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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 5

Every episode of One Day at a Time Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Back to School
    8.4/10(108 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 2 - Pressure
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #2 - Pressure

    S5:E2

    Barbara's latest boyfriend, Brad is putting the pressure on her big time to have sex. Barbara honestly does not know what to do and isn't quite sure she wants to accommodate his sexual demands but at the same time doesn't want to lose him. So, she decides that perhaps she should and goes out and buys some contraceptives.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 3 - Julie's Wedding (1)
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #3 - Julie's Wedding (1)

    S5:E3

    Julie returns from a ski trip sporting a meek fiance, an impending wedding date and an unexcited best man.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 4 - Julie's Wedding (2)
    7.1/10(109 votes)

    #4 - Julie's Wedding (2)

    S5:E4

    Best man Max insists that his amorous intentions toward Julie are honorable, even as the wedding party assembles.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 5 - Home Again, Home Again
    6.3/10(104 votes)

    #5 - Home Again, Home Again

    S5:E5

    Newlyweds Julie and Max return from their honeymoon to an apartment they can't afford because Max has been laid off from his job.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 6 - Between Mother and Daughter
    7.2/10(104 votes)

    #6 - Between Mother and Daughter

    S5:E6

    A psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 7 - Small Wonder
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    #7 - Small Wonder

    S5:E7

    Barbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 8 - Et tu, Ann
    7.0/10(113 votes)

    #8 - Et tu, Ann

    S5:E8

    Ann pressures her assistant into working on a Saturday night at her place.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Linda Marsh

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  9. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 9 - A Little Larceny
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #9 - A Little Larceny

    S5:E9

    Barbara tries to earn some extra money by selling football betting cards. However, Schneider gets arrested when Barbara involves him in her illegal football pool activities.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 10 - Heart Attack
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #10 - Heart Attack

    S5:E10

    After Ann rushes out to yet another appointment, her family shouldn't be so surprised to learn she has suffered a heart attack.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 11 - Male Jealousy
    6.5/10(106 votes)

    #11 - Male Jealousy

    S5:E11

    A feud erupts between Schneider and Max for male dominance in the Romano household as well as the attention of Ann and the girls.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Winston Moss

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  12. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 12 - Happy New Year II
    6.8/10(110 votes)

    #12 - Happy New Year II

    S5:E12

    Ann and the family put on another show at the senior citizen hotel.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 13 - Schneider, the Model
    5.4/10(107 votes)

    #13 - Schneider, the Model

    S5:E13

    After a man-on-the-street chat with a newscaster, Schneider is offered a job as a male model, but becomes depressed when he learns the role he is to portray.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 14 - Triple Play
    6.4/10(109 votes)

    #14 - Triple Play

    S5:E14

    A fast talking insurance man from Buffalo can't decide whether he would rather romance Barbara, Ann or Grandma Romano.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 15 - So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling
    7.9/10(103 votes)

    #15 - So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling

    S5:E15

    Barbara's desire to live near campus and Max's new job in Houston have Ann pondering the thought of living alone for the first time in her life.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 16 - Old Horizons
    6.3/10(102 votes)

    #16 - Old Horizons

    S5:E16

    Grandma Romano moves to Indianapolis, takes an apartment in Ann's building and finds a job in her office.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 17 - Endless Elliot
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    #17 - Endless Elliot

    S5:E17

    Barbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 18 - Retrospective (1)
    6.3/10(99 votes)

    #18 - Retrospective (1)

    S5:E18

    The topsy-turvy years in Schneider's building are fondly remembered (in clips from past shows) when condominium conversion threatens to disperse the tenants.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 19 - Retrospective (2)
    6.4/10(98 votes)

    #19 - Retrospective (2)

    S5:E19

    Schneider, Ann and the girls continue to reminisce about the past as the construction of condominiums seems to be a sure thing.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 20 - Girl with a Past
    6.9/10(108 votes)

    #20 - Girl with a Past

    S5:E20

    Barbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Linda Marsh

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  21. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 21 - Perils of Plastic
    7.8/10(103 votes)

    #21 - Perils of Plastic

    S5:E21

    A binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 22 - No Laughing Matter
    6.1/10(107 votes)

    #22 - No Laughing Matter

    S5:E22

    After Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 23 - Connor's Crisis
    6.5/10(106 votes)

    #23 - Connor's Crisis

    S5:E23

    Ann's boss, Mr. Connors is going through a rough time after his wife walks out on him, citing that he has become too boring for her taste. To cheer him up, Ann invites him out to dinner but when Schneider crashes the dinner, Mr. Connors gets some lessons in picking up the ladies and ends up with a gold-digger.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 24 - Grecian Yearn
    6.0/10(104 votes)

    #24 - Grecian Yearn

    S5:E24

    Ann's archeology professor offers her love and companisonship and asks her to live with him Greece.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One Day at a Time Season 5 Episode 25 - Pen Pals
    7.2/10(102 votes)

    #25 - Pen Pals

    S5:E25

    Schneider's cell mate from a gambling bust shows up and demands first class treatment or else.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Back to School" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/1979. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Pressure".