Season 1
Overview
Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield peddling cosmetics, and quickly stumbled upon the opportunity to become The Nanny for his three children. But soon Fran, with her offbeat nurturing and no-nonsense honesty, touches Maxwell as well as the kids.
Episodes
1. The Nanny
1993-11-03
Fran has just been dumped by her fiancé and employer, and is selling cosmetics door-to-door, when she happens to be in the right place at the right time.
2. Smoke Gets in Your Lies
1993-11-10
When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.
3. My Fair Nanny
1993-11-17
Fran agrees to be made over by Niles and Maxwell in order to host a social.
4. The Nuchslep
1993-11-24
Fran chaperones Maggie and her date, who ends up being attracted to Fran.
5. Here Comes the Brood
1993-12-06
C.C. tells Grace that Fran acts like she loves them only because she's paid to.
6. The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
1993-12-08
Niles poses as Fran's husband to impress her visiting relatives.
7. Imaginary Friend
1993-12-15
Fran and Maxwell face a sticky situation after Fran eats Grace's imaginary friend.
8. Christmas Episode
1993-12-22
Fran celebrates her first Christmas with the family.
9. Personal Business
1993-12-29
Fran agrees to help Maxwell close a deal by dating a young and restless soap-opera star.
10. The Nanny-in-Law
1994-01-12
Maxwell's beloved Nanny Mueller makes herself at home, but makes Fran feel insecure.
11. A Plot for Nanny
1994-01-19
Fran begins dating a funeral director she meets through her mother.
12. The Show Must Go On
1994-01-26
Fran directs Grace's school production until Maxwell takes over.
13. Maggie the Model
1994-02-02
A former model sets up a photo test for Maggie, but Fran is pushed out of the picture.
14. The Family Plumbing
1994-02-09
Fran catches her young cousin kissing Brighton in the bathtub.
15. Deep Throat
1994-03-02
Fran has to have her tonsils removed, so Maxwell puts C.C.'s reunion on hold to await the outcome of Fran's surgery.
16. Schlepped Away
1994-03-09
On the way to catch a flight to the islands, heavy snow maroons the family at Fran's parents' home in Queens.
17. Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
1994-03-16
Fran plans a wedding for Maxwell's sister, but she's in love with her chauffeur, not her fiancé.
18. Sunday in the Park with Fran
1994-03-23
Fran has a run-in with the son of the town's toughest critic, and that could be catastrophic for Maxwell and CC's new play.
19. The Gym Teacher
1994-04-06
Maggie's tyrannical gym teacher turns out to be Fran's former teacher. Maxwell hires an abrasive megastar.
20. Ode to Barbra Joan
1994-04-13
C.C. won't warm up to her father's offer of Streisand tickets, but Fran's hot to go in her place.
21. Frannie's Choice
1994-04-27
Fran accepts a proposal from the guy who once dumped her.
22. I Don't Remember Mama
1994-05-16
Fran and Grace enter a mother-daughter pageant at the country club.