Episode 1
Father, Dear Father (1)
24m
Ann's ex-husband tells her that he can no longer pay her child support for his daughters.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Joseph Campanella
TV series
One Day at a Time
1975TV-PG9 seasons6.8 / 10
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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Synopsis
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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Episode 2
Father, Dear Father (2)
24m
Ed is forced to admit the truth to Julie and Barbara.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Joseph Campanella
Episode 3
Ann's Friend
24m
Ann is stunned when a friend says she's leaving her husband.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars James Karen, Arlene Golonka
Episode 4
Bob's New Girl
24m
Barbara has been steadily dating Cliff and soon finds herself trying to gently discourage Bob from pursuing her. However, Bob is sure he can win her away from Cliff, that's when Ann encourages Bob to perhaps date other women. He does but Barbara's reaction to Bob's new girlfriend is incredibly telling.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars John Putch, Scott Colomby, Elissa Leeds
Episode 5
Schneider's Helper
24m
While he's recovering from a back injury, Schneider needs an assistant maintenance man to help out with his work around the building. Barbara suggests that Schneider hire her disabled friend, Jackie. Schneider reluctantly takes on the kid who does his best to prove he can do the job. However, when there is a gas leak in the building, Jackie's competence is put to the test.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Brad Rearden
Episode 6
Yes, Sir, That's My Baby
24m
Sally, an old school friend of Barbara's shows up for a visit with some news, she's now a mother. Originally, she agreed with the father to give the baby up for adoption but after one look at the baby, decided to keep it. However, the big bombshell is dropped when she mentions that the father is Cliff Randall, Barbara's boyfriend.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Scott Colomby
Episode 7
The Dating Game (a.k.a.) Ann's Dating Game
24m
Ann is interested in a business associate but isn't quite sure how to convey her romantic interest to him. Barbara and Julie suggest that she just make the first move and call him, which she does. However, he isn't quite getting the hints and assumes that when she asks him out the dinner is business instead of pleasure.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nicolas Coster
Episode 8
Peabody's War
24m
""Mr.Peabody"".An elderly resident in the ""Romano's""apartment building refuses to pay higher rent to allow the building's owners to throw him out.Because he is old and disabled.He locks himself in ""The Romano's Apartment""with a shotgun and will hold the family hostage.Until he can get on tv and tell the buildings owners to allow him to stay in his apartment and pay a fair rent price for it.On a sad not,this was Mr.J.Pat O'Malley's last tv performance.He would spend his last years living at The Motion Picture and TV Home in Woodland Hills,Ca.,Until his death in 1986.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars J. Pat O'Malley
Episode 9
Jealousy (1)
24m
Julie and Barbara become rivals when they fall for the leader of a rock group. First of two parts.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Greg Evigan, Randy Brooks
Episode 10
Jealousy (2)
24m
Conclusion. The battle for the band leader continues as Barbara tries to win him back from Julie.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Greg Evigan, Randy Brooks
Episode 11
The Arab Connection
24m
Ann plays hostess to an Arab sheik while Julie leads a demonstration against his country's economic policy.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Charles Siebert
Episode 12
Hold the Mustard
24m
The pace of Barbara's restaurant job proves to be faster than she anticipated.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars John Putch
Episode 13
Girl Talk
24m
Ann and the girls spend a warm Christmas Eve in a frigid mountain cabin.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 14
The Married Man (1)
24m
In the first of a three-part story, Ann and a sportswriter begin a promising romance.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Ed JuristGuest stars David Spielberg
Episode 15
The Married Man (2)
24m
In the second of a three-part story, a smooth-sailing romance between Ann and a sportswriter hits the rocks.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Ed JuristGuest stars David Spielberg
Episode 16
The Married Man (3)
24m
Ann considers pursuing a relationship with her married sports writer, but soon concludes that to do so would strip her of her self respect.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars David Spielberg
Episode 17
Going Nowhere
24m
Julie is depressed because her designing career seems to have reached a dead end.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 18
Francine Strikes Again
24m
Francine uses her feminine wiles to wrest away one of Ann's big accounts.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Shelley Fabares, Charles Siebert
Episode 19
The Dental Hygienist
24m
Only hours after they meet, Ann's old pal and Schneider are ready to sail off on a romantic cruise.
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Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 20
The Piano Teacher
24m
The baby grand delivered to Ann by mistake belongs to her next-door neighbor, a slightly unstrung piano teacher who begins giving lessons in her living room.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Steve Franken
Episode 21
The Broken Nose
24m
Barbara learns a lesson about beauty after Schneider accidentally opens a door smack into her nose.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars John Putch
Episode 22
Mad for Each Other
24m
Julie falls for an egotistical filmmaker whose temperament exactly matches her own.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Wayne Powers, Hilly Hicks
Episode 23
The Graduation
24m
Barbara's high school graduation has arrived and she's all excited, except for two issues. First, she's unsure if she wants to attend the University of Wisconsin, like her father did and second she's up in arms, trying to make a decision on whether to hang out at a party with friends or one with just family after graduation.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray, Anne Seymour
Episode 24
Fear of Success
24m
A lucrative offer to direct public relations for a computer firm prompts Ann to give Mr. Davenport two weeks' notice.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Beeson Carroll, Charles Siebert, Norman Alden, Richard McKenzie
Episode 25
Grandma Leaves Grandpa
24m
Ann is all set to go away for the weekend to a ski lodge, however her plans are put to a halt when Grandma Romano drops by with the announcement that she's left Ann's father and now would like to stay with Ann and the girls. Not quite taking her seriously, Ann is dealt a blow of reality when her father drops by needing a place to stay as well.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray, Melonie Magruder, Jeff Corey
Episode 26
Schneider Gets Fired
24mfinale
Schneider quits because the landlord refuses his raise request.
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Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Ronnie Schell, Allison McKay
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about One Day at a Time
Cast
Bonnie FranklinAnn Romano
Valerie BertinelliBarbara Cooper
Pat Harrington Jr.Dwayne Schneider
Mackenzie PhillipsJulie Cooper
Boyd GainesMark Royer
Howard HessemanSam Royer
Michael LembeckMax Horvath
Nanette FabrayKatherine RomanoCredits
- Created by
- Whitney Blake, Allan Manings
- Written by
- George Tibbles, Stephen Sustarsic, David Adam Silverman, Paul Haggis, Gy Waldron, Linda Marsh, Peter Noah, Ed Jurist, Elias Davis, David Pollock, Allan Manings, Danny Simon, Charlie Hauck, Winston Moss
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 210
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- TAT Communications Company
- Allwhit Inc.
- Embassy TelevisionUnited States
Themes
single mothersitcom
