Season 1 (1993/94)
- S: = "Story by:"
- T: = "Teleplay by:"
| Series # | Season # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Nanny" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Fran Drescher & Peter Marc Jacobson | November 3, 1993 (1993-11-03) |
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Fran Fine (Fran Drescher), a bubbly woman, works in a bridal shop with her best friend, Val Toriello (Rachel Chagall) and her boyfriend, Danny. However Danny kicks Fran out so that his new girlfriend, Heather Biblow, can get Fran's job. Despite Fran being upset, she goes and sells cosmetics from door-to-door and is hired by Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy), the Broadway producer after their home butler Niles (Daniel Davis) thinks that she is there to apply for the job as the nanny. At first, things don't work out quite so well between Maxwell and Fran after Maxwell's oldest daughter, Margaret "Maggie" Sheffield (Nicholle Tom) is found kissing an employee at the balcony, but in the end, Mr. Sheffield decides to give Fran a shot at the job. Guest stars: Rachel Chagall as Val Toriello, Renee Taylor as Sylvia, Fran's mother. First appearance of Val and Sylvia. |
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| 2 | 2 | "Smoke Gets in Your Lies" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Michael Rowe | November 10, 1993 (1993-11-10) |
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Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury) seeks popularity at school. Fran and Val tell him about a boy in their middle school who was the coolest kid around that smoked, drank, and had tattoos. Brighton tries smoking, but gets caught. Fran realizes that the problem is her fault, and fears Brighton will turn her in, but he goes against character and keeps the secret. First appearance of Grandma Yetta |
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| 3 | 3 | "My Fair Nanny" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Andy Goodman | November 17, 1993 (1993-11-17) |
| Maxwell decides to throw a party to woo a wealthy woman to produce his play. Fran jumps at the chance to plan a High Tea for mothers and daughters, but C.C. Babcock (Lauren Lane) fears that Fran's wacky ways will ruin the party. Fran is tutored to be a socialite and manages to impress the ladies. Maggie reveals that none of the daughters are happy. Fran changes back into "Nanny-mode" and turns the boring party into a great time. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Nuchslep" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Eve Ahlert & Dennis Drake | November 24, 1993 (1993-11-24) |
| Maxwell does not let Maggie go on a date without supervision, so Fran is forced to go. Maggie is fine with this arrangement, but her boyfriend (guest star James Marsden) seems to like Fran better. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Here Comes the Brood" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Diane Wilk | December 1, 1993 (1993-12-01) |
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After seeing Fran being so loving to the Sheffield children, C.C. decides to take the kids to the zoo to prove that she can be as motherly as Fran. Meanwhile, Mr. Sheffield is sent to the dentist by Fran. However, things don't work out well at the zoo, when the kids have a miserable time. Gracie points out to C.C. that Fran is more loving and more fun than she is. Getting mad, C.C. tells Gracie that Fran only loves the children because she's been paid to do so. Gracie runs away to Fran's mother Sylvia (Renee Taylor)'s apartment and tells Fran that she misses her. Fran and her mother take Gracie along to a family wedding, where they have a great time. Fran is shocked that C.C. told the children she is paid to act like she loves them, and sets Gracie straight. Guest Stars: Renee Taylor as Sylvia. Second appearance of Sylvia |
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| 6 | 6 | "The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Howard Meyers | December 8, 1993 (1993-12-08) |
| Fran's wealthy and obnoxious cousin comes to town, bragging about her great life. When she appears, Fran pretends that she owns the Sheffield's home (on her mother's impulse of course). To do that, Niles pretends to be Mr. Sheffield and Maxwell has to pretend to be Niles. Things only get more complicated when the Butler's Association comes to evaluate "Niles". In the end, everything is revealed, and Fran's cousin is impressed by the family. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Imaginary Friend" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Pamela Eells & Sally Lapiduss | December 15, 1993 (1993-12-15) |
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Little Grace has an imaginary friend, whom she brings with her everywhere. Fran goes along with the charade-until the day when all "three" of them are baking cookies in the kitchen and Grace claims that Fran killed her friend. A visit to Grace's psychiatrist (guest star Cristine Rose) reveals the real reason behind the strange situation: Grace's "friend" appeared when she lost her mother, and this void is now being filled by Fran. Meanwhile, Maggie is learning to play the piano. Notes: This episode marks the first time the cast of The Nanny performed physical comedy. Also, the exterior patio set Fran was seen digging on towards the end was commonly used for the outside of Maxwell Sheffield's office. |
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| 8 | 8 | "Christmas Episode" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Fran Drescher & Peter Marc Jacobson | December 22, 1993 (1993-12-22) |
| After Niles tells Fran that Mr. Sheffield gives big Christmas bonuses, she buys everyone expensive presents on credit. When she finds out that her "bonus" is a vase, Fran must pawn an antique watch to pay for everything. Meanwhile, she must deal with the fact that Grace does not believe in Santa Claus-Maxwell's "personal shopper" buys for the kids-and that he will be leaving on business for Christmas Day. In the end, Maxwell buys Fran her watch back and stays home due to sitting on Fran's vase, reaffirming Grace's belief in Santa Claus, who appears to room with Maxwell at the hospital. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Personal Business" | Lee Shallat-Chemel | Fran Drescher & Peter Marc Jacobson | December 29, 1993 (1993-12-29) |
| Soap actor Brock Storm is going to star in Mr. Sheffield's show, but only if Mr. Sheffield sets him up with the nanny. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "The Nanny-in-Law" | Paul Miller | Eve Ahlert & Dennis Drake | January 12, 1994 (1994-01-12) |
| Mr. Sheffield's childhood nanny (guest star Cloris Leachman) comes to town. Maxwell recalls how strict she was, and fears that she will dislike Fran. His guess proves correct, and she quickly assumes power over the children, making them dress alike and work on strict schedules. When Fran reveals that her methods make the children happy, though, Maxwell's nanny realizes that Fran might be the best kind of caretaker. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "A Plot for Nanny" | Fran Drescher & Peter Marc Jacobson | Sandy Krinski & Lisa Garrett | January 19, 1994 (1994-01-19) |
| Fran starts dating a funeral director who decides to take a new career path to clown school. | |||||
| 12 | 12 | "The Show Must Go On" | Will Mackenzie | Dana Reston & Frank Lombardi | January 26, 1994 (1994-01-26) |
| When Grace's school puts on a play, Fran takes Maxwell to the school meeting. Miss Trousdale wants Maxwell to direct. Fran ends up being the director and when Maxwell (who did not want to direct) sees that Fran is not doing the best job, he set off to be the new director, leaving Fran feeling left out. Fran, who is now the producer, thinks Max is too hard on the kids. Gracie ends up not wanting to act and Maxwell admits he was wrong to push so hard. Meanwhile, C.C. takes care of a little kid belonging to a wealthy family. | |||||
| 13 | 13 | "Maggie the Model" | Will Mackenzie | Diane Wilk | February 2, 1994 (1994-02-02) |
| Maxwell's play involves a modeling agent. When the agent seems to want Maggie to model, Maggie cannot wait. Maggie, who is following the agent's every step, leaves Fran feeling left out. But Maggie's pictures do not end up as expected. | |||||
| 14 | 14 | "The Family Plumbing" | Linda Day | Bill Lawrence | February 9, 1994 (1994-02-09) |
| The household plumbing is not working, and Fran convinces Maxwell to hire her cousin, who brings his pre-teen granddaughter along. Brighton is smitten, and manages to get to first base with her. Maxwell is proud, but at the same time, he is furious that Maggie is trying to date boys. Fran protests this double standard, and Maxwell relents. | |||||
| 15 | 15 | "Deep Throat" | Linda Day | Pamela Eells & Sally Lapiduss | March 2, 1994 (1994-03-02) |
| Fran must go to hospital to undergo an operation by taking her tonsils out. Meanwhile C.C. is going to her sorority reunion and ask Maxwell to be her escort but he must stay at the hospital to keep Fran company. At the hospital, once under medication, Fran says "Shister Mettfield, I love you," leaving Max under the impression Fran is in love with him. After stressing the whole surgery about it with Niles, it turns out she was saying that to everyone. | |||||
| 16 | 16 | "Schlepped Away" | Linda Day | Fran Drescher & Peter Marc Jacobson | March 9, 1994 (1994-03-09) |
| After everyone decides to go on a holiday to the Caribbean, they make a quick stop at Sylvia's, but cannot go on due to a blizzard. | |||||
| 17 | 17 | "Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off" | Gail Mancuso | Diane Wilk | March 16, 1994 (1994-03-16) |
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Maxwell's sister Jocelyn (guest star Twiggy Lawson) comes to visit and announces that she's going to marry the Nigel, Duke of Salisbury (Lane Davies), but Fran's instinct tells her his sister loves her chauffeur. Note: The character Jocelyn Sheffield makes its first appearance. When she returns in later seasons, Jocelyn is played by another actress, Sophie Ward. |
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| 18 | 18 | "Sunday in the Park with Fran" | Gail Mancuso | Howard Meyer | March 23, 1994 (1994-03-23) |
| Mr. Sheffield's play will only be a hit if a certain reviewer says it will be a hit, but after taking Frank Bradley's son to the park, Fran makes a mess when she hits Frank's son with a baguette. In this episode, Fran and Mr. Sheffield share their first kiss. | |||||
| 19 | 19 | "The Gym Teacher" | Gail Mancuso | Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz |
April 6, 1994 (1994-04-06) |
| Maggie hates her gym teacher, but Fran says she cannot be even close to as bad as her old gym teacher, so Fran recommends her to fake an injury to get out of class. This works for a while, until the teacher reveals that Maggie must pass a fitness test or get a failing grade. Fran decides to drop in on the teacher, only to discover that it is her teacher from years ago (guest star Rita Moreno) Fran trains Maggie for the test, and both of them fail horribly. In the end, the teacher starts choking, and Fran saves her life in exchange for a passing grade. Meanwhile, Maxwell is in a similar problem when an uncouth actor he worked for in the past becomes the star of his new play and starts making absurd terms. Luckily, following Fran's advice, he manages to stand up to his star and get him under control. | |||||
| 20 | 20 | "Ode to Barbra Joan" | Gail Mancuso | Story: David M. Matthews 'Teleplay Frank Lombardi & Dana Reston |
April 13, 1994 (1994-04-13) |
| C.C.'s father is arriving, and C.C. talks about how cold and emotionless he is. To everyone's surprise, he proves to be kind-hearted and loving. C.C. claims she does not want to spend time with him, so Fran begins to bond with Mr. Babcock. He lavishes gifts on her, including exclusive tickets and backstage passes to a Barbra Streisand concert, thus making her the daughter C.C. wasn't. Though Fran is dying to go to the concert, she realizes that C.C. is jealous, and gives up the tickets and her dress to help the Babcocks. | |||||
| 21 | 21 | "Frannie's Choice" | Paul Miller | Tracy Newman & Jonathan Stark | April 27, 1994 (1994-04-27) |
| Fran is proposed to by her ex-fiancée Danny. Though she desperately wants to marry, she realizes that she has outgrown Danny and ends up staying with the family. | |||||
| 22 | 22 | "I Don't Remember Mama" | Paul Miller | Howard Meyers & Diane Wilk | May 16, 1994 (1994-05-16) |
| On Mother's Day, Mr. Sheffield is doing everything he can to keep the kids' minds off their dead mother with a mother-daughter beauty pageant at a country club that Maxwell takes them to get their minds off Mother's Day. Gracie wants to enter, and Fran decides to be her "mother". Maxwell disapproves and thinks it will only lead to a heartache for Gracie. Trouble happens when the pageant directors find out Fran is only her nanny, but after Gracie runs off screaming "I don't have a mother, she died," Fran and Gracie end up being in the show. |
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