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Season 1 – One Day at a Time

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Divorced mother Ann Romano moves to Indianapolis with her daughters, rebellious Julie and wisecracking Barbara, where she struggles to raise the teens on her own. Ann tries to maintain a balance between being a career woman and caring for the girls, who she wants to be able to offer the independence she never had as a young woman. Schneider, the building's quirky superintendent, is a frequent visitor to the Romanos' apartment, where he offers the family his usually-unwanted advice on various topics. As the series progresses and Julie and Barbara get older, they head off into the workforce and start their own marriages, and Ann continues to mend her relationship with ex-husband Ed.

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One Day at a Time — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While One Day at a Time isn't as boundary-pushing as the best Norman Lear productions, it gets by on amiable charm and Bonnie Franklin's heartfelt performance.

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John Archibald St. Louis Post-Dispatch 07/22/2021
The opener of this frothy little show about a divorcee and her two teen-age daughters is -- well, it's great comedy, with enough truth and seriousness woven through it that it leaves you with a warm-fuzzy feeling afterward. Go to Full Review Lee Winfrey Philadelphia Inquirer 07/22/2021
It deserves a look from you. This is a funny, sensible, adult show. Go to Full Review Noel Holston Orlando Sentinel 07/22/2021
Inspired casting is one of the secrets of Lear's series' success, and One Day at a Time is no exception. As Ann, Bonnie Franklin, another of those "unknowns" Lear has a knack for finding, displays an exceptional emotional range and deft comedic skills. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider 12/20/2023
Once again, the Lear formula of tackling real-world issues, this time with a feminist bent, resonated with viewers. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/18/2021
2.5/4
It simply isn't as funny as other Lear properties, too often exhibiting the predictable rhythms and punchlines of the more standard sitcoms of the period. Go to Full Review Charles Benbow Tampa Bay Times 07/22/2021
A younger daughter, played by Valerie Bertinelli, makes this a female version of "Joe and Sons" -- only funnier. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anna K @RT13660884 03/01/2020 It's funny, it's witty & the characters feel so real! See more 10/25/2019 I love this show. I knew of Rita Moreno and Justina Machado but the rest were newbies for me. They totally won me over. I haven't loved a sitcom like this for years. It totally helped me when I was going through some difficult stuff and made me smile. love it See more 10/03/2019 Absolutly warm! Every time I see this show it makes me smile. See more 05/13/2019 very sweet and heartwarming show, even if not my absolute favourite. Very glad it exists, very good messages about family, social acceptance and overall wholesome themes that give me hope for humanity. Rita Moreno is absolute perfection See more 05/11/2019 My new favorite show, love, love, love. Hysterically funny! See more 05/01/2019 Most amazing i've ever seen!! See more Read all reviews
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Bonnie Franklin

Ann Romano

Mackenzie Phillips

Julie Cooper

Richard Masur

David Kane

Pat Harrington Jr.

Dwayne F. Schneider

Valerie Bertinelli

Barbara Cooper

Joseph Campanella

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 16, 1975 Ann's Decision Ann faces her first parental crisis as a newly divorced mother. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 23, 1975 Chicago Rendezvous Ann's ready to fly when she meets a handsome airline pilot. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 30, 1975 Jealousy Ann's jealous when the girls are enthralled with their father's new girlfriend. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 6, 1976 How to Succeed Without Trying Ann is faced with a dilemma when she finds that the man she wants a job from is interested in her. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 13, 1976 David Loves Ann Ann is thrown into an emotional turmoil when David proposes marriage. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 20, 1976 Julie's Best Friend Julie wants to attend the same college as her rich friend despite the fact that she can't afford it. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 27, 1976 Super Blues Ann fails to invite Schneider to her party. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 10, 1976 All the Way In one of the most critical times of their lives, Julie must come to terms with being a woman and Ann with being a mother. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 17, 1976 Fighting City Hall Ann's complaint over a mistake in her phone bill leads to trouble with the Secret Service. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 24, 1976 David Plus Two Ann learns another woman is eyeing David. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 2, 1976 Julie's Job Against her better judgment, Ann allows Julie to accept a job. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 9, 1976 The College Man Julie is jealous when her blind date seems to prefer Ann over her. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 16, 1976 Father David David gets more than he expected when he agrees to chaperone Julie and Barbara's party. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 23, 1976 Dad Comes Back The arrival of Ann's ex-husband Ed leads Barbara to hope for a reconciliation. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 30, 1976 Dad Comes Back The morning after Ed's overnight visit finds the girls hopeful and David worried. Details

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Season Info

Director
Hal Cooper
Screenwriter
Perry Grant, Howard Ostroff, Michael Loman, Allan Manings, Charlie Hauck, John Hess, Frank Buxton, Dick Bensfield, Norman Paul, Jack Elinson
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 16, 1975