The Nanny (1993)

Kernel Score: 91% · 1,258 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Family

First aired: 1993-11-03

Seasons: 6 · 145 episodes

Where to watch The Nanny

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.

The Nanny parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that The Nanny is a family sitcom about a nanny working for a wealthy widowed employer, with mild innuendo typical of 1990s TV comedy.

  • Violence & scariness: None — No violence; it's a workplace/family comedy.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Fran Drescher as Fran Fine
  • Charles Shaughnessy as Maxwell Sheffield
  • Daniel Davis as Niles
  • Lauren Lane as C.C. Babcock
  • Nicholle Tom as Margaret Sheffield
  • Benjamin Salisbury as Brighton Sheffield
  • Madeline Zima as Grace Sheffield

The Nanny FAQ

Is The Nanny good?

The Nanny has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,258 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Nanny?

In the US you can stream The Nanny on Prime Video and Hulu.

Is The Nanny OK for kids?

The Nanny is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Nanny is a family sitcom about a nanny working for a wealthy widowed employer, with mild innuendo typical of 1990s TV comedy.

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