12 Reasons Why “The Nanny” Was The Gayest Sitcom Of All Time

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Fran’s lesbian moments

Not getting anywhere with Mr. Sheffield, Fran sometimes contemplated playing for the other team—and the show offered many moments of Fran and her BFF, Val (Rachel Chagall), acting and bickering like a married couple—especially when the little girl from Cambodia they sponsored came to visit.

The third-season episode “Oy Vey, You’re Gay” featured Dynasty‘s Catherine Oxenberg as PR maven Sydney Mercer who made a pass at Fran. The only reason Sylvia was against the match was that Sydney wasn't Jewish!