When the Sheffield house runs out of water and Maxwell's regular plumber is unavailable, Fran convinces him to hire her elderly cousin, . Irving arrives with his adolescent granddaughter, Tiffany , to assist with the repairs. While the plumbing is being fixed, several conflicts arise:
: The episode is famously remembered for the scene where Fran accidentally walks in on a naked Maxwell while he is taking a shower. The intense embarrassment this causes Maxwell eventually leads him to relent and allow Maggie to attend her party. [S1E14] The Family Plumbing
: Subplot humor involves Maxwell and C.C. auditioning showgirls for a new production, much to the distraction of Niles and the boys. Cast and Credits When the Sheffield house runs out of water
: This episode marks a milestone for Brighton’s character. Cast and Credits : This episode marks a
: During the scene where Fran catches Brighton and Tiffany kissing, actor Benjamin Salisbury reportedly breaks the fourth wall by glancing sheepishly at the camera.
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