Ep 10. The Whine Cellar
- November 14, 1994
- 23 min
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8.5 (426)
The Whine Cellar is the 10th episode of the second season of the classic TV show, The Nanny. In this episode, we see Fran (played by Fran Drescher), the lovable nanny who hails from Queens, New York, trying to deal with the stress of her job as a caretaker for the Sheffield family. Fran's job becomes even more difficult when her mother, Sylvia (played by Renee Taylor), suddenly comes to visit and is determined to make some big changes in her life.
Fran's mother shows up unannounced and quickly takes over her daughter's life. Sylvia is determined to make Fran's life easier, so she decides to take care of the household chores. Fran is hesitant to let her mother take care of everything, fearing that her mother's meddling will cause trouble, but she reluctantly agrees.
As Sylvia starts to take over Fran's duties, the Sheffield family begins to notice that Fran is acting strangely. They quickly realize that something is wrong when Fran starts drinking heavily and whining about her problems. When the family confronts Fran about her behavior, she lashes out at them, blaming them for her problems.
The Sheffield family is stunned by Fran's outburst, and they're not sure how to handle the situation. Eventually, they decide to take matters into their own hands and set up an intervention for Fran. The family gathers in the wine cellar to confront Fran about her behavior and to help her deal with her problems.
The intervention takes a surprising turn when Sylvia admits that she's the reason behind Fran's behavior. Sylvia explains that she's been trying to take care of Fran because she's worried about her daughter's wellbeing. Fran is touched by her mother's concern, and the two embrace.
The episode ends with Fran and Sylvia reconciling and the family coming together to support Fran in her time of need. The Whine Cellar is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of parent-child relationships and the difficulties of dealing with stress and anxiety.