One Day at a Time 1975
What is One Day at a Time?
One Day at a Time is an American television sitcom that aired on the CBS network. The series premiered on December 16, 1975, and concluded its run on May 28, 1984.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 210
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 16, 1975
- Last aired
- Feb 22, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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One Day at a Time is an American television sitcom that aired on the CBS network. The series premiered on December 16, 1975, and concluded its run on May 28, 1984. Created by Whitney Blake, Norman Lear, and Allan Manings, the program follows the lives of a recently divorced mother named Ann Romano and her two teenage daughters, Julie and Barbara. The narrative centers on the family as they start a new life together in Indianapolis. Much of the series focuses on the misadventures of the mother and her daughters alongside their building superintendent. The main cast features Bonnie Franklin in the role of Ann Romano, with Mackenzie Phillips and Valerie Bertinelli portraying her daughters. Pat Harrington Jr. joined the cast in 1976 to play the building superintendent. The show explores the personal challenges and adjustments faced by the family throughout their time in the city. The series remains a notable example of the sitcom genre from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s.
Should you watch it?
“A divorced mom navigates life with two teens and a quirky superintendent.”
- Strong central performance by Bonnie Franklin
- Groundbreaking portrayal of a divorced mother in the 1970s
- Humor balanced with real-life family issues
- Dated cultural references may not resonate with all viewers
- Some episodes rely on broad sitcom tropes
You enjoy classic family sitcoms with strong female leads.
Suitable for general audiences, deals with family dynamics and mild situational comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ann's Decision Dec 16, 1975
- E2 Chicago Rendezvous Dec 23, 1975
- E3 Jealousy Dec 30, 1975
- E4 How to Succeed Without Trying Jan 6, 1976
- E5 David Loves Ann Jan 13, 1976
- E6 Julie's Best Friend Jan 20, 1976
- E7 Super Blues Jan 27, 1976
- E8 All the Way Feb 10, 1976
- E9 Fighting City Hall Feb 17, 1976
- E10 David Plus Two Feb 24, 1976
- E11 Julie's Job Mar 2, 1976
- E12 The College Man Mar 9, 1976
- E13 Father David Mar 16, 1976
- E14 Dad Comes Back (1) Mar 23, 1976
- E15 Dad Comes Back (2) Mar 30, 1976
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Runaways (1) Sep 28, 1976
- E2 The Runaways (2) Oct 5, 1976
- E3 The Runaways (3) Oct 12, 1976
- E4 The Runaways (4) Oct 19, 1976
- E5 Barbara's Emergence Oct 26, 1976
- E6 David's New Job (1) Nov 9, 1976
- E7 David's New Job (2) Nov 16, 1976
- E8 The Upholstery Ripoff Nov 23, 1976
- E9 Schneider's Pride and Joy Nov 30, 1976
- E10 A Visit from Dad Dec 7, 1976
- E11 The Maestro Dec 14, 1976
- E12 Happy New Year Dec 28, 1976
- E13 J.C. and Julie (1) Jan 4, 1977
- E14 J.C. and Julie (2) Jan 11, 1977
- E15 The New Car Jan 18, 1977
- E16 Schneider Loves Ginny Jan 25, 1977
- E17 Ginny's Child Feb 1, 1977
- E18 Julie's Operation Feb 8, 1977
- E19 The Traveling Salesperson Feb 15, 1977
- E20 The Butterfields Feb 22, 1977
- E21 Barbara Plus Two Mar 1, 1977
- E22 The Singles Bar Mar 8, 1977
- E23 The College Question Mar 15, 1977
- E24 The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama? Mar 22, 1977
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Older Man (1) Sep 27, 1977
- E2 The Older Man (2) Oct 4, 1977
- E3 The Older Man (3) Oct 11, 1977
- E4 The Older Man (4) Oct 18, 1977
- E5 Ann's Out-of-Town Client Oct 25, 1977
- E6 Bob Loves Barbara Nov 1, 1977
- E7 The Second Mrs. Cooper Nov 8, 1977
- E8 The Ghost Writer Nov 22, 1977
- E9 Barbara's Friend (1) Nov 29, 1977
- E10 Barbara's Friend (2) Dec 6, 1977
- E11 Schneider's Kid Dec 13, 1977
- E12 Ann's Crisis Dec 27, 1977
- E13 The Race Driver (1) Jan 3, 1978
- E14 The Race Driver (2) Jan 10, 1978
- E15 Ann's Secretary Jan 17, 1978
- E16 Barbara's Rebellion Jan 30, 1978
- E17 The New Owner Feb 6, 1978
- E18 Ann's Competitor Feb 13, 1978
- E19 The Dress Designer Feb 27, 1978
- E20 Take the Money Mar 6, 1978
- E21 Barbara the Fink Mar 13, 1978
- E22 Julie's Big Move (1) Mar 20, 1978
- E23 Julie's Big Move (2) Mar 27, 1978
- E24 Ann, the Father Apr 3, 1978
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Father, Dear Father (1) Sep 18, 1978
- E2 Father, Dear Father (2) Sep 25, 1978
- E3 Ann's Friend Oct 2, 1978
- E4 Bob's New Girl Oct 16, 1978
- E5 Schneider's Helper Oct 23, 1978
- E6 Yes, Sir, That's My Baby Nov 6, 1978
- E7 The Dating Game (a.k.a.) Ann's Dating Game Nov 13, 1978
- E8 Peabody's War Nov 20, 1978
- E9 Jealousy (1) Nov 27, 1978
- E10 Jealousy (2) Dec 4, 1978
- E11 The Arab Connection Dec 11, 1978
- E12 Hold the Mustard Dec 18, 1978
- E13 Girl Talk Dec 25, 1978
- E14 The Married Man (1) Jan 17, 1979
- E15 The Married Man (2) Jan 17, 1979
- E16 The Married Man (3) Jan 24, 1979
- E17 Going Nowhere Jan 31, 1979
- E18 Francine Strikes Again Feb 7, 1979
- E19 The Dental Hygienist Feb 14, 1979
- E20 The Piano Teacher Feb 21, 1979
- E21 The Broken Nose Feb 28, 1979
- E22 Mad for Each Other Mar 7, 1979
- E23 The Graduation Mar 21, 1979
- E24 Fear of Success Mar 25, 1979
- E25 Grandma Leaves Grandpa Apr 8, 1979
- E26 Schneider Gets Fired Apr 15, 1979
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Back to School Sep 30, 1979
- E2 Pressure Oct 7, 1979
- E3 Julie's Wedding (1) Oct 14, 1979
- E4 Julie's Wedding (2) Oct 21, 1979
- E5 Home Again, Home Again Oct 28, 1979
- E6 Between Mother and Daughter Nov 4, 1979
- E7 Small Wonder Nov 11, 1979
- E8 Et tu, Ann Nov 25, 1979
- E9 A Little Larceny Dec 2, 1979
- E10 Heart Attack Dec 9, 1979
- E11 Male Jealousy Dec 16, 1979
- E12 Happy New Year II Dec 30, 1979
- E13 Schneider, the Model Jan 6, 1980
- E14 Triple Play Jan 27, 1980
- E15 So Long, Mom (a.k.a.) Not Telling Feb 3, 1980
- E16 Old Horizons Feb 10, 1980
- E17 Endless Elliot Feb 17, 1980
- E18 Retrospective (1) Feb 24, 1980
- E19 Retrospective (2) Feb 24, 1980
- E20 Girl with a Past Mar 2, 1980
- E21 Perils of Plastic Mar 9, 1980
- E22 No Laughing Matter Mar 16, 1980
- E23 Connor's Crisis Mar 23, 1980
- E24 Grecian Yearn Mar 30, 1980
- E25 Pen Pals Apr 6, 1980
- E26 The Spirit is Willing Apr 13, 1980
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the show?
Bonnie Franklin plays the divorced mother, with Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips as her daughters.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in Indianapolis, focusing on a middle-class family's daily life.
When did it air?
It originally aired on CBS from 1975 to 1984.
Is it based on a book?
No, it was created specifically for television by Whitney Blake, Norman Lear, and Allan Manings.
What makes this show unique for its time?
It was one of the first sitcoms to feature a divorced mother as the main character.