9. Educating Fran

Fran goes to Maggie's school to have a word with her Philosophy teacher and ends up developing a crush on him. After having to ask Maggie for her approval, Fran starts dating the gorgeous Jewish bachelor, which, of course, upsets Mr. Sheffield (who won't do anything regarding his true feelings towards Fran).

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Fran goes to Maggie's school to have a word with her philosophy teacher, Steve ( Harry Hamlin ), and develops a crush on him. After asking Maggie for her approval, Fran starts dating the gorgeous Jewish bachelor, which, of course, upsets Mr. Sheffield but still doesn't prod him to reveal his true feelings towards Fran. Fran lies about her age to Professor Steve, and later pays the price when his astrologist tells him he should be with a woman in her mid-thirties. Meanwhile, Niles and C.C. become addicted to Spanish soap operas.

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