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One Day at a Time
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
- Created by:
- Whitney Blake, Allan Manings
- Cast:
- Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli, Pat Harrington Jr., Mackenzie Phillips
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
Episode 1
Back to School
1979-09-30 · 24mBarbara 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.
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Pressure
1979-10-07 · 24mBarbara'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.
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Julie's Wedding (1)
1979-10-14 · 24mJulie returns from a ski trip sporting a meek fiance, an impending wedding date and an unexcited best man.
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Julie's Wedding (2)
1979-10-21 · 24mBest man Max insists that his amorous intentions toward Julie are honorable, even as the wedding party assembles.
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Home Again, Home Again
1979-10-28 · 24mNewlyweds Julie and Max return from their honeymoon to an apartment they can't afford because Max has been laid off from his job.
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Between Mother and Daughter
1979-11-04 · 24mA psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.
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Small Wonder
1979-11-11 · 24mBarbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.
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Et tu, Ann
1979-11-25 · 24mAnn pressures her assistant into working on a Saturday night at her place.
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A Little Larceny
1979-12-02 · 24mBarbara 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.
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Heart Attack
1979-12-09 · 24mAfter Ann rushes out to yet another appointment, her family shouldn't be so surprised to learn she has suffered a heart attack.
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Male Jealousy
1979-12-16 · 24mA feud erupts between Schneider and Max for male dominance in the Romano household as well as the attention of Ann and the girls.
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Happy New Year II
1979-12-30 · 24mAnn and the family put on another show at the senior citizen hotel.
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Schneider, the Model
1980-01-06 · 24mAfter 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.
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Triple Play
1980-01-27 · 24mA fast talking insurance man from Buffalo can't decide whether he would rather romance Barbara, Ann or Grandma Romano.
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So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling
1980-02-03 · 24mBarbara'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.
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Old Horizons
1980-02-10 · 24mGrandma Romano moves to Indianapolis, takes an apartment in Ann's building and finds a job in her office.
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Endless Elliot
1980-02-17 · 24mBarbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.
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Retrospective (1)
1980-02-24 · 24mThe topsy-turvy years in Schneider's building are fondly remembered (in clips from past shows) when condominium conversion threatens to disperse the tenants.
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Retrospective (2)
1980-02-24 · 24mSchneider, Ann and the girls continue to reminisce about the past as the construction of condominiums seems to be a sure thing.
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Girl with a Past
1980-03-02 · 24mBarbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.
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Perils of Plastic
1980-03-09 · 24mA binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.
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No Laughing Matter
1980-03-16 · 24mAfter Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.
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Connor's Crisis
1980-03-23 · 24mAnn'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.
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Grecian Yearn
1980-03-30 · 24mAnn's archeology professor offers her love and companisonship and asks her to live with him Greece.
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Pen Pals
1980-04-06 · 24mSchneider's cell mate from a gambling bust shows up and demands first class treatment or else.
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The Spirit is Willing
1980-04-13 · 24mWhile 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Bonnie Franklin
Ann Romano
Valerie Bertinelli
Barbara Cooper
Pat Harrington Jr.
Dwayne Schneider
Mackenzie Phillips
Julie Cooper
Boyd Gaines
Mark Royer
Howard Hesseman
Sam Royer
Michael Lembeck
Max Horvath
Nanette Fabray
Katherine Romano