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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 2

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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 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.

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  1. Background image for The Runaways (1)
    8.0/10(123 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)

    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Runaways (2)
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #2 - The Runaways (2)

    S2:E2

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Runaways (3)
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #3 - The Runaways (3)

    S2:E3

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Runaways (4)
    7.9/10(127 votes)

    #4 - The Runaways (4)

    S2:E4

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Barbara's Emergence
    8.2/10(126 votes)

    #5 - Barbara's Emergence

    S2:E5

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for David's New Job (1)
    7.6/10(114 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)

    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for David's New Job (2)
    7.9/10(113 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Upholstery Ripoff
    7.5/10(116 votes)

    #8 - The Upholstery Ripoff

    S2:E8

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Schneider's Pride and Joy
    7.8/10(135 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for A Visit from Dad
    7.1/10(116 votes)

    #10 - A Visit from Dad

    S2:E10

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Maestro
    7.6/10(120 votes)

    #11 - The Maestro

    S2:E11

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Happy New Year
    8.3/10(120 votes)

    #12 - Happy New Year

    S2:E12

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for J.C. and Julie (1)
    6.8/10(107 votes)

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

    S2:E13

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for J.C. and Julie (2)
    6.8/10(105 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for The New Car
    7.5/10(113 votes)

    #15 - The New Car

    S2:E15

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Schneider Loves Ginny
    6.8/10(108 votes)

    #16 - Schneider Loves Ginny

    S2:E16

    Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.

    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Ginny's Child
    6.4/10(110 votes)

    #17 - Ginny's Child

    S2:E17

    Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.

    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Julie's Operation
    7.7/10(113 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Traveling Salesperson
    7.2/10(109 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for The Butterfields
    5.5/10(110 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Barbara Plus Two
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #21 - Barbara Plus Two

    S2:E21

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Singles Bar
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #22 - The Singles Bar

    S2:E22

    Ginny persuades Ann to go to a singles bar.

    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for The College Question
    7.0/10(110 votes)

    #23 - The College Question

    S2:E23

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?
    7.5/10(107 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.

    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 123 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1976. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Runaways (2)".