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The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and new building superintendent in Indianapolis.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 9 - Barbara's Friend (1)
    8.6/10(128 votes)

    #1 - Barbara's Friend (1)

    S3:E9

    While agonizes over whether Cliff Randall will invite her to the Grateful Dead concert, she has to contend with a over-eager girl trying to be her friend. When reality sinks in, she reaches out to Barbara at the last moment.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 5 - Schneider's Helper
    8.6/10(126 votes)

    #2 - Schneider's Helper

    S4:E5

    While he's recovering from a back injury, Schneider needs an assistant maintenance man to help out with his work around the building. Barbara suggests that Schneider hire her disabled friend, Jackie. Schneider reluctantly takes on the kid who does his best to prove he can do the job. However, when there is a gas leak in the building, Jackie's competence is put to the test.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 6 - Yes, Sir, That's My Baby
    8.4/10(124 votes)

    #3 - Yes, Sir, That's My Baby

    S4:E6

    Sally, an old school friend of Barbara's shows up for a visit with some news, she's now a mother. Originally, she agreed with the father to give the baby up for adoption but after one look at the baby, decided to keep it. However, the big bombshell is dropped when she mentions that the father is Cliff Randall, Barbara's boyfriend.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 1 - Back to School
    8.4/10(108 votes)

    #4 - Back to School

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 5 - Barbara's Emergence
    8.3/10(131 votes)

    #5 - Barbara's Emergence

    S2:E5

    Hoping to attract desirable males, Barbara decides to change her image.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 12 - Happy New Year
    8.3/10(125 votes)

    #6 - Happy New Year

    S2:E12

    The girls put on a New Year's show at a retirement home.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 6 - Bob Loves Barbara
    8.3/10(122 votes)

    #7 - Bob Loves Barbara

    S3:E6

    An insecure boy interested in dating Barbara bolsters his confidence by taking out a notorious classmate first.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 10 - Barbara's Friend (2)
    8.3/10(134 votes)

    #8 - Barbara's Friend (2)

    S3:E10

    Barbara's classmate phones to say she's taken a drug overdose. Conclusion.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 16 - Barbara's Rebellion
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    #9 - Barbara's Rebellion

    S3:E16

    Frustrated over not getting enough attention at home, Barbara rebells by running away to a Chicago motel room with Bob Morton.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 12 - Hold the Mustard
    8.3/10(107 votes)

    #10 - Hold the Mustard

    S4:E12

    The pace of Barbara's restaurant job proves to be faster than she anticipated.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 21 - The Broken Nose
    8.3/10(109 votes)

    #11 - The Broken Nose

    S4:E21

    Barbara learns a lesson about beauty after Schneider accidentally opens a door smack into her nose.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. One Day at a Time Season 8 Episode 21 - Buyer's Remorse
    8.3/10(112 votes)

    #12 - Buyer's Remorse

    S8:E21

    Barbara's newly friend Bob reveals he still has feelings for her.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 15 - Ann's Secretary
    8.2/10(119 votes)

    #13 - Ann's Secretary

    S3:E15

    Ann learns that a secretary she just hired is a reputed drug user.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 4 - Bob's New Girl
    8.2/10(109 votes)

    #14 - Bob's New Girl

    S4:E4

    Barbara has been steadily dating Cliff and soon finds herself trying to gently discourage Bob from pursuing her. However, Bob is sure he can win her away from Cliff, that's when Ann encourages Bob to perhaps date other women. He does but Barbara's reaction to Bob's new girlfriend is incredibly telling.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 7 Episode 15 - Barbara's Crisis
    8.2/10(104 votes)

    #15 - Barbara's Crisis

    S7:E15

    Barbara fears that her marriage plans will dissolve after she learns that she can't conceive a child.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 8 Episode 7 - Lovers & Other Parents
    8.2/10(104 votes)

    #16 - Lovers & Other Parents

    S8:E7

    Barbara's scheme to get her mother and Mark's newly divorced father together at a dinner party gets faster results than she anticipated.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 13 - Father David
    8.1/10(132 votes)

    #17 - Father David

    S1:E13

    The girls cajole David into chaperoning a party while Ann is away.

    Director:Howard Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 9 Episode 11 - Dear Max
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #18 - Dear Max

    S9:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 9 Episode 21 - Off We Go
    8.1/10(113 votes)

    #19 - Off We Go

    S9:E21

    Ann gets a job offer in London and ponders taking it. Despite getting nagged by her mother, she decides to accept the job. This leads her to wonder how she's going to tell the rest of her family that she's leaving.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  20. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 1 - The Runaways (1)
    8.0/10(128 votes)

    #20 - The Runaways (1)

    S2:E1

    Julie turns to her boyfriend when she and her mother reach an impasse regarding education, employment and marriage. (Part 1 of 4)

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 4 - The Runaways (4)
    8.0/10(131 votes)

    #21 - The Runaways (4)

    S2:E4

    Their possessions stolen, runaways Julie and her boyfriend consider calling Barbara for help. (Part 4 of 4)

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 7 - David's New Job (2)
    8.0/10(117 votes)

    #22 - David's New Job (2)

    S2:E7

    As David works on Barbara and Julie, and as they pressure Ann to consider marrying David, Ann is faced with a serious decision..... she is not ready to marry again. David goes on without her.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 9 - Schneider's Pride and Joy
    8.0/10(141 votes)

    #23 - Schneider's Pride and Joy

    S2:E9

    Schneider touts his visiting nephew as a model gentleman, unaware that the youth is a thief.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 6 Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #24 - Teacher's Pet

    S6:E1

    Barbara went all out on a paper for a government class and ends up with a D. When she goes in to see her professor, she soon discovers, that she certainly can get a higher grade on her paper, that is if she accepts her professor's advances. Later, Barbara determines to bring him to justice and files a complaint against him.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One Day at a Time Season 8 Episode 3 - Honeymoon's Over
    8.0/10(107 votes)

    #25 - Honeymoon's Over

    S8:E3

    Barbara tries to adapt to life at Mark's rooming house, where her new husband's friends, including a scantily clad woman, breeze in and out without knocking to use the bathroom, or asking to use the closet and community refrigerator.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:George Tibbles

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Best Episodes Summary

"Barbara's Friend (1)" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 8.6/10 based on 128 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/29/1977. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Schneider's Helper".