5.1 "The Morning After"
Maxwell and Fran come back from Niles' sick bed (and their near-tryst)
5.2 "The First Date"
Maxwell invites Fran to be his date at the very exclusive dinner party
given by Elton John to celebrate Tantrums and Tiaras, the new film
he and his partner, David Furnish, are premiering. Unfortunately, Fran's
lurid past catches up with her when she appears in the film verbally abusing
Elton. Then, trying to hide her identity, she doesn't make a very good
impression as Maxwell's date. Meanwhile, C.C. tries to cope with Maxwell's
apparent preference for Fran instead of her. Elotn John guest star
5.3 "The Bobbi Fleckman Story"
After winning a radio contest, Brighton gets the chance to be in the new
Brian Setzer Orchestra video and have it filmed at the Sheffield house.
With rock star Brian Setzer (The Stray Cats) comes his record company's
vice president of promotion, Bobbie Flekman (Fran Drescher recreating her
character from the feature film Spinal Tap). It's bad enough that
Bobbie and her assistant, Clotilde (guest star Lisa Loeb), take over the
house, but Fran and C.C. are really upset when Maxwell, who is looking
5.4 "Fransom"
Fran, needing to earn some extra money to buy a present for Yetta, moonlights
as C.C.'s dogwalker. While performing her new duty, she flirts with a fellow
dog walker so intensely that she doesn't notice when he walks off with
C.C.'s dog. The dognapper demands a $20,000 ransom, but Fran and Val devise
a plan to catch him and retrieve the purloined pooch.
5.5 "The X-Niles"
In their ongoing efforts to become Mrs. Maxwell Sheffield, Fran and C.C.
decide it's time to get an expert opinion. Dr. Joyce Brothers (guest starring
as herself) is brought in to decide which of them would make the best wife
for Maxwell - now they just have to make sure he doesn't find out.
Meanwhile, Niles quits when he 'accidentally' discovers Fran's salary,
not knowing that she exaggerated the sum to get yet another credit card.
Niles is quickly hired by Aunt Freida, (Kazan), but it turns o
5.6 "A Decent Proposal"
Maxwell wants to talk Chevy Chase into doing a one-man show on Broadway,
so he and Fran travel to Atlantic City to meet the legendary comedian.
But while Maxwell is trying to woo Chevy, Chevy is busy trying to woo Fran.
Delighted at the chance to make Maxwell jealous, Fran encourages Chevy's
overtures, only to discover that he thinks she brings him luck at the gambling
tables. Chevy Chase Guest Stars as Himself.
5.7 "Mommy and Mai"
Fran and Van get a surprise visit from Mai-Ling, an orphaned Cambodian
girl they have sponsored since birth. Her presence wreaks havoc on the
household. Bickering over who is the better 'mother' Fran and Val eventually
seek the help of a marriage counselor. But when Brighton agrees to marry
her so she can obtain a green card, they realize the true nature of Mai's
visit.
5.8 "Fair Weather Fran"
Fran's fears that she will become a loveless spinster are increased when
she meets Sammy (Ray Charles), the fiancé of her twice-married,
86-year-old grandmother, Yetta. To improve her self image, Fran decides
to pursue her secret dream of becoming a weathergirl and Sammy suggests
she ask his nephew Bryant Gumbel for a job.
A hopeful Fran visits Gumbel (appearing as himself) on the set of Public
Eye, only to discover that there is no weather report on the show.
Refusing to give up on her
5.9 "Educating Fran"
Romantic sparks ignite when Fran meets Maggie's philosophy professor, Steve
Goldberg (Hamlin), who seems perfect in every way - he's handsome, Jewish,
and a doctor. After several successful dates, including a meeting with
his overbearing mother, Fran is convinced that Steve will propose to her.
There's only one problem - Steve's fascination with astrology borders on
an obsession. And when Steve's psychic advises him never to marry a younger
woman, Fran's little white lie about her age comes back
5.10 "From Flushing with Love"
When Fran announces that she is going to Niagara Falls for a Fine family
vacation, Niles convinces her to take the Sheffield family, hoping that
the picturesque setting will encourage Maxwell to propose. The unwitting
Maxwell is lured to Niagara, while the entire Fine family awaits his marriage
proposal. Fran sets the stage on a romantic cruise with Maxwell -- but
instead of a proposal, Fran gets a cold shower.
5.11 "Rash to Judgment"
When Fran works up the courage to ask Maxwell to a Michael Bolton concert,
she discovers the night of the date that she has an itchy, unsightly rash
covering her body. Determined to hide her ugly little secret and have a
romantic evening with Maxwell, Fran gets a shot from an inexperienced doctor
(Baio), which cures her constant itching. Fran finally gets Maxwell alone
and in the mood for love -- until Fran has an allergic reaction and swells
up like a balloon. Michael Bolton, guest starring as
5.12 "One False Mole and You're Dead?"
When Maxwell courts a glamorous star, Margo Lange, (Van Ark) to star in
his latest production, Fran accidentally exposes Margo's famous beauty
mark as a fake. Maxwell warns Fran not to reveal Margo's secret, but she
unknowingly divulges everything to gossip columnist Cindy Adams (playing
herself). Adams promptly makes the secret public knowledge and Margo drops
out of Maxwell's play. To prevent Maxwell from blowing his top, Fran concocts
a crazy plan which will make Margo forgive her and earn th
5.13 "Call Me Fran"
Series Star Fran Drescher Makes Her Directorial Debut.
Fran realizes that her relationship with her father bears a striking
similarity to her relationship with Maxwell -- both men keep her at arms
length emotionally. Encouraged by advice from Dr. Miller (Spalding Gray),
Fran insists that Maxwell get over his fear of intimacy and just call her
Fran.
Meanwhile, Maggie tricks Brighton into being her date for her sorority's
'Bring-a-Geek' party.
5.14 "Not Without My Nanny"
When Grace is invited by her friend, the son of a fabulously wealthy sultan,
to visit the Middle East, Fran decides to travel with her. Fran and Grace
are thrilled to be staying at the beautiful palace of the charming Sultan
Hassan (Shaughnessy), until Fran realizes that the overly amorous prince
is holding them both prisoner. After their plan to wriggle their way out
of the predicament disguised as belly dancers fails, it's up to the heroic
Maxwell to save them. Series Star Charles Shaughnessy
5.15 "The Engagement"
Worried that Maxwell will never propose, Fran is overjoyed to discover
that he secretly bought an engagement ring and will soon ask her to be
his wife. When Maxwell asks Fran and the Fine family to dinner for a 'special
occasion', she spreads the word that a marriage proposal will be the main
course. Will Maxwell pop the questions? This is one Nanny you don't want
to miss!
5.16 "The Dinner Party"
Fran feels 'low rent' after attending her first high society party as Maxwell's
fiancée. Hurt to discover that some of Maxwell's snobby friends
are making fun of her behind her back, and worried that her low class background
will drive away the elite investors in Maxwell's productions, Fran confesses
her fears to a sympathetic homeless man, Preston (Martin), whom she meets
in Central Park.
Meanwhile, Sylvia tries to convince Maxwell to purchase Fran's engagement
ring from Uncle Stanley,
5.17 "Homie-work"
After Sammy (Ray Charles) convinces Fran that his nephew Irwin (Coolio)
is a brilliant rap artist, she secures Irwin an audition for a starring
role in Maxwell's new urban rap musical. Much to her dismay, Fran discovers
upon meeting 'rapper' Irwin that he is actually a gift wrapper -- and a
total nerd. To prevent Maxwell from blowing his top, Fran concocts a make-over
scheme to change Irwin from a hopeless dork into a very bad rapper. Rap Artist Coolio Guest Stars . Ray Charles Returns in His Re
5.18 "The Reunion Show"
Fran and Val attend their high school reunion and see a variety of their
old friends, including the popular class clown Ray Barone. When Fran discovers
that the female friends who she thought were happily married are now divorced
and bitter, she begins to worry about her recent engagement to Maxwell.
Fran confronts Maxwell with her concerns about marriage and they get in
their first fight as an engaged couple. Will the romance fizzle, or will
love win out? Ray Romano Guest Stars as Ray Barone, H
5.19 "Immaculate Concepcion"
Maxwell's father dies and leaves his entire estate to his illelegitimate
daughter Concepcion. Maria Conchita Alonso guest stars as Concepcion.
5.20 "The Pre-Nup"
When Maxwell asks Fran to sign a pre-nuptial agreement, she refuses and
a horrible argument ensues. Maxwell gives Fran a rash ultimatum --sign
or the wedding is off. When, shortly after the fight, Brighton is injured
and rushed to the hospital where the nurse refuses to allow non-family
visitors, Fran disguises herself as a nun to see him. When Maxwell sees
how truly 'divine' Fran is with his children, he is forced to reconsider
his stubborn stance. Ray Charles returns in his recurring role as Y
5.21 "Best Man"
While his brother, Nigel, is in town planning Maxwell's bachelor party,
Maxwell discovers, much to his chagrin, that Nigel proposed marriage to
Fran the previous year. Feeling betrayed, Maxwell confronts Fran and demands
to know why the proposal was kept a secret. Just when it looks as if the wedding is in jeopardy, Fran learns that
Maxwell had a fling with Marla Maples at the same time. Meanwhile, Nigel
throws a wild bachelor party for Maxwell and everyone attending has a blast
--except the gro
5.22 "The Wedding"
It's 24 hours before the big day and an overly superstitious Fran leaves
for her mother's house to avoid seeing the groom before the wedding. On
the night before the wedding, Fran is in her childhood bedroom watching
an episode of 'I Love Lucy' when she dozes off and finds herself in Lucy's
living room. Fran and Lucy then share their mutual excitement about Fran's
upcoming marriage and Fran compares Maxwell to Ricky because they 'both
have accents and are in show biz'.
Meanwhile, when Maxwell su