The Nanny: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: November 3, 1993

Starring: Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Summary: When Fran Fine entered the Sheffield's residence in Park Avenue selling cosmetics, little did she know about how much she was going to change their lives. The Jewish girl from Queens got a job as the nanny for Maxwell Sheffield's (a Broadway producer) three kids: Maggie, Brighton and Gracie. But the Sheffields got more than just a nanny:When Fran Fine entered the Sheffield's residence in Park Avenue selling cosmetics, little did she know about how much she was going to change their lives. The Jewish girl from Queens got a job as the nanny for Maxwell Sheffield's (a Broadway producer) three kids: Maggie, Brighton and Gracie. But the Sheffields got more than just a nanny: they got Sylvia, Fran's compulsive eater, nosy mother; Val, Fran's best friend with a low I.Q.; and Yetta, Fran's grandmother. She gave joy to the house that had been blue ever since Mrs. Sheffield passed away, and quickly became friends with Niles, the butler, who is always aware of everything that is going on in the house. The attraction between Fran and Mr. Sheffield became evident as the years went by, for C.C.'s (Maxwell's business partner, who always had a crush on him) torture. Many people consider The Nanny as being the 90's version of "I Love Lucy". The show premiered in November, 1993 as a late addition to CBS's Wednesday fall lineup. The show quickly became a hit, moving to Monday nights on its second season and remaining there until its third. Then CBS moved it back to Wednesday nights, trying to improve the ratings for that night - a move that made CBS hold the time slot for the first time in 25 years, since Sonny & Cher! But ratings started to fall, and during the 5th season the producers decided to end its run, giving it one last season. The 6th season ran until March, when the show went into a hiatus. The series finale was shown before the remaining episodes, which were shown later during June.
During its 6-year run, The Nanny was nominated for 11 Emmys, winning only one in 1995 for best costume designs. Fran Drescher was nominated twice for best actress: in 1996 and 1997. Renée Taylor also got a nomination as best supporting actress in 1996. A Fran Drescher doll was released during the show's run, featuring some of the outfits that were one of the show's trademarks.

CBS Broadcast History
146 episodes
November 1993 --- Wednesdays 8pm
December 1993 --- Monday 8:30pm
December 1993 - April 1994 --- Wednesdays 8pm
May 1994 - November 1994 --- Mondays 8pm
November 1994 - Monday 8:30pm
November 1994 - February 1995 --- Mondays 8pm
May 1995 --- Wednesday 8pm
May 1995 - May 1996 --- Mondays 8pm
September 1996 --- Wednesdays 8pm
September 1996 --- Wednesdays 8:30pm
October 1996 - March 1999 --- Wednesdays 8pm
March 1999 --- Wednesdays 8:30pm
May 1999 - June 1999 --- Wednesday 8pm
June 1999 --- Wednesdays 8:30pm
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Nielsen Ratings: (Top 30 or Better)
#24 in the 1994- 1995 Season
#16 in the 1995- 1996 Season

Theme Song

"She was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens
'Til her boyfriend kicked her out in one of those crushing scenes
What was she to do? Where was she to go?
She was out on her fanny...
So over the bridge from Flushing to the Sheffield's door
She was there to sell make-up, but father saw more
She had style! She had flair! She was there
That's how she became the Nanny!
Who would have guessed that the girl we've described
Was just exactly what the doctor prescribed?
Now the father finds her beguiling (watch out C.C.!)
And the kids are actually smiling (such joie de vivre!)
She's the lady in red when everybody else is wearing tan...
The flashy girl from Flushing, the Nanny named Fran!"… Expand

Creator: Fran Drescher and Peter Marc Jacobson and Robert Sternin

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Kids

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. I Don't Remember Mama
Air Date: May 16, 1994
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S1:E21. Frannie's Choice
Air Date: April 27, 1994
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S1:E20. Ode to Barbara Joan (a.k.a. Daddy Dearest)
Air Date: April 13, 1994

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David Hiltbrand

Jun 26, 2013

It's a traditional, timeless sitcom scheme that would have worked as well in the '50s as it does in the '90s. ... The show's strengths are its uncluttered concept and its cast. Read full review

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diego9901

Nov 28, 2013

nanny parody all these American themes and unites them in a fun, hilarious comedy with funny characters and convincing performances...................

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Papeado

Aug 6, 2013

The Nanny es una serie graciosa pero algunos capítulos no son de mi completo interés. Tal vez también es algo muy boba, lo suficiente para que a algunos capítulos se les pierda el encanto.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: November 3, 1993
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1998
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 1997
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 18, 1996
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 11, 1995
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 12, 1994
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 3, 1993
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  S1:E22. I Don't Remember Mama
  Air Date: May 16, 1994
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  S1:E21. Frannie's Choice
  Air Date: April 27, 1994
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  S1:E20. Ode to Barbara Joan (a.k.a. Daddy Dearest)
  Air Date: April 13, 1994
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  S1:E19. The Gym Teacher
  Air Date: April 6, 1994
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  S1:E18. Sunday in the Park with Fran
  Air Date: March 23, 1994
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  S1:E17. Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
  Air Date: March 16, 1994
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  S1:E16. Schlepped Away
  Air Date: March 9, 1994
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  S1:E15. Deep Throat
  Air Date: March 2, 1994
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  S1:E14. The Family Plumbing
  Air Date: February 9, 1994
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  S1:E13. Maggie the Model
  Air Date: February 2, 1994
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  S1:E12. The Show Must Go On
  Air Date: January 26, 1994
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  S1:E11. A Plot for Nanny
  Air Date: January 19, 1994
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  S1:E10. The Nanny-in-Law
  Air Date: January 12, 1994
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  S1:E9. Personal Business
  Air Date: December 29, 1993
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  S1:E8. Christmas Episode
  Air Date: December 22, 1993
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  S1:E7. Imaginary Friend
  Air Date: December 15, 1993
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  S1:E6. The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
  Air Date: December 8, 1993
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  S1:E5. Here Comes the Brood
  Air Date: December 6, 1993
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  S1:E4. The Nuchslep
  Air Date: November 24, 1993
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  S1:E3. My Fair Nanny
  Air Date: November 17, 1993
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  S1:E2. Smoke Gets in Your Lies
  Air Date: November 10, 1993
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  S1:E1. Pilot (a.k.a. The Nanny)
  Air Date: November 3, 1993