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
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Nanny Nov 3, 1993
- E2 Smoke Gets in Your Lies Nov 10, 1993
- E3 My Fair Nanny Nov 17, 1993
- E4 The Nuchslep Nov 24, 1993
- E5 Here Comes the Brood Dec 6, 1993
- E6 The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother Dec 8, 1993
- E7 Imaginary Friend Dec 15, 1993
- E8 Christmas Episode Dec 22, 1993
- E9 Personal Business Dec 29, 1993
- E10 The Nanny-in-Law Jan 12, 1994
- E11 A Plot for Nanny Jan 19, 1994
- E12 The Show Must Go On Jan 26, 1994
- E13 Maggie the Model Feb 2, 1994
- E14 The Family Plumbing Feb 9, 1994
- E15 Deep Throat Mar 2, 1994
- E16 Schlepped Away Mar 9, 1994
- E17 Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off Mar 16, 1994
- E18 Sunday in the Park with Fran Mar 23, 1994
- E19 The Gym Teacher Apr 6, 1994
- E20 Ode to Barbra Joan Apr 13, 1994
- E21 Frannie's Choice Apr 27, 1994
- E22 I Don't Remember Mama May 16, 1994
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Fran-Lite Sep 12, 1994
- E2 The Playwright Sep 19, 1994
- E3 Everybody Needs a Bubby Sometimes Sep 26, 1994
- E4 Material Fran Oct 3, 1994
- E5 Curse of the Grandmas Oct 10, 1994
- E6 The Nanny-Napper Oct 17, 1994
- E7 A Star Is Unborn Oct 24, 1994
- E8 Pishke Business Oct 31, 1994
- E9 Stock Tip Nov 7, 1994
- E10 The Whine Cellar Nov 14, 1994
- E11 When You Pish Upon a Star Nov 21, 1994
- E12 Take Back Your Mink Nov 21, 1994
- E13 The Strike Nov 28, 1994
- E14 I've Got a Secret Dec 12, 1994
- E15 Kindervelt Days Jan 2, 1995
- E16 Canasta Masta Jan 9, 1995
- E17 The Will Jan 16, 1995
- E18 The Nanny Behind the Man Jan 23, 1995
- E19 A Fine Friendship Feb 6, 1995
- E20 Lamb Chop's on the Menu Feb 13, 1995
- E21 Close Shave Feb 20, 1995
- E22 What the Butler Sang Feb 27, 1995
- E23 A Kiss Is Just a Kiss May 3, 1995
- E24 Strange Bedfellows May 8, 1995
- E25 The Chatterbox May 15, 1995
- E26 Fran Gets Mugged May 22, 1995
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Pen Pal Sep 11, 1995
- E2 Franny and the Professor Sep 18, 1995
- E3 Dope Diamond Sep 25, 1995
- E4 A Fine Family Feud Oct 2, 1995
- E5 Val's Apartment Oct 9, 1995
- E6 Shopaholic Oct 16, 1995
- E7 Oy Vey, You're Gay Oct 23, 1995
- E8 The Party's Over Nov 6, 1995
- E9 The Two Mrs. Sheffields Nov 13, 1995
- E10 Having His Baby Nov 20, 1995
- E11 The Unkindest Cut Nov 27, 1995
- E12 The Kibbutz Dec 4, 1995
- E13 An Offer She Can't Refuse Dec 11, 1995
- E14 Fashion Show Jan 8, 1996
- E15 Where's Fran? Jan 15, 1996
- E16 The Grandmas Jan 22, 1996
- E17 Val's Boyfriend Feb 5, 1996
- E18 Love Is a Many Blundered Thing Feb 12, 1996
- E19 Your Feets Too Big Feb 19, 1996
- E20 Where's the Pearls? Feb 26, 1996
- E21 The Hockey Show Mar 4, 1996
- E22 That's Midlife Mar 11, 1996
- E23 The Cantor Show Apr 29, 1996
- E24 Green Card May 6, 1996
- E25 Ship of Fran's May 13, 1996
- E26 A Pup in Paris May 20, 1996
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Tart with Heart Sep 18, 1996
- E2 The Cradle Robbers Sep 25, 1996
- E3 The Bird's Nest Sep 25, 1996
- E4 The Rosie Show Oct 9, 1996
- E5 Freida Needa Man Oct 16, 1996
- E6 Me and Mrs. Joan Oct 30, 1996
- E7 The Taxman Cometh Nov 6, 1996
- E8 An Affair to Dismember Nov 13, 1996
- E9 Tattoo Nov 20, 1996
- E10 The Car Show Dec 11, 1996
- E11 Hurricane Fran Dec 18, 1996
- E12 Danny's Dead and Who's Got the Will? Jan 8, 1997
- E13 Kissing Cousins Jan 15, 1997
- E14 The Fifth Wheel Jan 29, 1997
- E15 The Nose Knows Feb 5, 1997
- E16 The Bank Robbery Feb 12, 1997
- E17 Samson, He Denied Her Feb 19, 1997
- E18 The Facts of Lice Mar 5, 1997
- E19 Fran's Roots Mar 12, 1997
- E20 The Nanny and the Hunk Producer Apr 2, 1997
- E21 The Passed-Over Story Apr 9, 1997
- E22 No Muse is Good Muse Apr 23, 1997
- E23 You Bette Your Life Apr 30, 1997
- E24 The Heather Biblow Story May 7, 1997
- E25 The Boca Story May 14, 1997
- E26 Fran's Gotta Have It May 21, 1997
Season 5 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Morning After Oct 1, 1997
- E2 First Date Oct 8, 1997
- E3 The Bobbie Fleckman Story Oct 15, 1997
- E4 Fransom Oct 22, 1997
- E5 The Ex-Niles Oct 29, 1997
- E6 A Decent Proposal Nov 5, 1997
- E7 Mommy and Mai Nov 12, 1997
- E8 Fair Weather Fran Nov 19, 1997
- E9 Educating Fran Dec 10, 1997
- E10 From Flushing with Love Dec 17, 1997
- E11 Rash to Judgment Jan 7, 1998
- E12 One False Mole and You're Dead Jan 14, 1998
- E13 Call Me Fran Jan 21, 1998
- E14 Not Without My Nanny Jan 28, 1998
- E15 The Engagement Mar 4, 1998
- E16 The Dinner Party Mar 11, 1998
- E17 Homie-Work Mar 18, 1998
- E18 The Reunion Show Mar 25, 1998
- E19 Immaculate Concepcion Apr 1, 1998
- E20 The Pre-nup Apr 29, 1998
- E21 The Best Man May 6, 1998
- E22 The Wedding (1) May 13, 1998
- E23 The Wedding (2) 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.