The Best Episodes of The Nanny Season 1
Every episode of The Nanny Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the 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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Nanny" season 1 is "The Nanny", rated 8/10 from 790 user votes. It was directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher. "The Nanny" aired on 11/3/1993 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Smoke Gets in Your Lies".
8.0/10 790 votes#1 - The Nanny
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/3/1993
Fran has just been dumped by her fiancé and employer, and is selling cosmetics door-to-door, when she happens to be in the right place at the right time.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.6/10 576 votes#2 - Smoke Gets in Your Lies
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/1993
When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.7/10 549 votes#3 - My Fair Nanny
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/1993
Fran agrees to be made over by Niles and Maxwell in order to host a social.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Michael Rowe, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.6/10 538 votes#4 - The Nuchslep
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/1993
Fran chaperones Maggie and her date, who ends up being attracted to Fran.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.7/10 515 votes#5 - Here Comes the Brood
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/1993
C.C. tells Grace that Fran acts like she loves them only because she's paid to.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
8.2/10 518 votes#6 - The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/8/1993
Niles poses as Fran's husband to impress her visiting relatives.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.7/10 509 votes#7 - Imaginary Friend
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/15/1993
Fran and Maxwell face a sticky situation after Fran eats Grace's imaginary friend.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Howard Meyers, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.6/10 546 votes#8 - Christmas Episode
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/22/1993
Fran celebrates her first Christmas with the family.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Sally Lapiduss, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Pamela Eells
7.4/10 465 votes#9 - Personal Business
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/29/1993
Fran agrees to help Maxwell close a deal by dating a young and restless soap-opera star.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.6/10 480 votes#10 - The Nanny-in-Law
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/1994
Maxwell's beloved Nanny Mueller makes herself at home, but makes Fran feel insecure.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.5/10 446 votes#11 - A Plot for Nanny
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/1994
Fran begins dating a funeral director she meets through her mother.
Director: N/A
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.2/10 442 votes#12 - The Show Must Go On
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/1994
Fran directs Grace's school production until Maxwell takes over.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.2/10 450 votes#13 - Maggie the Model
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/1994
A former model sets up a photo test for Maggie, but Fran is pushed out of the picture.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Dana Reston, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.9/10 465 votes#14 - The Family Plumbing
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/1994
Fran catches her young cousin kissing Brighton in the bathtub.
Director: Linda Day, Will Mackenzie
Writer: Bill Lawrence, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.9/10 440 votes#15 - Deep Throat
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/1994
Fran has to have her tonsils removed, so Maxwell puts CC's reunion on hold to await the outcome of Fran's surgery.
Director: Linda Day
Writer: Bill Lawrence, Sally Lapiduss, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Pamela Eells, Fran Drescher
8.4/10 469 votes#16 - Schlepped Away
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/1994
On the way to catch a flight to the islands, heavy snow maroons the family at Fran's parents' home in Queens.
Director: Linda Day
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Peter Marc Jacobson, Fran Drescher
7.5/10 440 votes#17 - Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/16/1994
Fran plans a wedding for Maxwell's sister, but she's in love with her chauffeur, not her fiancé.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.6/10 455 votes#18 - Sunday in the Park with Fran
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/23/1994
Fran has a run-in with the son of the town's toughest critic, and that could be catastrophic for Maxwell and CC's new play.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.3/10 428 votes#19 - The Gym Teacher
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/1994
Maggie's tyrannical gym teacher is Fran's former one; Maxwell hires an abrasive megastar.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
7.7/10 414 votes#20 - Ode to Barbra Joan
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/13/1994
CC won't warm up to her father's offer of Streisand tickets, but Fran's hot to go in her place.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Fran Drescher
7.7/10 415 votes#21 - Frannie's Choice
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/1994
Fran accepts a proposal from the guy who once dumped her.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Dana Reston, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
8.4/10 477 votes#22 - I Don't Remember Mama
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/1994
Fran and Grace enter a mother-daughter pageant at the country club.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman, Howard Meyers, Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin