The Family Plumbing. ... When the water goes out in the house, Maxwell reluctantly agrees to let Fran hire her uncle as a plumber. "The Nanny" The Family Plumbing (TV Episode 1994) - IMDb
: Fran Drescher (Fran Fine), Charles Shaughnessy (Maxwell Sheffield), Daniel Davis (Niles), Lauren Lane (C.C. Babcock), Nicholle Tom (Maggie), Benjamin Salisbury (Brighton), and Madeline Zima (Grace). Director : Linda Day. Writers : Bill Lawrence and Linwood Boomer. Notable Moments & Trivia
: During the scene where Fran catches Brighton and Tiffany kissing, actor Benjamin Salisbury reportedly breaks the fourth wall by glancing sheepishly at the camera. [S1E14] The Family Plumbing
: Subplot humor involves Maxwell and C.C. auditioning showgirls for a new production, much to the distraction of Niles and the boys. Cast and Credits
: This episode marks a milestone for Brighton’s character. The Family Plumbing
: The episode is famously remembered for the scene where Fran accidentally walks in on a naked Maxwell while he is taking a shower. The intense embarrassment this causes Maxwell eventually leads him to relent and allow Maggie to attend her party.
When the Sheffield house runs out of water and Maxwell's regular plumber is unavailable, Fran convinces him to hire her elderly cousin, . Irving arrives with his adolescent granddaughter, Tiffany , to assist with the repairs. While the plumbing is being fixed, several conflicts arise: "The Nanny" The Family Plumbing (TV Episode 1994)
The 14th episode of The Nanny ’s first season, originally aired on February 9, 1994. The episode centers on a water crisis at the Sheffield residence that leads to awkward family confrontations and a debate over double standards in parenting. Plot Summary