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The Nanny S2E16 — Canasta Masta
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The Nanny•Season 2•Episode 16

Canasta Masta

8.2/10 · 497 votesJan 9, 199524 min

Ranked #6 of 26 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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After Brighton joins Sylvia's canasta team, Fran is dumped from it.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byPrudence Fraser, Dana Reston, Robert Sternin
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Fran Drescher

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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

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Madeline Zima

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Prudence Fraser

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Dana Reston

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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

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Robert Sternin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Canasta Masta" is episode 16 of The Nanny season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 497 votes, ranking #6 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Prudence Fraser, Dana Reston, Robert Sternin, it aired on January 9, 1995.

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