[s4e5] Freida Needa Man -

In Season 4, Episode 5 of The Nanny , titled Fran Fine finds herself playing matchmaker for her Aunt Freida, whose stay at the Sheffield mansion begins to overstay its welcome. Episode Overview

Aunt Freida (played by Lainie Kazan) moves into the Sheffield house under the pretense that her apartment is being painted. However, it is eventually revealed that she was actually evicted after going bankrupt due to unpaid taxes on her failed nightclub, "Freida's La Freak". To get the loud and demanding Freida out of the house, Fran attempts to expedite a marriage proposal from Freida’s wealthy but timid boyfriend, Fred. Key Plot Points [S4E5] Freida Needa Man

: Fran notices Fred lacks the confidence to commit to the larger-than-life Freida. Believing Fred needs more "excitement" in his personality, Fran decides to teach him how to dance. In Season 4, Episode 5 of The Nanny

: The plan backfires when Fred suffers a heart attack while dancing with Fran. Freida walks in and finds Fran on top of Fred (trying to help him), leading her to accuse Fran of being a "husband stealer" and engaging in a salacious affair. To get the loud and demanding Freida out

: While recovering in the hospital, Fred clarifies that Fran was only helping him. He eventually proposes to Freida, allowing her to move out of the Sheffields' home and into a new life with him.

: The episode features a guest appearance by legendary dancer Donald O'Connor as Fred. Production Details Information Series The Nanny Season/Episode Season 4, Episode 5 Original Air Date October 9, 1996 Guest Stars Donald O'Connor (Fred), Lainie Kazan (Aunt Freida) Streaming Available on Peacock , Apple TV , and Tubi "The Nanny" Freida Needa Man (TV Episode 1996) - IMDb