The Nanny: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Nanny Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Morning After
Oct 1, 1997
Worried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
First Date
Oct 8, 1997
Maxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
The Bobbie Fleckman Story
Oct 15, 1997
Fran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
The Ex-Niles
Oct 29, 1997
Fran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
A Decent Proposal
Nov 5, 1997
Fran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
Mommy and Mai
Nov 12, 1997
Fran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
Fair Weather Fran
Nov 19, 1997
Yetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
From Flushing with Love
Dec 17, 1997
Fran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
Rash to Judgment
Jan 7, 1998
Fran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
One False Mole and You're Dead
Jan 14, 1998
Fran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
Call Me Fran
Jan 21, 1998
Fran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
Not Without My Nanny
Jan 28, 1998
Fran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
The Dinner Party
Mar 11, 1998
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.
Homie-Work
Mar 18, 1998
Fran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
The Reunion Show
Mar 25, 1998
A trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
Immaculate Concepcion
Apr 1, 1998
An illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
The Pre-nup
Apr 29, 1998
The wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
The Best Man
May 6, 1998
Fran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
The Wedding (1)
May 13, 1998
Superstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
The Wedding (2)
May 13, 1998
Finally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.