The BEST episodes of One Day at a Time season 1

Every episode of One Day at a Time season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Day at a Time season 1!

This sitcom follows recently divorced mother (Ann Romano) and her two teenage daughters (Barbara and Julie) as they start a new life together in Indianapolis, They are befriended by the building superintendent (Dwayne Schneider), who treats them like family. Together, these four main characters face life's challenges together.

Last Updated: 9/4/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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David Loves Ann
star
8.33
6 votes

#1 - David Loves Ann

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/1976

David pressures Ann to respond to his marriage proposal.

Writer: Charlie Hauck
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Father David
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8.33
3 votes

#2 - Father David

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/16/1976

The girls coax David into letting them throw a party while Ann is away.

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Julie's Best Friend
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8.29
7 votes

#3 - Julie's Best Friend

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/20/1976

Julie wants all the expensive things that her rich friend has.

Writer: Danny Simon, Edward Kutner, Steve White
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The College Man
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8.17
6 votes

#4 - The College Man

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/9/1976

Julie's date seems to prefer Ann.

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Super Blues
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8.00
7 votes

#5 - Super Blues

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/1976

Schneider crashes Ann's house party.

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David Plus Two
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8.00
5 votes

#6 - David Plus Two

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/1976

Ann discovers David and a young woman in a compromising position.

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Dad Comes Back (Part 2)
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7.80
5 votes

#7 - Dad Comes Back (Part 2)

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/1976

Barbara naively announces the reconciliation of her parents.

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Fighting City Hall
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7.75
4 votes

#8 - Fighting City Hall

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/17/1976

Ann's angry letter to President Ford causes a visit from the Secret Service.

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All the Way
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7.33
6 votes

#9 - All the Way

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/1976

Julie's boyfriend pressures her to sleep with him.

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Chicago Rendezvous
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7.24
25 votes

#10 - Chicago Rendezvous

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/23/1975

Ann's new boyfriend invites her to spend the weekend with him.

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Jealousy
star
7.12
17 votes

#11 - Jealousy

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/30/1975

Ann fears the girls are rejecting her in favor of their father's steady girlfriend.

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How to Succeed Without Trying
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7.08
13 votes

#12 - How to Succeed Without Trying

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/6/1976

Ann takes a job with a lascivious older man.

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Ann's Decision
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7.05
40 votes

#13 - Ann's Decision

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/16/1975

Newly divorced Ann Romano won't let her daughter go camping with boys.

Writer: Allan Manings, Jack Elinson, Norman Paul
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Dad Comes Back (Part 1)
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6.75
4 votes

#14 - Dad Comes Back (Part 1)

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/23/1976

Ann's ex-husband announces his plans to remarry.

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Julie's Job
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6.33
6 votes

#15 - Julie's Job

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/1976

Julie gets a waitress job in a grubby diner on the rough side of town.

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