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!
The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and new building superintendent in Indianapolis.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "One Day at a Time" season 5 is "Back to School", rated 8.4/10 from 101 user votes. It was directed by Alan Rafkin and written by N/A. "Back to School" aired on 9/30/1979 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Pressure".
8.4/10 101 votes#1 - Back to School
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1979
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: N/A
- 7.6/10 103 votes
#2 - Pressure
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1979
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: N/A
- 7.6/10 99 votes
#3 - Julie's Wedding (1)
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/1979
Julie returns from a ski trip sporting a meek fiance, an impending wedding date and an unexcited best man.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 103 votes
#4 - Julie's Wedding (2)
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1979
Best man Max insists that his amorous intentions toward Julie are honorable, even as the wedding party assembles.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/10 96 votes
#5 - Home Again, Home Again
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1979
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: N/A
- 7.1/10 99 votes
#6 - Between Mother and Daughter
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/1979
A psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 107 votes
#7 - Small Wonder
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1979
Barbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 107 votes
#8 - Et tu, Ann
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/1979
Ann pressures her assistant into working on a Saturday night at her place.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Linda Marsh
- 7.6/10 103 votes
#9 - A Little Larceny
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/1979
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: N/A
- 7.5/10 101 votes
#10 - Heart Attack
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/1979
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: N/A
- 6.5/10 99 votes
#11 - Male Jealousy
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/1979
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: N/A
- 6.8/10 101 votes
#12 - Happy New Year II
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/30/1979
Ann and the family put on another show at the senior citizen hotel.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/10 101 votes
#13 - Schneider, the Model
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/6/1980
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: N/A
- 6.3/10 103 votes
#14 - Triple Play
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/27/1980
A fast talking insurance man from Buffalo can't decide whether he would rather romance Barbara, Ann or Grandma Romano.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10 97 votes
#15 - So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/3/1980
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: N/A
- 6.4/10 96 votes
#16 - Old Horizons
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/10/1980
Grandma Romano moves to Indianapolis, takes an apartment in Ann's building and finds a job in her office.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/10 99 votes
#17 - Endless Elliot
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/17/1980
Barbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/10 93 votes
#18 - Retrospective (1)
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/1980
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: N/A
- 6.8/10 91 votes
#19 - Retrospective (2)
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/24/1980
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: N/A
- 6.8/10 101 votes
#20 - Girl with a Past
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/1980
Barbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Linda Marsh
- 7.8/10 97 votes
#21 - Perils of Plastic
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 3/9/1980
A binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/10 101 votes
#22 - No Laughing Matter
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 3/16/1980
After Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/10 100 votes
#23 - Connor's Crisis
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/1980
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: N/A
- 6.1/10 98 votes
#24 - Grecian Yearn
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/30/1980
Ann's archeology professor offers her love and companisonship and asks her to live with him Greece.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/10 96 votes
#25 - Pen Pals
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 4/6/1980
Schneider's cell mate from a gambling bust shows up and demands first class treatment or else.
Director: Alan Rafkin
Writer: N/A