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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 2

Every episode of One Day at a Time Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 2!

The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Runaways (1)" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Runaways (2)".

  • The Runaways (1)
    7.9/10119 votes

    #1 - The Runaways (1)

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1976

    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: N/A

  • The Runaways (2)
    7.8/10115 votes

    #2 - The Runaways (2)

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1976

    Ann is overcome by guilt after Chuck and Julie run away. (Part 2 of 4)

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Runaways (3)
    7.8/10115 votes

    #3 - The Runaways (3)

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1976

    Schneider uses CB radio to search for Julie and her boyfriend. (Part 3 of 4)

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Runaways (4)
    7.8/10123 votes

    #4 - The Runaways (4)

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/1976

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

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Barbara's Emergence
    8.5/10121 votes

    #5 - Barbara's Emergence

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/1976

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

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • David's New Job (1)
    7.6/10109 votes

    #6 - David's New Job (1)

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/1976

    David returns from Los Angeles with a job offer and hopes of marrying Ann. (Part 1 of 2)

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • David's New Job (2)
    7.9/10108 votes

    #7 - David's New Job (2)

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1976

    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: N/A

  • The Upholstery Ripoff
    7.6/10112 votes

    #8 - The Upholstery Ripoff

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/1976

    Ann must deal with an upholstery ripoff that invades her home.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Schneider's Pride and Joy
    7.8/10130 votes

    #9 - Schneider's Pride and Joy

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1976

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

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • A Visit from Dad
    7.1/10112 votes

    #10 - A Visit from Dad

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/1976

    Ann's visiting father tries to persuade her to return home.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Maestro
    7.7/10116 votes

    #11 - The Maestro

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1976

    Ann finds herself attracted to the piano player who has moved into the building.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Happy New Year
    8.4/10117 votes

    #12 - Happy New Year

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/28/1976

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

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • J.C. and Julie (1)
    6.8/10104 votes

    #13 - J.C. and Julie (1)

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/4/1977

    Julie's religious zeal is driving Ann and Barbara crazy. First of two parts.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • J.C. and Julie (2)
    6.9/10102 votes

    #14 - J.C. and Julie (2)

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1977

    Julie applies her religious zeal to a drunken derelict, whom she found in a garbage can. Conclusion.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Car
    7.5/10110 votes

    #15 - The New Car

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/1977

    Ann won't allow her ex-husband to spoil Julie and Barbara with a new car.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Schneider Loves Ginny
    6.7/10105 votes

    #16 - Schneider Loves Ginny

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/1977

    Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Ginny's Child
    6.4/10106 votes

    #17 - Ginny's Child

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1977

    Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Julie's Operation
    7.7/10110 votes

    #18 - Julie's Operation

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/8/1977

    With the family doctor away and Julie down with possible appendicitis, Ann accepts the services of a young resident.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Traveling Salesperson
    7.2/10106 votes

    #19 - The Traveling Salesperson

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/15/1977

    Ann's boss has second thoughts about a woman's ability to handle the job he just gave to Ann.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Butterfields
    5.6/10107 votes

    #20 - The Butterfields

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/22/1977

    Julie writes Chuck a Dear John letter, while Ann finds herself in the middle of a feud between Chuck's parents.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • Barbara Plus Two
    7.7/10111 votes

    #21 - Barbara Plus Two

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/1977

    Barbara accepts an invitation to a school dance, then can't turn another one down.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Singles Bar
    7.0/10109 votes

    #22 - The Singles Bar

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/8/1977

    Ginny persuades Ann to go to a singles bar.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The College Question
    7.1/10107 votes

    #23 - The College Question

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/15/1977

    Tired from cramming for entrance exams, Julie doesn't want to go to college anymore.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?
    7.5/10104 votes

    #24 - The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 3/22/1977

    ""Barbera""and ""Julie""want to sneak out to a party on a school night.This occurs,while""Ms.Romano""is away on a business trip to Las Vegas.But the girls are fearful that their mother might find out that they're heading to the party and their beaus(Especially ""Cliff Randell"").So they try to reach their mother via a phone call.But they find out that ""Ms.Romano""didn't reach her hotel.This is one episode.Where both Ms.Philips and Ms.Bertinelli's characters show another side to their characters and to the characters'relationship.That there is a warm and caring friendship to these two young women and not an angry rivelry.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: N/A