Ep 20. The Pre-nup

The Nanny season 5 episode 20 is entitled "The Pre-nup." In this episode, we see our favorite nanny, Fran Fine, struggling with the decision to sign a prenuptial agreement with her fiance, Maxwell Sheffield. Maxwell is a wealthy Broadway producer and Fran is worried that signing the prenup may indicate a lack of trust in their relationship.

As Fran grapples with this decision, she discovers that her friend and fellow nanny, Sylvia, has a prenuptial agreement with her husband, Morty. Sylvia urges Fran to sign the agreement, reminding her that it's better to be safe than sorry. Fran is still hesitant, but when Maxwell asks her to sign the prenup, she decides to hire a lawyer to review the document and make sure she is protected.

The lawyer Fran hires is an old high school flame, played by Tim Daly. While they work together to review the prenup, Fran begins to feel the old sparks of attraction to him, making her even more conflicted about her decision. Meanwhile, Maxwell is dealing with his own issues as his former business partner, C.C. Babcock, threatens to sue him for breach of contract.

Throughout the episode, Fran and Maxwell both struggle with their fears of being taken advantage of, and the potential for their relationship to fail. However, they are eventually able to come to a compromise on the prenup, reaffirming their trust and commitment to each other.

As always, the episode is filled with humor, wit, and clever writing. Fans of The Nanny will enjoy seeing Fran and Maxwell navigate this difficult decision together, and will be entertained by the unexpected appearance of Tim Daly as Fran's lawyer. All in all, "The Pre-nup" is a classic Nanny episode that delivers on both laughs and heart.