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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!

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

    #1 - 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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  2. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 2 - The Runaways (2)
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #2 - The Runaways (2)

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 3 - The Runaways (3)
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #3 - The Runaways (3)

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #4 - 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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  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 6 - David's New Job (1)
    7.7/10(118 votes)

    #6 - David's New Job (1)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #7 - 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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  8. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 8 - The Upholstery Ripoff
    7.6/10(120 votes)

    #8 - The Upholstery Ripoff

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - 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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  10. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 10 - A Visit from Dad
    7.2/10(122 votes)

    #10 - A Visit from Dad

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 11 - The Maestro
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    #11 - The Maestro

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #12 - 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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  13. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 13 - J.C. and Julie (1)
    6.9/10(112 votes)

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

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 14 - J.C. and Julie (2)
    6.8/10(110 votes)

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

    S2:E14

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 15 - The New Car
    7.5/10(118 votes)

    #15 - The New Car

    S2:E15

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 16 - Schneider Loves Ginny
    6.8/10(113 votes)

    #16 - Schneider Loves Ginny

    S2:E16

    Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 17 - Ginny's Child
    6.5/10(115 votes)

    #17 - Ginny's Child

    S2:E17

    Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 18 - Julie's Operation
    7.7/10(118 votes)

    #18 - Julie's Operation

    S2:E18

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 19 - The Traveling Salesperson
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    #19 - The Traveling Salesperson

    S2:E19

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 20 - The Butterfields
    5.7/10(115 votes)

    #20 - The Butterfields

    S2:E20

    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:Unknown

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  21. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 21 - Barbara Plus Two
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #21 - Barbara Plus Two

    S2:E21

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 22 - The Singles Bar
    7.1/10(117 votes)

    #22 - The Singles Bar

    S2:E22

    Ginny persuades Ann to go to a singles bar.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 23 - The College Question
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    #23 - The College Question

    S2:E23

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

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 24 - The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?
    7.6/10(112 votes)

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

    S2:E24

    ""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:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Runaways (1)" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 128 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Runaways (2)".