Season 5
Overview
The fashionably funny Fran Drescher is back for more in the fifth season of The Nanny, the nineties sitcom with style and flair to spare. In Season Five, Fran Fine is fully ensconced as the comedic caregiver to the Sheffield children. But her "Will they or won't they?" romance with dreamy Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield just might lead to a big promotion—from babysitter to bride! Will the producer pop the question? Will the nanny tie the knot?
Episodes
1. The Morning After
1997-10-01
Worried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
2. First Date
1997-10-08
Maxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
3. The Bobbie Fleckman Story
1997-10-15
Fran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
4. Fransom
1997-10-22
Fran takes a job walking C.C.'s dog, only to have it kidnapped.
5. The Ex-Niles
1997-10-29
Fran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
6. A Decent Proposal
1997-11-05
Fran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
7. Mommy and Mai
1997-11-12
Fran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
8. Fair Weather Fran
1997-11-19
Yetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
9. Educating Fran
1997-12-10
Maggie's philosophy professor falls for Fran.
10. From Flushing with Love
1997-12-17
Fran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
11. Rash to Judgment
1998-01-07
Fran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
12. One False Mole and You're Dead
1998-01-14
Fran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
13. Call Me Fran
1998-01-21
Fran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
14. Not Without My Nanny
1998-01-28
Fran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
15. The Engagement
1998-03-04
Maxwell asks Fran to get married.
16. The Dinner Party
1998-03-11
Fran and Maxwell are excited about being invited to a high society dinner, only to discover that they are being made fun of behind their backs.
17. Homie-Work
1998-03-18
Fran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
18. The Reunion Show
1998-03-25
A trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
19. Immaculate Concepcion
1998-04-01
An illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
20. The Pre-nup
1998-04-29
The wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
21. The Best Man
1998-05-06
Fran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
22. The Wedding, Part 1
1998-05-13
Superstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
23. The Wedding, Part 2
1998-05-13
Finally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.