Plot summary
Fran is made the director of Grace's school pageant and makes Grace the lead. Maxwell, concerned for Grace's well-being, takes over the play, much to the headmistress' delight while leaving Fran feeling left out. Grace, feeling pressure from her father, becomes scared and decides not to perform on opening night. Maxwell begs Fran to help, admitting that he was too hard on Grace; Fran then talks with the youngest Sheffield, and helps her overcome her fears.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, The Nanny season 1. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.