Season 5

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. 1The Morning After1 Oct 1997 · 23mWorried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
2. 2First Date8 Oct 1997 · 23mMaxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
3. 3The Bobbie Fleckman Story15 Oct 1997 · 22mFran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
4. 4Fransom22 Oct 1997 · 22mFran takes a job walking C.C.'s dog, only to have it kidnapped.
5. 5The Ex-Niles29 Oct 1997 · 23mFran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
6. 6A Decent Proposal5 Nov 1997 · 23mFran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
7. 7Mommy and Mai12 Nov 1997 · 23mFran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
8. 8Fair Weather Fran19 Nov 1997 · 22mYetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
9. 9Educating Fran10 Dec 1997 · 23mMaggie's philosophy professor falls for Fran.
10. 10From Flushing with Love17 Dec 1997 · 22mFran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
11. 11Rash to Judgment7 Jan 1998 · 23mFran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
12. 12One False Mole and You're Dead14 Jan 1998 · 23mFran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
13. 13Call Me Fran21 Jan 1998 · 22mFran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
14. 14Not Without My Nanny28 Jan 1998 · 23mFran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
15. 15The Engagement4 Mar 1998 · 23mMaxwell asks Fran to get married.
16. 16The Dinner Party11 Mar 1998 · 23mFran 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. 17Homie-Work18 Mar 1998 · 23mFran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
18. 18The Reunion Show25 Mar 1998 · 23mA trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
19. 19Immaculate Concepcion1 Apr 1998 · 22mAn illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
20. 20The Pre-nup29 Apr 1998 · 22mThe wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
21. 21The Best Man6 May 1998 · 22mFran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
22. 22The Wedding (1)13 May 1998 · 23mSuperstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
23. 23The Wedding (2)13 May 1998 · 23mFinally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.