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The Nanny S2E21 — Close Shave

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The Nanny•Season 2•Episode 21

Close Shave

8.7/10 · 599 votesFeb 20, 199523 min

Ranked #1 of 26 in Season 2•+0.9 vs season avg

Maggie is a candy striper at the hospital. When she takes off to go on a date, Fran fills in for her and must shave Maxwell for an appendectomy.

Directed byDorothy Lyman

Written byPrudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Elliot Stern

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Cast7

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

Crew4

P

Prudence Fraser

Writer

R

Robert Sternin

Writer

Dorothy Lyman

Dorothy Lyman

Director

E

Elliot Stern

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Close Shave" is episode 21 of The Nanny season 2. It scored 8.7/10 from 599 votes, ranking #1 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Dorothy Lyman and written by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin, Elliot Stern, it aired on February 20, 1995.

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