The Best Episodes Written By Peter Marc Jacobson

Every TV Episode Written by Peter Marc Jacobson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - The Will
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Will

    S2:E17

    Maxwell draws up a will which states that Fran will remain nanny in the event of his death. Meanwhile, she thinks that a fax of a potential client's heart-sensitive diet given to Niles is really for Maxwell.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Schlepped Away
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Schlepped Away

    S1:E16

    On the way to catch a flight to the islands, heavy snow maroons the family at Fran's parents' home in Queens.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Deep Throat
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Deep Throat

    S1:E15

    Fran has to have her tonsils removed, so Maxwell puts C.C.'s reunion on hold to await the outcome of Fran's surgery.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Personal Business
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Personal Business

    S1:E9

    Fran agrees to help Maxwell close a deal by dating a young and restless soap-opera star.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Smoke Gets in Your Lies
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Smoke Gets in Your Lies

    S1:E2

    When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - The Unkindest Cut
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - The Unkindest Cut

    S3:E11

    Brighton's tape of a Fine family Bris leads him and his family to Hollywood for a TV appearance.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Finale, Part 2
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Finale, Part 2

    S6:E22

    Fran delivers her twins as C.C. gives Niles an answer to his marriage proposal.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Young & Doppleganger
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Young & Doppleganger

    S2:E18

    It's Gay Pride in San Francisco, and since they have a perfect view of the parade route, Gabi gets the brilliant idea to sublet their apartment for the weekend. Sofia can't take one more of Gabi's wild schemes and refuses to let strangers stay in their apartment. But when renters Sam and Gracie arrive, a fight ensues, and it turns out Gabi and Sofia have more in common with the strangers than each other. Josh is thrilled when he is invited to participate in an Ed Talk, but his stage fright causes his lecture to take an embarrassing turn. Meanwhile, Yolanda and Elliot's weekend of partying doesn't turn out quite like they expected.

    Director:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Nanny-in-Law
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Nanny-in-Law

    S1:E10

    Maxwell's beloved Nanny Mueller makes herself at home, but makes Fran feel insecure.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Nanny
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Nanny

    S1:E1

    Fran has just been dumped by her fiancé and employer, and is selling cosmetics door-to-door, when she happens to be in the right place at the right time.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Two Mrs. Sheffields
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - The Two Mrs. Sheffields

    S3:E9

    A visit by Maxwell's mother results in an unexpected marriage proposal.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Having His Baby
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Having His Baby

    S3:E10

    Fran decides to have a baby.

    Director:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 0 Episode 2 - Oy to the World - An Animated Christmas Special
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Oy to the World - An Animated Christmas Special

    S0:E2

    Fran, her talking dog Chester and Brighton magically journey to the North Pole to save Christmas.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Me and Mrs. Joan
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Me and Mrs. Joan

    S4:E6

    Fran arranges a reunion between Maxwell and his estranged father, James.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Family Plumbing
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Family Plumbing

    S1:E14

    Fran catches her young cousin kissing Brighton in the bathtub.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - The Chatterbox
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Chatterbox

    S2:E25

    Maggie receives a party invitation so Fran takes her to her favorite beauty salon. Fran gets a job there for an actress who loses a Sheffield audition.

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Peter Marc Jacobson Ratings Summary

"The Will" is the best rated episode written by Peter Marc Jacobson. It scored 7.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/16/1995 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Schlepped Away".