Episode guide
The Nanny: Season 5
23 episodes · first aired Oct 1, 1997
The fashionably funny Fran Drescher is back for more in the fifth season of The Nanny, the nineties sitcom with style and flair to spare. In Season Five, Fran Fine is fully ensconced as the comedic caregiver to the Sheffield children. But her "Will they or won't they?" romance with dreamy Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield just might lead to a big promotion—from babysitter to bride! Will the producer pop the question? Will the nanny tie the knot?
- 1 The Morning After Oct 1, 1997 · 23m Worried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
- 2 First Date Oct 8, 1997 · 23m Maxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
- 3 The Bobbie Fleckman Story Oct 15, 1997 · 22m Fran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
- 4 Fransom Oct 22, 1997 · 22m Fran takes a job walking C.C.'s dog, only to have it kidnapped.
- 5 The Ex-Niles Oct 29, 1997 · 23m Fran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
- 6 A Decent Proposal Nov 5, 1997 · 23m Fran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
- 7 Mommy and Mai Nov 12, 1997 · 23m Fran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
- 8 Fair Weather Fran Nov 19, 1997 · 22m Yetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
- 9 Educating Fran Dec 10, 1997 · 23m Maggie's philosophy professor falls for Fran.
- 10 From Flushing with Love Dec 17, 1997 · 22m Fran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
- 11 Rash to Judgment Jan 7, 1998 · 23m Fran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
- 12 One False Mole and You're Dead Jan 14, 1998 · 23m Fran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
- 13 Call Me Fran Jan 21, 1998 · 22m Fran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
- 14 Not Without My Nanny Jan 28, 1998 · 23m Fran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
- 15 The Engagement Mar 4, 1998 · 23m Maxwell asks Fran to get married.
- 16 The Dinner Party Mar 11, 1998 · 23m Fran and Maxwell are excited about being invited to a high society dinner, only to discover that they are being made fun of behind their backs.
- 17 Homie-Work Mar 18, 1998 · 23m Fran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
- 18 The Reunion Show Mar 25, 1998 · 23m A trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
- 19 Immaculate Concepcion Apr 1, 1998 · 22m An illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
- 20 The Pre-nup Apr 29, 1998 · 22m The wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
- 21 The Best Man May 6, 1998 · 22m Fran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
- 22 The Wedding (1) May 13, 1998 · 23m Superstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
- 23 The Wedding (2) May 13, 1998 · 23m Finally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.