The Nanny

10 Best Episodes of The Nanny - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Nanny - S1E10

#15 - The Nanny-in-Law (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Maxwell's old nanny comes to visit and complains about Fran's job as a nanny.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 148 votes.

The Nanny - S1E17

#14 - Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Maxwell's sister Jocelyn comes to visit with her fiancè, and the two decide to get married.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 120 votes.

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#13 - Sunday in the Park with Fran (Season 1 - Episode 18)

C.C. encourages Grace to go on a playdate with a critic's son in order to get him to like Maxwell's new show, but problems arise after Fran hits the obnoxious child with a baguette.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 119 votes.

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#12 - Smoke Gets in Your Lies (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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When Brighton gets caught smoking in school, Fran takes him to see her grandma Yetta to teach him a lesson.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 222 votes.

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#11 - The Christmas Show (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Fran and the kids prepare to celebrate Christmas alone when Maxwell and C.C. have to go on a business trip.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 137 votes.

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#10 - Frannie's Choice (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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Fran must choose whether to stay with the Sheffields or not when her ex-boyfriend Danny returns, and proposes to Fran.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 109 votes.

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#9 - The Family Plumbing (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Fran thinks Maxwell treats his children unfairly when Maggie is not allowed to go to a makeout party, but Brighton is encouraged after kissing a relative of Fran's.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 139 votes.

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#8 - Schlepped Away (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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A snowstorm traps the Sheffields, Fran, Niles and C.C. at Fran's parents' house.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 129 votes.

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#7 - Here Comes the Brood (Season 1 - Episode 5)

After C.C. tries to bond with the children, Gracie runs away to Fran's parents' house.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 155 votes.

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#6 - Deep Throat (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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Fran gets sick and has to have her tonsils removed.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 136 votes.

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#5 - I Don't Remember Mama (Season 1 - Episode 22)

Fran convinces Maxwell and the children to celebrate mothers' day, by taking Grace to a mother-daughter beauty pageant, but another contestant complains about Fran not being Grace's mother, which makes Grace run home crying.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 113 votes.

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#4 - My Fair Nanny (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Fran hosts a tea party for Maggie and her friends in order to make Maggie fit in, but Maxwell is worried that Fran's lack of class may ruin the sofisticated party.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 184 votes.

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#3 - The Nuchshlep (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Fran and Maggie end up fighting after Maggie's boyfriend gets interested in Fran. Maxwell gives C.C. a dog for her birthday.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 166 votes.

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#2 - The Butler, the Husband, the Wife, and Her Mother (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Niles has to pose as Fran's husband when her relatives comes to visit.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 149 votes.

The Nanny - S1E1

#1 - Pilot (a.k.a. The Nanny) (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Fran gets a job as a nanny for the Sheffields after being fired from her job at her fiancé's bridal store.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 264 votes.

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