One Day at a Time

Season 5

This sitcom follows recently divorced mother (Ann Romano) and her two teenage daughters (Barbara and Julie) as they start a new life together in Indianapolis, They are befriended by the building superintendent (Dwayne Schneider), who treats them like family. Together, these four main characters face life's challenges together.

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26 Episodes

Back to School
E1
Back to SchoolBarbara 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.
Pressure
E2
PressureBarbara'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.
Julie's Wedding (1)
E3
Julie's Wedding (1)Julie returns from a ski trip sporting a meek fiance, an impending wedding date and an unexcited best man.
Julie's Wedding (2)
E4
Julie's Wedding (2)Best man Max insists that his amorous intentions toward Julie are honorable, even as the wedding party assembles.
Home Again, Home Again
E5
Home Again, Home AgainNewlyweds Julie and Max return from their honeymoon to an apartment they can't afford because Max has been laid off from his job.
Between Mother and Daughter
E6
Between Mother and DaughterA psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.
Small Wonder
E7
Small WonderBarbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.
Et tu, Ann
E8
Et tu, AnnAnn pressures her assistant into working on a Saturday night at her place.
A Little Larceny
E9
A Little LarcenyBarbara 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.
Heart Attack
E10
Heart AttackAfter Ann rushes out to yet another appointment, her family shouldn't be so surprised to learn she has suffered a heart attack.
Male Jealousy
E11
Male JealousyA feud erupts between Schneider and Max for male dominance in the Romano household as well as the attention of Ann and the girls.
Happy New Year II
E12
Happy New Year IIAnn and the family put on another show at the senior citizen hotel.
Schneider, the Model
E13
Schneider, the ModelAfter 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.
Triple Play
E14
Triple PlayA fast talking insurance man from Buffalo can't decide whether he would rather romance Barbara, Ann or Grandma Romano.
So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling
E15
So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not TellingBarbara'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.
Old Horizons
E16
Old HorizonsGrandma Romano moves to Indianapolis, takes an apartment in Ann's building and finds a job in her office.
Endless Elliot
E17
Endless ElliotBarbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.
Retrospective (1)
E18
Retrospective (1)The topsy-turvy years in Schneider's building are fondly remembered (in clips from past shows) when condominium conversion threatens to disperse the tenants.
Retrospective (2)
E19
Retrospective (2)Schneider, Ann and the girls continue to reminisce about the past as the construction of condominiums seems to be a sure thing.
Girl with a Past
E20
Girl with a PastBarbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.
Perils of Plastic
E21
Perils of PlasticA binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.
No Laughing Matter
E22
No Laughing MatterAfter Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.
Connor's Crisis
E23
Connor's CrisisAnn'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.
Grecian Yearn
E24
Grecian YearnAnn's archeology professor offers her love and companisonship and asks her to live with him Greece.
Pen Pals
E25
Pen PalsSchneider's cell mate from a gambling bust shows up and demands first class treatment or else.
The Spirit is Willing
E26
The Spirit is WillingWhile 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.