastity Claire "C.C' Babcock

Daniel Davis

Niles

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 3, 1993 Pilot A cosmetics saleswoman from Queens (Fran Drescher) is hired to care for the children of a widowed, upscale Broadway producer (Charles Shaughnessy). Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 10, 1993 Smoke Gets in Your Lies When Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury) is caught smoking at school, Fran (Fran Drescher) thinks it might be her fault. Carol Channing appears as herself. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 17, 1993 My Fair Nanny Fran gets an etiquette lesson from Niles and Maxwell so she can hold a mother-daughter tea for Maggie. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 24, 1993 The Nuchshlep Tension arises after Fran (Fran Drescher) chaperons Maggie (Nicholle Tom) on a date and the young man (Jimmy Marsden) becomes interested in Fran. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 6, 1993 Here Comes the Brood Feeling threatened by Fran's relationship with the children, C.C. takes them on a disastrous trip to the zoo. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 8, 1993 The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother Fran (Fran Drescher) persuades Niles (Daniel Davis) to pose as her husband after her mother (Renee Taylor) tells their cousins she is married. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 15, 1993 Imaginary Friend While they are baking cookies, Grace becomes hysterical when Fran accidentally eats her imaginary friend. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 22, 1993 The Christmas Show Fran is shocked to discover her anticipated Christmas bonus turns out to be a present instead of cash. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 29, 1993 Personal Business Fran (Fran Drescher) becomes a bargaining chip when Maxwell (Charles Shaughnessy) tries to cast a soap star (Stephen Nichols) in a new play. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 12, 1994 The Nanny-in-Law When Maxwell's (Charles Shaughnessy) childhood nanny (Cloris Leachman) visits, she is appalled by Fran's (Fran Drescher) unique child-care methods. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 1994 A Plot for Nanny For her 30th birthday, Fran's mother gives her a cemetery plot as a gift to introduce her to an eligible funeral director. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 26, 1994 The Show Must Go On Fran casts Grace as the lead in the school pageant, but when Maxwell becomes the producer the girl develops stage fright. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 1994 Maggie the Model Maxwell's ex-girlfriend, a 1960s supermodel, decides that Maggie has what it takes and arranges a photo session. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 1994 The Family Plumbing When a plumber brings his granddaughter along to fix the Sheffield's broken shower, Brighton gets his first kiss. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 2, 1994 Deep Throat After examining Grace for the flu, the doctor checks Fran's throat and schedules her for a tonsillectomy. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 1994 Schlepped Away The entire Sheffield household spends the weekend at Fran's parents' when they are stranded by a blizzard. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 16, 1994 Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off Fran discovers that Maxwell's sister is secretly in love with the chauffeur even though she is engaged to a duke. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 23, 1994 Sunday in the Park With Fran Fran's (Fran Drescher) altercation in the park with a theater critic's (Eric Braeden) son threatens the success of Max's (Charles Shaughnessy) new play. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 6, 1994 The Gym Teacher Fran returns to school to help Maggie pass her gymnastics final and encounters her high-school gym teacher. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 13, 1994 Ode to Barbara Joan C.C.'s feelings are hurt when her estranged father visits and invites Fran to a concert instead of her. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 20, 1994 Frannie's Choice Fran (Fran Drescher) is torn between her loyalty to the Sheffields and a proposal from her ex-boyfriend (Jonathan Penner). With Charles Shaughnessy. Details Episode 22 Aired May 16, 1994 I Don't Remember Mama Grace reveals that she has no memories of her mother after she and Fran enter a mother-daughter beauty contest. Details

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Season Info

Director
Gail Mancuso, Dorothy Lyman, Lee Shallat Chemel, Will Mackenzie
Creator
Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
Executive Producer
Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson
Screenwriter
Diane Wilk, Frank Lombardi, Howard Meyers, Pamela Eells, Dana Reston, Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Holiday, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 3, 1993
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