1993

S2.E1 ∙ Fran-Lite

Sun, Sep 11, 1994

Maxwell dates a woman with a striking resemblance to Fran.

8 /10

S2.E2 ∙ The Playwright

Sun, Sep 18, 1994

A man whom Fran snubbed in high school has written a play and threatens to jump off a ledge unless Maxwell reads it.

7.9 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Everybody Needs a Bubby

Sun, Sep 25, 1994

Grandma Yetta stays with Fran and the Sheffields while her retirement home is being fumigated.

8.1 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Material Fran

Sun, Oct 02, 1994

Fran goes out with a much older rich man.

7.4 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Curse of the Grandmas

Sun, Oct 09, 1994

Gracie's Red Robin troop goes to Grandma Yetta's retirement home to "adopt" a grandparent. When Gracie's first and second picks pass away, it sours her on scouting.

7.8 /10

S2.E6 ∙ The Nanny-Napper

Sun, Oct 16, 1994

On the subway, a Russian immigrant accidentally leaves her baby, and Fran picks it up, believing it to be abandoned.

7.8 /10

S2.E7 ∙ A Star Is Unborn

Sun, Oct 23, 1994

A director plans to sabotage his production of "Romeo and Juliet" by casting Fran in the lead role.

7.8 /10

S2.E8 ∙ Pishke Business

Sun, Oct 30, 1994

Maxwell has Fran pretend to be C.C. in order to get theatrical backing from a man C.C. attacked to get a cab.

7.7 /10

S2.E9 ∙ Stock Tip

Sun, Nov 06, 1994

Fran gives Maxwell a stock tip that turns out to be from a hot dog vendor.

7.8 /10

S2.E10 ∙ The Whine Cellar

Sun, Nov 13, 1994

During Sylvia's 50th birthday party, Fran gets stuck in the wine cellar with C.C.

8.2 /10

S2.E11 ∙ When You Pish Upon a Star

Sun, Nov 20, 1994

Fran inadvertently persuades an obnoxious child star set to star in Maxwell's revival of "Oliver!" to give up show business.

7.3 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Take Back Your Mink

Sun, Nov 20, 1994

Maggie is upset when Fran inherits a mink coat. Fran decides to give it up to appease Maggie, but Sylvia won't hear of it.

7.5 /10

Maxwell and Fran face a difference in opinion on how to raise the children when Maxwell reverses a decision Fran made regarding not allowing Brighton to go to the mall. Fran makes Maxwell realize that Brighton was using the old ploy of dividing and conquering. Another difference they face is during the party following the opening on Maxwell and C.C.'s new play, a musical version of Norma Rae (1979). The busboys at the hotel where the reception is being held are on strike. Fran refuses to cross the picket line, which makes Maxwell try to forcibly make her cross. The media has a field day with the issue, especially considering the irony with regard to the subject matter of Norma Rae. Maxwell and C.C. decide to diffuse the issue by presenting their side of the story on Sally Jessy Raphael's talk show. But Sally's show offers Fran a counterpoint argument. Realistically, this forum allows both Fran and Maxwell to discuss deeper feelings around the issue.

7.7 /10

S2.E14 ∙ I've Got a Secret

Sun, Dec 11, 1994

Maxwell refuses to divulge the identity of the celebrity recuperating from surgery in the Sheffields' house.

7.5 /10

S2.E15 ∙ Kindervelt Days

Sun, Jan 01, 1995

Fran receives a surprise when Sylvia sends in a long-lost "Win a Date With Erik Estrada" contest entry form.

7.7 /10

S2.E16 ∙ Canasta Masta

Sun, Jan 08, 1995

After Brighton joins Sylvia's canasta team, Fran is dumped from it.

8.2 /10

S2.E17 ∙ The Will

Sun, Jan 15, 1995

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.

8.1 /10

S2.E18 ∙ The Nanny Behind the Man

Sun, Jan 22, 1995

Fran sets Grandma Yetta up with Dakota Williams, a hard-drinking Southern playwright from whom Maxwell hopes to buy his latest play.

7.6 /10

S2.E19 ∙ A Fine Friendship

Sun, Feb 05, 1995

Fran strikes up a friendship with a male nanny whom she erroneously assumes is gay. Meanwhile, Gracie believes she's pregnant

8.5 /10

S2.E20 ∙ Lamb Chop's on the Menu

Sun, Feb 12, 1995

C.C. plans to move into feature film production with a star vehicle for Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. When Shari and Lamb Chop visit the Sheffield mansion, C.C.'s dog Chester tries to eat Lamb Chop.

7.7 /10

S2.E21 ∙ Close Shave

Sun, Feb 19, 1995

Maggie is a candy striper at the hospital. When she takes off to go on a date, Fran fills in for her and must shave Maxwell for an appendectomy.

8.7 /10

S2.E22 ∙ What the Butler Sang

Sun, Feb 26, 1995

Maxwell hears Niles singing and asks him to sing for his backers' audition. Meanwhile, Fran clashes with her sister Nadine.

8.2 /10

S2.E23 ∙ A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

Tue, May 02, 1995

Maggie is upset when Fran beats her in a kissing contest. The winner is to appear on an album cover with Billy Ray Cyrus.

7.5 /10

S2.E24 ∙ Strange Bedfellows

Sun, May 07, 1995

Fran worries about her future when Mona, one of her fellow nannies, retires to Florida. The night of Mona's goodbye party, Fran gets drunk and staggers into Maxwell's bed.

8.5 /10

S2.E25 ∙ The Chatterbox

Sun, May 14, 1995

Fran takes Maggie to her favorite beauty salon to prepare for a party; while there she arranges a job there for an actress who loses a Sheffield audition.

5.8 /10