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One Day at a Time

TV·1975–1984·9 seasons, 209 episodes·CBS·Comedy·30m·6.5·Created by Whitney Blake, Allan Manings

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The struggles of a 1970s single mother raising two teenage daughters gets its first TV slot with this instant hit sitcom.

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Episodes by season

Season0115Episodes1975–76AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Ann's DecisionDecember 16, 1975Ann Romano is now on her own with her two daughters Julie and Barbara and must decide whether to let Julie go on a mixed camp out.
  2. S01E02Chicago RendezvousDecember 23, 1975Everyone but Ann is aware how deep she is involved with her boyfriend, her first relationship since her divorce.
  3. S01E03JealousyDecember 30, 1975Ann is jealous of her girls spending time with her ex-husband's girlfriend. Julie is jealous of her boyfriend's looks toward a cheerleader.
  4. S01E04How to Succeed Without TryingJanuary 6, 1976When her boyfriend gets her a job at a public relations firm, Ann is worried that they are more interested in her sex appeal.
  5. S01E05David Loves AnnJanuary 13, 1976David proposes to Ann first giving her a week and then asking for an answer immediately.
  6. S01E06Julie's Best FriendJanuary 20, 1976Julie has a new friend with expensive tastes and Julie starts demanding the same things from her mother.
  7. S01E07Super BluesJanuary 27, 1976Ann plans a party inviting other building residents and Schneider gets upset when he finds out that he's not invited.
  8. S01E08All the WayFebruary 10, 1976When Ann finds out that Julie is being pressured by Chuck to have sex, Ann tells her to carefully think about it and make her own decision.
  9. S01E09Fighting City HallFebruary 17, 1976An excessive phone bill has Ann writing everyone from city hall to the President and the Secret Service shows up at her door.
  10. S01E10David Plus TwoFebruary 24, 1976Ann questions her platonic relationship with David when she finds him in a compromising position with a fellow tenant.
  11. S01E11Julie's JobMarch 2, 1976Julie gets a job as a waitress in a bad section of town so she can earn money for a car after Ann turned her down and told her to go out and
  12. S01E12The College ManMarch 9, 1976Julie's date with a college student turns sour when he seems interested in her Mother and Ann doesn't mind the attention.
  13. S01E13Father DavidMarch 16, 1976Barbara and Julie try to sneak beer into a party that David is chaperoning.
  14. S01E14Dad Comes Back (1)March 23, 1976Ann is all excited about her new job until she learns that her ex-husband is getting married.
  15. S01E15Dad Comes Back (2)March 30, 1976Julie and Barbara are hoping to get their parents back together, but they learn to accept that that is not going to happen.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0224Episodes1976–77AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01The Runaways (1)September 28, 1976Julie and Chuck run away after Julie has an argument with Ann about her future.
  2. S02E02The Runaways (2)October 5, 1976Julie and Chuck are on the run while Ann is racked with guilt.
  3. S02E03The Runaways (3)October 12, 1976Scheinder is hooking up with truckers trying to find the runaways using his CB radio.
  4. S02E04The Runaways (4)October 19, 1976After all their things are stolen, Julie and Chuck consider calling her sister Barbara.
  5. S02E05Barbara's EmergenceOctober 26, 1976Barbara decides to change her image.
  6. S02E06David's New Job (1)November 9, 1976David returns from Los Angeles with a job offer and the intention of marrying Ann.
  7. S02E07David's New Job (2)November 16, 1976David returns from Los Angeles and asks Ann to marry him and join him there. Then he starts to work on the girls to help him.
  8. S02E08The Upholstery RipoffNovember 23, 1976
  9. S02E09Schneider's Pride and JoyNovember 30, 1976
  10. S02E10A Visit from DadDecember 7, 1976
  11. S02E11The MaestroDecember 14, 1976
  12. S02E12Happy New YearDecember 28, 1976
  13. S02E13J.C. and Julie (1)January 4, 1977
  14. S02E14J.C. and Julie (2)January 11, 1977
  15. S02E15The New CarJanuary 18, 1977
  16. S02E16Schneider Loves GinnyJanuary 25, 1977
  17. S02E17Ginny's ChildFebruary 1, 1977
  18. S02E18Julie's OperationFebruary 8, 1977
  19. S02E19The Traveling SalespersonFebruary 15, 1977
  20. S02E20The ButterfieldsFebruary 22, 1977
  21. S02E21Barbara Plus TwoMarch 1, 1977
  22. S02E22The Singles BarMarch 8, 1977
  23. S02E23The College QuestionMarch 15, 1977
  24. S02E24The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?March 22, 1977

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0324Episodes1977–78AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01The Older Man (1)September 27, 1977
  2. S03E02The Older Man (2)October 4, 1977
  3. S03E03The Older Man (3)October 11, 1977
  4. S03E04The Older Man (4)October 18, 1977
  5. S03E05Ann's Out-of-Town ClientOctober 25, 1977
  6. S03E06Bob Loves BarbaraNovember 1, 1977
  7. S03E07The Second Mrs. CooperNovember 8, 1977
  8. S03E08The Ghost WriterNovember 22, 1977
  9. S03E09Barbara's Friend (1)November 29, 1977
  10. S03E10Barbara's Friend (2)December 6, 1977
  11. S03E11Schneider's KidDecember 13, 1977
  12. S03E12Ann's CrisisDecember 27, 1977
  13. S03E13The Race Driver (1)January 3, 1978
  14. S03E14The Race Driver (2)January 10, 1978
  15. S03E15Ann's SecretaryJanuary 17, 1978
  16. S03E16Barbara's RebellionJanuary 30, 1978
  17. S03E17The New OwnerFebruary 6, 1978
  18. S03E18Ann's CompetitorFebruary 13, 1978
  19. S03E19The Dress DesignerFebruary 27, 1978
  20. S03E20Take the MoneyMarch 6, 1978
  21. S03E21Barbara the FinkMarch 13, 1978
  22. S03E22Julie's Big Move (1)March 20, 1978
  23. S03E23Julie's Big Move (2)March 27, 1978
  24. S03E24Ann, the FatherApril 3, 1978

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0426Episodes1978–79AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Father, Dear Father (1)September 18, 1978
  2. S04E02Father, Dear Father (2)September 25, 1978
  3. S04E03Ann's FriendOctober 2, 1978
  4. S04E04Bob's New GirlOctober 16, 1978
  5. S04E05Schneider's HelperOctober 23, 1978
  6. S04E06Yes, Sir, That's My BabyNovember 6, 1978
  7. S04E07The Dating Game (a.k.a.) Ann's Dating GameNovember 13, 1978
  8. S04E08Peabody's WarNovember 20, 1978
  9. S04E09Jealousy (1)November 27, 1978
  10. S04E10Jealousy (2)December 4, 1978
  11. S04E11The Arab ConnectionDecember 11, 1978
  12. S04E12Hold the MustardDecember 18, 1978
  13. S04E13Girl TalkDecember 25, 1978
  14. S04E14The Married Man (1)January 17, 1979
  15. S04E15The Married Man (2)January 17, 1979
  16. S04E16The Married Man (3)January 24, 1979
  17. S04E17Going NowhereJanuary 31, 1979
  18. S04E18Francine Strikes AgainFebruary 7, 1979
  19. S04E19The Dental HygienistFebruary 14, 1979
  20. S04E20The Piano TeacherFebruary 21, 1979
  21. S04E21The Broken NoseFebruary 28, 1979
  22. S04E22Mad for Each OtherMarch 7, 1979
  23. S04E23The GraduationMarch 18, 1979
  24. S04E24Fear of SuccessMarch 25, 1979
  25. S04E25Grandma Leaves GrandpaApril 8, 1979
  26. S04E26Schneider Gets FiredApril 15, 1979

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0526Episodes1979–80AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Back to SchoolSeptember 30, 1979
  2. S05E02PressureOctober 7, 1979
  3. S05E03Julie's Wedding (1)October 14, 1979
  4. S05E04Julie's Wedding (2)October 21, 1979
  5. S05E05Home Again, Home AgainOctober 28, 1979
  6. S05E06Between Mother and DaughterNovember 4, 1979
  7. S05E07Small WonderNovember 11, 1979
  8. S05E08Et tu, AnnNovember 25, 1979
  9. S05E09A Little LarcenyDecember 2, 1979
  10. S05E10Heart AttackDecember 9, 1979
  11. S05E11Male JealousyDecember 16, 1979
  12. S05E12Happy New Year IIDecember 30, 1979
  13. S05E13Schneider, the ModelJanuary 6, 1980
  14. S05E14Triple PlayJanuary 27, 1980
  15. S05E15So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not TellingFebruary 3, 1980
  16. S05E16Old HorizonsFebruary 10, 1980
  17. S05E17Endless ElliotFebruary 17, 1980
  18. S05E18Retrospective (1)February 24, 1980
  19. S05E19Retrospective (2)February 24, 1980
  20. S05E20Girl with a PastMarch 2, 1980
  21. S05E21Perils of PlasticMarch 9, 1980
  22. S05E22No Laughing MatterMarch 16, 1980
  23. S05E23Connor's CrisisMarch 23, 1980
  24. S05E24Grecian YearnMarch 30, 1980
  25. S05E25Pen PalsApril 6, 1980
  26. S05E26The Spirit is WillingApril 13, 1980

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0621Episodes1980–81AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Teacher's PetNovember 9, 1980
  2. S06E02The Amarillo ConnectionNovember 16, 1980
  3. S06E03Ann Meets Nick (1)November 23, 1980
  4. S06E04Ann Meets Nick (2)November 30, 1980
  5. S06E05Farewell, My SuiteDecember 7, 1980
  6. S06E06Merry WidowDecember 14, 1980
  7. S06E07The Drop OutDecember 21, 1980
  8. S06E08A Shot in the DarkJanuary 4, 1981
  9. S06E09Sunday FatherJanuary 11, 1981
  10. S06E10November Song (1)January 18, 1981
  11. S06E11November Song (2)January 18, 1981
  12. S06E12Five Fingered DiscountFebruary 1, 1981
  13. S06E13I Do, I DoFebruary 15, 1981
  14. S06E14A Tiny RomanceFebruary 22, 1981
  15. S06E15Out of BoundsMarch 8, 1981
  16. S06E16Once a MomMarch 15, 1981
  17. S06E17Alex's ProjectApril 5, 1981
  18. S06E18Caveat EmptorApril 5, 1981
  19. S06E19Small Wonder IIApril 19, 1981
  20. S06E20Wicked AnnMay 3, 1981
  21. S06E21Indianapolis StoryMay 10, 1981

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season0725Episodes1981–82AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Alex Moves InOctober 11, 1981
  2. S07E02AirportOctober 18, 1981
  3. S07E03Shake HandsOctober 25, 1981
  4. S07E04Julie Shows Up (1)November 8, 1981
  5. S07E05Julie Shows Up (2)November 15, 1981
  6. S07E06Dinner at Seven (1)November 29, 1981
  7. S07E07Dinner at Seven (2)December 6, 1981
  8. S07E08Plain FavoriteDecember 20, 1981
  9. S07E09Alex's First LoveDecember 27, 1981
  10. S07E10Not So Silent PartnerJanuary 3, 1982
  11. S07E11Gift HorsesJanuary 17, 1982
  12. S07E12Stick 'em UpJanuary 24, 1982
  13. S07E13Ann's FailureJanuary 31, 1982
  14. S07E14Grandma's Nest EggFebruary 7, 1982
  15. S07E15Barbara's CrisisFebruary 21, 1982
  16. S07E16Mrs. O'Leary's KidMarch 7, 1982
  17. S07E17Diamonds Are ForeverMarch 14, 1982
  18. S07E18The DefectorMarch 21, 1982
  19. S07E19Meow, MeowMarch 28, 1982
  20. S07E20HardballApril 4, 1982
  21. S07E21Vegas (1)April 11, 1982
  22. S07E22Vegas (2)April 18, 1982
  23. S07E23Orville and EmilyMay 2, 1982
  24. S07E24Hear Today, Gone TomorrowMay 9, 1982
  25. S07E25It's in the CardsMay 16, 1982

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season0826Episodes1982–83AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01The Perfect Wedding (1)September 26, 1982
  2. S08E02The Perfect Wedding (2)October 3, 1982
  3. S08E03Honeymoon's OverOctober 10, 1982
  4. S08E04Catcher in the MudOctober 17, 1982
  5. S08E05Last Time I Saw ParisOctober 24, 1982
  6. S08E06Auntie FrancineOctober 31, 1982
  7. S08E07Lovers & Other ParentsNovember 7, 1982
  8. S08E08Miracle of Birth (1)November 21, 1982
  9. S08E09Miracle of Birth (2)November 28, 1982
  10. S08E10First Things FirstDecember 12, 1982
  11. S08E11Pride and Privacy (1)December 19, 1982
  12. S08E12Pride and Privacy (2)December 26, 1982
  13. S08E13Pride and Privacy (3)January 2, 1983
  14. S08E14The CruiseJanuary 23, 1983
  15. S08E15Spare the ChildJanuary 30, 1983
  16. S08E16The HeroFebruary 13, 1983
  17. S08E17The Good LifeFebruary 20, 1983
  18. S08E18Social InsecurityMarch 6, 1983
  19. S08E19A Young Man's FancyMarch 7, 1983
  20. S08E20The LetterMarch 14, 1983
  21. S08E21Buyer's RemorseMarch 21, 1983
  22. S08E22Sonny BoyMarch 28, 1983
  23. S08E23PanziniMay 2, 1983
  24. S08E24SistersMay 9, 1983
  25. S08E25Second Time AroundMay 16, 1983
  26. S08E26Honeymoon IIMay 23, 1983

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

Season0922Episodes1983–84AiredSeason avg
  1. S09E01ShakedownOctober 2, 1983
  2. S09E02Take My ExOctober 16, 1983
  3. S09E03The DentistOctober 23, 1983
  4. S09E04The Bedtime StoryOctober 30, 1983
  5. S09E05Worried HeartNovember 6, 1983
  6. S09E06Baby Love (1)December 4, 1983
  7. S09E07Baby Love (2)December 4, 1983
  8. S09E08Travel AgentDecember 18, 1983
  9. S09E09Not a Creature Was StayingDecember 25, 1983
  10. S09E10Sam's ApartmentJanuary 1, 1984
  11. S09E11Dear MaxJanuary 8, 1984
  12. S09E12Never Hire a RelativeJanuary 15, 1984
  13. S09E13FiftyFebruary 12, 1984
  14. S09E14Woman of the HouseMarch 7, 1984
  15. S09E15Parting CompanyMarch 14, 1984
  16. S09E16Ave RomanoMarch 21, 1984
  17. S09E17Bringing in the ClownsApril 4, 1984
  18. S09E18Up in SmokeApril 25, 1984
  19. S09E19Meaning of LifeMay 2, 1984
  20. S09E20The Nearness of YouMay 14, 1984
  21. S09E21Off We GoMay 21, 1984
  22. S09E22Another Man's ShoesMay 28, 1984

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

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