The WORST episodes of One Day at a Time
Every episode of One Day at a Time ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of One Day at a Time!
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.
#1 - Alex's First Love
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/27/1981
An overprotective Ann frets over Alex's first date.
#2 - Alex's Project
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/5/1981
Nick won't let Alex get away with turning in a shoddy science project.
#3 - Caveat Emptor
Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/1981
Ann and Nick realize a client is involved in a bait-and-switch scheme.
#4 - Small Wonder II
Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/19/1981
A genius who once tutored Barbara has graduated from college at the age of 14.
#5 - Wicked Ann
Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/1981
Alex accuses Ann of keeping his father and mother apart.
#6 - Indianapolis Story
Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/1981
Ann's old boyfriend David arrives at her door.
#7 - Alex Moves In
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/1981
After his father's death, Alex comes to live with Ann and Barbara.
#8 - Airport
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/1981
Alex, Barbara and Schneider await Ann's flight by flirting at the airport.
#9 - Shake Hands
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/1981
Ann's old nemesis Francine proposes a business partnership.
#10 - Julie Shows Up (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/1981
Julie returns after having left Max.
#11 - Julie Shows Up (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/1981
Ann tries to prevent Julie and Max from divorcing.
#12 - Dinner at Seven (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/1981
Barbara's busy dating schedule backfires.
#13 - Dinner at Seven (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/1981
Barbara hatches a plan to repay Mark for their disastrous first date.
#14 - Plain Favorite
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/1981
Schneider contemplates taking Ann's cousin to a dance.
#15 - Once a Mom
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/15/1981
When Ann comes down with the flu, she resents her mother's doting.
#16 - Not So Silent Partner
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/1982
When Ann and Francine are turned down for a loan, Schneider enters the partnership.
#17 - Gift Horses
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/1982
While Ann is away, Barbara's grandmothers wage war for her affection.
#18 - Stick 'em Up
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/1982
Unwelcome guests arrive just in time for Barbara's surprise birthday party at the store.
#19 - Ann's Failure
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/1982
Barbara's engagement causes Ann to worry about getting old.
#20 - Grandma's Nest Egg
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/1982
Ann's mother strikes up an affair with Francine's father.
#21 - Barbara's Crisis
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/1982
Barbara fears that her marriage plans will dissolve when she learns that she can't conceive.
#22 - Mrs. O'Leary's Kid
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/1982
Alex is lauded as a hero despite having caused the danger himself.
#23 - Diamonds Are Forever
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/1982
The men go fishing and the women await their return, but they are talking about marriage.
#24 - The Defector
Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/21/1982
A Russian female athlete falls for Schneider and wants to defect.
#25 - Meow, Meow
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/28/1982
Ann and Francine battle over the same man.