 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
The Nanny
- Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Blue collar meets blue blood in this funny sitcom.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that much of this show's humor derives from sexual banter and playful flirtation between a father and the provocatively clad nanny of his three kids. While none of the discourse is sexually graphic (in fact the word "sex" is almost never heard), astute tween and teen viewers won't miss the suggestive comments and glances. The show also draws comedy from the kids' various woes. Adolescent issues like dating, peer pressure, and self-image are played for laughs, but the adult influence is good, and the overall message is a positive one.
What's the story?
THE NANNY is a classic '90s sitcom about the unlikely pairing of a proper Englishman-turned-New Yorker and his hastily hired nanny from Flushing. Desperately seeking a caregiver for his three children, widower Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) opens his door one day to find Fran Fine (Fran Drescher), who's selling cosmetics in the affluent neighborhood after being dumped by her fiancé and losing her job in a bridal shop. He hires her on the spot and the two form a quintessential odd couple: He's a successful, buttoned-down Broadway producer, and she's a dramatic single gal with an eye for flashy fashion and ticking biological clock. But bubbly, nasally Fran immediately wins the hearts of the Sheffield children -- Maggie (Nicholle Tom), Brighton (Benjamin Salisbury), and Grace (Madeline Zima). Fran is likewise adored by Niles (Daniel Davis), the Sheffields' buttinsky butler, with whom she enjoys exchanging jabs at the expense of Maxwell's fawning female associate, C.C. Babcock (Lauren Lane).
Is it any good?
Playful banter and mild sexual innuendoes are the heart of the show's humor, and little of it is cause for concern. But parents may find the constancy of both Fran's and C.C.'s blatant attempts to catch Maxwell's eye questionable subject matter for their teen or tween daughters. C.C. in particular practically throws herself into Maxwell's arms at every opportunity and looks down her high-society nose at Fran, seeing her as an unworthy adversary for the affections of an eligible bachelor.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about family dynamics and communication between kids and parents. How do families establish and maintain good communication? Who do you go to for advice? Parents also can talk about what defines a family. Who do you consider to be part of your family?
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Kid, 12 years old
January 26, 2011
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The Nanny
I like this show, it's funny. There are some sexual things, but that's it.
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Kid, 12 years old
October 4, 2011
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Love it!!!!
This is a great show because its funny my whole family likes it you can tell these people work hard over all its a great family show
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Hilarious!
This series is absolutely hilarious! I love it and watch it all the time. I think you should be at least 12 to start watching this. They have mild language, and some sexual contact. But this is a great series for teens and up :)
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Great '90s Sitcom
I'm a big fan of the work of Fran Drescher (and her voice), so it's not surprising that I like "The Nanny." It's very funny and cleverly written. It's also heavily influenced by "I Love Lucy." And this will sound a little strange, but I really love the opening credit sequence. It's a cartoon that was so awesome they actually won an animation award for it. But I think after Fran (the nanny) married Mr. Sheffield (the dad) it got kind of boring and overly sexualized. I'd recommend watching the older episodes instead of the post-marriage episodes.
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Great show but horrible for youngsters!!!!!!!
oh my gosh I cant believe that common sense is letting 9 year old also with the dads bachlore party there are alot of sexual actions and throughout the shows they talk about having sex and kissing and getting pregnant. I am so disappointed in parents these days because they let there little children watch shows like this and PG-13 movies. I am sorry if you r one of those parents but it is the truth. Also the dad smokes ciggars and drinks.
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Funny, cool story line, and good messages
Really good, the worst is a few iffy things but kids won't catch on they do drink and smoke but drunkness is very small usually just a few drinks here and there. Funny deffinality funny and the messages can be pretty good I say it's good to watch.
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Kid, 11 years old
March 24, 2011
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nanny rocks
The nannny is one of my favotite tv shows. I think the whole family is hilarious! :)
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love this show. its hilarious. me and my 15 year old friend and my friends mother watches it.
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Common Sense Media isn't making much sense now...
I... I don't understand... Usually Common Sense Media is extremely strict with... EVERYTHING, and they let the NANNY get by as 9+?
Weird... there's a lot of episodes with sexual scense between the father and the Nanny. Children might not get the "inside jokes" and the implied sexual humor... but... I'm suprised Common Sense Media rated it that.... they're extremely strict.
Example time!: They rated Law and Order: SVU (I believe) Iffy for ages 15-18.
.... Does that make sense? And then they rate this On for ages 9+?
.... Oh well, it's still a funny show.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 31, 2011
AGE
i love this show. i have watched it since i was 8. it has great messages and is a fun show to watch.my only concern is the sexual innuendo fran gives and the skimpy clothes.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Syndicated |
| Cast: | Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Fran Drescher |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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