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The Nanny S4E14 — The Fifth Wheel
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The Nanny•Season 4•Episode 14

The Fifth Wheel

7.8/10 · 408 votesJan 29, 199722 min

Ranked #9 of 26 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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At the advice of her therapist, Fran is determined to rid her life of men.

Directed byDorothy Lyman
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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

Benjamin Salisbury

Brighton Sheffield

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Grace Sheffield

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Dorothy Lyman

Dorothy Lyman

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Episode Summary

"The Fifth Wheel" is episode 14 of The Nanny season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 408 votes, ranking #9 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Dorothy Lyman, it aired on January 29, 1997.

Next: E15 · The Nose KnowsBest of Season 4