Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield peddling cosmetics, and quickly stumbled upon the opportunity to become The Nanny for his three children. But soon Fran, with her offbeat nurturing and no-nonsense honesty, touches Maxwell as well as the kids.
Air date: 1997-10-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Worried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
Air date: 1997-10-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Maxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
Air date: 1997-10-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
Air date: 1997-10-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fran takes a job walking C.C.'s dog, only to have it kidnapped.
Air date: 1997-10-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
Writer: Ivan Menchell
Air date: 1997-11-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
Air date: 1997-11-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
Air date: 1997-11-19
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Yetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
Air date: 1997-12-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Maggie's philosophy professor falls for Fran.
Air date: 1997-12-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
Writer: Ivan Menchell
Air date: 1998-01-07
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
Air date: 1998-01-14
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
Air date: 1998-01-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
Air date: 1998-01-28
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
Air date: 1998-03-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Maxwell asks Fran to get married.
Writer: Ivan Menchell
Air date: 1998-03-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 1998-03-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Fran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
Air date: 1998-03-25
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
Air date: 1998-04-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: An illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
Air date: 1998-04-29
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
Air date: 1998-05-06
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Fran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
Writer: Caryn Lucas
Air date: 1998-05-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Superstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
Writer: Caryn Lucas
Air date: 1998-05-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Finally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.
