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10. The Nanny-in-Law

Maxwell's old nanny comes to visit and is unimpressed with Fran's unconventional ways and lack of formal training.

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Maxwell's childhood nanny Clara Mueller ( Cloris Leachman ) comes for a visit and begins taking over the Sheffield household, irritating Fran. She critiques her parenting style and her demeanor while quashing Brighton's jokes and condemning Maggie's makeup. When she goes too far and causes Fran to make a dramatic change, Maxwell realizes that Clara has overstayed her welcome. Fran confronts Clara and later gets her a job working as C.C.'s mother's caretaker. Meanwhile, Niles and Clara engage in an intense fling.

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