Season 3
September 11, 1995
Fran Drescher returns for a star-studded third season. This year, the best-dressed nanny dates more men than she can handle, hosts a wild sweet sixteen party for Maggie, seeks treatment for her out-of-control shopping and finally gets Mr. Sheffield to profess his love for her when he thinks their plane will crash.
26 Episodes
Episodes
Pen Pal
September 11, 1995
Fran worries about seeing a lifelong pen pal for the first time.
Franny and the Professor
September 18, 1995
C.C.'s college professor brother bets he can make Fran a "Jeopardy" contestant.
Dope Diamond
September 25, 1995
Much to Maxwell's dismay, a handsome doctor proposes to Fran.
A Fine Family Feud
October 2, 1995
Fran's plan for Maggie's Sweet Sixteen party uncovers an old Fine family feud.
Val's Apartment
October 9, 1995
Fran decides to get a place of her own.
Shopaholic
October 16, 1995
The news of her ex-fiancée's engagement sends Fran into a shopping frenzy.
Oy Vey, You're Gay
October 23, 1995
Maxwell falls in love with his publicist, unaware that she's gay.
The Party's Over
November 6, 1995
Fran throws a singles party while Maxwell is away.
The Two Mrs. Sheffields
November 13, 1995
A visit by Maxwell's mother results in an unexpected marriage proposal.
Having His Baby
November 20, 1995
Fran decides to have a baby.
The Unkindest Cut
November 27, 1995
Brighton's tape of a Fine family Bris leads him and his family to Hollywood for a TV appearance.
The Kibbutz
December 4, 1995
Though Maxwell wants to send Maggie to a Swiss convent, Fran convinces her to try a kibbutz instead.
An Offer She Can't Refuse
December 11, 1995
Fran unwittingly accepts a date with a suave mobster.
Fashion Show
January 8, 1996
Maxwell hires Fran to design the costumes for a charity benefit.
Where's Fran?
January 15, 1996
Maxwell's insults cause Fran to quit.
The Grandmas
January 22, 1996
Fran lobbies for change, only to discover her parents are getting divorced.
Val's Boyfriend
February 5, 1996
Val's' new boyfriend makes an unexpected pass at Fran; C.C. quits after Maxwell refuses to make her a partner.
Love Is a Many Blundered Thing
February 12, 1996
Convinced he's her secret admirer, Fran prepares an elaborate Valentine's Day surprise for Maxwell.
Your Feets Too Big
February 19, 1996
An upcoming modeling reunion has Fran worried about aging.
Where's the Pearls?
February 26, 1996
Fran loses both her memory and Elizabeth Taylor's priceless pearl necklace in an accident.
The Hockey Show
March 4, 1996
Fran's date with a highly superstitious hockey star sours after he claims she's a jinx.
That's Midlife
March 11, 1996
The combination of a bad review and losing to Fran on the tennis court plunges Maxwell into a mid-life crisis.
The Cantor Show
April 29, 1996
Fran's attempt to impress a handsome cantor at her mother's temple backfires when he's suddenly made the star in Maxwell's latest musical.
Green Card
May 6, 1996
Maxwell is upset when Fran falls for Brighton's handsome French tutor.
Ship of Fran's
May 13, 1996
Maxwell arranges for everyone to join Fran on a Caribbean cruise.
A Pup in Paris
May 20, 1996
A mix up ends with Fran joining Maxwell on a romantic trip to Paris.