Ep 21. Frannie's Choice

On the season 1 episode 21 of The Nanny, titled "Frannie's Choice," Fran's friend, Frannie, comes to stay with the Sheffield family after a huge fight with her husband. While Frannie tries to figure out what to do, Fran takes it upon herself to play matchmaker and find Frannie a new man.

Meanwhile, Maxwell is having trouble with his play and enlists the help of Broadway star, Tommy Lasorda, to give him some tips. But when Tommy starts pursuing Fran instead, it puts a strain on her friendship with Maxwell and her loyalty to Frannie.

Frannie, who had been considering divorce, finally decides to go back to her husband. Fran is disappointed that her matchmaking efforts were essentially for nothing, but is happy that her friend is working things out with her husband. In the end, Fran and Maxwell reconcile and things return to normal in the Sheffield household.

This episode is full of comedic moments, especially when Fran is trying to find Frannie a new man and when Tommy is pursuing her, much to Maxwell's disgust. It also deals with the serious topic of marriage and divorce, showing the complexities of relationships and how sometimes people just need time to work things out. Overall, "Frannie's Choice" is a fun and heartwarming episode that showcases the dynamic between Fran and the Sheffield family.