One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

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One Day at a Time

1975- 2005

9 Seasons

210 Episodes

6.8(60 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

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

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8 members

Acting

Bonnie Franklin

Ann Romano

Bonnie Franklin

Acting

Valerie Bertinelli

Barbara Cooper

Valerie Bertinelli

Acting

Pat Harrington Jr.

Dwayne Schneider

Pat Harrington Jr.

Acting

Mackenzie Phillips

Julie Cooper

Mackenzie Phillips

Acting

Boyd Gaines

Mark Royer

Boyd Gaines

Acting

Howard Hesseman

Sam Royer

Howard Hesseman

Directing

Michael Lembeck

Max Horvath

Michael Lembeck

Acting

Nanette Fabray

Katherine Romano

Nanette Fabray

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