Ep 16. Uncanny Nanny

Uncanny Nanny is the sixteenth episode of the first season of Family Affair. The episode revolves around the arrival of a new nanny for the Davis family, named Miss Faversham. The children have had many nannies in the past, but Miss Faversham seems different from the rest. With her stern demeanor and no-nonsense attitude, the children are wary of her.

Uncle Bill is skeptical of the new nanny as well. He feels that she is too strict and that the children will not respond well to her. However, Miss Faversham proves to be efficient and capable, quickly winning over the children with her no-nonsense approach to discipline. She helps the children with their homework, sets up a strict schedule for them, and even makes them do chores around the house.

As she makes herself at home, Miss Faversham seems to know more about the children than she should. She often speaks in a cryptic and unsettling manner, claiming that she can hear the spirits of the house. Furthermore, she seems to have an uncanny knowledge of the children's interests and habits, knowing exactly how to push their buttons.

When Uncle Bill brings home a surprise for the children, a pet bird, Miss Faversham is not happy. She feels that the bird will be a distraction and will hinder the children's progress. Despite Uncle Bill's objections, Miss Faversham remains adamant, insisting that the bird must go.

As the episode progresses, Miss Faversham's behavior becomes increasingly strange. She starts to talk to the children in a mysterious and otherworldly manner, often hinting at things that no one else knows. The children become concerned and frightened, convinced that Miss Faversham is more than just a strict nanny.

Eventually, Uncle Bill confronts Miss Faversham about her unsettling behavior, demanding to know what is going on. Miss Faversham reveals that she is a psychic who has been drawn to the Davis family to help them deal with the spirits in their home. She claims that the spirits are causing the children to misbehave and act out, and that she has been sent to help them.

Uncle Bill is skeptical at first, but as events unfold, he realizes that Miss Faversham may be telling the truth. Strange things begin to happen around the house, including unexplained noises and objects moving. Miss Faversham tries to help the family by communicating with the spirits and trying to help them move on.

While the family is initially resistant to Miss Faversham's claims, they eventually come around and start to believe that she may be able to help them. In the end, Miss Faversham is able to communicate with the spirits and help them move on, restoring peace to the Davis home.

Overall, Uncanny Nanny is a thrilling and suspenseful episode of Family Affair that combines the classic sitcom format with elements of the supernatural. The episode explores themes of family, trust, and the supernatural, making it a memorable and entertaining addition to the first season of the show.