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Season guide

One Day at a Time: Season 2

24 episodes Premiered Sep 28, 1976
Previously on One Day at a Time

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of One Day at a Time Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (21): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

The Runaways (1)

Sep 28, 1976

Julie turns to her boyfriend when she and her mother reach an impasse regarding education, employment and marriage. (Part 1 of 4)

S2·E2 Core

The Runaways (2)

Oct 5, 1976

Ann is overcome by guilt after Chuck and Julie run away. (Part 2 of 4)

S2·E3 Core

The Runaways (3)

Oct 12, 1976

Schneider uses CB radio to search for Julie and her boyfriend. (Part 3 of 4)

S2·E4 Core

The Runaways (4)

Oct 19, 1976

Their possessions stolen, runaways Julie and her boyfriend consider calling Barbara for help. (Part 4 of 4)

S2·E5 Core

Barbara's Emergence

Oct 26, 1976

Hoping to attract desirable males, Barbara decides to change her image.

S2·E6 Core

David's New Job (1)

Nov 9, 1976

David returns from Los Angeles with a job offer and hopes of marrying Ann. (Part 1 of 2)

S2·E7 Core

David's New Job (2)

Nov 16, 1976

As David works on Barbara and Julie, and as they pressure Ann to consider marrying David, Ann is faced with a serious decision..... she is not ready to marry again. David goes on w

S2·E8 Core

The Upholstery Ripoff

Nov 23, 1976

Ann must deal with an upholstery ripoff that invades her home.

S2·E9 Core

Schneider's Pride and Joy

Nov 30, 1976

Schneider touts his visiting nephew as a model gentleman, unaware that the youth is a thief.

S2·E10 Core

A Visit from Dad

Dec 7, 1976

Ann's visiting father tries to persuade her to return home.

S2·E11 Core

The Maestro

Dec 14, 1976

Ann finds herself attracted to the piano player who has moved into the building.

S2·E12 Core

Happy New Year

Dec 28, 1976

The girls put on a New Year's show at a retirement home.

S2·E13 Core

J.C. and Julie (1)

Jan 4, 1977

Julie's religious zeal is driving Ann and Barbara crazy. First of two parts.

S2·E14 Core

J.C. and Julie (2)

Jan 11, 1977

Julie applies her religious zeal to a drunken derelict, whom she found in a garbage can. Conclusion.

S2·E15 Core

The New Car

Jan 18, 1977

Ann won't allow her ex-husband to spoil Julie and Barbara with a new car.

S2·E16 Core

Schneider Loves Ginny

Jan 25, 1977

Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.

S2·E17 Core

Ginny's Child

Feb 1, 1977

Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.

S2·E18 Core

Julie's Operation

Feb 8, 1977

With the family doctor away and Julie down with possible appendicitis, Ann accepts the services of a young resident.

S2·E19 Core

The Traveling Salesperson

Feb 15, 1977

Ann's boss has second thoughts about a woman's ability to handle the job he just gave to Ann.

S2·E20 Core

The Butterfields

Feb 22, 1977

Julie writes Chuck a Dear John letter, while Ann finds herself in the middle of a feud between Chuck's parents.

S2·E21 Core

Barbara Plus Two

Mar 1, 1977

Barbara accepts an invitation to a school dance, then can't turn another one down.

S2·E22 Core

The Singles Bar

Mar 8, 1977

Ginny persuades Ann to go to a singles bar.

S2·E23 Mytharc

The College Question

Mar 15, 1977

Tired from cramming for entrance exams, Julie doesn't want to go to college anymore.

S2·E24 Mytharc

The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?

Mar 22, 1977

""Barbera""and ""Julie""want to sneak out to a party on a school night.This occurs,while""Ms.Romano""is away on a business trip to Las Vegas.But the girls are fearful that their mo

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