The Nanny 1993
“The flashy girl from Flushing, the Nanny named Fran.”
What is The Nanny?
The Nanny is a television series centered on the experiences of a woman from Flushing. The program follows the comic misadventures of Fran Fine, who is described as a sweet and sassy individual with a distinct voice.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 144
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 3, 1993
- Last aired
- Jun 23, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The Nanny is a television series centered on the experiences of a woman from Flushing. The program follows the comic misadventures of Fran Fine, who is described as a sweet and sassy individual with a distinct voice. She finds employment working for a sophisticated Broadway producer named Mr. Sheffield. Within the household, she interacts with his boisterous brood of children and the wisecracking staff. The series highlights the dynamic between the lead character and the family she serves. While the term nanny historically refers to a servant in a large household who reports to the lady of the house, modern domestic workers may live in or out of a home. In a professional context, a nanny provides consistent care for one or more children, distinguishing the role from that of a babysitter who may only provide occasional supervision. The show captures the interpersonal relationships and daily life surrounding the central character as she navigates her role within the Sheffield household.
Should you watch it?
“A vibrant woman from Flushing brings humor and heart to a sophisticated Broadway producer's household.”
- engaging character dynamics
- humorous domestic situations
- features a distinct, nasal vocal style
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms centered on the comedic interactions between a nanny and her employer.
The series focuses on lighthearted family-oriented comedy and workplace misadventures.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Nanny Mytharc Nov 3, 1993
- E2 Smoke Gets in Your Lies Core Nov 10, 1993
- E3 My Fair Nanny Core Nov 17, 1993
- E4 The Nuchslep Core Nov 24, 1993
- E5 Here Comes the Brood Core Dec 6, 1993
- E6 The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother Core Dec 8, 1993
- E7 Imaginary Friend Core Dec 15, 1993
- E8 Christmas Episode Core Dec 22, 1993
- E9 Personal Business Core Dec 29, 1993
- E10 The Nanny-in-Law Core Jan 12, 1994
- E11 A Plot for Nanny Core Jan 19, 1994
- E12 The Show Must Go On Core Jan 26, 1994
- E13 Maggie the Model Core Feb 2, 1994
- E14 The Family Plumbing Core Feb 9, 1994
- E15 Deep Throat Core Mar 2, 1994
- E16 Schlepped Away Core Mar 9, 1994
- E17 Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off Core Mar 16, 1994
- E18 Sunday in the Park with Fran Core Mar 23, 1994
- E19 The Gym Teacher Core Apr 6, 1994
- E20 Ode to Barbra Joan Core Apr 13, 1994
- E21 Frannie's Choice Mytharc Apr 27, 1994
- E22 I Don't Remember Mama Mytharc May 16, 1994
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Fran-Lite Mytharc Sep 12, 1994
- E2 The Playwright Core Sep 19, 1994
- E3 Everybody Needs a Bubby Sometimes Core Sep 26, 1994
- E4 Material Fran Core Oct 3, 1994
- E5 Curse of the Grandmas Core Oct 10, 1994
- E6 The Nanny-Napper Core Oct 17, 1994
- E7 A Star Is Unborn Core Oct 24, 1994
- E8 Pishke Business Core Oct 31, 1994
- E9 Stock Tip Core Nov 7, 1994
- E10 The Whine Cellar Core Nov 14, 1994
- E11 When You Pish Upon a Star Core Nov 21, 1994
- E12 Take Back Your Mink Core Nov 21, 1994
- E13 The Strike Core Nov 28, 1994
- E14 I've Got a Secret Core Dec 12, 1994
- E15 Kindervelt Days Core Jan 2, 1995
- E16 Canasta Masta Core Jan 9, 1995
- E17 The Will Core Jan 16, 1995
- E18 The Nanny Behind the Man Core Jan 23, 1995
- E19 A Fine Friendship Core Feb 6, 1995
- E20 Lamb Chop's on the Menu Core Feb 13, 1995
- E21 Close Shave Core Feb 20, 1995
- E22 What the Butler Sang Core Feb 27, 1995
- E23 A Kiss Is Just a Kiss Core May 3, 1995
- E24 Strange Bedfellows Core May 8, 1995
- E25 The Chatterbox Mytharc May 15, 1995
- E26 Fran Gets Mugged Mytharc May 22, 1995
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Pen Pal Mytharc Sep 11, 1995
- E2 Franny and the Professor Core Sep 18, 1995
- E3 Dope Diamond Core Sep 25, 1995
- E4 A Fine Family Feud Core Oct 2, 1995
- E5 Val's Apartment Core Oct 9, 1995
- E6 Shopaholic Core Oct 16, 1995
- E7 Oy Vey, You're Gay Core Oct 23, 1995
- E8 The Party's Over Core Nov 6, 1995
- E9 The Two Mrs. Sheffields Core Nov 13, 1995
- E10 Having His Baby Core Nov 20, 1995
- E11 The Unkindest Cut Core Nov 27, 1995
- E12 The Kibbutz Core Dec 4, 1995
- E13 An Offer She Can't Refuse Core Dec 11, 1995
- E14 Fashion Show Core Jan 8, 1996
- E15 Where's Fran? Core Jan 15, 1996
- E16 The Grandmas Core Jan 22, 1996
- E17 Val's Boyfriend Core Feb 5, 1996
- E18 Love Is a Many Blundered Thing Core Feb 12, 1996
- E19 Your Feets Too Big Core Feb 19, 1996
- E20 Where's the Pearls? Core Feb 26, 1996
- E21 The Hockey Show Core Mar 4, 1996
- E22 That's Midlife Core Mar 11, 1996
- E23 The Cantor Show Core Apr 29, 1996
- E24 Green Card Core May 6, 1996
- E25 Ship of Fran's Mytharc May 13, 1996
- E26 A Pup in Paris Mytharc May 20, 1996
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Tart with Heart Mytharc Sep 18, 1996
- E2 The Cradle Robbers Core Sep 25, 1996
- E3 The Bird's Nest Core Sep 25, 1996
- E4 The Rosie Show Core Oct 9, 1996
- E5 Freida Needa Man Core Oct 16, 1996
- E6 Me and Mrs. Joan Core Oct 30, 1996
- E7 The Taxman Cometh Core Nov 6, 1996
- E8 An Affair to Dismember Core Nov 13, 1996
- E9 Tattoo Core Nov 20, 1996
- E10 The Car Show Core Dec 11, 1996
- E11 Hurricane Fran Core Dec 18, 1996
- E12 Danny's Dead and Who's Got the Will? Core Jan 8, 1997
- E13 Kissing Cousins Core Jan 15, 1997
- E14 The Fifth Wheel Core Jan 29, 1997
- E15 The Nose Knows Core Feb 5, 1997
- E16 The Bank Robbery Core Feb 12, 1997
- E17 Samson, He Denied Her Core Feb 19, 1997
- E18 The Facts of Lice Core Mar 5, 1997
- E19 Fran's Roots Core Mar 12, 1997
- E20 The Nanny and the Hunk Producer Core Apr 2, 1997
- E21 The Passed-Over Story Core Apr 9, 1997
- E22 No Muse is Good Muse Core Apr 23, 1997
- E23 You Bette Your Life Core Apr 30, 1997
- E24 The Heather Biblow Story Core May 7, 1997
- E25 The Boca Story Mytharc May 14, 1997
- E26 Fran's Gotta Have It Mytharc May 21, 1997
Season 5 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Morning After Mytharc Oct 1, 1997
- E2 First Date Core Oct 8, 1997
- E3 The Bobbie Fleckman Story Core Oct 15, 1997
- E4 Fransom Core Oct 22, 1997
- E5 The Ex-Niles Core Oct 29, 1997
- E6 A Decent Proposal Core Nov 5, 1997
- E7 Mommy and Mai Core Nov 12, 1997
- E8 Fair Weather Fran Core Nov 19, 1997
- E9 Educating Fran Core Dec 10, 1997
- E10 From Flushing with Love Core Dec 17, 1997
- E11 Rash to Judgment Mytharc Jan 7, 1998
- E12 One False Mole and You're Dead Core Jan 14, 1998
- E13 Call Me Fran Core Jan 21, 1998
- E14 Not Without My Nanny Core Jan 28, 1998
- E15 The Engagement Core Mar 4, 1998
- E16 The Dinner Party Core Mar 11, 1998
- E17 Homie-Work Core Mar 18, 1998
- E18 The Reunion Show Core Mar 25, 1998
- E19 Immaculate Concepcion Core Apr 1, 1998
- E20 The Pre-nup Core Apr 29, 1998
- E21 The Best Man Core May 6, 1998
- E22 The Wedding (1) Mytharc May 13, 1998
- E23 The Wedding (2) Mytharc May 13, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is the sweet and sassy Fran Fine.
What is Mr. Sheffield's profession?
He is a Broadway producer.
Who lives in the household?
The household includes Mr. Sheffield, his children, and his staff.
What is Fran Fine's background?
She is described as a flashy girl from Flushing.
What is the tone of the show?
The show features comic misadventures within a domestic setting.