fran fine and maxwell sheffield being (mostly) oblivious soulmates for 11 minutes straight

update 2024: as this compilation is blowing up again, and knowing that the show itself (not this compilation!) does include many mentions of Israel, I'd like to take this opportunity to urge you to do a daily click to help the people of Palestine: arab.org/click-to-help/palestine
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Palestine and what you can do to help Palestinians at this time, please go to decolonizepalestine.com, which is an excellent (though not exhaustive) resource! There are also many gofundme's created to help refugees get out of Gaza, as this is expensive, and many other worthy charities doing essential work on the ground which can always benefit from donations or extra awareness, such as the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, which you can find here: www.pcrf.net
While I still love the show & the characters, and love all of the wonderful things it highlights about Jewish culture and how unapologetically Jewish Fran Fine herself is, I felt I should include the above as unfortunately there is zionist propaganda in the show (Judaism ≠ Zionism, btw). Nonetheless, I hope you enjoyed the video!
could also be called: "fran fine and maxwell sheffield annoy the hell out of niles for 11 minutes straight"
feel free to come say hi to me on twitter @oliviasnora! ❤️‍🩹

[@user-od3wm6vd4i]

Watching this show was like reading the slowest slowburn fanfiction

[@justjoannak]

This

[@Kaboomboo]

Yeah but the other plots and character dynamics were fun.

[@sloanelaker1130]

That's why I LOVE IT SOO much. I love slow burns that give you something but never really give you anything for years. The teasing was everything. If anyone knows another show like this please let me know.

[@jbaby362]

Yo, now I know why I can't handle slow burn😂 I got my fill young

[@scarletgiry3958]

@@sloanelaker1130the 80s show Who’s the Boss? is like that. The friendship between the two leads is so sweet, you really believe they love each other, definitely recommend it

[@JustCallMeBo1]

*They should rename this "Niles being the hero we all needed for 11 mins and 9 seconds* 😂

[@bellerain381]

Or *Niles being an impatient shipper* 😂😂

[@dragonslyer100]

Or Niles history's first hardcore shipper

[@urlocalimu]

aye add Sylvia to the title

[@jbaby362]

Niles was here for those of us who wanted them to just kiss 😂

[@hushtarot1111]

Niles was the goat 😂

[@user-wh5ir4fo4r]

"You passed on Cats! DO YOU WANT TO REGRET THIS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE TOOOOO??" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blairbrown4812]

The perfect way to end this video

[@xxkittycatsxx4606]

Maxwell face looked absolutely terrified it was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@lisadipasquale6121]

🤣🤣🤣

[@antonioernesto7892]

Niles: Did I know? For four years, I've been hinting to him, I've been hinting to you, I've been hinting to him to hint to you. Why do you think I don't have time to make pate?!😂😂😂

[@gl00myharvester]

If he was truly smart he would've noticed the hinting wasn't working and just straight up said it

[@falconeshield]

​@@gl00myharvesterIt was part of the fun

[@kristenheuer5676]

He did a few times. They still didn't get it. ​@@gl00myharvester

[@ljmarquezg]

Niles needed a salary raise, based in a 49% Mr. Sheffield's company share at least 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤

[@bohemiansun3172]

Niles's monologue about the oven mit was outstanding 👏🏼👏🏻👏💜💚💛

[@Catstronautgirl]

"I just really respect your opinion" immediate smash :/

[@priscillajimenez27]

Dang not immediate

[@harrietmuchu5434]

Niles worked so hard for this relationship....

[@Silencer796]

LOL

[@bellsfs]

Niles is the OG shipper! I love him 😂😂

[@rubyanne4909]

Poor Niles they could never get his hints.

[@shaynanichelle8621]

I know I would be so annoyed/aggravated if I were Niles 😂

[@sarahberkner]

​​@@shaynanichelle8621 I would eventually spell it out if I were Niles.

[@logicaloverdrive8197]

2:24 Niles put that bottle down so he wouldn't break it over Shefield's head.

[@charliecharmander3213]

This is so hilarious! And they were literally always acting as if they were a married couple. Either Niles is a genius, or they are totally dumb. I think it’s both lmao

[@eliefhr]

Definitely both lmao

[@1217BC]

Niles has the patience of a saint

[@urlocalimu]

niles the true matchmaker. bro was tired of Max’s crap. at least his hard work paid off

[@lennibizzle]

Niles was and is my favorite Voice of Reason on television

[@lennibizzle]

Also- the episode with Leslie the doppelgänger had me cackling the whole time. C.C.‘s “Good god, it’s multiplying” made me howl the first time, and I still laugh to this day 😂😂

[@messerera]

I like her comparison that Leslie looks like Audrey Hepburn, because Ive always thought Fran Drescher looks a lot like a more flamboyant dressing Audrey Hepburn! Lol

[@PeaceGrrl]

I think is safe to say that we all had the inner Niles when it comes the ships we OBVIOUSLY can see it happening but are being drag out.

[@michikomanalang6733]

“why do you think I don’t have time to make pâté??” 😂

[@elipie7941]

Niles was the NUMBER ONE shipper

[@anarosasarabia5297]

I loooooooove niles passive aggressive advice 😂

[@yeahnoonecaresifyouarefirst]

Uhhhhh I think I may be wrong here but I think Niles wants Fran and Max to get together but I just don't know 😂

[@bellerain381]

Why do you think he doesn’t have the time to make pate???

[@otemab5691]

😂😂😂

[@yeahnoonecaresifyouarefirst]

@@bellerain381 gee ya know I just can't manage to put my finger on it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@falconeshield]

Found Maxwell

[@erinmiller1433]

7:21 FRAN: What a coincidence-I’m going to bed, thinking about you taking a shower.

[@tothelighthouse9843]

So cute. Classic 90s sitcom, & the cast had such chemistry.

[@ChibiRandom13]

This is how I found out there was a live audience for some of the early episodes, imagine being in that audience

[@TheTealDragon]

10:43 is EVERYTHING 😂 I'm not a slowburn kinda person and I strongly identify with poor Niles 🫠

[@jbaby362]

Like I'm so glad they put this scene into the show, it was cathartic having someone speak sense😂

[@allys744]

Their relationship always reminded me of The Sound of Music: you’ve got the fun loving, caring, free spirited nanny and the somewhat uptight, successful, serious widower. The nanny looks after the widower’s children and forms a close bond with everyone, while the blonde woman vies for the widower’s attentions (the baroness and C.C.)

[@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022]

I don't think I have the patience of Niles

[@afuadankwaahowusu699]

I needed a Niles to shake me out of my overthinking once upon a time

[@strawberryswirrl716]

Glad to see The Nanny fan base still active!

[@Fan_of_The_Sailor_Scouts]

Niles was the Best Character in this Show.

[@handmetheparachute]

9:54 Niles gets so annoyed that Daniel Davis reveals his natural American accent for 0 minutes and one second

[@lalida6432]

The actor that plays Niles has the best American English accent I’ve heard in a long time.

[@Gabby297_75]

I remember when I was a kid I watched this show and loved it. Now I'm grown, and I still love it, but I feel horrible for fran. The genuine heart ache she was feeling for being in love and never really knowing when or if it could be reciprocated. The pain max was in being not really knowing if it was love, or loneliness for the woman he still loved and lost. It was so depressing and still so wonderfully done.

[@zoemoncla1629]

the audience's groan at 7:20 KILLS me 🤣

[@starchild2358]

Their on and off screen chemistry is so good and beautiful ❤️

[@hoorayedeneternal897]

To think that the two had to realize around season 4 and 5 for them to make a move. I love that Niles have them hints for years lol

[@thatone04]

4:46 nile needs to put more ppl in their place 😂😂

[@Soccerlass87]

Poor Niles was put through the ringer in frustration at trying to get Fran and Max to see the obvious. LOL! Fran and Max also had one of the best slow burn romances that ended perfectly well. Still one of my favorite 90s couples!

[@tanya292]

Niles is the best friend ever.

[@abedineamah1]

Niles is my favorite character in this show second by cc

[@jefflong1799]

This is a GREAT collection! Nile's voice in the last scene is Screaming "Disney-animation character.." (to me).. 😅

[@sidoniemany2339]

This show is a gem.

[@KatyTerBerg]

Niles was ALL OF US. If they had drug this out any longer, we all would have just spontaneously combusted. 😆

[@janinecox256]

They are so adorable together!

[@jodyperdue5561]

I just love Niles😊

[@badtanline]

Niles the hardest working man in love business

[@Blessed15]

The last clip KILLED ME!!! 🤣

[@shh3216]

The end is the best 😂😂😂😂 Niles 👏🏼👏🏼

[@fg-nn9qs]

I'm sure that if the series had been broadcast in these times, Niles would have already written many Fran and Max fanfics 😂

[@gloria-du3op]

Niles was superb. ♥

[@crsytaltan]

thank you for compiling this!!! i will cherish this video FOR LIFE

[@noelogden1625]

The show that mastered saying something without actually saying it 😂

[@ytuser_3122]

Niles at the end killed me 😂

[@styleandflair6860]

how have I just now discovered this? I love this lmao

[@mick16wtf]

That Columbo joke was fantastic

[@LilacBoots]

10:16 makes me cackle everytime!

[@Monedula]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@daykibaran9668]

I’m thinking the same as Niles, why does she need to come in at this moment

[@rachels6808]

Niles is truly a gem.

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

I remember seeing this show on Nick at Nite when I was 11 or something. I’m 24 now and this is the first time I’ve been recommended a YT vid related to it wow lol

[@lamipurpure7992]

9:49 lmao Niles was so confounded he developed an american accent lmfao

[@itamochivargas6233]

I don't even blame him, I became British in those few seconds.

[@jbaby362]

6:12 now I get why I love Niles so much😂 we were bonding over on the same wavelength

[@myheart715]

Niles absolutely SNAPPED 😂 can’t say I blame him

[@lalida6432]

And *how* many years did they do this oblivious routine? I wasn’t a regular viewer back then.

[@jbaby362]

YEARS, YEARS it was maddening 😂

[@marilena84312]

My conclusion on this: poor niles 😅

[@armyforlife3191]

I loved watching this when I was little. I was born on ‘01. I watched it on late. I thought the nanny was so pretty

[@realidadlavidareal6950]

These are the best moments so dumb but love it❤

[@stobbi38]

Been years since I’ve watched this and I don‘t remember this being the concept of the entire show but I guess it was hahah

[@safetynetspov]

Niles was their number 1 shipper for yearsssss like 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@shairafaiza7261]

I love the fact you acknowledged that they’re zionists! Free Palestine ❤🇵🇸

[@tirilu322]

You know, watching this I'm really wondering how we managed to survive all those seasons with those two oblivious eggheads.

[@TJUC123]

I love how most of this video has Niles in between the both of them being their biggest shipper and getting irritated that they just won’t say what needs to be said. Just SAY IT!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@crayolaclouds2696]

Niles is the best ever, bless him and hope he got a good pension 😂

[@hushtarot1111]

I was so overjoyed when they got married! 🙌 they were definitely soulmates 😂❤

[@ispyamoose]

I mean, really, the whole show is Niles being the best character for 6 seasons straight 🤣😂 but UUUUUGH that last clip is chef's kiss lol

[@katka5407]

This is truly great,thank you for this!❤

[@palmyrabell996]

youre amazing for including that description :)

[@Diana45251]

They was ment to be together

[@Someloser3232]

This was what started my slow burn addiction

[@soulinlove369]

🎉 i loved the series, watched it as a young child, mainly because i had a crush on Fran 😂 explains some later faux pas of my life 😂 ... oh god lol, and Niles was my favorite character and how he always teased Cc.; I knew they would get together... btw. Fran Drescher has a brutal story, strong soul! and shes a libra too😂 like the russian tovaris; strong and very versatile signs.

[@soulinlove369]

🎉 now, if i had Sheffields house i would have 100% Niles as my butler - like Bruce Wayne and Alfred 😂 oh wait i need a fortune first 😂 never mind; I take a small one hobbit house with my library and a big garden to grow plants and tea herbs there... ❤

[@TutorGirl2]

I rewatch tye entire show now qnd has such a delightful time. Back then i was little. Today getting all the jokes and humer. Wow. So much better than a lot of new shows these days 😊

[@letoilee8906]

Niles❤❤❤

[@nmgram8356]

10:10 Niles' amazing!! 😂😂😂

[@faith5584]

Niles in the last clip is me with every Ship I’ve every had! 🤣

[@leorobin832]

I love the writers of this show

[@Samantha-qj9wq]

I need Fran's top in the second example of this video. WOW.

[@sarahberkner]

I randomly got recommended this though I've never seen the show, and I watched it because it looks funny and it is! But if people would be more direct in real life that would be great, but in sitcoms it ends the episode early. They should tell them they're perfect for each other.

[@T56757]

The best.

[@unslumper2]

I need a Nile in my life

[@EceSolmaz-hy1di]

I love them sooooo muuuuchhh

[@Jungshook0123]

Niles has had it 😭 I gotta rewatch this series now

[@purplestorm9004]

One thing about Niles he was gonna drop them hints

[@OneMinuteCreepyClips]

5:57 Did she just bite off the top stem part of the pear??

[@taylertayler8088]

7:33😁

[@devinahariprasad474]

It being so painfully obvious 🥺

[@YoungABBALover2046]

My favorite couple is Fran and Maxwell! My ship name for it is "Franaxwell"!

[@toyang..]

he's so T_T

[@dabombdiggity46]

When niles hits the american accent 😂😂😂

[@TutorGirl2]

10:15 from where? I want to watch it again

[@madmaria88]

was that a nipple slip that was blurred out at 8:24 ?

[@briarchambliss]

finding out nile's is actually american was the real plot twist of the show