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The Nanny S2E18 — The Nanny Behind the Man
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The Nanny•Season 2•Episode 18

The Nanny Behind the Man

7.7/10 · 453 votesJan 23, 199523 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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In an attempt to score a play by award-winning playwright Dakota Williams, Fran and Maxwell set him up to go out with Yetta. The romantic sparks are there—but the play's script may not be.

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
Written byPrudence Fraser, Robert Sternin
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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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P

Prudence Fraser

Writer

Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

R

Robert Sternin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Nanny Behind the Man" is episode 18 of The Nanny season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 453 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, it aired on January 23, 1995.

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