Season 3
(1995)
Overview
The third season begins with a new series of powerful surprises, as Fran seems to still feel something different about the care of the children who have taken over her life and spent her personal life. Now, Fran seems to be thinking of getting out of the mansion. But a real boost is given by Mr. Sheffield. After a short time, Fran and Val move together to a very small apartment in a building full of gay men, where things seem to be going wrong.
Cast
as Fran Fine
as Maxwell Sheffield
as Niles
as C.C. Babcock
as Margaret Sheffield
as Brighton Sheffield
as Grace Sheffield
Episodes
Pen Pal 5.0
September 11, 1995
After many years of exchanging letters, Fran's pen pal Lenny wants to meet her. But Fran is worried because over the pa…
Franny and the Professor 6.5
September 18, 1995
C.C. makes a bet with her brother that he can't get Fran to play Jeopardy!. But Fran somehow enters the game and manage…
Dope Diamond 5.0
September 25, 1995
Fran's been going out with a rich, handsome Jewish doctor named Julius Kimble. After only 2 weeks, he asks her to marry…
A Fine Family Feud 6.2
October 2, 1995
Maggie's 16th birthday is approaching and Fran intervenes in her father's plans for her party. Instead of a boring part…
Val's Apartment 6.4
October 9, 1995
Feeling that taking care of the kids has taken over her life and eliminated her personal life, Fran thinks about moving…
Shopaholic 5.4
October 16, 1995
The news of Danny's marriage to Heather Biblow makes Fran start buying everything she can. After being confronted by Mr…
Oy Vey, You're Gay 7.0
October 23, 1995
Fran tells Mr. Sheffield he should retire his wedding ring, and after C.C. points out that Andrew Lloyd Weber was featu…
The Party's Over 7.0
November 6, 1995
Mr. Sheffield and C.C. are going to Boston for the weekend, but what originally started as a romantic getaway plan for …
The Two Mrs. Sheffields 6.5
November 13, 1995
When Maxwell's mother wants him to get rid of Fran, Maxwell reacts by proposing to Fran who makes him feel very guilty …
Having His Baby 6.2
November 20, 1995
Fran wants to have a baby, husband or not.
The Unkindest Cut 7.0
November 27, 1995
Brighton faints while filming Fran's cousin's bris and Fran sends it to Hollywood. Everybody visits Hollywood and Fran …
The Kibbutz 6.0
December 4, 1995
Fran suggests that Maggie might go to a kibbutz in Israel for the summer instead of a convent.
An Offer She Can't Refuse 6.2
December 11, 1995
Fran gets a date with a guy named Tony Tattori, who later she discovers to be on the mob. Scared to death that her life…
Fashion Show 5.0
January 8, 1996
Mr. Sheffield rushes Fran to get ready because they're late for a premiere. Fran worries about her purse not matching h…
Where's Fran? 6.7
January 15, 1996
When Fran catches Maggie smoking, she herself pretends to smoke so that Mr. Sheffield can teach her a lesson in front o…
The Grandmas 6.0
January 22, 1996
When her mother throws her father out of the house, Fran seeks advice from her grandmothers. She also thinks that Mr. S…
Val's Boyfriend 7.0
February 5, 1996
Val's new boyfriend starts to move in on Fran.
Love Is a Many Blundered Thing 7.0
February 12, 1996
Thinking Mr. Sheffield wants her to be her valentine, she puts up a billboard in Times Square.
Your Feets Too Big 6.2
February 19, 1996
When Sylvia decides to have plastic surgery on her arms, the doctor tells her it's normal at a certain age for body par…
Where's the Pearls? 7.2
February 26, 1996
Mr. Sheffield has Elizabeth Taylor over, and like with all celebrities, Fran can't control herself until she meets her.…
The Hockey Show 6.5
March 4, 1996
Fran starts to date Michael LaVoe, a famous hockey player for the NY Rangers. Mike is very superstitious and blames Fra…
That's Midlife 6.2
March 11, 1996
After Fran beats him in tennis, Maxwell is feeling old and goes out and buys a younger image and a sports car.
The Cantor Show 7.2
April 29, 1996
Fran goes out with the new temple cantor, Gary. When Mr. Sheffield listens him singing, he hires him to be on his next …
Green Card 7.0
May 6, 1996
Brighton is failing French in school so Mr. Sheffield hires a tutor for him. His tutor is incredibly good looking and a…
Ship of Fran's 5.0
May 13, 1996
Fran decides to take a cruise to meet guys and Mr. Sheffield and family join her.
A Pup in Paris 5.0
May 20, 1996
Fran runs onto Mr. Sheffield's plane with his bag and ends up having to go to Paris with him. On the flight back as the…