The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 5

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

Barbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.

Director: Alan Rafkin

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

While Schneider is making love to his girlfriend, she has a heart attack which ultimately leaves Schneider impotent. Schneider then goes to great lengths to remedy his problem to no avail. That is until Ann makes a suggestion concerning an ex-flame of Schneider's, but Schneider is unsure if he wants to take her advice.

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

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

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: Linda Marsh

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

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

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: Linda Marsh

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

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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

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Alan Rafkin

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