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The Nanny S1E12 — The Show Must Go On
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The Nanny•Season 1•Episode 12

The Show Must Go On

7.3/10 · 533 votesJan 26, 199423 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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Fran directs Grace's school production until Maxwell takes over.

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written byRobert Sternin, Prudence Fraser
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Fran Drescher

Fran Drescher

Fran Fine

Charles Shaughnessy

Charles Shaughnessy

Maxwell Sheffield

Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis

Niles

Lauren Lane

Lauren Lane

C.C. Babcock

Nicholle Tom

Nicholle Tom

Margaret Sheffield

Benjamin Salisbury

Benjamin Salisbury

Brighton Sheffield

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Grace Sheffield

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Robert Sternin

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Prudence Fraser

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Will Mackenzie

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Episode Summary

"The Show Must Go On" is episode 12 of The Nanny season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 533 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, it aired on January 26, 1994.

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