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The Best Episodes Written By Prudence Fraser

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Requiem
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Tony is moonlighting to raise extra money, which Mona believes is to take care of a secret girlfriend in Brooklyn. Soon the truth comes out: Tony is still paying rent on his recently deceased father's apartment, so that he and Sam will have a place to go just in case things don't work out in Connecticut.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Custody (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    While everyone prepares for the wedding, Angela and Michael plan for a legal battle for custody of Jonathan. Soon, Angela is ready to give up, but a messy incident at the ceremony proves to Michael and Heather that they are not ready to be parents.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - The Anniversary
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E6

    Niles poses as Fran's husband to impress her visiting relatives.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Sunday in the Park with Fran
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E18

    Fran has a run-in with the son of the town's toughest critic, and that could be catastrophic for Maxwell and CC's new play.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - The Will
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S2:E17

    Maxwell draws up a will which states that Fran will remain nanny in the event of his death. Meanwhile, she thinks that a fax of a potential client's heart-sensitive diet given to Niles is really for Maxwell.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Schlepped Away
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E16

    On the way to catch a flight to the islands, heavy snow maroons the family at Fran's parents' home in Queens.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Gym Teacher
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E19

    Maggie's tyrannical gym teacher turns out to be Fran's former teacher. Maxwell hires an abrasive megastar.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Close Shave
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S2:E21

    Maggie is a candy striper at the hospital. When she takes off to go on a date, Fran fills in for her and must shave Maxwell for an appendectomy.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - When You Pish Upon a Star
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S2:E11

    Fran inadvertently persuades an obnoxious child star, who's set to star in Maxwell's revival of "Oliver!", to give up show business.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Imaginary Friend
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E7

    Fran and Maxwell face a sticky situation after Fran eats Grace's imaginary friend.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Canasta Masta
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S2:E16

    After Brighton joins Sylvia's canasta team, Fran is dumped from it.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Deep Throat
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S1:E15

    Fran has to have her tonsils removed, so Maxwell puts C.C.'s reunion on hold to await the outcome of Fran's surgery.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Frannie's Choice
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S1:E21

    Fran accepts a proposal from the guy who once dumped her.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Stock Tip
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E9

    Fran gives Maxwell a stock tip that turns out to be from a hot dog vendor.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Whine Cellar
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E10

    C.C.'s vision for a romantic weekend hit a snag when she and Fran end up locked inside Maxwell's wine cellar together.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Nuchslep
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E4

    Fran chaperones Maggie and her date, who ends up being attracted to Fran.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - The Nanny Behind the Man
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E18

    In an attempt to score a play by award-winning playwright Dakota Williams, Fran and Maxwell set him up to go out with Yetta. The romantic sparks are there—but the play's script may not be.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - A Fine Friendship
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E19

    Fran strikes up a friendship with a male nanny whom she erroneously assumes is gay.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Personal Business
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E9

    Fran agrees to help Maxwell close a deal by dating a young and restless soap-opera star.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E17

    Fran plans a wedding for Maxwell's sister, but she's in love with her chauffeur, not her fiancé.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Smoke Gets in Your Lies
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Brighton is caught smoking at school, Fran thinks it might be her fault.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - I Don't Remember Mama
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E22

    Fran and Grace enter a mother-daughter pageant at the country club.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - The Unkindest Cut
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E11

    Brighton's tape of a Fine family Bris leads him and his family to Hollywood for a TV appearance.

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Wedding Bells (2)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

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    Writer:Prudence Fraser

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Prudence Fraser Ratings Summary

"Requiem" is the best rated episode written by Prudence Fraser. It scored 8/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/18/1984 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Custody (2)".