Ep 8. An Affair to Dismember

The Nanny season 4 episode 8, "An Affair to Dismember," follows Fran Fine, a fashionista from Queens who becomes a live-in nanny for the wealthy Sheffield family. In this episode, Fran must deal with the aftermath of a misunderstanding that leads her to believe that Maxwell, the family patriarch, is having an affair.

As the episode begins, Fran overhears Maxwell on the phone with a woman named Sylvia, making plans to meet up with her that evening. Assuming that it's a date, Fran decides to intervene by setting Maxwell up with her beautiful friend, Heather. However, when Maxwell arrives at Heather's apartment, he is surprised to find that it's actually a surprise party for Sylvia's birthday - not a romantic rendezvous.

Feeling embarrassed and guilty for jumping to conclusions, Fran tries to make things right by apologizing to Maxwell and Sylvia. However, her attempts to help backfire when Sylvia becomes jealous of Heather and begins to suspect that Maxwell really does have feelings for her.

As the tension between Sylvia and Heather reaches a boiling point, Fran realizes that she needs to step in and fix things before they spiral out of control. With the help of her witty one-liners and signature fashion sense, Fran manages to diffuse the situation and bring peace to the Sheffield household once again.

The episode also features subplots involving the Sheffield children, Maggie and Brighton, as they navigate their own romantic relationships. Maggie takes a liking to a college boy named Todd, but worries that he won't be interested in her if she's not "exotic" enough. Meanwhile, Brighton develops a crush on Fran's cousin, Toddwell, who is just as quirky and unconventional as Fran herself.

Overall, "An Affair to Dismember" is a classic episode of The Nanny that showcases the show's signature blend of humor, heart, and high fashion. Fans of the series will delight in seeing Fran's trademark style and sass on full display, while newcomers will be drawn in by the show's quirky characters and clever writing.