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The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
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Episode 1
Barbara has begun her college education and feels very independent, balancing school work with social activities. Meanwhile, Ann begins to feel undereducated as she hears Barbara's experiences and makes a decision to go to college. The big surprise comes when she is taking the same course as Barbara.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 2
Barbara's latest boyfriend, Brad is putting the pressure on her big time to have sex. Barbara honestly does not know what to do and isn't quite sure she wants to accommodate his sexual demands but at the same time doesn't want to lose him. So, she decides that perhaps she should and goes out and buys some contraceptives.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 3
Julie returns from a ski trip sporting a meek fiance, an impending wedding date and an unexcited best man.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Morgan Stevens
Episode 4
Best man Max insists that his amorous intentions toward Julie are honorable, even as the wedding party assembles.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray, Morgan Stevens
Episode 5
Newlyweds Julie and Max return from their honeymoon to an apartment they can't afford because Max has been laid off from his job.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 6
A psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray
Episode 7
Barbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 8
Ann pressures her assistant into working on a Saturday night at her place.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Linda MarshGuest stars John Hillerman, Gary Dontzig
Episode 9
Barbara tries to earn some extra money by selling football betting cards. However, Schneider gets arrested when Barbara involves him in her illegal football pool activities.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Terry Kiser
Episode 10
After Ann rushes out to yet another appointment, her family shouldn't be so surprised to learn she has suffered a heart attack.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 11
A feud erupts between Schneider and Max for male dominance in the Romano household as well as the attention of Ann and the girls.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Winston Moss
Episode 12
Ann and the family put on another show at the senior citizen hotel.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray, Dick O'Neill, Nedra Volz, David Fresco, Helen Kleeb
Episode 13
After a man-on-the-street chat with a newscaster, Schneider is offered a job as a male model, but becomes depressed when he learns the role he is to portray.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 14
A fast talking insurance man from Buffalo can't decide whether he would rather romance Barbara, Ann or Grandma Romano.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray
Episode 15
Barbara's desire to live near campus and Max's new job in Houston have Ann pondering the thought of living alone for the first time in her life.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 16
Grandma Romano moves to Indianapolis, takes an apartment in Ann's building and finds a job in her office.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Nanette Fabray, John Hillerman
Episode 17
Barbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 18
The topsy-turvy years in Schneider's building are fondly remembered (in clips from past shows) when condominium conversion threatens to disperse the tenants.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 19
Schneider, Ann and the girls continue to reminisce about the past as the construction of condominiums seems to be a sure thing.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 20
Barbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Linda MarshGuest stars John Putch, Amy Gibson
Episode 21
A binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 22
After Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 23
Ann's boss, Mr. Connors is going through a rough time after his wife walks out on him, citing that he has become too boring for her taste. To cheer him up, Ann invites him out to dinner but when Schneider crashes the dinner, Mr. Connors gets some lessons in picking up the ladies and ends up with a gold-digger.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars John Hillerman
Episode 24
Ann's archeology professor offers her love and companisonship and asks her to live with him Greece.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode 25
Schneider's cell mate from a gambling bust shows up and demands first class treatment or else.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Terry Kiser
Episode 26
While Schneider is making love to his girlfriend, she has a heart attack which ultimately leaves Schneider impotent. Schneider then goes to great lengths to remedy his problem to no avail. That is until Ann makes a suggestion concerning an ex-flame of Schneider's, but Schneider is unsure if he wants to take her advice.
Directed by Alan Rafkin
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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 Romano
CBSUnited States
