One Day at a Time: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of One Day at a Time Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Runaways (1)
Sep 28, 1976 · 24 min
Julie turns to her boyfriend when she and her mother reach an impasse regarding education, employment and marriage. (Part 1 of 4)
The Runaways (2)
Oct 5, 1976 · 24 min
Ann is overcome by guilt after Chuck and Julie run away. (Part 2 of 4)
The Runaways (3)
Oct 12, 1976 · 24 min
Schneider uses CB radio to search for Julie and her boyfriend. (Part 3 of 4)
The Runaways (4)
Oct 19, 1976 · 24 min
Their possessions stolen, runaways Julie and her boyfriend consider calling Barbara for help. (Part 4 of 4)
Barbara's Emergence
Oct 26, 1976 · 24 min
Hoping to attract desirable males, Barbara decides to change her image.
David's New Job (1)
Nov 9, 1976 · 24 min
David returns from Los Angeles with a job offer and hopes of marrying Ann. (Part 1 of 2)
David's New Job (2)
Nov 16, 1976 · 24 min
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
The Upholstery Ripoff
Nov 23, 1976 · 24 min
Ann must deal with an upholstery ripoff that invades her home.
Schneider's Pride and Joy
Nov 30, 1976 · 24 min
Schneider touts his visiting nephew as a model gentleman, unaware that the youth is a thief.
A Visit from Dad
Dec 7, 1976 · 24 min
Ann's visiting father tries to persuade her to return home.
The Maestro
Dec 14, 1976 · 24 min
Ann finds herself attracted to the piano player who has moved into the building.
Happy New Year
Dec 28, 1976 · 24 min
The girls put on a New Year's show at a retirement home.
J.C. and Julie (1)
Jan 4, 1977 · 24 min
Julie's religious zeal is driving Ann and Barbara crazy. First of two parts.
J.C. and Julie (2)
Jan 11, 1977 · 24 min
Julie applies her religious zeal to a drunken derelict, whom she found in a garbage can. Conclusion.
The New Car
Jan 18, 1977 · 24 min
Ann won't allow her ex-husband to spoil Julie and Barbara with a new car.
Schneider Loves Ginny
Jan 25, 1977 · 24 min
Schneider expects Ginny to leap at his marriage proposal.
Ginny's Child
Feb 1, 1977 · 24 min
Ginny is always depressed after her mysterious Sunday excursions.
Julie's Operation
Feb 8, 1977 · 24 min
With the family doctor away and Julie down with possible appendicitis, Ann accepts the services of a young resident.
The Traveling Salesperson
Feb 15, 1977 · 24 min
Ann's boss has second thoughts about a woman's ability to handle the job he just gave to Ann.
The Butterfields
Feb 22, 1977 · 24 min
Julie writes Chuck a Dear John letter, while Ann finds herself in the middle of a feud between Chuck's parents.
Barbara Plus Two
Mar 1, 1977 · 24 min
Barbara accepts an invitation to a school dance, then can't turn another one down.
The College Question
Mar 15, 1977 · 24 min
Tired from cramming for entrance exams, Julie doesn't want to go to college anymore.
The Girls Alone (a.k.a.) Where's Mama?
Mar 22, 1977 · 24 min
""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