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One Day at a Time

1975 – 2005Show9 seasons210 episodesTV-PG

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.

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  • Family movie night
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  • Kids

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9 seasons · 210 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Ann's Decision, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Chicago Rendezvous, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Jealousy, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 How to Succeed Without Trying, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 David Loves Ann, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Julie's Best Friend, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 Super Blues, 7.0
  8. S1 E8 All the Way, 7.7
  9. S1 E9 Fighting City Hall, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 David Plus Two, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 Julie's Job, 7.7
  12. S1 E12 The College Man, 7.0
  13. S1 E13 Father David, 8.1
  14. S1 E14 Dad Comes Back: Part 1, 7.7
  15. S1 E15 Dad Comes Back: Part 2, 7.6
  1. S2 E1 The Runaways: Part 1, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 The Runaways: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 The Runaways: Part 3, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 The Runaways: Part 4, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Barbara's Emergence, 8.3
  6. S2 E6 David's New Job: Part 1, 7.7
  7. S2 E7 David's New Job: Part 2, 7.9
  8. S2 E8 The Upholstery Ripoff, 7.5
  9. S2 E9 Schneider's Pride and Joy, 7.8
  10. S2 E10 A Visit from Dad, 7.0
  11. S2 E11 The Maestro, 7.6
  12. S2 E12 Happy New Year, 8.3
  13. S2 E13 J.C. and Julie: Part 1, 6.6
  14. S2 E14 J.C. and Julie: Part 2, 6.6
  15. S2 E15 The New Car, 7.5
  16. S2 E16 Schneider Loves Ginny, 6.5
  17. S2 E17 Ginny's Child, 6.3
  18. S2 E18 Julie's Operation, 7.7
  19. S2 E19 The Traveling Salesperson, 7.4
  20. S2 E20 The Butterfields, 5.7
  21. S2 E21 Barbara Plus Two, 7.9
  22. S2 E22 The Singles Bar, 6.9
  23. S2 E23 The College Question, 7.1
  24. S2 E24 The Girls Alone, 7.8
  1. S3 E1 The Older Man: Part 1, 7.8
  2. S3 E2 The Older Man: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S3 E3 The Older Man: Part 3, 7.6
  4. S3 E4 The Older Man: Part 4, 7.7
  5. S3 E5 Ann's Out-of-Town Client, 6.8
  6. S3 E6 Bob Loves Barbara, 8.2
  7. S3 E7 The Second Mrs. Cooper, 7.2
  8. S3 E8 The Ghost Writer, 6.6
  9. S3 E9 Barbara's Friend: Part 1, 8.5
  10. S3 E10 Barbara's Friend: Part 2, 8.2
  11. S3 E11 Schneider's Kid, 7.2
  12. S3 E12 Ann's Crisis, 6.4
  13. S3 E13 The Race Driver: Part 1, 7.0
  14. S3 E14 The Race Driver: Part 2, 6.6
  15. S3 E15 Ann's Secretary, 8.3
  16. S3 E16 Barbara's Rebellion, 8.2
  17. S3 E17 The New Owner, 5.8
  18. S3 E18 Ann's Competitor, 7.8
  19. S3 E19 The Dress Designer, 6.7
  20. S3 E20 Take the Money, 6.8
  21. S3 E21 Barbara the Fink, 7.4
  22. S3 E22 Julie's Big Move: Part 1, 6.1
  23. S3 E23 Julie's Big Move: Part 2, 6.0
  24. S3 E24 Ann, the Father, 7.5
  1. S4 E1 Father, Dear Father: Part 1, 7.0
  2. S4 E2 Father, Dear Father: Part 2, 7.0
  3. S4 E3 Ann's Friend, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Bob's New Girl, 8.1
  5. S4 E5 Schneider's Helper, 8.5
  6. S4 E6 Yes Sir, That's My Baby, 8.3
  7. S4 E7 The Dating Game, 6.4
  8. S4 E8 Peabody's War, 6.8
  9. S4 E9 Jealousy: Part 1, 7.7
  10. S4 E10 Jealousy: Part 2, 7.7
  11. S4 E11 The Arab Connection, 5.4
  12. S4 E12 Hold the Mustard, 8.1
  13. S4 E13 Girl Talk, 7.5
  14. S4 E14 The Married Man: Part 1, 6.6
  15. S4 E15 The Married Man: Part 2, 6.3
  16. S4 E16 The Married Man: Part 3, 6.4
  17. S4 E17 Going Nowhere, 6.6
  18. S4 E18 Francine Strikes Again, 7.3
  19. S4 E19 The Dental Hygienist, 5.9
  20. S4 E20 The Piano Teacher, 5.3
  21. S4 E21 The Broken Nose, 8.2
  22. S4 E22 Mad for Each Other, 6.5
  23. S4 E23 The Graduation, 7.8
  24. S4 E24 Fear of Success, 6.6
  25. S4 E25 Grandma Leaves Grandpa, 7.4
  26. S4 E26 Schneider Gets Fired, 5.9
  1. S5 E1 Back to School, 8.2
  2. S5 E2 Pressure, 7.5
  3. S5 E3 Julie's Wedding: Part 1, 7.7
  4. S5 E4 Julie's Wedding: Part 2, 7.2
  5. S5 E5 Home Again, Home Again, 6.4
  6. S5 E6 Between Mother and Daughter, 7.0
  7. S5 E7 Small Wonder, 7.7
  8. S5 E8 Et tu, Ann?, 6.8
  9. S5 E9 A Little Larceny, 7.5
  10. S5 E10 Heart Attack, 7.6
  11. S5 E11 Male Jealousy, 6.4
  12. S5 E12 Happy New Year II, 6.6
  13. S5 E13 Schneider, the Model, 5.4
  14. S5 E14 Triple Play, 6.5
  15. S5 E15 So Long, Mom, 7.7
  16. S5 E16 Old Horizons, 6.1
  17. S5 E17 Endless Elliot, 7.5
  18. S5 E18 Retrospective: Part 1, 6.2
  19. S5 E19 Retrospective: Part 2, 6.2
  20. S5 E20 Girl with a Past, 6.9
  21. S5 E21 Perils of Plastic, 7.6
  22. S5 E22 No Laughing Matter, 6.0
  23. S5 E23 Connor's Crisis, 6.3
  24. S5 E24 Grecian Yearn, 5.7
  25. S5 E25 Pen Pals, 7.0
  26. S5 E26 The Spirit Is Willing, 7.0
  1. S6 E1 Teacher's Pet, 7.9
  2. S6 E2 The Amarillo Connection, 7.0
  3. S6 E3 Ann Meets Nick: Part 1, 6.4
  4. S6 E4 Ann Meets Nick: Part 2, 6.3
  5. S6 E5 Farewell, My Suite, 7.7
  6. S6 E6 The Merry Widow, 6.9
  7. S6 E7 The Drop Out, 7.2
  8. S6 E8 A Shot in the Dark, 7.0
  9. S6 E9 Sunday Father, 6.3
  10. S6 E10 November Song: Part 1, 7.1
  11. S6 E11 November Song: Part 2, 7.1
  12. S6 E12 Five Fingered Discount, 6.8
  13. S6 E13 I Do, I Do, 7.5
  14. S6 E14 A Tiny Romance, 6.8
  15. S6 E15 Out of Bounds, 6.7
  16. S6 E16 Once a Mom, 7.0
  17. S6 E17 Alex's Project, 6.3
  18. S6 E18 Caveat Emptor, 6.8
  19. S6 E19 Small Wonder II, 6.9
  20. S6 E20 Wicked Ann, 7.0
  21. S6 E21 Indianapolis Story, 7.8
  1. S7 E1 Alex Moves In, 6.9
  2. S7 E2 Airport, 7.3
  3. S7 E3 Shake Hands, 7.0
  4. S7 E4 Julie Shows Up: Part 1, 7.2
  5. S7 E5 Julie Shows Up: Part 2, 7.2
  6. S7 E6 Dinner at Seven: Part 1, 7.7
  7. S7 E7 Dinner at Seven: Part 2, 7.8
  8. S7 E8 Plain Favorite, 7.3
  9. S7 E9 Alex's First Love, 6.3
  10. S7 E10 Not So Silent Partner, 6.2
  11. S7 E11 Gift Horses, 5.9
  12. S7 E12 Stick 'em Up, 7.1
  13. S7 E13 Ann's Failure, 6.8
  14. S7 E14 Grandma's Nest Egg, 6.7
  15. S7 E15 Barbara's Crisis, 8.1
  16. S7 E16 Mrs. O'Leary's Kid, 7.4
  17. S7 E17 Diamonds Are Forever, 6.8
  18. S7 E18 The Defector, 6.0
  19. S7 E19 Meow, Meow, 5.8
  20. S7 E20 Hardball, 5.7
  21. S7 E21 Vegas: Part 1, 6.2
  22. S7 E22 Vegas: Part 2, 6.4
  23. S7 E23 Orville and Emily, 5.2
  24. S7 E24 Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow, 6.1
  25. S7 E25 It's in the Cards, 5.8
  1. S8 E1 The Perfect Wedding: Part 1, 7.7
  2. S8 E2 The Perfect Wedding: Part 2, 7.6
  3. S8 E3 The Honeymoon is Over, 7.9
  4. S8 E4 Catcher in the Mud, 6.3
  5. S8 E5 Last Time I Saw Paris, 7.0
  6. S8 E6 Auntie Francine, 6.8
  7. S8 E7 Lovers & Other Parents, 8.1
  8. S8 E8 Miracle of Birth: Part 1, 6.0
  9. S8 E9 Miracle of Birth: Part 2, 6.3
  10. S8 E10 First Things First, 6.4
  11. S8 E11 Pride and Privacy: Part 1, 6.5
  12. S8 E12 Pride and Privacy: Part 2, 6.5
  13. S8 E13 Pride and Privacy: Part 3, 6.8
  14. S8 E14 The Cruise, 6.0
  15. S8 E15 Spare the Child, 7.0
  16. S8 E16 The Hero, 5.8
  17. S8 E17 The Good Life, 6.4
  18. S8 E18 Social Insecurity, 6.9
  19. S8 E19 A Young Man's Fancy, 7.0
  20. S8 E20 The Letter, 6.6
  21. S8 E21 Buyer's Remorse, 8.2
  22. S8 E22 Sonny Boy, 5.7
  23. S8 E23 Panzini, 5.0
  24. S8 E24 Sisters, 6.8
  25. S8 E25 Second Time Around, 7.0
  26. S8 E26 Honeymoon II, 7.0
  1. S9 E1 Shakedown, 6.4
  2. S9 E2 Take My Ex, 6.0
  3. S9 E3 The Dentist, 6.6
  4. S9 E4 The Bedtime Story, 6.3
  5. S9 E5 Worried Heart, 6.4
  6. S9 E6 Baby Love: Part 1, 7.2
  7. S9 E7 Baby Love: Part 2, 7.4
  8. S9 E8 Travel Agent, 6.8
  9. S9 E9 Not a Creature Was Staying, 6.9
  10. S9 E10 Sam's Apartment, 5.6
  11. S9 E11 Dear Max, 8.0
  12. S9 E12 Never Hire a Relative, 6.7
  13. S9 E13 Fifty, 6.7
  14. S9 E14 Woman of the House, 7.2
  15. S9 E15 Parting Company, 6.5
  16. S9 E16 Ave Romano, 6.3
  17. S9 E17 Bring in the Clowns, 5.5
  18. S9 E18 Up in Smoke, 6.7
  19. S9 E19 Meaning of Life, 6.9
  20. S9 E20 The Nearness of You, 7.9
  21. S9 E21 Off We Go, 8.1
  22. S9 E22 Another Man's Shoes, 6.9

Cast

24 of 90 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alan Rafkin, Herbert Kenwith, Noam Pitlik
Written by
George Tibbles, David Adam Silverman, Stephen Sustarsic
Produced by
Norman Lear, Alan Rafkin

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Facts

December 16, 1975 · February 22, 2005 · Ended

First aired
December 16, 1975
Last aired
February 22, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 210 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Calling Parents by Their Name, Long-Runner Cast Turnover, Berserk Button +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream One Day at a Time?"

Questions about One Day at a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Day at a Time?

Tubi TV

In the United States, One Day at a Time is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is One Day at a Time worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of One Day at a Time is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 7 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Barbara's Friend: Part 1 (season 3, episode 9) at 8.5, and the lowest is Panzini (season 8, episode 23) at 5.0.

Is One Day at a Time okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch One Day at a Time?

84 h

About 84 hours: 210 episodes in 9 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 2005.

Will One Day at a Time make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is One Day at a Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.