Season 5
October 1, 1997
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?
23 Episodes
Episodes
The Morning After
October 1, 1997
Worried that Maxwell is going to abandon her, Fran seeks advice from her cousin Sheila.
First Date
October 8, 1997
Maxwell invites Fran to an exclusive dinner with singer Elton John.
The Bobbie Fleckman Story
October 15, 1997
Fran is led to believe that a female record company executive is after Maxwell.
Fransom
October 22, 1997
Fran takes a job walking C.C.'s dog, only to have it kidnapped.
The Ex-Niles
October 29, 1997
Fran and C.C. appeal to Dr. Joyce Brothers to decide who's best for Maxwell; Niles' snooping gets him fired.
A Decent Proposal
November 5, 1997
Fran's date with comedian Chevy Chase makes Maxwell jealous.
Mommy and Mai
November 12, 1997
Fran and Val square when the Southeast Asian girl they adopted years ago comes to town.
Fair Weather Fran
November 19, 1997
Yetta's fiancé gets Fran an audition with newsman Bryant Gumbel.
Educating Fran
December 10, 1997
Maggie's philosophy professor falls for Fran.
From Flushing with Love
December 17, 1997
Fran uses a trip to Niagara Falls to inspire Maxwell to propose.
Rash to Judgment
January 7, 1998
Fran's attempt to treat her hemorrhoids proves embarrassing.
One False Mole and You're Dead
January 14, 1998
Fran accidentally discovers the secret behind a movie star's famous beauty mark.
Call Me Fran
January 21, 1998
Fran traces her problems with Maxwell back to her relationship with her own father.
Not Without My Nanny
January 28, 1998
Fran and Grace visit a Middle Eastern prince and his family.
The Engagement
March 4, 1998
Maxwell asks Fran to get married.
The Dinner Party
March 11, 1998
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.
Homie-Work
March 18, 1998
Fran recommends someone for the lead in Maxwell's new show, only to then discover he's a real loser.
The Reunion Show
March 25, 1998
A trip to her high school reunion leaves Fran with second thoughts about getting married.
Immaculate Concepcion
April 1, 1998
An illegitimate sister comes forward to claim the Sheffield family fortune.
The Pre-nup
April 29, 1998
The wedding is jeopardized when Maxwell demands that Fran sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
The Best Man
May 6, 1998
Fran's brief affair with Maxwell's brother threatens to ruin the wedding.
The Wedding, Part 1
May 13, 1998
Superstition threatens to derail Fran and Maxwell's wedding.
The Wedding, Part 2
May 13, 1998
Finally, after 5 long years, the wedding day has arrived.
